Pakistan cricket team will play the first test match of the tour of Australia from December 14 at the new stadium in Perth. Perth’s Optus Stadium is modern and pitch-wise somewhat friendlier than the old ground, otherwise the pitch at the old Waka Ground has been disastrous for Pakistani batsmen.
Pakistan have lost all their Test matches there and twice suffered humiliating defeats when the entire team was bowled out for 72 runs.
The second innings of the Perth Test of the 2005 series did not even last two hours. Fortunately for Pakistan, the Waka Ground in Perth is now unusable and is expected to be converted into a music arena.
Optus Stadium
Perth Stadium, named after telecommunications company Optus, is the youngest school in terms of number of matches. After its completion in 2017, it was initially earmarked for football, but seeing more engagement in cricket, the owners converted it for cricket as well.
The drop-in pitch concept has now made every ground easier for cricket.
Perth has a temporary pitch for cricket as cricket is only a summer sport, otherwise there is football and rugby all year round.
Three Test matches have been played at the Optus Stadium so far, which the hosts Australia won by a clear margin.
Pakistan The team played at this ground for the first time when they played a T20 match against Australia in Australia tour 2019. The match was one-sided. Australia won by ten wickets. After that, Pakistan also played two matches in T20 World Cup 2022 in which they lost to Zimbabwe.
Shaun Masood’s captaincy test
Sean Massoud The first test of his captaincy will be in Perth. His appointment in place of Babar Azam has been very controversial and full of criticism. Due to the worst figures in Test cricket, Shan Masood’s continued inclusion in the team has been attributed to his father’s alleged relationship with top officials.
Babur’s overthrow is being termed as the rule of a certain class, but Shan Masood’s supporters are calling this change as a real act. His captaincy of Yorkshire in county cricket is considered a recognition of his abilities even though Yorkshire decided to captain a non-Englishman due to a racial bias scandal.
Before Shaan, Pakistani great Rafiq was the captain. Yorkshire however play in the second tier division.
Shaun has silenced his opponents to some extent by scoring a double century in the side match on this tour. But in Test cricket, they have to face a high class of bowling.
Shaan Masood will prove to be a good captain, time will tell, but his calm personality and patience can lead to Imran Khan-like stability in his captaincy. Former Australian captain Greg Chappell has called him the first authentic captain after Imran Khan, while former English captain Michael Vaughan has called him the best choice.
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Shaan Masood’s first challenge is to pick a strong and balanced team. He is a low-key and serious player who observes the tactics of the opposing team very closely. Former Yorkshire captain Geoffrey Boycott is impressed and praised his captaincy.
Shaan Masood realizes that this tour is very tough and a season of thorns for the captaincy but he is confident.
What will the team be like?
With the Pakistan team’s director of cricket Muhammad Hafeez joining Australia, the importance of the head coach in the selection of the team has disappeared. Mohammad Hafeez, who has never played for Australia and has the worst Test career, his interference in the team is beyond comprehension.
As a director he should watch Pakistan’s domestic cricket but he is practicing with the team and his wrong advice and technique will cost the team dearly.
Despite poor performances for openers, Pakistan will give chance to Imam-ul-Haq while Abdullah Shafiq will be the second opener. Shaun Masood Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel will be in the middle order. Sarfraz Ahmed will be the wicket keeper.
Pakistan will choose either Faheem Ashraf or Aamir Jamal as an all-rounder. Faheem Ashraf is with the team despite setbacks. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali and Mir Hamza will be the fast bowlers while Pakistan’s only option for the sniper is Nauman Ali as Abrar Ahmed is injured.
Sajid Khan can play if he reaches Perth before the Test. Another option is Salman Ali Agha who can play in place of Nouman, a reliable batsman with a good off-spinner.
What will the pitch be like?
Perth will have a drop-in pitch which is pre-made and probably covered, this may reduce the bounce on the pitch and give some comfort to the batting but according to reports from Perth there is also grass on the pitch. And bounce too.
It will be a tough test for Pakistan team batsmen on this pitch. Pakistani bowlers do not have much experience of bowling on such a pitch but Australian bowlers are used to it so they will not have any problem in getting bounce. On a drop-in pitch, the ball seam is less because there are fewer spots on it, there is no snap and no extra bounce, but generally there is not much difference.
Sometimes there is dust on it. Pakistan team can play with four fast bowlers due to grass on the pitch.
Australian players celebrate after dismissing South Africa captain Temba Boma during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 One Day International match between Australia and South Africa at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on October 12, 2023. (AFP/ Tauseef Mustafa)
Pakistan team has played most of the cricket in the last one year on slow and lifeless pitches due to which the batsmen are not used to playing on the back foot whereas in Australia every other ball has to be played on the back foot. And a horizontal (horizantol) style has to be adopted for the scoring shot.
Due to the high bounce, you have to change your posture. The great batsman Zaheer Abbas used to change his style in Australia and keep his back relatively straight which made it easier for him to play the shot. This technique was used by Sachin Tendulkar, he used to hold the grip of the bat slightly above to make the bat horizontal on the ball.
Great batsmen like Majid Khan, Asif Iqbal, Wasim Raja, Imran Khan, Javed Miandad always changed their style in Australia and used the back foot to the best where you get a lot of opportunity in the square of the wicket. Asad Shafiq’s historic innings in Brisbane was his masterpiece.
Whether Pakistan’s batsmen can do anything on this tour and target decent runs for the bowling will be answered in the first Test in Perth, but captain Shaun Masood has made it clear that they will play aggressive cricket as the attack The best is defense.
Positive and aggressive cricket, rather than fearing results, can halt the Kangaroos’ progress or Perth’s new ground will be desperate to record another defeat.
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Pakistan Cricket Team’s Crucial Test Match Against Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth
The Pakistan national cricket team is set to face off against Australia in the first Test match of their tour on December 14, 2023, at the modern Optus Stadium in Perth. This stadium, named after the telecommunications company Optus, was completed in 2017 and initially designed for football, but later converted for cricket due to its growing popularity [[2]]. The drop-in pitch concept has made every ground easier for cricket, and Perth has a temporary pitch for cricket, which is only played during the summer season, while football and rugby are played throughout the year [[2]].
A Fresh Start at Optus Stadium
Pakistan has had a dismal record at the old WACA Ground in Perth, having lost all their Test matches there, including two humiliating defeats where the entire team was bowled out for just 72 runs [[1]]. Fortunately, the WACA Ground is now unusable and is expected to be converted into a music arena. However, Optus Stadium presents a fresh opportunity for Pakistan to turn their fortunes around. Although Australia has won all three Test matches played at Optus Stadium by a clear margin, Pakistan will be looking to capitalize on their recent form and surprise their hosts [[2]].
Shaun Masood’s Captaincy Test
Shaun Masood, Pakistan’s new captain, faces his first major test in Perth. His appointment has been controversial, with many criticizing his continued inclusion in the team due to his father’s alleged relationship with top officials. However, Masood’s supporters believe his captaincy is a genuine recognition of his abilities, citing his impressive performance in county cricket with Yorkshire. His calm personality and patience have drawn comparisons to Imran Khan’s leadership style, with former Australian captain Greg Chappell calling him the first authentic captain after Imran Khan [[3]].
Pakistan’s Chances at Optus Stadium
Pakistan played their first match at Optus Stadium in 2019, a T20 match against Australia, which they lost by ten wickets. They also played two matches in the T20 World Cup 2022, losing to Zimbabwe [[2]]. However, with Masood’s leadership and a strong team effort, Pakistan can overcome their past struggles in Perth. Masood’s first challenge is to pick a balanced team that can tackle the high-class bowling of the Australian team.
Conclusion
The first Test match between Pakistan and Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth will be a crucial encounter for both teams. Pakistan will be looking to make a fresh start in a new stadium, while Australia will aim to continue their winning streak. Shan Masood’s captaincy will be under scrutiny, but if he can inspire his team to victory, it will be a huge confidence boost for Pakistan cricket. Cricket fans around the world will be eagerly watching this match, hoping for an exciting contest between two talented teams.
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PakistanicricketteaminAustraliain2023%E2%80%9324″>[1]
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PakistanicricketteaminAustraliain2024%E2%80%9325″>[3]
PAK vs AUS today match
Pakistan Cricket Team to Face Tough Challenge in Perth Against Australia
The Pakistan cricket team is set to play the first test match of their tour of Australia on December 14 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The team has previously struggled at the Waka Ground in Perth, where they have suffered humiliating defeats, including being bowled out for 72 runs twice. However, the Waka Ground is now unusable and is expected to be converted into a music arena, which may come as a relief to the Pakistani batsmen.
The Optus Stadium, named after telecommunications company Optus, is a modern stadium that was initially built for football but was later converted for cricket due to higher engagement in the sport. The stadium has a drop-in pitch concept, which has made every ground easier for cricket. Perth has a temporary pitch for cricket, which is only played during the summer season, while football and rugby are played all year round.
Pakistan has played three Test matches at the Optus Stadium so far, all of which were won by Australia by a clear margin. The team played their first match at the stadium in 2019, a T20 match against Australia, which they lost by ten wickets. They also played two matches in the T20 World Cup 2022