LAHORE: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in the second ODI of the 3-match ODI series against Australia.
Playing XIs
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Maz Sadaq, Babar Azam, Muhammad Qazi Ghori (w), Salman Ali Agha, Abdul Samad, Shatab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed.
Australia: Matt Short, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (C&W), Marnus Lapuzagne, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Ollie Peake, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Adam Zampa and Matt Kuhneman.
head-to-head
Pakistan and Australia have faced each other 112 times in ODI cricket, with the six-time world champions dominating the competition with 71 wins, while Pakistan have 37 wins. Three matches ended in a draw, while one ended in a tie.
The last ODI series between the two former champions was held in November 2024, in which Pakistan won 2-1. It was Pakistan’s first ODI series win against the baggy greens in Australia.
- Matches: 112
- Australia: 71
- Pakistan: 37
- No result: 3
- Tie: 1
Form Guide
After a win in the opening ODI in a low-scoring match, Pakistan will be in a dominant position and will aim to register another win against Australia to wrap up the series 2-0 at home.
Meanwhile, Australia will be eager to bounce back as their young side looks to settle the score after the opening defeat and level the series ahead of the final.
Pakistan: W, L, W, L, W (Most recent first)
Australia: L, L, W, W, W