After Pakistan cracked their highest successful run-chase in 50-over format during the second ODI against Australia, the home-side will lock horns against the visitors again in the third and final match of the series to be played on April 2 (Saturday). The series is poised at 1-1 with the final match to be played at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore.
Chasing a mammoth total of 349 runs, Pakistan did not stutter even a bit during chase. Opener Fakhar Zaman (67 off 64 balls), Imam-ul-Haq (106 off 97 balls), apart from skipper Babar Azam (114 off 83 balls) played a crucial role during the successful chase. Skipper Babar was adjudged player of the match for his match winning inning.
Match Details
Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd ODI, 2022
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date & Time: 1st April, 3:30 PM
Pitch Report
The Gadaffi Stadium have provided belter of wickets in last two ODIs. A same wicket is expected to be served for the series decider as well. Meanwhile, skipper winning the toss would like to bowl first and look to chase the target under lights.
Probable Playing XIs for Pakistan vs Australia
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Zahid Mahmood
Australia
Travis Head, Aaron Finch (c), Ben McDermott, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Swepson
Probable Top Performers
Probable best batter of the Match: Imam-ul-Haq
Pakistan left-handed-opener Imam-ul-Haq has been in excellent form in the ODI series. He has stroked 209 runs in two matches with an average of 104.50. The 26-year-old will be required to give yet another good start to his team in the series decider on April 2 (Saturday).
Probable best bowler of the Match: Adam Zampa
The series has been dominated by the batters so far. However, Adam Zampa has played a crucial role in providing vital breakthroughs to the visitors. The 30-year-old has managed to scalp six wickets in two matches with an average of 18.17.
