PAK vs AUS 2nd Test Day 3 match prediction 14 Mar 2022

PAK vs AUS Match 2 Day 3 Predictions & Betting Tips

Pakistan and Australia will be at loggerheads once again on the third day of the first of the three match Test series. The match is scheduled to commence from 10:00 AM IST at the National Stadium in Karachi. I have unearthed the top three betting tips from the PAK vs AUS Day 3 match prediction.

The Aussies have put themselves in a commanding position as they tormented the Pakistani bowlers throughout. Alex Carey seemed to be his team’s second century maker but the southpaw fell just seven runs short of what could have been his maiden test ton. Carey along with Starc put up 98 runs together for the eight wicket and took the visitors beyond the 500 run mark. Although the pitch offered some turn in the final session, the hosts could only manage to pick one wicket. Pakistan grabbed three wickets in the second session and had hopes of wrapping up the innings quickly. But the Aussies were not in a mood to lose wickets as they batted throughout the final session until Babar Azam scalped the wicket of Carey. The tourists are in the driver’s seat now after managing to put up a total of 505/8 on the board. It is to be seen whether Pat Cummins makes an overnight declaration. Australia might bat for another 30 minutes in the first session of Day 3 and bag some early wickets when the hosts come out to bat. As we gear up for the upcoming clash, let us have a look at the top three betting tips from the PAK vs AUS Day 3 match prediction.

PAK vs AUS Day 3 Team Bet:

Read along to know more about the top team bet from the PAK vs AUS Day 3 match prediction.

Pakistan To Hit A Good Number Of Fours

Australia are in a commanding position at the moment and have posted a total of 505/8 at stumps on Day 2. It is pretty clear that Babar Azam and co will come out to bat on the third day of the Test match. Although we saw some spin and turn in the last session, overall the pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is batting friendly. The Aussies have already hit 46 fours in the first innings and are yet to declare their innings. The pitch is somewhat similar to Rawalpindi’s one wherein Pakistan smashed 41 fours in the first innings and declared after posting a total of 476 runs at the cost of four wickets. In the third innings, the hosts struck 22 fours without losing a single wicket. Pakistan have smashed 257 fours in their last five matches wherein they have declared the innings six out of nine times. On an average they have hit 28.55 fours per innings. In the 2021-23 cycle of ICC World Test Championship, Abid Ali has hit the most number of fours (43) for Pakistan. Babar Azam, Azhar Ali have struck 41 and 35 fours respectively. We expect the home side to hit a good number of fours for Pakistan in their first innings. Head over to Pari Match and place your bet on Pakistan and get some amazing returns.

PAK vs AUS Day 3 Player Bets:

Let us have a look at the top two player betting tips from the PAK vs AUS Day 3 match prediction.

Imam-Ul-Haq To Score Impeccably

The left-handed opener from Lahore is my first pick from the PAK vs AUS Day 3 match prediction. Imam-Ul-Haq’s uncle is former Pakistani cricketer Inzamam-Ul-Haq. The southpaw scored a century on his debut against Sri Lanka and became the first player from Pakistan to do so. He became the first player to score four centuries in the first nine games. The 26-year-old holds an experience of 12 tests in which he has amassed 753 runs at an average of 37.65. The southpaw scored 74 in the fourth innings of his debut match against Ireland and prevented Pakistan from suffering a defeat. The 26-year-old has played four matches against the Aussies and has scored runs at an average of 78.80. He has smashed 394 runs and has struck two hundreds against them. In the first Test match of the ongoing series, he received the Player of the Match (POTM) award for his twin centuries in both the innings. Imam-Ul-Haq scored 157 in the first innings and followed it with another 111* run knock in the third innings. We expect him to repeat the same in the ongoing Test as well. Therefore, we suggest you to bet on Imam-Ul-Haq through our affiliate partner Pari Match and get some amazing returns.

Babar Azam To Play A Smashing Innings

The right-handed top order batsman Babar Azam is my next pick from the PAK vs AUS Day 3 match prediction. Babar Azam is known for his discipline and his consistency. The 27-year-old is the perfect number 3 the Men in Green were in search of all these years. The Lahore born cricketer ranks No.1 in ODI and T20Is amongst batters. The Pakistani skipper holds an experience of 38 Tests in which he has accumulated 2497 runs at an average of 43.05. He has already struck five tons and 19 fifties in his short career. In the previous game, he was unfortunate to run himself out after scoring 36 off 82 deliveries. His 36 run knock was laced with three boundaries. His record against the reigning T20 World Champions is pretty decent. He has struck 445 runs from 9 games at an average of 31.78. Although he has scored quite a good number of runs against them, he has also missed his century a couple of times. He has scored 36, 8, 97, 104, 99 in his last five innings against the same opponent. Babar Azam’s record at the National Stadium in Karachi is something that just cannot be ignored. He has scored 197 runs from three games at an average of 65.66. Therefore, I am certain that the 27-year-old will not disappoint us when he comes out to bat in Pakistan's first innings. For now, go to Pari Match and place your bet on Babar Azam whenever the odds are available on the website.

My Picks:

Pakistan To Hit A Good Number Of Fours

Imam-Ul-Haq To Score Impeccably

Babar Azam To Play A Smashing Innings