AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction 2nd Test, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Preview

Prepare for the upcoming match between Australia and Pakistan AUS vs PAK at the renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is the second Test of Pakistan’s tour of Australia in 2023. Australia won the first Test match with a dominant margin of 360 runs, and they currently lead the three-match series 1-0.

Australia decided to bat after winning the toss in the first Test match, amassing a respectable 487 runs in their opening innings. Australia’s supremacy was cemented by Mitchell Marsh’s vital 90 runs, which helped to bolster David Warner’s magnificent 164-run innings at the top of the order. Pakistan found some resistance thanks to the six wickets taken by Aamer Jamal and the two wickets taken by Khurram Shahzad. Pakistan scored 271 runs in their opening innings to counter Australia’s impressive total. A hint of consistency in the top order was demonstrated by Abdullah Shafique’s 42 and Imam-ul-Haq’s 62 runs. Nonetheless, Pakistan was limited by the Australian bowling attack, which was led by Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Lyon.

Australia had a big advantage going into their second innings, which they declared after scoring 233 runs at the expense of five wickets. Australia progressed thanks to Mitchell Marsh’s aggressive 63-run effort and Usman Khawaja’s tenacious 90 runs, even after David Warner was dismissed early. Australia’s attack was curbed by Khurram Shahzad of Pakistan, who claimed three wickets. In the fourth innings, Pakistan found it difficult to match Australia’s bowling power. They gave in to the strain and were bowled out for only 89 runs. Australia won by a huge 360 runs, with Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc causing havoc and taking three vital wickets apiece. Saud Shakeel’s 24 runs were the sole noteworthy contribution.

AUS vs PAK

Match Information

2nd Test, Melbourne, December 26, 2023, 05:00 AM

Australia

318/10(96.5ov) & 262/10(84.1ov)

Pakistan

264/10(73.5ov) & 237/10(67.2ov)

Australia beat Pakistan by 79 runs

Weather Report

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Clouds 18.6°C

85% (Humidity)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground is anticipated to favor the pacers, offering favorable conditions for bowling while presenting a challenge to the batters. Chasing might prove advantageous, considering the bowling-friendly nature of the pitch.

70% Pace Bowling

30% Spin Bowling

40% Batting Pitch

231 Average Score

60% Bowling Pitch

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

AUS

W

W

L

W

W

W

AUSvsNZ

AUS Won By 3 wickets

W

AUSvsNZ

AUS Won By 172 runs

L

AUSvsWI

WI Won By 8 runs

W

AUSvsWI

AUS Won By 10 wickets

W

AUSvsPAK

AUS Won By 8 wickets

PAK

L

L

L

D

W

L

PAKvsAUS

AUS Won By 8 wickets

L

PAKvsAUS

AUS Won By 79 runs

L

PAKvsAUS

AUS Won By 360 runs

D

PAKvsPM-XI

Prime Ministers XI drew with Pakistan

W

PAKvsSL

PAK Won By an Innings and 222 runs

2 Matches

1

Mitchell Marsh

AUS

4 Fifties

5

Mohammad Rizwan

PAK

1 Fifty

2 Matches

103 Balls Faced

6

Aamer Jamal

PAK

82 Runs

97 Balls Faced

Probable Playing XI

Australia:

Steven Smith, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey†, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins(c).

Pakistan:

Shan Masood(c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique, Agha Salman, Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Rizwan†, Mir Hamza, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi.

Fantasy Sports Team

Team 1

AUS8 : 3PAK

CR: 90.5/ 100

WICKET KEEPER

A Carey

AUS - 7 Cr

BATSMEN

D Warner

AUS - 8.5 Cr

C

S Smith

AUS - 9 Cr

U Khawaja

AUS - 8 Cr

B Azam

PAK - 8.5 Cr

I Haq

PAK - 8 Cr

ALL ROUNDERS

VC

M Marsh

AUS - 7.5 Cr

T Head

AUS - 9 Cr

BOWLERS

M Starc

AUS - 9 Cr

N Lyon

AUS - 9 Cr

A Jamal

PAK - 7 Cr

Player Picks

Alex Carey

Alex Carey is a destructive batter who could be a valuable asset behind the stumps. He smashed 106 fantasy points in the last match. He will be a key player in your team.

Nathan Lyon is one of the greatest spinners of the era. We can expect a couple of wickets in the middle overs. He grabbed five wickets in his last match. He will be the best bowler at available credits to your fantasy teams.

Khurram Shehzad

Khurram Shehzad bowled exceptionally well in the first game. He picked up five wickets in his last match. Shehzad is the top pick for his side and will look to do well in this game

Team 1

AUS 7 : 4 PAK

CR: 88.5/ 100

WICKET KEEPER

A Carey

AUS - 7 Cr

BATSMEN

C

D Warner

AUS - 8.5 Cr

S Smith

AUS - 9 Cr

VC

U Khawaja

AUS - 8 Cr

B Azam

PAK - 8.5 Cr

I Haq

PAK - 8 Cr

ALL ROUNDERS

M Marsh

AUS - 7.5 Cr

A Salman

PAK - 7 Cr

BOWLERS

M Starc

AUS - 9 Cr

N Lyon

AUS - 9 Cr

A Jamal

PAK - 7 Cr

Player Picks

Alex Carey

Alex Carey is a destructive batter who could be a valuable asset behind the stumps. He smashed 106 fantasy points in the last match. He will be a key player in your team.

Imam Ul Haq

Imam-ul-Haq is a consistent performer with the bat who can add lots of runs at the top of the order. He smashed 62 runs in the first inning in the last match and looks to reflect in this game also.

Aamir Jamal

Aamir Jamal is a genuine fast bowler who can hit tremendously high speeds from a tall frame. He picked up seven wickets in the last match. He will again be aiming to earn hefty fantasy points in this match.

C

David Warner

David Warner is a phenomenal batsman and also a top pick for captaincy. He is a fearless batsman and we can expect a good score from him. He garnered a dazzling knock of 164 runs in his last match.

C