AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction 2nd Test: Australia vs Pakistan Playing XI, fantasy teams and squads

The second match of the three-game Test series between Australia (AUS) and Pakistan (PAK) is set to take place at the renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne is scheduled for December 26. Australia currently holds a 1-0 lead in the series. In the opening game of the series, Australia dominated Pakistan, securing a comprehensive victory and aiming for a series win in Melbourne.

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Australia powered by David Warner's 164 and Mitchell Marsh's 90, Australia posted 487 in the first innings. Aamer Jamal's six-wicket haul on his Test debut limited Pakistan to 271. Australia declared at 233 in the second innings, setting a target of 360. Pakistan struggled across all aspects, and a series loss seems imminent. With Australia riding high on confidence, Pakistan seeks an improved performance to stay alive in the series.

AUS vs PAK: Match Details

Match: Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Pakistan tour of Australia 2023

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Date and Time: December 26 – December 30, 2023, Tuesday, 5 AM IST

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and Disney Plus Hotstar

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AUS vs PAK: Pitch Report

The Melbourne Cricket Ground features a dynamic pitch, offering balanced support to both batsmen and pacers. Over the course of five days, pacers can expect lateral movement from the surface, requiring patience from the batters. However, once batsmen settle in, the pitch becomes conducive to scoring substantial runs at this venue.

AUS vs PAK: Probable Playing XI

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: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood (C), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Agha Salman, Hasan Ali, Sajid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Aamer Jamal

AUS vs PAK: Fantasy picks

Grand League

Wicket-Keepers: Alex Carey, Mohammad Rizwan

Batters: Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Shan Masood, Marnus Labuschagne

All-Rounders: Travis Head

Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Aamer Jamal

Head-to-Head League

Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan

Batters: Steven Smith, David Warner, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq

All-Rounders: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh

Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Aamer Jamal