Australia's quest for a 3-0 clean sweep
| Date | November 18, 2024 |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Format | ODI |
| Series | Pakistan tour of Australia, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Josh Inglis has odds of 3.85 to be Australia's best batsman
- Babar Azam has odds of 2.60 to be Pakistan's best batsman
- Nathan Ellis has odds of 3.35 to be Australia's best bowler
- Haris Rauf has odds of 3.30 to be Pakistan's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
Australians have won the three-match T20i series against Pakistan after winning the second game by 13 runs. In an average-scoring contest, the hosts did well with the ball and won the game comfortably. They would like to go for the kill and take the series 3-0, as there was much criticism about the team after losing the ODI series earlier. This game assumes significance as it is the last international game before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The Aussies would like to gain momentum ahead of the big contest. The Pakistanis want to win this one and leave the Australian shores with their heads held high. The Aussies won't make it easy for them, and whether the Pakistanis can punch above their weight remains to be seen.
Australia Preview
Josh Inglis will be happy to have won the series in two straight games. The team had faced a lot of flak from the fans after the ODI series loss against Pakistan. However, the home side has bounced back in style and shall look for a series whitewash. They have won the last six T20is against Pakistan and shall start favorites on cricket betting sites. Inglis will look to extend this record.
Australia's batting lineup hasn't been in the best form. Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk will look to deliver a good start after doing well in the last game. The middle order has struggled a bit, and they need good performances from Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis. Tim David is a good hitter, and he will look to add runs in the lower middle order with Aaron Hardie.
Spencer Johnson will be confident after his fifer in the last game. He will aim to deliver early blows to the Pakistanis, sharing the new ball with Xavier Bartlett. Adam Zampa is enjoying good form this summer and must do well in the middle overs with Marcus Stoinis. Glenn Maxwell and Nathan Ellis add variety to the attack and must deliver the goods.
Expected Starting XI for Australia
Josh Inglis (c & wk), Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
Pakistan Preview
Mohammad Rizwan will be upset with his batters for their poor performance in the last game. The bowlers did well in the last game, restricting the Australians to a small total, but the batting lineup failed the team. They have fallen behind on cricket betting apps with these losses. Rizwan must lead from the front and end the series on a high.
Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam are the most experienced players and must make a strong start. The middle order needs to come out of its shell and play positively. Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, and Agha Salman must build partnerships in the middle order. The side will also need a good show in the final overs from Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, and Shaheen Afridi.
On the bowling front, the bowlers have enjoyed a good tour. The side will expect early strikes in this game from Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah. Haris Raugh was brilliant in the last game, and he must repeat the same show. The side will also need Abbas Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem to play supporting roles.
Expected Starting XI for Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem
TOSS: To Bowl First
The track is good for the fast bowlers at the start. Batting early on this surface isn't easy, but the conditions improve as the game progresses. The side winning the toss would like to take advantage of the conditions by bowling first in this game.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect slightly overcast skies over Hobart. The wicket will have a lot for the bowlers, making the game exciting. Batsmen have to play to the merit of the ball to do well at this venue. The side batting first in this game will be happy to have 170 runs on the board, which they can defend with good bowling.
OUR PREDICTION
Pakistan was brilliant during the ODI series but has struggled in the two T20is. The batting lineup will face a tough test on this bouncy track at Hobart. They need to take on the Australian bowlers aggressively. The Australians have momentum and a great record at Hobart, where they have won all the T20i games they played. Based on the form and their record, the Australians will start favorites.
Our prediction is for Australia to win