Australia will be up against Pakistan in the 1st match of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy 2023. The match will be played at the Perth Stadium, Perth on 14th December at 07:50 AM IST.
AUS vs PAK (Australia vs Pakistan), 1st Test - Match Information
Match: Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test
Date: 14th December, 2023
Time: 07:50 AM IST
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
AUS vs PAK (Australia vs Pakistan), 1st Test Preview
In their last 5 games, Pakistan have won 2 games and lost 1. In their last 5 games, Australia have won 2 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd Test of the Benaud–Qadir Trophy, 2022 where Usman Khawaja scored the highest fantasy points for Australia with 238 match fantasy points while Babar Azam topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Pakistan with 156 match fantasy points.
AUS vs PAK, Perth Stadium, Perth Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Perth Stadium, Perth will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches is 387 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 100% of its matches. The team winning the toss will look to bat first here.
Weather Report for Perth Stadium, Perth
The temperature will hover around 27°C and humidity is expected to be around 37%. 2.77 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea.
AUS vs PAK, Head-to-Head
In the 69 matches played between these 2 teams, the batters of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Masood | 3 | 446 | 89.2 | 0 | 0 | 201, 180, 51, 5, 9 | - |
| Sarfaraz Ahmed | 3 | 210 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 41, 45, 73, 0, 51 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 2 | 46 | 9.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 0, 24, 13, 9 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Shan Masood Khan
Shan Masood is a batter with an average of 141 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 201, 180, 51, 5 and 9 runs at an average of 89.2 per match.
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
Sarfaraz Ahmed is a wicket-keeper with an average of 123 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sarfaraz Ahmed is a batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 210 runs averaging 42 per match.
- Marnus Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne is a batter with an average of 109 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 2 matches, Marnus Labuschagne has scored 0, 0, 24, 13 and 9 runs averaging 9.2 per match.
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 2 | 43 | 8.6 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 7, 0, 0, 36 | 4, 0, 4, 0, 0 |
| Nathan Lyon | 2 | 6 | 1.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 21 | 4.2 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 21, 0 | 1, 2, 4, 0, 4 |
- Mitchell Aaron Starc
Mitchell Starc is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 2 matches, Mitchell Starc has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Nathan Michael Lyon
Nathan Lyon is a bowler with an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls off-break and in the recent 2 matches, this player has taken 0, 0, 0, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Abrar Ahmed
Abrar Ahmed is a bowler with an average of 118 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Abrar Ahmed bowls leg-break and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2.
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | 2 | 53 | 10.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 16, 0, 6, 51 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Agha Salman | 2 | 215 | 43 | 3 | 0.6 | 132, 0, 0, 83, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 2 | 17 | 3.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 17, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 1 |
- Mitchell Ross Marsh
Mitchell Marsh is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Mitchell Marsh is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 2 matches, he has scored 0, 16, 0, 6 and 51 runs at an average of 10.6 per match.
- Agha Salman
Agha Salman is an all-rounder with an average of 122 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls off-break and in the recent 2 matches, Agha Salman has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Faheem Ashraf
Faheem Ashraf can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 99 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 2 matches, Faheem Ashraf has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Masood | 3 | 446 | 89.2 | 0 | 0 | 201, 180, 51, 5, 9 | - |
| Sarfaraz Ahmed | 3 | 210 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 41, 45, 73, 0, 51 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 2 | 53 | 10.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 16, 0, 6, 51 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Babar Azam | 3 | 116 | 23.2 | 0 | 0 | 40, 0, 39, 24, 13 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mitchell Starc | 2 | 43 | 8.6 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 7, 0, 0, 36 | 4, 0, 4, 0, 0 |
- Shan Masood Khan
Shan Masood is a batter with an average of 141 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 201, 180, 51, 5 and 9 runs at an average of 89.2 per match.
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
Sarfaraz Ahmed is a wicket-keeper with an average of 123 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Sarfaraz Ahmed is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 210 runs at an average of 42 per match.
- Mitchell Ross Marsh
Mitchell Marsh is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Mitchell Marsh is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 2 matches, he has scored 0, 16, 0, 6 and 51 runs at an average of 10.6 per match.
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 112 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Babar Azam is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 116 runs at an average of 23.2 per match.
- Mitchell Aaron Starc
Mitchell Starc is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Mitchell Starc is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 2 matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6.
AUS vs PAK Squad Information
Australia (AUS) Squad: Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Lance Morris.
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shan Masood, Nauman Ali, Mohammad Rizwan, Sajid Khan, Mir Hamza, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Khurram Shahzad, Abdullah Shafique, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Saim Ayub and Mohammad Wasim.
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Sarfaraz Ahmed
Batters: Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja and Saud Shakeel
All-Rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Agha Salman and Travis Head
Bowlers: Nathan Lyon and Nauman Ali
Captain: Saud Shakeel
Vice-Captain: Nauman Ali
Photo credit: Alamy
