Sun Nov 10 06:25:27 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Opt to Bowl First as Hazlewood Replaces Abbott in Australia’s Lineup for 2nd ODI

Adelaide, Australia – Pakistan, led by captain Mohammad Rizwan, won the toss and elected to field first in the second ODI against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. The match marks a crucial encounter for both teams, with Australia seeking to secure a series win after a thrilling two-wicket victory in the opening encounter.

Despite their loss in the first game, Pakistan displayed impressive resilience and will be aiming to level the series. Australia, however, will be looking to capitalise on their momentum and secure a decisive win.

Captain Pat Cummins announced a single change in the Australian lineup, with Josh Hazlewood replacing Sean Abbott. He expressed confidence in his team’s performance and praised the Adelaide Oval, one of his personal favorites.

“We would have done the same (bat first), but it’s always a good wicket here. Sean Abbott drops out and Josh Hazlewood comes in. Always a good wicket here and a beautiful stadium, one of my favorites. We could have been clinical in that chase, good training sessions and boys are good to go,” Cummins said.

Rizwan confirmed Pakistan’s unchanged lineup, highlighting the good pitch conditions at the Adelaide Oval. “We are going to bowl first. The pitch is good but we feel there’s something inside. Same squad. Both sides played very well in the first game,” he stated.

The match promises a thrilling encounter, with both teams boasting strong batting and bowling lineups.

**Here are the playing XIs:**

**Australia:** Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

**Pakistan:** Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain.

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