Pakistan vs Australia 2nd T20 Prediction

Team News

After their defeat to England in their most recent match, which ended their recent unbeaten run in T20 matches, Australia could turn to Nic Maddinson, Jhye Richardson and Jack Wildermuth - who all missed the game at Edgbaston. Kane Richardson's place is likely to be in danger after a disaster of a match against England - he dropped a catch, conceded 0/59 off his four overs and was then dismissed for a first-ball duck.

David Warner is suspended by Cricket Australia, while Australia are without injured quartet Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins. 

Key Players

Aaron Finch gave a timely reminder of his power-hitting, with a blistering 84 from 41 balls against England - even if his decision to bowl first after winning the toss ultimately proved more decisive in the match.

Nevertheless, his return to form will be key for Australia as he looks to build an opening partnership with big-hitting D'Arcy Short. Glenn Maxwell comes in at three, meanwhile, fresh from his IPL stint with Delhi Daredevils.

Mitchell Swepson provided a rare bowling highlight for Australia at Edgbaston, meanwhile. The BBC described his bowling as slipper as he returned 2/37, including the wickets of Jos Buttler and Eoin Morgan.

Andrew Tye was in great form with the ball in the IPL, meanwhile - he claimed the Purple Cap after taking 24 wickets in 14 matches - including three four-fers.

Team Form

Australia had won their last four T20 matches out of five - claiming the Trans-Tasman T20 Tri-Series trophy in January against England and New Zealand without losing a game - until their defeat to England at Edgbaston. They had climbed to third in the world, nevertheless, on the back of those performances, which saw plenty of runs for Glenn Maxwell and wickets for in-form Andrew Tye.