Pakistan, under the inspiring leadership of newly appointed captain Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan clinched their first-ever ODI series win in Australia since 2002. And now, they’re shifting focus to the T20I format, with a three-match series set to kick off on November 14 in Brisbane.
A Comeback to Remember
Pakistan’s road to victory wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. After a nail-biting, two-wicket loss in the first ODI, Rizwan and his squad regrouped and came back stronger. With a mix of discipline and flair, they won the remaining two matches, taking the series 2-1.
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The final showdown in Perth saw Pakistan chase down Australia with an impressive eight-wicket win—an achievement that’s not only historic but a massive confidence boost for the T20 series ahead.
T20I Series: A Chance to Rewrite History… Again
But Rizwan’s task isn’t over just yet. Pakistan has never won a T20I series on Australian soil. In 2010, they played a one-off T20I and then returned for a three-match series in 2019, but both times they fell short.
Mohammad Rizwan now has a chance to change that narrative. If he can lead Pakistan to victory, it will be a series win to remember and cement his captaincy legacy.
The Aussies are bringing a relatively fresh squad, with key players like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Travis Head, and T20I captain Mitchell Marsh resting for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.
This time, Australia will be led by Josh Inglis, who stand-in as captain in the third ODI yesterday. The squad features a few familiar faces like Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell but also brings in promising names, including Sean Abbott, Josh Philippe, and Spencer Johnson.
Cooper Connolly, who sustained a hand injury from a Mohammad Hasnain delivery in the third ODI, has unfortunately been ruled out. In his place, Josh Philippe joins the team, adding depth to the batting lineup.
Pakistan, meanwhile, has a balanced and competitive squad. With Rizwan at the helm and star players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf on board, Pakistan’s side looks solid.
The team’s core includes experienced campaigners as well as emerging talents like Abbas Afridi, Arafat Minhas, and Haseebullah Khan, bringing a fresh edge to Pakistan’s lineup.
A Look at the Squads of Pakistan & Australia
Here’s the line-up for both teams:
Australia: Josh Inglis (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Philippe, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Spencer Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Abbas Afridi, Agha Salman, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah Khan, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Naseem Shah, Omair Yousuf, Sahibzada Farhan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Usman Khan.
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What’s at Stake
The T20 series will be a true test for both teams. For Australia, it’s a chance to test their bench strength in the absence of some of their best. For Pakistan, it’s about maintaining momentum and chasing a maiden T20I series win on Australian soil.
With Rizwan’s leadership and a blend of seasoned and emerging talent, Pakistan has every chance to make history once again. The first match in Brisbane on November 14 is sure to be a cracker. So buckle up, cricket fans—this one’s going to be a series to remember!
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