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After edging Pakistan in a thrilling low-scoring contest, Australia targets a series-clinching win in the second ODI. Pakistan, determined to stay alive in the series, seeks an upset victory over the World Champions at Adelaide Oval. Both sides would be looking to put up a better batting display as runs were hard to come by in the series opener, with neither Australia nor Pakistan producing a single half-centurion in the first ODI. Australia, buoyed by the match-winning performance from skipper Pat Cummins, will look to consolidate their lead. Despite restricting the opposition to a low score, Australia's batting unit struggled to seal the deal, relying on the clutch inning from skipper Pat Cummins. Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk will look to rectify this with a solid start, aided by the top-notch firepower of Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell down the order. Australia may also consider introducing youngster Cooper Connolly, whose all-round abilities and left-arm spin could complement Zampa's leg-spin against Pakistan's predominantly right-handed batting lineup. In the series opener, Pakistan showed heart but failed to defend a subpar total against the World Champions. The Asian side, led by Mohammad Rizwan, seeks a batting resurgence in the second ODI, counting on Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub to deliver match-winning performances. The Asian side may also inject freshness in their line-up with the addition of Arafat Minhas, Aamer Jamal, or even Faisal Akram, giving them abundant all-round options. Will Pakistan bounce back to level the series, or will Australia get an unassailable lead in this 3-match ODI series? We will get our answer soon. We can expect another thrilling contest in the second ODI.