Lagatar24 Desk
Dubai, Nov 11:The second semi-final match of the ongoing T20 World Cup will be played between Pakistan and Australia on Thursday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The winning team will play New Zealand in the final on November 14.
Australia has not lost a single match to Pakistan in ICC knockout matches so far. Aaron Finch’s team will try to maintain this record. On the other hand, Pakistan were unbeaten in the group stage and has has broken many old traditions in this World Cup.
The Pakistani team has been almost unbeatable in the UAE for the last half a decade. They are the only team in the tournament to have not lost a match so far. In this match, strong performance is expected from both the teams.
The pitch of Dubai is not considered to be special for batting. In this match too, the eyes of both the teams will be on winning the toss and bowling first.
Pakistan probable playing XI
Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Babar Azam (caption), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi.
Australia probable playing XI
David Warner, Aaron Finch (caption), Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wicket-keepers), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
