AUS vs PAK 2nd Test: Australia and Pakistan will clash in the 2nd Test from December 26, 2023 onwards.
Last Updated: 08.58 PM, Dec 23, 2023
Australia has taken a 1-0 lead in the 3-match Test series against Pakistan and is now poised to secure another victory to clinch the series. The upcoming 2nd Test, scheduled as the Boxing Day Test match, is set to unfold at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Following a comprehensive defeat in the initial Test at Perth, Pakistan faces a challenging road to stage a comeback in the series. Unfortunately, the Men in Green find themselves grappling with an exacerbated injury crisis. Absentees Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf from the Test series are joined by the latest players who have been injured, namely spinner Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad, and now Noman Ali. This leaves the team's bowling lineup with minimal strength.
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Pakistan's historical struggle in the Test series against Australia is further compounded by their failure to secure a Test victory Down Under since 1995. As they aim to reverse this trend, the challenge appears even more daunting in light of their current predicament.
All you need to know about Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test clash:
When is the Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test match?
The Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test match will be played on Tuesday, 26 December 2023.
Where will be the Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test match played?
The Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test match will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
When will the Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test match begin?
The Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test match will start at 5:00 AM IST.
Where to watch the Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test match on Live in India?
The Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test match will be broadcast live on Star Sports network in India.
Where to watch the Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test match on OTT in India?
The Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test match will be live-streamed on Disney + Hotstar app and website.
Australia vs Pakistan squads:
Australia Squad: David Warner, Travis Head, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Usman Khawaja, Scott Boland, Lance Morris
Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood(c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Khurram Shahzad, Aamer Jamal, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Noman Ali.