Hyderabad (Web Desk): Australia won the toss and chose to bat first in in ICC World Cup 2023 warm up match against Pakistan on Tuesday, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
Australian openers David Warner, Mitchell Marsh are on the crease to start the Aussie innings.
Shadab Khan is set to lead the Pakistan team today, as Babar Azam may take the field to bat only while wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan is rested in this match and Mohammad Haris will be behind the stumps.
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Australia win the toss and elect to bat first
Shadab Khan is leading Pakistan as Babar Azam may take the field to bat only. Mohammad Haris will keep the stumps in place of Mohammad Rizwan, who has been rested.#CWC23 | #PAKvAUS | #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/Do1s1KizWj
While talking to media during the toss Shadab said "He (Babar) is okay but he wanted a rest,"
“Babar and Rizwan are resting but I am the captain and will make him [Babar] work hard [laughs]. We lost the last game but would want to win today”.
Pakistan’s previous warm-up match against New Zealand was met with a defeat by five wickets at Pakistan side. Pakistan will be eager to address their weaknesses in this game.
Meanwhile, Australia's previous warm-up clash against the Netherlands was called off due to rain.
It is pertinent to mention that these matches won't have ODI status because teams will have the flexibility to include all 15 members of their squad in the playing XI.
Squads
Pakistan: Babar Azam , Shadab Khan (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Haris (w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey (w), Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
