Fri Nov 08 09:26:05 UTC 2024: ## Australia Eye Series Win in Adelaide as Pakistan Aim for Comeback
**Adelaide, Australia:** The second One Day International (ODI) between Australia and Pakistan is set to take place at the Adelaide Oval on November 8th. The hosts, who won the opening match in Melbourne, are looking to clinch the three-match series with a victory in Adelaide.
Australia, led by Pat Cummins, chased down a target of 204 in the first ODI with just two wickets remaining. Their batting collapsed at one point, but Cummins’ crucial knock ensured victory.
Pakistan, on the other hand, struggled with the bat in the first game, losing wickets consistently. Naseem Shah’s late cameo helped them cross the 200-run mark. However, their bowlers, led by Haris Rauf, impressed, particularly with their short-pitched deliveries.
The Adelaide Oval, renowned for its batting-friendly surface, is expected to provide a good pitch for scoring runs. The venue has a rich history of ODI matches, with the highest total of 369 runs scored by Australia against Pakistan.
While the series is likely to be competitive, Australia will be keen on sealing the victory in Adelaide. However, they will need to be wary of Pakistan’s formidable bowling attack. The outcome of this match could determine the series winner.
**Teams:**
**Australia:** Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis(w), Marnus Labuschagne, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Josh Hazlewood
**Pakistan:** Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Kamran Ghulam, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah Khan, Aamer Jamal, Arafat Minhas.
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