Australia vs Pakistan Info

AUS vs PAK 2nd Test Info - Melbourne (26 December 2023)

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Australia
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318-10 (96.5) , 262-10
Match Ended
Australia beat Pakistan by 79 runs
Pakistan
Pakistan
264-10 (73.5) & 237-10
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Match Details

Match

AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, 26 December 2023

Series

Benaud-Qadir Trophy, 2023/24

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Date

Tue 26 December, 05:00:00 IST

Toss

Pakistan, who chose to field

Venue

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne

Umpires

Joel Wilson (WI), Michael Gough (ENG) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)

Referee

Javagal Srinath (IND)

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne

Pitch Type

Dry

Pitch Nature

Batting friendly

Weather

Clear

Temperature

19.26C

Humidity

60%

Wind Speed

5.66 meter/sec

Visibility

10000 meter

Team Details

Australia
Australia
Pakistan
Pakistan

Team Form

(Last 5 Matches)
AustraliaAustralia
W
L
L
W
A
PakistanPakistan
L
W
L
W
L

Head To Head

(Last 5 Matches)
Australia
AUS
2 - 3
PAK
Pakistan
AUS vs PAK
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