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Aaron Finch wasn’t happy with a 20-minute innings break, but tell that to the farmers and people of drought-stricken communities across New South Wales.

Sunday’s rain stopped Australia from what looked to be a 1-0 series lead. However, Sunday’s rain provided some much-needed relief to areas that have gone months – even years – without any meaningful rain. Now, Canberra is set to host its first ever T20I, and the Aussies are looking in fine touch. They are aiming for their sixth straight win in completed T20Is.

What has happened to Pakistan? The world number one side has hit a wall, with their 3-0 loss at home to Sri Lanka (the team Australia hammered by the same margin) still fresh in their minds. The rain did hurt their momentum with the bat, but they need to ensure that they don’t rely too heavily on their new skipper, Babar Azam.

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Key to an Australia win

David Warner is yet to be dismissed in Australia’s 2019/20 home season. Aaron Finch ran off in the rain after hammering an unbeaten 37 off 16 balls. These two have been key to Australia’s solid form in limited-overs cricket in recent months, dating back to the World Cup, where their average partnership was touching 90.

Another strong start will hold Australia in good stead. Even with the absence of Glenn Maxwell, Australia still possess hitting ability in the middle order, which will flourish if given the platform from the top three.

Also, apart from Adam Zampa, Australia’s bowlers were as tidy as they were effective. They never let the run rate spiral out of control, and if they force Babar Azam to keep his wicket for the sake of his team, the Aussies will be in good stead. Even better, can they remove Babar early?

Key to Pakistan win

There is no doubt that Babar holds the key for Pakistan. However, it is time that Fakhar Zaman steps up. His second-successive golden duck meant that he has now gone 11 T20I innings without reaching 25, representing a significant problem for Pakistan a year out from the World T20.

A strong contribution from Fakhar gets Pakistan on the front foot, of which Babar can then build from. With hitting potential in the form of Asif Ali and Imad Wasim in the middle order, Pakistan need a good platform.

Also, were Mohammad Irfan’s two overs enough evidence that his selection was a mistake? With Australia’s openers in fine touch, Pakistan desperately need wickets (if not, then control) in the powerplay overs. Mohammad Amir will be key, but who will support him? Is it worth opening with spin right away on a Canberra pitch that is traditionally slower in nature?

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Possible Playing 11

Australia could stick with the same team that was on track to win in Sydney.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Aaron Finch (c), 3. Steve Smith, 4. Ben McDermott, 5. Ashton Turner, 6. Alex Carey (wk), 7. Ashton Agar, 8. Pat Cummins, 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Kane Richardson

It remains to be seen if Pakistan persist with Mohammad Irfan after Sydney. Also, Imam-ul-Haq is on standby if Pakistan choose to drop Fakhar.

Pakistan: 1. Babar Azam (c), 2. Fakhar Zaman, 3. Haris Sohail, 4. Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 5. Asif Ali, 6. Imad Wasim, 7. Iftikhar Ahmed, 8. Wahab Riaz, 9. Shadab Khan, 10. Mohammad Amir, 11. Mohammad Irfan/Mohammad Musa

Pitch and Conditions

A cool night is forecast for Canberra. The temperature is expected to drop below 10 degrees by the time the game is complete. This is the first T20I in the nation’s capital, but evidence from ODIs at the ground suggests that the pitch will be a little slower than those around the country.

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Stats and Facts

• David Warner for Australia in the 2019/20 home season: 100*, 60*, 57*, 2*.
• It has been nearly a year since Australia lost a T20I.
• Pakistan have won just one of seven completed T20Is in 2019.
• Babar Azam vs Australia in T20Is: 4 matches, 222 runs, average: 111.
• This match will be the 1,002nd T20I. The India-Bangladesh clash was the 1,000th.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

The form of both sides is so far apart at the moment. Australia look good to pick up another win, off the back of an in-form top order and strong bowling attack. This is despite the fact that the slower Canberra track could assist Pakistan.

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