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After a thrilling ODI series in which Pakistan came from behind to defeat Australia 2-1, the two cricketing giants are set to face off in a three-match T20I series, beginning with the first match on Thursday, November 14, in Brisbane.
This will be Pakistan's first T20I assignment since their disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup in June, where they were knocked out in the first round after losses to arch-rivals India and debutants USA. Babar Azam, who led the team during the World Cup, has been replaced by Mohammad Rizwan, who received widespread praise for his leadership in the ODI series. The wicketkeeper-batter will be eager to lead from the front and guide his team to another series victory.
Pakistan's squad features several fresh faces, including promising young talents like Omair Yousuf and Sufyan Moqim, who made their debuts at the Asian Games last year. Additionally, Salman Ali Agha has earned his first T20I call-up. The bowling attack boasts the formidable trio of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah. Babar Azam is expected to play a crucial role as the anchor in the batting lineup.
Australia have assembled a strong squad, despite the absence of their frontline pacers, who are focused on preparing for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Aussies reached the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup but were eliminated after losses to India and Afghanistan. After sweeping Scotland 3-0 in a T20I series, Australia played two T20Is against England, which ended in a 1-1 draw after the final game was washed out.
Key players to watch for Australia include Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis in the batting department. The opening pair of Matt Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk will need to improve after disappointing performances in all three ODIs. Adam Zampa will lead the bowling attack, supported by Sean Abbott, Spencer Johnson, and others.
Squads:
Australia Squad: Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis(w/c), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Josh Philippe, Spencer Johnson
Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Babar Azam, Arafat Minhas, Omair Yousuf, Haseebullah Khan, Irfan Khan, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Sahibzada Farhan, Abbas Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem
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This will be Pakistan's first T20I assignment since their disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup in June, where they were knocked out in the first round after losses to arch-rivals India and debutants USA. Babar Azam, who led the team during the World Cup, has been replaced by Mohammad Rizwan, who received widespread praise for his leadership in the ODI series. The wicketkeeper-batter will be eager to lead from the front and guide his team to another series victory.
Pakistan's squad features several fresh faces, including promising young talents like Omair Yousuf and Sufyan Moqim, who made their debuts at the Asian Games last year. Additionally, Salman Ali Agha has earned his first T20I call-up. The bowling attack boasts the formidable trio of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah. Babar Azam is expected to play a crucial role as the anchor in the batting lineup.
Australia have assembled a strong squad, despite the absence of their frontline pacers, who are focused on preparing for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Aussies reached the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup but were eliminated after losses to India and Afghanistan. After sweeping Scotland 3-0 in a T20I series, Australia played two T20Is against England, which ended in a 1-1 draw after the final game was washed out.
Key players to watch for Australia include Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis in the batting department. The opening pair of Matt Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk will need to improve after disappointing performances in all three ODIs. Adam Zampa will lead the bowling attack, supported by Sean Abbott, Spencer Johnson, and others.
Squads:
Australia Squad: Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis(w/c), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Josh Philippe, Spencer Johnson
Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Babar Azam, Arafat Minhas, Omair Yousuf, Haseebullah Khan, Irfan Khan, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Sahibzada Farhan, Abbas Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem
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