Australia vs Pakistan World Cup Match

October 11 at the World Cup: Australia Eye Semi-Final Spot Against Pakistan

Australia vs Pakistan
Dubai, 6pm local time

Australia squad: Alyssa Healy (capt & wk), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham.

Pakistan squad: Muneeba Ali (capt & wk), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Fatima Sana (unlikely starter)

Tournament Form Guide:

Table-toppers Australia are coming off big wins against Sri Lanka (by six wickets) and New Zealand (by 60 runs), remaining the only unbeaten team in Group A. Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in their opener but lost to India in Dubai and currently sit third on the table.

News Brief:

A personal tragedy has significantly impacted Pakistan captain Fatima Sana's chances of playing on Friday. With her departure to Karachi, Muneeba Ali is expected to take over the captaincy. If fit, Diana Baig could replace Sana. However, filling her shoes will be tough; Sana is the joint-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan and boasts the highest strike rate in the team. The batters must improve their performance, having posted totals of only 116 and 105 for 8 in their previous matches to challenge Australia effectively.

Australia has lived up to its champion status, boasting a hot streak of 13 straight wins in T20 World Cups since 2020. They have beaten Pakistan 13 times in T20Is and have never lost a match against them. Another victory will almost guarantee their spot in the semi-finals. The change in venue to Dubai may favor Australia, offering a more conducive pitch compared to the slow surfaces in Sharjah. Grace Harris, who replaced Darcie Brown against New Zealand, might need to make way for the pacer as Australia boasts deep batting strength.

Player to Watch:

Nida Dar is the only Pakistan batter to surpass 20 runs in both matches so far. Serving as a stabilizing force at No. 5, she has bowled under five overs at an economy of 4.55 but is yet to claim a wicket, which she aims to change against Australia. Beth Mooney has been crucial for Australia, scoring forties in both games at Sharjah and setting the stage for their highest total in the venue this tournament. A friendlier pitch in Dubai will likely boost her boundary count if she can start strong.

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