Pakistan vs Australia 2nd ODI Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ODI match between Pakistan vs Australia?

Pakistan and Australia will lock horns against each other in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore. The hosts succumbed to a big loss in the first ODI by 88 runs in the hands of the Australian side and will be looking to come back strong in this game. The Babar Azam-led side looked in complete disarray without Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan and Asif Ali in the lineup and the inexperience clearly showed up in the pressure moments.

On the other hand, the Australian side put out a spirited show despite not having most of their regulars and dominated in both the batting and bowling departments. Travis Head who returned to the limited-overs side after a long time struck an excellent century while opening while the middle order contributed decently as well. Cameron Green’s finishing abilities will be a huge positive and they will be looking to continue their performance.

Match Details

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st ODI, 2022

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Date & Time: 31st March, 3:30 PM

Pitch Report

The first ODI at the same stadium looked like a belter of a batting wicket as runs kept flowing from both teams and the spinners had more of a say in the middle overs. The captain winning the toss will be looking to bat first after the result in the first ODI and also a big score on the board might just work in favour of the defending side.

Probable Playing XIs for Pakistan vs Australia

Pakistan

Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Zahid Mahmood

Australia

Travis Head, Aaron Finch (c), Ben McDermott, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Swepson

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the Match: Ben Mcdermott

Ben Mcdermott has turned it on in his last few outings for Australia in the white ball leg and a big inning is around the corner for him sooner. The 27-year-old scored 55 off 70 balls in the first ODI coming in at three and hitting four fours in his decent knock. He looked very comfortable at the crease and will be looking to convert his half-century into a big knock this time around in the second game.

Probable best bowler of the Match: Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa has been one of the best white-ball spinners in the last two to three years around the world and he has been a silent performer always. The leg spinner hasn’t failed to impress and rarely has had an off day with the ball in recent times. He will look to get the best out of the subcontinent pitches. The 29-year-old picked up 4 for 38 in the first ODI and has shown a lot of progress in his bowling.

Today’s match prediction: Australia to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.