PAK vs AUS Winner And Toss Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 3rd ODI Between Pakistan And Australia in Lahore?

PAK vs AUS Winner Prediction: It all comes down to the final ODI of the series to decide the series winner. Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia. With the series squared after the first two matches, the team winning tonight would clinch the series. The hosts, Pakistan, won the first match in Rawalpindi by five wickets. It looked like a second-string Australia would fold away from home, but the visitors made a strong comeback to win the second match by 41 runs in Lahore. Tonight, the two teams would be raring to take the field at Gaddafi Stadium as the series is on the line.

PAK vs AUS 3rd ODI: Match Details And All You Need to Know

PAK vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report

Batting has become a challenge at Gaddafi Stadium because the pitch tends to move very slowly and the ball doesn’t impact the bat as easily as one would expect. So, batsmen have to be patient, stay away from risky shots and focus more on finding gaps rather than relying too much on hitting big sixes. However, bowlers will most likely enjoy the conditions. Due to the sluggish track, there will be plenty of chances for both fast bowlers and spinners to apply pressure and get wickets.

PAK vs AUS 3rd ODI: Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan Probable Playing XI

Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Ghazi Ghori (wk), Arafat Minhas, Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Australia Probable Playing XI

Alex Carey, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (C and wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa

PAK vs AUS Toss Prediction 3rd ODI: Who Will Win Today’s Match Toss Between Pakistan vs Australia at Gaddafi Stadium?

• Toss Winner Prediction: Australia is predicted to win the coin toss tonight after losing the toss in the first two games.

• Decision Analysis: The captain winning the toss would be inclined to bat first due to the sluggish nature of the pitch.

• Tactical Logic: In the last match at the same venue between these two teams, it was evident that the pitch was pretty slow and sluggish. If the conditions remain similar, then batting could get tougher even further as the match progresses. With that in mind, the team winning the toss would want to bat first when the conditions are most suitable. 

PAK vs AUS Winner Prediction 3rd ODI: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Pakistan vs Australia at Gaddafi Stadium?

Australia, coming on the back of a win at the same venue, would start as slight favourites for today’s match between Pakistan and Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium. The Josh Inglis-led side would want to carry on with their momentum and clinch the series. However, a lot would depend on the result of the coin toss. If the toss goes Australia’s way, then they could very well defeat Pakistan in the ODI series.

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