T20 World Cup: What Role Will Toss, Pitch And Weather Play In The Second Semi-Final? Predicted Playing XI

AUS vs PAK in T20 World Cup: The toss will play a significant role also in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Dubai today.

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AUS vs PAK in T20 World Cup: The second semi-final of the T20 World Cup will be played between Australia and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today. Pakistan has reached the semi-finals after winning all their matches at the group stage. The only match that Australia have lost in the group is to England. In such a situation, the face-off between the two teams is going to be strong. The toss, pitch and Dubai weather will also play their part in the match. Learn a preview of today's match..

1. When and where can you watch the match?
This big match will start at 7.30 pm. The match will be broadcast on Hindi and English Channels of Star Sports Network. The live streaming of the match can also be seen on the Disney+Hotstar app. 

2. What will be the role of toss in the match?
The success rate of the team batting later in the matches held so far at the Dubai International Stadium has been better. Given such a situation, every team prefers to win the toss and bowl first. The chances of winning the match will also be high for the team winning the toss.

3. How is the pitch of Dubai International Stadium?
The pitch here will be favorable to the bowlers. Especially in the first inning, the ball will get more swing.

4. How is the weather going to be in Dubai today?
It will be sunny throughout the day. The temperature will stay between 26 and 29 degrees. It seems to be good weather for cricket.

5. Predicted Playing XI 

Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf.

Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch (captain), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.