Australia will play Pakistan in a three-match T20I series following an upset home defeat in the ODI series. Australia hopes to recover from their 2-1 loss in the 50-over matches. The Aussies team will be led by a new T20I captain Josh Inglis.
Following a stunning comeback in the Pakistan vs Australia ODI series, where Pakistan triumphed 2-1 on Australian soil, both teams will now shift focus to the T20I series. Australia will seek to recover from their defeat, while Pakistan will aim for a clean sweep. The first match is scheduled for November 14 at Gabba Stadium. Before the PAK vs AUS clash, let’s check the Gabba Stadium Pitch Report.
Gabba Stadium Pitch Report
With the Gabba pitch being covered all day due to persistent rain in Brisbane, the captain winning the toss should opt to bowl first. The Gabba pitch in Brisbane favors fast bowlers, offering pace and bounce throughout the game. Seamers can expect the ball to come through quickly and rise after pitching. Batters can counter the initial seam movement if they adapt well to the bounce. With an average scoring rate of 8.23, it offers decent batting conditions for players who handle pace effectively. Spinners typically have a limited impact due to the pitch’s pace, but variations and accuracy can still make a difference. The team winning the toss may opt to bowl first, despite the pitch’s historical bias towards batting.
Gabba Stadium stats
In the 10 matches played at the Gabba, teams batting first have a strong record, winning 7 times, while teams batting second have won 3 times. The average first-innings score at the venue is 166, while the average second-innings score is 146. The overall scoring rate at the Gabba is 8.23 runs per over. This suggests that the pitch tends to favour teams batting first, with a solid scoring rate, though the chase can still be competitive depending on the conditions.
| Matches played | 10 |
| Matches won batting 1st | 7 |
| Matches won batting 2nd | 3 |
| Average 1st innings score | 166 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 146 |
| Average runs per over | 8.23 |
