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PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: The third and final Test between Pakistan and Australia will be played in Lahore from March 21. The first Test in Rawalpindi and the second Test in Karachi have ended in a draw and the three-match series remains 0-0.
The Karachi surface was better than that in the first Test in Rawalpindi and both teams would be hoping for a much better wicket in Lahore’s Gadaffi Stadium. The series has so far been dominated by the batsmen due to the flat pitches in both games.
The visitors have named an unchanged XI for the final Test which means Josh Hazlewood would again be sitting out. The hosts, on the other hand, would be happy with the performances of their batters in the second Test, especially with skipper Babar Azam hitting a career-best 196 and vice-captain Mohammad Rizwan 104 not out in the 4th innings. Moreover, both teams will be aiming to deliver a final match-winning performance to clinch the series in the deciding Test.
PAK vs AUS 3rd Test Match Details
3rd Test, Pakistan vs Australia
21 March – 25 March, 10:30 AM IST
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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Pakistan vs Australia Pitch Report
With both Rawalpindi and Karachi welcoming Aussies with flat pitches, Lahore is expected to follow a similar template. A total of 40 Test matches have been played at this venue with the side batting first winning just the three of them. While the surface might provide some help for seamers early on Day 1, the batters are expected to dominate the game later on.
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PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction for Today Match
PAK Playing 11 (likely)
- The hosts are unlikely to tweak the final XI
- Abdullah Shafique and Imam Ul Haq will open the innings again followed by Azhar Ali and Babar Azam
- Shaheen Shah Afridi, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali will handle the attack
Abdullah Shafique
Imam-ul-Haq
Azhar Ali
Babar Azam (c)
Fawad Alam
Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
Faheem Ashraf
Hasan Ali
Nauman Ali
Shaheen Afridi
Sajid Khan
Abdullah Shafique Stats in Test
Abdullah Shafique continued his fine form in Karachi too and is the leading run-scorer for Pakistan and second in the series. In 4 innings, he has scored 289 runs, including a hundred and a fifty
| Matches | Runs | 50/100 | Recent form |
| 04 | 439 | 03/01 | 13 & 96, 44 & 136*, 14, 52, 5 |
Imam Ul Haq Stats in Test
Imam Ul Haq slammed a ton in each innings of the Rawalpindi Test and is the third leading run-scorer in the series with 289 runs in 4 innings. He will be a valuable pick in your fantasy team.
| Matches | Runs | 50/100 | Recent Form |
| 13 | 774 | 03/02 | 20 & 1, 157 & 111*, 12 & 31, 202*, 72, |
Nauman Ali Stats in Test
Nauman Ali is a key spinner for Pakistan. With 7 wickets in 2 games, he is the most wicket-taker in the series. He picked up 6 wickets on a belter of a pitch where 1000+ runs were scored and only 14 wickets fell in three innings.
| Matches | Wickets | Economy | Recent form |
| 09 | 26 | 2.55 | 1/134 & 0/7, 6/107, 1/56, 6/104 & 6/92 |
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AUS Playing 11 (likely)
- The Aussies have named an unchanged final XI for the 3rd Test
- Josh Hazlewood is still out
David Warner
Usman Khawaja
Marnus Labuschagne
Steven Smith
Travis Head
Cameron Green
Alex Carey (wk)
Pat Cummins (c)
Mitchell Starc
Nathan Lyon
Mitchell Swepson
Marnus Labuschagne Stats in Test
Marnus Labuschagne missed a century in the Rawalpindi Test by 10 ten runs and is a key batter for Australia in the middle order. He missed a fifty in the Karachi Test too by 6 runs and will be a valuable pick.
| Matches | Runs | 50/100 | Recent form |
| 25 | 2354 | 13/06 | 0 & 44, 90 & 1/53, 13, 8 & 44, 3 & 1/23 |
Usman Khwaja Stats in Test
Usman Khwaja has been in terrific form since his return and hit the century in both innings of the Sydney Test in the Ashes 2022. He slammed 97 runs in the Rawalpindi test and missed a well-deserved century by just 3 runs. He is the leading run-scorer in the series with 301 runs in 4 innings
| Matches | Runs | 50/100 | Recent form |
| 48 | 3443 | 15/11 | 160 & 44*, 97, 7, 63 & 6, 23, 77 |
Nathan Lyon Stats in Test
Nathan Lyon is the second leading wicket-taker in the series with 6 wickets in his bag. He picked up three wickets on Day 5 and can be dangerous if the pitch offers little assistance to spinners.
| Matches | Wickets | Economy | Recent form |
| 107 | 421 | 2.95 | 38 & 1/13 & 4/112, 1/161 & 0/75, 3 & 2/24 |
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Who will win Pakistan vs Australia today match?
- As per the Pakistan vs Australia today match prediction, Pakistan is favourites to win the fixture.
- Out of the 40 Test matches played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan have won 12 and have lost just 6 while 22 have ended in a draw
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PAK vs AUS Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicket-keepers: Mohd Rizwan
Batsmen: Steve Smith, Imam Ul Haq, Babar Azam, Usman Khawaja, Abdullah Shafique
All-rounder: Nauman Ali, Marnus Labuschagne
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Shaheen Shah Afridi
PAK vs AUS Dream11 prediction Captain & Vice Captain Choices
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Usman Khawaja, Abdullah Shafique
For Grand League: Marnus Labuschange, Mohd Rizwan