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AUS vs PAK : Australia is gearing up to host Pakistan in a three-match Test series starting on December 14th. The opening Test will take place at Perth Stadium in Perth, with the action then moving to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground for the second game, renowned for hosting the traditional Boxing Day Test starting from December 26th. The final Test of the series is scheduled at the Sydney Cricket Ground and will commence from January 3rd.
Pat Cummins, who took a break after leading Australia to their 6th World Cup title, is making a comeback as the captain for the longest format. Meanwhile, on the Pakistani side, Shan Masood will assume the role of captain following the stepping down of Babar Azam.
AUS vs PAK Schedule
1st Test – December 14 – December 18: Perth – 7:50 AM IST
2nd Test – December 26 – December 30: Melbourne – 5 AM IST
3rd Test – January 3 – January 7: Sydney – 5 AM IST
AUS vs PAK Match Details:
Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Date & Time: December 14th-18th at 7:50 AM IST and 10:20 AM Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
What is the pitch report for AUS vs PAK, 1st Test?
The grass cover on the wicket surely going to assist the pacers having said the batters have to spend a good amount of time at the crease to put a competitive score on the board. Perth Stadium has hosted 3 Tests to date with hosts Australia winning all of them by huge margins.
AUS vs PAK Head To Head Records & Stats
Here is a tabular representation of the head to head Test series statistics between Australia and Pakistan:
| Total Test Series | Australia Wins | Pakistan Wins | Drawn Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 |
| Total Test Matches | Australia Wins | Pakistan Wins | Drawn Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 33 | 14 | 22 |
Australia’s dominance over Pakistan in Test cricket is evident from the historical series and match outcomes.
Australia vs Pakistan Head To Head Records & Stats in Australia
In the history of Test cricket series between Australia and Pakistan in Australia spanning 13 series, Australia has dominated with a commanding record. Out of these series, Australia emerged victorious in 10, while none were won by Pakistan. Three series concluded in draws, depicting Australia’s consistent success in their Test cricket clashes.
A total of 37 matches has been played between Australia and Pakistan in Australia. Australia has won 26 of these matches while Pakistan could only win 4 matches. 7 matches ended in a draw.
Australia’s stats and records against Pakistan:
- Highest Test total for Australia against Pakistan: 624/8d, Melbourne 2016
- Lowest Test total for Australia against Pakistan: 80 all-out, Karachi 1956
- Most runs for Australia against Pakistan: Alan Border (1666)
- Highest individual score for Australia against Pakistan: David Warner (335*), Adelaide 2019
- Most wickets for Australia against Pakistan: Shane Warne (90 wickets)
- Best bowling figures for Australia against Pakistan: Shane Warne (11/77), Brisbane 1995
- Most hundreds for Australia against Pakistan: Greg Chappell (6)
Pakistan’s stats and records against Australia:
- Highest Test total for Pakistan against Australia: 624, Adelaide 1983
- Lowest Test total for Pakistan against Australia: 53, Sharjah 2002
- Most runs for Pakistan against Australia: Javed Miandad (1797)
- Highest individual score for Pakistan against Australia: Saleem Malik (237), Rawalpindi 1994
- Most wickets for Pakistan against Australia: Imran Khan (64 wickets)
- Best bowling figures for Pakistan against Australia: Fazal Mahmood (13/114), Karachi 1956
- Most hundreds for Pakistan against Australia: Ijaz Ahmed (6)
Recent form:
Australia: Lost Draw Lost Won Won
Pakistan: Won Won Draw Draw Lost
What is the expected, Probable Starting XIs for AUS vs PAK, 1st Test?
Australia
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
Pakistan
Imam ul Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Aamir Jamal, Khurram Shahzad
Injury Updates:
Abrar Ahmed has been ruled out of the 1st Test due to a knee injury.
What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for AUS vs PAK, 1st Test?
Top Pick – Batter
Usman Khawaja tops the leading run-scorers list this year in Tests, amassing 1037 runs in 11 matches at an average of 54.57 which includes 3 centuries and 5 half-centuries.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Mitchell Marsh’s performances in the Ashes this year garnered the attention massively as he scored 250 runs and picked up 3 wickets in 3 Tests. The 32-year-old all-rounder from Western Australia has added 1510 runs and picked up 45 wickets in his 35 Test matches overall.
Top Pick – Bowler
Shaheen Afridi is the most experienced bowler in the current Pakistan Test setup with 105 wickets in 27 Test matches. He has played a couple of Test matches in Australia, managing 5 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 88.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Alex Carey is highly skilled behind the stumps and will bat at No.7 for Australia. He has scored 1003 runs in 25 Test matches at an average of 31.34 and affected 94 dismissals.
X-Factor:
Travis Head doesn’t hesitate to play his natural game even in this format as he likes to attack from the word-go. He is 96 short of scoring milestone 3000 runs in Test cricket.
What are the fantasy suggested teams for AUS vs PAK, 1st Test?
1. Alex Carey, Usman Khawaja, Babar Azam (vc), Marnus Labuschagne, Abdullah Shafique, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head (c), Faheem Ashraf, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Shaheen Afridi
2. Sarfaraz Ahmed, David Warner, Steven Smith (c), Usman Khawaja, Babar Azam, Shan Masood (vc), Saud Shakeel, Travis Head, Agha Salman, Mitchell Starc, Shaheen Afridi
Disclaimer:
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision
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