AUS vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan eying first one-day series win in Australia after 22 years

The third and final ODI between Australia and Pakistan will take place at Perth Stadium on Sunday, November 10. The series is tied at 1-1, so this match will decide the winner. The game will start at 9:00 AM IST. Pakistan have the opportunity to win an ODI series in Australia for the first time in 22 years. Their only previous bilateral series victory in Australia came during the 2002 ODI series.

Pakistan looks confident

Pakistan is feeling confident after their big 9-wicket win in the second ODI at Adelaide. Haris Rauf’s amazing five-wicket haul and Saim Ayub’s batting performance helped Pakistan dominate. They are now excited to win the series in Australia, which would be a historic achievement.

Captain Mohammad Rizwan, leading his team for the first time in a white-ball series, is aiming to guide his team to victory, especially since Australia is missing several senior players who are preparing for the Test series against India.

Australia’s challenges in the series

Australia is in a tough spot. Their batting struggled in the second ODI, and with key players like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Steve Smith absent, they will depend on a younger, less experienced team.

Josh Inglis will captain Australia for the first time and will need to lead his team to stay in the series. With Perth’s pitch favouring fast bowlers, Australia’s pacers like Lance Morris and Spencer Johnson will be under pressure.

Perth’s pace-friendly pitch

The pitch at Perth Stadium is known for its pace and bounce, making it great for fast bowlers. The short boundaries and fast outfield will help batsmen, but as the game goes on, cooler conditions will give an advantage to the bowlers. Batting second might be an advantage, especially for Australia, as they look to fight back in front of their home crowd.

Key players to watch

• Haris Rauf: With 8 wickets in 2 games, Rauf has been Pakistan’s star bowler and will aim to keep his good form.
• Josh Inglis: As Australia’s new captain, Inglis will need to lead from the front with the bat to keep his team alive in the series.
• Saim Ayub: The young opener has scored 83 runs so far and will play a key role in Pakistan’s chances.

AUS vs PAK possible playing XI

Australia:  Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (c&wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Sean Abbott, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa, Lance Morris

Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Kamran Ghulam, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain

Where to Watch Australia vs Pakistan 3rd ODI

The 3rd ODI between Australia and Pakistan will be telecasted on Star Sports and streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar app and website.