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The stage is set for a riveting clash where Australia will battle against Pakistan in the first Test match of the Pakistan tour of Australia 2023-24. The famous Perth Stadium will host the five-day contest, which will begin on Thursday (December 14).
It will be the first assignment for Pakistani batter Shan Masood as a skipper, and he would be keen on making this game memorable by clinching victory. On the other side, the hosts, under the leadership of Pat Cummins, will be focused on dominating their guests in every facet of the game.
Pakistan tour of Australia 2023-24, 1st Test:
- Date and Time: December 14; 02:20 am GMT | 07:50 am IST | 10:20 am Local
- Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth.
Perth Stadium Pitch Report
Perth Stadium provides a favourable environment for fast bowlers who relish the added advantage of increased pace and bounce on its robust surface. However, it’s noteworthy that spinners have proven equally effective, as evidenced by the marginal disparities in bowling averages and strike rates between the two bowling styles. The unique conditions at Perth Stadium thus present a balanced challenge for both fast and spin bowlers, contributing to the diversity of the game.
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Sarfaraz Ahmed
- Batters: Steve Smith, Babar Azam, Shan Masood, Marnus Labuschagne
- All-rounders: Travis Head, Faheem Ashraf
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Shaheen Afridi, Josh Hazlewood
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Travis Head (c), Mitchell Starc (vc)
- Choice 2: David Warner (c), Babar Azam (vc)
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AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Usman Khwaja, David Warner, Imam ul Haq, Hasan Ali
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 14, 02:20 am GMT):
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Squads:
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Steve Smith, Mitch Starc, David Warner
Pakistan: Shan Masood (c), Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Nauman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi.
