Pakistan vs Australia Prediction, 2nd T20I – Who will win today’s match between PAK vs AUS?

Pakistan (PAK) square off against Australia (AUS) in the second T20I in the three-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, January 31.

Pakistan won the first T20I by 22 runs at the same venue on Thursday. This was their first win against Australia in the format in over seven years. They had lost seven matches against the Men in Yellow during this period.

Pakistan posted 168/8 after winning the toss and opting to bat first. In reply, Australia reached 57/2 in the powerplay but lost their way soon after. The pitch helped the spinners considerably, and the quartet of Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Nawaz made the most of it.

PAK vs AUS Match Details

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report

In the first T20I, spinners got a substantial amount of assistance from the surface at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Scoring runs freely became very difficult after the ball became softer. It will be interesting to see whether the nature of the pitch changes in the second T20I.

PAK vs AUS Head to Head T20I Record

PAK vs AUS Predicted Playing XIs

Pakistan (PAK):

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha (C), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (WK), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed.

Australia (AUS):

Matthew Short, Travis Head (C), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Josh Phillipe (WK), Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Mahli Beardman.

PAK vs AUS Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Travis Head

Travis Head looked in fine touch during the powerplay in the first T20I. He smashed 23 runs off just 13 balls, belting two fours and two sixes. He will have a crucial role to play inside the powerplay as he can take advantage of the field restrictions.

Probable Best Bowler: Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa bowled a terrific spell in the first T20I, picking up four wickets in four overs and giving away 24 runs. If the conditions are similar to the first game, the experienced leg-spinner could have another great outing with the ball.

Today's Match Prediction: Australia to win the match