ICC World Cup 2023: Playing conditions, squads for warm-up match between Pakistan, Australia

Pakistan will play Australia in their second warm-up game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on October 3.

Following a defeat in their previous warm-up match against New Zealand by five wickets, Pakistan is eager to address their shortcomings in this game.

Meanwhile, Australia's prior warm-up clash against the Netherlands was called off due to rain. This fixture carries great significance for both teams as it provides a valuable chance to refine their tactics, evaluate player performance, and adapt to the current conditions in preparation for the prestigious tournament.

Hyderabad Weather Forecast:

The weather forecast for the game in Hyderabad appears promising, featuring partly cloudy skies and a minimal 10% probability of rainfall. The anticipated temperature is around 31 degrees Celsius, with a humidity level of approximately 62%. The wind is expected to be mild, with a gentle breeze blowing at a speed of 19 kilometres per hour.

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 2, 1:30 pm (PST)

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Playing Conditions

Like in past ICC Cricket World Cup tournaments, the warm-up matches will consist of 50 overs per side. However, 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 (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, 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, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc