PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Update of 2nd Test match between Pakistan and Australia.

PAK vs AUS Australia tour of Pakistan, 2nd Test Match Preview:

Pakistan is all set to host Australia for a multi-format series, starting March 4, 2022. The tour kicks off with a Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. The three-match Test series will be followed by a three-match ODI series and only T20I with the tour coming to an end on April 5, 2022.

Pakistan will lock horns with Australia in the 2nd Test of the three-match series which is starting from Saturday (March 12).

The first Test was a run-fest on a slow and dead track in Rawalpindi. The action now moves to Karachi where all eyes will be on the pitch if it can offer something for the bowlers. Batters from both sides piled on big runs and bowlers struggled. Pakistan’s opening pair flourished while five players from Australia’s top-seven went past 40.

Thus, both teams will be hoping for a better pitch and will be looking to gain valuable World Test Championship points in this game.

Pakistan has not lost a Test match at home since the start of 2019 and they might start as slight favourites.

PAK vs AUS Australia tour of Pakistan, 2nd Test Match Details:

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Date & Time: Mar 12-Mar 16, at 10:30 AM IST

Live Score:  CricketAddictor

PAK vs AUS Australia tour of Pakistan, 2nd Test Match Pitch Report:

The pitch at National Stadium, Karachi is good for batting. Once set, the batters can play their strokes freely. The new ball bowlers will get seam movement off the surface. The pacers are expected to get some extra bounce. Expect the surface to stay true throughout the course of the match.

PAK vs AUS Australia tour of Pakistan, 2nd Test Match Probable Playing XIs:

PAK: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam(c), Fawad Alam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi

AUS: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

Top Picks for PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

PAK

Babar Azam has had a quiet phase in Test cricket in the recent past. The Pakistan captain has scored just 452 runs at an average of 35.46 in the longest format since December 2020. However, he is a quality player and hence, he can be backed to fire.

Imam-ul-Haq scored back to back centuries in the 1st Test of the series and accumulated 268 runs from two innings.

Abdullah Shafique has been in tremendous form as he scored 180 runs in the first test match which includes a century (136*).

Mohammad Rizwan has been in superb touch with the bat and has been consistently firing in all formats. The Pakistan wicket-keeper batter has amassed 615 runs at an average of 51.25 in Test cricket since December 2020. Thus, he will be a top pick as vice-captain.

Azhar Ali smashed his fourth Test ton against Australia in the last game as he racked up 185. He batted really well and his knock included 15 fours and three sixes. Thus, he will be a top batting option.

Fawad Alam has been in excellent form with the bat and has been a consistent performer for Pakistan in the last couple of years. The left-hander has amassed 571 runs at an average of 57.10 which includes three tons since December 2020.

Nauman Ali could be a solid option as fantasy captain. The left-arm spinner returned with six wickets in the only innings he bowled in the first Test. He can also be handy with the bat and will be the one to watch out for.

Shaheen Afridi is in fabulous form with the ball and has fired in all three formats. In the current WTC cycle, the left-arm fast bowler has returned with 30 wickets at an average of 12.10. He scalped two wickets in the first test match.

Sajid Khan had a superb time in the Test series in Bangladesh. The 28-year-old off-spinner took 16 wickets, including 12 wickets in the second Test. He managed to scalp one wickets in the opener.

AUS

Steven Smith was looking in excellent touch in the first Test. The current Australian vice-captain struck a patient 78 and was looking set for a big ton but he failed to convert. He will be vital for his side once again.

Marnus Labuschagne will be a popular captaincy choice. The Australia No. 3 got an excellent 90 in the first Test and has consistently shown his knack for getting the tall scores. He also chipped in with one wicket with the ball.

David Warner is in fabulous form as he scored 68 runs in the only innings of the first test match.

Usman Khawaja has made a stellar return to Test cricket. The left-hander struck twin tons against England at the SCG earlier this year. Now, he got a solid 97 in the first Test.

Nathan Lyon is going to be a vital bowler for Australia. He has taken 96 wickets in Asia which includes seven five-wicket hauls. He has been in decent form recently and he took 16 wickets in the Ashes. The off-spinner took just one wicket and bowled 78 overs across the two innings.

Pat Cummins can be backed as a fantasy captain. The Australian captain returned with 21 wickets at an average of 18.04 in the Ashes. He is a wicket-taking bowler and is going to be a vital bowler for Australia with reverse swing likely to play a key part.

PAK vs AUS Australia tour of Pakistan, Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:

PAK vs AUS Australia tour of Pakistan, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:

Captain – Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam

Vice-Captain – Marnus Labuschagne, Nauman Ali, Steven Smith

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PAK vs AUS Dream11 Team:

Wicketkeeper- Mohammad Rizwan

Batsmen-  Fawad Alam, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, Imam-ul-Haq (C)

All-Rounders- Nauman Ali, Marnus Labuschagne (VC)

Bowlers- Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Shaheen Afridi

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PAK vs AUS Dream11 Team:

Wicketkeeper- Mohammad Rizwan

Batsmen-   Fawad Alam, Steven Smith, Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali (C)

All-Rounders- Nauman Ali (VC), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green

Bowlers- Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Shaheen Afridi

PAK vs AUS Australia tour of Pakistan, 2nd Test Match Probable Winner:

Pakistan is expected to win this match.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.