PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction 1st Test Live Score, Pitch Report, Player Stats, Pakistan vs Australia Dream11 Team for Today’s Match

PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: The opening Test of the three-match Test series between Pakistan and Australia will be played in Rawalpindi from March 04. The Aussies last played a Test match in Pakistan in 1998 and the series will end their 24-year hiatus. The visitors haven’t won a Test series in subcontinent region for more than a decade but are coming after retaining ‘The Urn’ and crushing England 4-0 in the Ashes 2021-22. On the opposite, the hosts will be aiming to go all guns blazing in front of the home crowd and avenge their 2-0 loss in the Test series on their 2019 tour to Australia. The Rawalpindi Test promises to be a spicy thriller that will witness some of the big names such as Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, David Warner, Steve Smith, and Pat Cummins in the battle.

PAK vs AUS 1st Test Match Details

1^st Test, Pakistan vs Australia

4 March – 8 March, 10:30 AM IST

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

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Pakistan vs Australia Pitch Report

According to Nathan Lyon, who has been practicing at the Rawalpindi Stadium along with his teammates, the surface is likely to have a flat, grassless track which is expected to assist the spinners as it does in the UAE. The wicket is said to be nice to bat on for the first couple of days while spin and reverse swing will dominate the game as it enters day 4 and 5.

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PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction for Today Match

PAK Playing 11 (likely)

• Faheem Ashraf and Hasan Ali have been ruled out due to injuries
• Middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed and fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jr have been added to the squad
• Fast bowler Haris Rauf has got ruled out due to COVID-19
• Naseem Shah has been added to the squad

Shan Masood
Abdullah Shafique
Azhar Ali
Babar Azam
Fawad Alam
Mohd Rizwan
Iftikhar Ahmed
Sajid Khan
Nauman Ali
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Naseem Shah/Mohammad Wasim Jnr

Abdullah Shafique Stats in Test

Abdullah Shafique was one of the key contributors with the bat for Pakistan in their last Test series against Bangladesh. In two matches, he scored 150 runs and was the second top run-scorer for his side.

Babar Azam Stats in Test

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is a key batter in the line-up and must-have pick in your fantasy team. He was the third leading run-getter for the side against Bangladesh in the two-match test series and will have an added responsibility in the absence of Abid Ali.

Shaheen Shah Afridi Stats in Test

The left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi will be the key in Pakistan’s bowling attack. Afridi vs Warner and Afridi vs Steve Smith & Marnus Labuschagne are some of the key battles of this series. Afridi was the second leading wicket-taker in the two-match series against Bangladesh and will be aiming to replicate something similar against the home crowd.

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AUS Playing 11 (likely)

• The Aussies have named an 18-man squad
• Josh Hazlewood and Ashton Agar have been recalled
• Jhye Richardson is the only notable absentee from the Ashes squad
• David Warner, Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, and Travis Head are available
• Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins are all available along with Scot Boland

Usman Khawaja
David Warner
Marnus Labuschagne
Steve Smith
Travis Head
Cameron Green/Ashton Agar
Alex Carey
Pat Cummins
Josh Hazlewood
Mitchell Starc
Nathan Lyon

Marnus Labuschagne Stats in Test

With 1 hundred and two fifties, Marnus Labuschagne was the second top run-scorer for Australia in the Ashes 2021-22. Labuschagne slammed 335 runs in 5 games at an average of 41.87 and is one of the key threats for the home side.

Steve Smith Stats in Test

Former skipper Steve Smith is one of the mainstays in Australian batting lineup. Smith was in fine form in the Ashes 2021-22, scoring 244 runs in 5 matches, and will be hoping to continue his form against Pakistan.

Pat Cummins Stats in Test

Pat Cummins was the top wicket-taker in the Ashes 2021-22, picking up 21 wickets in 8 innings and will lead the pace attack making him one of the must-have picks in your fantasy team.

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Who will win Pakistan vs Australia today match?

• As per the Pakistan vs Australia today match prediction, Pakistan is favourites to win the fixture.
• Australia haven’t played an away Test since 2019 and last played a Test match in Pakistan in 1998.
• The visitors haven’t won a Test series in the subcontinent region for more than a decade.
• The last two series they played against Pakistan away from home were in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in which Pakistan won three matches while Australia managed one draw.

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PAK vs AUS Dream11 Team Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Mohd Rizwan

Batsmen: Steve Smith, Babar Azam, Shan Masood, Marnus Labuschagne

All-rounder: Mitchell Marsh, Iftikhar Ahmed

Bowlers: Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Shaheen Shah Afridi

PAK vs AUS Dream11 prediction Captain & Vice Captain Choices 

For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Marnus Labuschagne, Babar Azam

For Grand League: Nathan Lyon, Mohd Rizwan

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