In between IPL 2009 from 22nd April 5-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia is set to start in Abu Dhabi. The series will also feature 1 twenty20 match at the end. Its a great series for Pakistan fans like who are desperate to watch Pakistan in international cricket since long time. Here are dates, fixutes, schedules and timings of the matches in series:
April 2009
Wed 22 Floodlit Match
14:30 local, 10:30 GMT 1st ODI - Pakistan v Australia
Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium
Fri 24 Floodlit Match
14:30 local, 10:30 GMT 2nd ODI - Pakistan v Australia
Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium
Mon 27 Floodlit Match
14:30 local, 10:30 GMT 3rd ODI - Pakistan v Australia
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
May 2009
Fri 1 Floodlit Match
14:30 local, 10:30 GMT 4th ODI - Pakistan v Australia
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Sun 3 Floodlit Match
14:30 local, 10:30 GMT 5th ODI - Pakistan v Australia
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Thu 7 Only T20I - Pakistan v Australia
Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium
Both teams have good players but I think that Pakistan has a slight edge over Australia because Australia are got used to the Gulf pitches and the HOT weather. Australia dont have their best players with them. Pakistan have a full power house with them, with the exception of Mohammad Yousuf. But you cannot forget that Australia have been the #1 team for almost 10 years and have made a hattrick in winning the World Cup. You can never underestimate Pakistan. Pakistan is a team that is capable of winning any kind of match in any situation. We have seen them amaze everyone on a number of occasions.
Australia dont have Pointing or Johnson. Lee is just coming back after a knee injury and is not is full form. Akhtar is back with Pakistan.
It will be a good series for both the teams and there is defitnetly not going to be a white wash with Pakistan or with Australia.
Lets see what happens. I think that the final score will be 3-2 but the either team can be on the winning side but Pakistan is going to win the only Twenty20 match.
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