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Australia take on Pakistan aiming to extend their 100% record so far in the group stage and stay firmly on course to retain their title once again.
DATE & TIME: Friday 11th October, 2024: UAE – 5:00pm / USA (PST) – 7:00am / USA (EST) – 10:00am / UK – 3:00pm / South Africa – 4:00pm / Pakistan – 7:30pm / India– 7:00pm / Bangladesh – 8:00pm / Saturday 12th October 2024: Australia – 12:00am
VENUE: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, UAE
WEATHER: Searingly hot conditions, with bright sunshine and temperatures comfortably inside the mid thirties
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: USA – Willow TV / West Indies – ESPN Caribbean / UK – Sky Sports / South Africa – SuperSport / Pakistan – PTV Sports & TEN Sports / India – Star Sports / Bangladesh – Nagorik TV
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: USA – Willow TV website / West Indies – ESPN Play Caribbean app / UK – Sky Go / South Africa – SuperSport app / Pakistan – Myco, Tamasha & Shoq / India – Disney+Hotstar / Bangladesh – Toffee / Australia – Amazon Prime Video
HOW TO GET TICKETS FOR THE 2024 ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP: Click here for the latest ticket information for the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
PAKISTAN FORM: FAILURE TO WIN LIKELY TO SPELL END OF THEIR TOURNAMENT
Pakistan were second-best against India and fell to defeat after beating Sri Lanka in their opening match. Batting first and scoring 105/8, Pakistan bowlers didn’t have enough runs to work with and India chased their target down with six wickets to spare. With only two group games left, Pakistan will need to win at least one to give themselves any chance of a place in the last four.
AUSTRALIA FORM: SEMI-FINAL QUALIFICATION ALL BUT CERTAIN WITH VICTORY
Australia continue to set the standard at ICC major tournaments and are not only top of their group at this Women’s T20 World Cup, but also boast the highest net-run-rate of any side. Victory over Sri Lanka was complemented by a crushing win over New Zealand, leaving them almost in the semi-finals already.
PAKISTAN BETTING ANALYSIS
If Pakistan are to stand any chance against Australia, they will likely need bowler Fatima Sana to maintain her consistency when it comes to taking wickets. Sana boasts over 1.5 scalps in each of her side’s two group games played so far and has always posed a big threat with the ball. Backing her via the ‘Bowler Total Match Wickets’ market to repeat the feat for a third straight game should be seriously considered.
AUSTRALIA BETTING ANALYSIS
Australia’s top order took apart New Zealand last time out, with opener Beth Mooney in particular demonstrating both her quality and control. She struck 40 from 32 balls, reading conditions and playing smart cricket. The experienced Aussie is capable of scoring a high volume of runs in any conditions and is well worth backing to record 30+ runs here via the ‘Batter Milestones’ market.
PAKISTAN VS AUSTRALIA EXPERT PREDICTION
Although some of the pitches in the UAE have led to closer games than anticipated at times between overwhelming favourites and underdog teams, that isn’t expected to be the case here. Australia are a significantly better side in all departments than Pakistan are and really should dominate this contest, winning comfortably in the end to all but guarantee their semi-final place.
PAKISTAN VS AUSTRALIA TOP TIP: AUSTRALIA TO WIN