AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Australia vs Pakistan 2023-24

Pakistan are all set to duel in the third and last Test of their ongoing tour to Australia. The encounter will take place at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. While the hosts have already sealed the series by winning the first two encounters, they will aim to win the upcoming clash and register a clean sweep. On the other hand, the guests will be looking to achieve a consolatory victory.

Pakistan tour of Australia 2023-24, 3rd Test:

• Date and Time: January 3; 11:30 pm GMT (Jan 2) | 05:50 am IST (Jan 3) | 10:30 am Local
• Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Melbourne.

Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground offers a balanced playing surface, providing opportunities for both bowlers and batters. In the early stages, pacers can exploit the new ball, posing challenges for batters in their shot selection. As the ball ages, scoring becomes easier. The toss-winning captain may face difficulty in making the right decision due to the variable nature of the pitch.

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Alex Carey
• Batters: Steve Smith, Babar Azam, David Warner, Shan Masood
• All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Agha Salman
• Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Aamir Jamal

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Mitchell Marsh (c), David Warner (vc)
• Choice 2: Travis Head (c), Babar Azam (vc)

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AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Usman Khawaja, Imam-Ul-Haq, Travis Head, Abdullah Shafique

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 2, 11:30 pm GMT):

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Squads:

Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Steve Smith, Mitch Starc, David Warner

Pakistan: Shan Masood (c), Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Nauman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi.