Australia is on the tour of Pakistan for a multi-format series this month. The tour will kick off with a 3-match Test series. It will be followed by an ODI series and conclude with a one-off T20I match on April 05.
This is a historic tour as Australia are touring Pakistan after a long wait of 24 years. The last time that two teams played in Pakistan, Australia defeated the hosts 1-0 in a three-match series.
Babar Azam will lead the Pakistan in this series while Pat Cummins will lead the Australian side. Pakistan is dealing with a couple of injuries as pacers Faheem Ashraf and Hasan Ali have been ruled out of the first Test due to their injuries.
Australian, on the other hand, will be coming into this match with confidence as they thrashed England by 4-0 in Ashes 2022. They will be eager to get off to a winning start, whereas the men-in-green will be eager to showcase their mettle at home in front of their crowd.
Match Details
- Match: Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test
- Date: Friday, March 4, 2022
- Time: 10:30 AM (IST)
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Pitch Report
The surface here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is a balanced one. There won’t be much help from the surface on the second and third day. So, the team batting second will have an upper hand. It’s going to be crucial for one hour at the start. If the side batting first gets through that period without losing wickets, they have every chance of scoring more than 300 runs. Bowling first will be a good option on this surface.
Pakistan & Australia Squads
Pakistan Squads
Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Naseem Shah, Shan Masood, Azhar Ali, Zahid Mahmood, Shaheen Afridi, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nauman Ali, Saud Shakeel, Fawad Alam, Sajid Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Australia Squads
Pat Cummins (C), Alex Carey (WK), Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Mark Steketee, Travis Head, Ashton Agar, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Usman Khawaja, Marcus Harris, Mitchell Swepson, Cameron Green, Steven Smith.
PAK vs AUS Probable Playing XI
Pakistan Playing XI
Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Azhar Ali, Mohammad Wasim / Saud Shakeel, Sajid Khan, Fawad Alam, Shaheen Afridi, Nauman Ali, Naseem Shah, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood / Imam-ul-Haq.
Australia Playing XI
Pat Cummins (C), Alex Carey (WK), Nathan Lyon, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green / Ashton Agar.
Pakistan & Australia Last 5 Matches Stats
PAK Form
AUS Form
PAK vs AUS Player Record/Stats (Top 5)
| Player | Stats (Test Career) |
|---|---|
| Steven Smith | 7784 Runs & 18 Wickets |
| Pat Cummins | 185 Wickets & 780 Runs |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 2220 Runs & 12 Wickets |
| Azhar Ali | 6721 Runs & 8 Wickets |
| Babar Azam | 2461 Runs & 1 Wicket |
PAK vs AUS Captaincy Picks For Fantasy Team
- David Warner
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Azhar Ali
PAK vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan
- Batsmen: David Warner, Steven Smith, Azhar Ali, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Abdullah Shafique
- All-Rounders: Nauman Ali
- Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah
- Captain: David Warner
- Vice-Captain: Azhar Ali
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan
- Batsmen: Fawad Alam, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Babar Azam, Marnus Labuschagne
- All-Rounders: Nauman Ali
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Shaheen Afridi
- Captain: Marnus Labuschagne
- Vice-Captain: Nauman Ali
Probable Winner Of The Match
Australia is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.