Pakistan will face Australia in the second T20I of their three-match series on Saturday, November 16, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Following a disappointing start to the series, Pakistan now has the chance to recover and make a comeback in Sydney.
In the first T20I, Australia dominated with explosive batting from Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis, posting 93 runs in seven overs in rain affected match. Pakistan struggled, finishing at 64/9. Heading into the second match, Pakistan must find a strategy to counter Australia’s power-hitting and focus on keeping wickets in hand. Abbas Afridi’s all-round performance was a highlight, and Pakistan will need more contributions like his. With the series on the line, Pakistan will look to tighten their bowling in the powerplay and maintain batting composure. If they can replicate their ODI form, they have a good chance of leveling the series.
Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground offers conditions similar to the subcontinent, making it a favorable venue for Asian cricketers, especially batters and spinners. Unlike the pace-friendly tracks of Brisbane and Perth, Sydney’s pitch offers less bounce, with some lateral movement for new-ball bowlers. Batters can settle in and enjoy even bounce, but as the ball ages, spinners can exploit decent turn in the middle overs. Fast bowlers need to use variations to trouble batters. Typically, teams setting the total have been more successful here, so the toss-winning team is likely to choose to bat first unless overcast conditions suggest otherwise.
Sydney Cricket Ground stats
| Total Matches | 21 |
| Matches won batting first | 12 |
| Matches won bowling first | 8 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 160 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 130 |
| Highest total recorded | 221/5 (20 Ovs) By AUS vs ENG |
| Lowest total recorded | 101/10 (16.3 Ovs) By BAN vs RSA |
| Highest score chased | 200/3 (20 Ovs) By IND vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 134/5 (20 Ovs) By AUSW vs RSAW |
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