In the second ODI of a three-match series between Pakistan and Australia in Adelaide, Pakistan’s captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and chose to bowl first. Australia leads the series 1-0 after a narrow two-wicket victory in Melbourne.

Pakistan retained the same lineup, with fast bowler Naseem Shah confirmed fit to play after exiting the field during the first game due to cramping. For Australia, Josh Hazlewood was brought in to replace Sean Abbott, joining the experienced pace attack led by Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short remain the opening batsmen in the absence of Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, both looking to improve after early dismissals in the previous match.

Teams

Australia: Matt Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

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

Officials

Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (NZL), Sam Nogajski (AUS)

TV Umpire: Chris Brown (NZL)

Match Referee: Dave Gilbert (AUS)

The match promises to be an exciting contest, with Pakistan looking to level the series while Australia aims to clinch it with a win.