Australia will take on Pakistan in the second T20I at the Sydney Cricket Ground on November 16, following their commanding win in the first T20I at the Gabba.
Australia defeated Pakistan by 29 runs in a seven-over match that saw outstanding performances from players like Glenn Maxwell, who struck a quickfire 43 off 19 balls to guide Australia to 93 for 4.
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After a rain delay reduced the game, Pakistan struggled right from the start. They lost six wickets within the first four overs and ended their innings at 64 for 9, with Shaheen Afridi’s 20* being the top score.
Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis caused most of the damage, taking wickets early and leaving Pakistan unable to recover.
The second T20I at Sydney will be a chance for Pakistan to regroup and aim for a stronger showing. Fans can expect a determined performance from both sides as Pakistan seeks to level the series.
Ahead of the game at the SCG in Sydney between the two sides, The Sporting News takes a look at the pitch report and previous records at this venue.
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How many T20I matches has the Sydney Cricket Ground hosted?
The Sydney Cricket Ground has hosted a total of 21 T20Is so far. 12 of these matches have been won by the team batting first, while 8 have been won by the team batting second.
How many spectators can the Sydney Cricket Ground hold?
The Sydney Cricket Ground has a seating capacity of about 48,000 spectators.
Sydney Cricket Ground: Pitch Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground is generally known for being a good batting surface. In white-ball games like T20Is, the pitch tends to play in favor of batters, offering them a solid base to build innings.
While it doesn’t have the same level of bounce as the Gabba or the extreme pace of the WACA, it still offers a fair amount of grip for spinners.
Sydney Cricket Ground: Average scores and toss results in T20Is
| Average first innings score in Sydney | 160 |
| Matches won after batting first | 12 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 8 |
What happened in the previous T20I at the Sydney Cricket Ground?
In the last T20I match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Pakistan comfortably defeated New Zealand in the semi-final of the 2022 T20 World Cup. Pakistan’s bowling was sharp, with Shaheen Afridi dismissing Finn Allen early.
New Zealand’s batters, led by Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson, struggled to score quickly, posting only 152 for 4. During Pakistan’s chase, openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan took control, both scoring half-centuries with an opening partnership of 105.
Despite a brief slowdown after they were dismissed, Pakistan reached the target with five balls left, securing a place in the final.
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What is the highest score by a team at the Sydney Cricket Ground in T20Is?
The highest T20I team score at the SCG is 221/5, set by Australia against England in 2007.
In this match, Australia’s batsmen made a shared contribution starting with Adam Gilchrist’s 48 off 29 balls, Ricky Ponting’s 47 off 26 balls, followed by Andrew Symonds’s unbeaten 39 runs off 22 balls and Cameron White’s unbeaten 40 off 20 balls.
What is the lowest score by a team at the Sydney Cricket Ground in T20Is?
The lowest T20I score at the SCG was 101/10 by Bangladesh against South Africa during the T20 World Cup 2022.
Chasing a target of 206, the Bangla Tigers struggled to get going against Proteas’ quality bowlers as Anirch Nortje picked up 4/10 in his 3.3 overs while spinner Tabraiz Shamsi finished with 3/20 in his 4 overs.
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What is the highest individual score at the Sydney Cricket Ground in T20Is?
The highest individual score in a T20I at the SCG was made Australia’s Shane Watson, who smashed an unbeaten 124* against India in 2016, in an innings which included 6 sixes.
However, India went on to win the match after half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
What is the best bowling figure at the Sydney Cricket Ground in T20Is?
The best bowling figure at the SCG in T20 internationals is by South Africa’s Anrich Nortje, who picked up 4/10 in the T20 World Cup 2022 match against Bangladesh.
Five other players have picked 4 wickets in a match at this venue: Mitchell Starc (4/12) and Trent Boult (4/13) have the next best figures at Sydney.
Which batter has the most runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground in T20Is?
India’s Virat Kohli has scored the most runs at the SCG in T20 internationals. He has scored a total of 298 runs in 5 innings, averaging 99.33 with a strike rate of 144.66. Warner has a highest score of 85 at this ground.
Which bowler has the most wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground in T20Is?
New Zealand’s Trent Boult has taken most at the SCG in T20 internationals. He has taken 10 wickets with an average of 8.40 and an impressive economy of 5.60, in four matches.
Australia vs Pakistan, 2 ndT20I: Betting odds
According to Dafabet, Australia are the favourites to win the match against Pakistan.
| RESULT | ODDS |
|---|---|
| Australia win | 1.41 |
| Pakistan win | 2.92 |
