The third and final T20I between Pakistan and Australia took place on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Australia had already clinched the series with a 2-0 lead, and Pakistan was looking to avoid a whitewash.
Australia’s Form: Australia has been in excellent form, winning the first two matches of the series. They are looking to complete a clean sweep by winning the third match as well. Russell Wilson has been a standout performer, leading the team with his exceptional batting and captaincy.
Pakistan’s Challenge: Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, is determined to avoid a whitewash and restore some pride. Key players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi will need to step up and deliver strong performances to challenge the dominant Australian side.
Head-to-Head: Before this series, Australia and Pakistan had faced each other 27 times in T20Is, with each team winning 13 matches and one match ending in a tie. The rivalry is evenly matched, making this final encounter highly competitive.
Probable Playing XI:
- Australia: Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
- Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem
Pitch Report: The Bellerive Oval in Hobart is known to be a batter’s paradise, with short square boundaries that can trouble bowlers. The pitch offers little assistance for spinners, and the team winning the toss might prefer to bowl first.
Live Streaming:
Pakistan: Tapmad, Tamasha, Myco
India: Sony live
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