Match scheduled:
Match Timings: May 14, 2010 (15:30 GMT | 11:30 local | 21:00 IST)
For Pakistan batting still remains a concern, the batsmen have struggled to fire collectively. Pakistan would heavily depend on the opening pair of Salman Butt and Kamran Akmal, their top run-getters in the tournament, with Umar Akmal and Afridi to provide the late impetus. If Misbha-ul-haq manage to get runs in this match, that would be better for Pakistani side. Saeed Ajmal starred with the ball in the win against South Africa, and has been the stand out performer in a bowling attack. Shahid Afridi, Abdur Rehman and Mohammad Hafeez have been mediocre threats at best, while thePakistan pace attack has been largely erratic with the exception of Mohammad Aamer.
Ruthless has been the word to describe the performance of the Australians in a tournament in which everything Clarke’s men have touched has turned into gold. Their opening victory against Pakistan was set up by a cracking partnership between Shane Watson & Dave Warner and the duo has since then, been the cornerstone of the side’s success. The middle order has supported them well, and the batting looks well settled.Australia bowling have majorly relied on the pacers. Shaun Tait, Mitchell Johnson and Dirk Nannes have inflicted major damage on opposition sides and with Steve Smith complimenting them beautifully. Consistency meets unpredictability in this super-exciting contest and only someone who hasn’t seenPakistan roar back into contention from hopeless situations would dare to bid on the outcome of this game.
