Pakistan and Australia will play their final match before announcing the final 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup. Pakistan vs Australia Pakistan vs Australia will be their last chance to finalize their competing line-up ahead of the ICC tournament.

Pakistan have a good mix of experienced and young talent and have the home advantage in their favour. Australia, meanwhile, are looking to shake up their squad, with some experienced stars missing and others missing through injury.

This article provides the likely line-ups for Pakistan and Australia in the second T20I, along with possible team combinations and key players to watch out for in Lahore.

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Pakistan vs Australia – 2nd T20I

Pakistan vs Australia – 1st T20I

Opening match: Sahi and Shibzada Farhan (week)

As per usual, left-hand batsman Saim Ayub has returned to open the innings for Pakistan and will be seen as one of their most aggressive batsmen in the powerplay format. The batting track helped him score quick runs in Lahore.

He will once again be paired with Sahibzada Farhan, who has carved a niche for himself with his consistent performances. However, Farhan scored a goal in the previous game and is looking forward to a rebound in this game.

Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (c), Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz

Pakistan cricket team’s veteran player Babar Azam will now once again feature in the batting position in the middle order as he has been demoted by new head coach Mike Hesson. Captain Salman Agha will control the tempo of the innings along with the senior players.

Other batsmen in the middle order include experienced Fakhar Zaman and finisher Usman Khan, who bowled convincing innings. The two all-rounders include Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan, who are crucial for the team with both bat and ball.

Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah/Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed

Shaheen Afridi will be back again and is expected to bring the new ball. Shaheen brings a threat of his own and is most likely to be paired with Naseem Shah or Salman Mirza.

Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has been included in the list for his wicket-taking abilities. He will finish the offense and control the middle of the game.

Pakistan team lineup: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (c), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Khan (wk), Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza/Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed.

Australia vs Pakistan – 1st T20I

Opener: Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh (c)

Travis Head is one of Australia’s only constants across all three formats of the game. He will once again be looking to play a strong role for Australia, with skipper Mitchell Marsh also set to return for them in the second match.

Marsh featured in the recent BBL final and therefore missed the first game of the series. He has this subtle ability to dominate the innings within the first six overs and he loves batting in Asia.

Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (week), Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Matt Short/Mitchell Owen

Cameron Green has found a new place in Australia’s T20I squad and he is likely to bat in the third innings to stabilize Australia’s innings while also scoring quick runs once he gets into the innings.

Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and Cooper Connolly will play a vital role in the middle order against the spinners, while all-rounder Marcus Stoinis will be their heaviest player in the death overs. Mitchell Irving/Matt Short both entered the starting lineup until Tim David returned.

Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Jack Edwards, Adam Zampa, Mahli Bildman

Xavier Bartlett will lead Australia’s pace attack along with youngster Mahli Beardman, who made his debut in the previous game. And Sydney Sixers bowling all-rounder Jack Edwards is also likely to find a place in the XI.

Adam Zampa remains Australia’s most experienced bowler and the only frontline bowler in the team. He has already shown his efficiency in the subcontinent by taking 4 wickets in the first match against Pakistan.

Australia XI: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Matt Short/Mitch Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Jack Edwards, Adam Zampa and Mahri Bildman.

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