Australia vs Pakistan Preview & Prediction | 2nd One-Day International
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After getting the better of Pakistan in a thrilling first ODI at the MCG, Australia are hoping to ram home that series advantage in Adelaide.
Date/Time: Thursday 7th November 2024: US EST – 11:30pm / US PST – 8:30pm / Friday 8th November 2024: UK – 3:30am
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
Weather: Dry, with sunny intervals and temperatures at around 21c.
How To Watch On TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Willow TV
How To Watch Online: UK – discovery+ / US – Willow TV
Australia Form: Hard Work Made Of Simple Run Chase
Most expected the chasing down of 204 to be fairly simple for the hosts here, but Australia’s dramatic collapse going from 113/2 to 185/8 left them in big trouble They managed to stumble over the line without any further damage, giving them a chance to take an uncatchable lead here.
Pakistan Form: Plenty Of Starts But No Defining Innings
The fact that seven Pakistan players recorded a double figure score, but nobody reached the half-century mark tells you everything regarding where the problem lies for the tourists. Someone needs to go on and record that big score that can put Pakistan in a match-winning position whether they are setting or chasing a target.
Australia Betting Analysis
We recommended investing in Mitchell Starc in our betting analysis of Australia ahead of the first ODI and the left-arm pacer came through, taking three wickets including both of Pakistan’s openers. Whilst it’s important to keep a close eye on the team line-ups to ensure Starc is in the team and not given a rest, bettors should consider backing him again on this occasion, this time to take 2+ wickets.
Pakistan Betting Analysis
When taking into account how shaky Australia’s batters looked in the last game, another pace bowler should be considered in regards to potential investment, that being Haris Rauf. Like Starc, Rauf picked up three wickets last time out, his right-arm speed doing the damage as opposed to Starc’s left-armers. Look to a stake on Rauf to record over 1.5 match wickets in Adelaide.
Australia vs Pakistan Expert Prediction
What Pakistan showed in the first ODI is that they can compete with Australia across this series. They have the bowling to do so, but just need more runs down the order with the bat. That depth can be so important in the 50-over format and why Australia look to have an advantage over their opponents. With spirits high in the camp following that thrilling triumph in Melbourne, Australia should be backed again in this game.
Australia vs Pakistan Tip: Australia To Win