PAK vs AUS Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Apr 02, 2022

PAK vs AUS Match Prediction - Apr 02, 2022

We are down to the last two matches in Australia's tour of Pakistan, a tour that has offered everything thus far. There has so far been a fair share of boring spells of cricket accompanied by several exhilarating moments. Most recently, we saw Pakistan bounce back from a pit they had dug for themselves to complete a record chase.

With the ODI series hanging 1-1 in balance, the only remaining match of the series wil be all to play for. The third and final match is to be played at the same venue of the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore on 2nd April 2022. Given how the series has gone so far, a cracker of a contest is certainly on the cards.

PAK vs AUS Team Previews

Pakistan

Pakistan may have already avenged the defeat they faced in the first ODI, the job is not yet done. They are still languishing near the bottom of the Cricket World Cup Super League points table and another loss here will push them closer to the qualification route. A win, however, will certainly make things a lot easier for them going forward.

After a poor show in the first match, Pakistan bounced back with a display of high-class cricket as they chased down a humongous total set by the Aussies batting first on a road of a surface. While their bowling looked off-color, their batting more than made up for that. They chased down a total of 349 with considerable ease and that speaks volumes about how good they were with the bat.

Despite that excellent show, Pakistan would not be too jubilant about their win, largely because the contributions came in from Babar Azam and Imam Ul Haq, the two of their usual suspects. On the bowling front as well, they were far from their best with only Shaheen Shah Afridi looking sharp enough.

All in all, a side boosted by the confidence of a big win is always difficult to deal with and it won't be any different with Pakistan. They would want to put up an even more improved performance in this match to follow and if they are able to do that, getting past could prove to be an exceedingly difficult job.

Pakistan Playing 11

Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, Asif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Zahid Mahmood, Haris Rauf.


Australia

The points that so overwhelmingly looked in favor of the visitors after the first match now actually seem to be backfiring. Australia were outplayed in all three departments of the game as they lost the match with utter disdain. Despite that, they had plenty of positives to take home and will, therefore, want to wrap up the series with a win.

With David Warner absent and Aaron Finch not doing as well as he generally would in these kinds of situations, the Aussies have a big problem at the top. Travis Head has definitely played his part to perfection but the lack of support from him has often backfired for them.

All in all, Australia may have been the more consistent of the two sides on this tour across the formats, they will need to be wary of Pakistan. That said, they would also need to be at their best against a high-flying Pakistan unit. If they can do that, Pakistan will certainly have their work cut out.

Australia Playing 11

Aaron Finch, Travis Head, Ben McDermott, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff.

PAK vs AUS Toss Prediction

Chasing has recently become the go-to decision of the captain winning the toss and the frequency of day-night games has only helped that. Chasing was easier in the second match and the same is expected to be the case yet again. With the dew likely to be a factor, expect the captain winning the toss to field first.

Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.

Pitch and Conditions

The Gadaffi Stadium at Lahore has always been a high-scoring venue and it hasn't been different in this series as well. We saw two high-scoring games in two matches played and if those were the signs, we are in for another cracking fixture. Also, this is a day-night fixture and batting will only get easier in the second half of the match. A total of near 350 was not enough in the last match and that it is not going to be safe now too. Expect the team batting first to target scoring a total of at least 350 runs.

PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction

Check out the Dream11 fantasy team lineup for the 3rd match of the ODI series between Pakistan and Australia. Don't forget to check back the latest updated team lineup right after the toss.

PAK vs AUS Playing 11

  • Wicket-keeper:
    • M Rizwan
  • Batsmen:
    • Babar Azam (VC)
    • Travis Head (C)
    • Fakhar Zaman
    • Imam Ul Haq
    • Marnus Labuschagne
    • Ben McDermott
  • All-rounders:
    • Cameron Green
  • Bowlers:
    • Adam Zampa
    • Shaheen Shah Afridi
    • Z Mehmood

PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction

Find more Dream11 predictions and other tips and tricks on our dedicated Dream11 guide.

PAK vs AUS Betting Tips

With the series resting 1-1, this is an important match for both these sides. Australia would want to get the ODI series after a remarkable title win in the T20I World Cup whereas Pakistan would want to get the ball rolling in the Cricket World Cup Super League. Considering how the two sides have done and their recent results, we would be placing our money on a Pakistan win and so should you.

Today Match Prediction

Pakistan To Win the Match, 1.60

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Who will win PAK vs AUS

Pakistan 69.6% (172)
Australia 30.4% (75)
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