Pakistan and Australia in Final T20I with New Leadership and Fresh Faces
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat in the final match of the three-game T20I series against Australia at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Monday.
This dead-rubber encounter is a chance for Pakistan to regain some pride after losing the first two matches of the series.
In a significant move, Pakistan’s regular captain Mohammad Rizwan has been rested.
Paving the way for Agha Salman to lead the side for the first time in his career.
Agha Salman Leads the Side
This marks a historic moment for Salman.
As he was recently appointed Rizwan’s deputy in white-ball cricket.
Salman has an opportunity to showcase his leadership skills on the international stage.
Due to his steady performances in domestic cricket.
Pakistan’s playing XI also features a notable debut.
Naseem Shah is rested for this game.
While left-arm pacer Jahandad Khan is stepping in.
The 21-year-old from Rawalpindi is known for his ability to swing the ball.
And also for his hard-hitting lower-order batting, making him a valuable addition to the lineup.
On the batting front, the team relies on seasoned stars like Babar Azam and Haseebullah Khan to set the tone.
The power-hitting capability of Usman Khan and the all-round skills of Agha Salman will be crucial if Pakistan hopes to post a competitive total.
Pakistan and Australia Playing XIs:
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Usman Khan, Agha Salman (c) and Irfan Khan.
As well as, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Australia: Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (c/wk), Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis.
And also Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa.
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Pakistan Wins
The Australian squad remains formidable, featuring an explosive batting lineup.
Led by Josh Inglis and experienced players like Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis.
Their bowling unit, spearheaded by Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis, will aim to continue their dominance over Pakistan.
While Australia has already secured the series with two back-to-back victories.
Pakistan regained momentum and built confidence ahead of future tours with its winning.
