Australia will lock horns with Pakistan in the second T20I of the three-match series at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Having secured a dominant win in the first game, Australia are riding high on confidence and will be eager to seal the series with another commanding performance.

Their batting lineup, led by key players, has been in sublime form, and their bowlers showcased their prowess by restricting Pakistan effectively in the opening match. The hosts will aim to carry this momentum forward and avoid any slip-ups on their home turf.

For Pakistan, the second T20I is a do-or-die affair. After falling short in the series opener, they find themselves in a precarious position, needing a victory to stay alive in the contest. The visitors will look to their experienced players to step up and deliver under pressure.

Pakistan tour of Australia 2024, 2nd T20I:

• Date and time: November 16, 08:00 am GMT/ 07:00 pm Local/ 01:30 pm IST
• Venue: Sydney Cricket Groudn, Sydney

Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report:

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is known for its balanced pitch, which provides opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. The surface typically offers even bounce, making it a batsman-friendly wicket early on, but it also gives spinners some assistance as the game progresses, particularly in the latter stages.

In T20 matches, the SCG pitch tends to favor stroke play, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely, allowing batters to play a variety of shots. However, the key to success on this pitch is playing the spinners well, as the ball can turn and grip as the match advances, especially during the middle overs.

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Josh Inglis
• Batters: Babar Azam, Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk
• All-rounder: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell
• Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Shaheen Afridi, Harris Rauf, Xavier Bartlett

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Glenn Maxwell (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc)
Choice 2: Josh Inglis (c), Haris Rauf (vc)

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AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Tim David, Spencer Johnson, Agha Salman, Naseem Shah

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 16, 08:00 am GMT):

Squads:

Australia: Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (c & wk), Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott, Tim David, Nathan Ellis

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Babar Azam, Omair Yousuf, Irfan Khan, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Sahibzada Farhan, Abbas Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Arafat Minhas, Haseebullah Khan

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