The third and final T20 match between Pakistan and Australia is set to take place today in Hobart. With Australia leading the series 2-0, Pakistan is aiming to avoid a clean sweep.
For this crucial match, Salman Ali Agha will captain the team as Mohammad Rizwan has been rested, though he is not injured. Haseebullah Khan will take over wicketkeeping duties in Rizwan’s absence.
The announced playing XI includes Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, and Sufyan Maqeem.
Pakistan will need to win today’s match to prevent a series whitewash by Australia, which has already secured the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. It’s a crucial match for the team’s morale and to avoid a disappointing end to the series.