PAK vs AUS 3rd Test Day 3 match prediction 23 Mar 2022

PAK vs AUS 3rd Test Day 3 Predictions & Betting Tips

Pakistan will be taking on Australia on the third day of the third and the final Test which is a part of Australia’s tour of Pakistan 2022. The match is being hosted at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore since March 21, Monday. I have taken the privilege of presenting in front of you three of the top betting tips from the PAK vs AUS Day 3 match prediction.

Both the sides seemed to chase for a victory in the series decider at Lahore after the previous two games ended in a draw. The visitors were all over the hosts in the opening session of the day as the Pakistani pacers could not find a way to spot the Aussies. Alex Carey and Cameron Green stitched a valuable 135 run partnership for the sixth wicket. The two remained unbeaten in the first session. But things went south in the second session as soon as Carey fell victim to Nauman Ali. Carey departed for 67 off 105 deliveries which consisted of 7 fours. Cameron Green could not hold for much long and fell after scoring 79. The visitors lost their remaining five wickets in one session and were bowled out for 391 runs. Skipper Pat Cummins provided the perfect start for the visitors by removing in-form Imam-Ul-Haq for a mere score of 11. Abdullah Shafique and Azhar Ali fought back and posted a total of 90 on the board at the cost of just one wicket at stumps on Day 2. The hosts will be pleased with the performance they have put in having restricted the visitors under 400 runs in the first innings. They are trailing by 301 runs at the moment and will be looking to bat for the whole day when they resume their innings tomorrow morning. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins will try to get some reverse swing if they wish to restrict the home side and not let them post a mammoth total on the board. The third day of the Test is usually known as the moving day of the Test and as things panned out on Day 2, it will be an intriguing battle to watch as both the sides will be looking to get ahead of one another. As we gear up for the forthcoming clash, let us have a look at the top betting tips from the PAK vs AUS Day 3 match prediction.

PAK vs AUS Day 3 Team Bet:

Although the aggregators are yet to provide any kind of update on the market for you punters to bet on, we have come up with the top team bet from the PAK vs AUS Day 3 match prediction.

Pakistan To Hit A Good Number Of Fours In 1st Innings

The hosts fought back well after the early dismissal of in-form opener Imam-Ul-Haq. Abdullah Shafique and Azhar Ali struck an unbroken 70 run partnership for the second wicket and tilted the game in their favour once again. At stumps on Day 2, the hosts have managed to put 90 runs on the board and have struck 9 fours. Out of which, six were hit by youngster Abdullah Shafique while Azhar smashed one. Babar Azam and co have averaged close to 29.75 fours per innings from the first two games of the ongoing series against Australia. This sums up to 119 fours from two games. Abdullah Shafique has hit the most number of fours so far this series (31) followed by Babar Azam (27) who is yet to come out to the crease. Pakistan have hit 40, 16, 41, 22 in their last four innings in the ongoing series. Prior to the ongoing series, Pakistan toured Bangladesh wherein they hit fours at an similar average of 29.83 from two games. This takes their total to 88 fours from three innings in which they have batted in. In the two match test series against West Indies, the Men in Green smashed 26.5 fours on an average per innings. Therefore, it is fair to say that the hosts will hit a good number of fours in the first innings. Keep an eye out for Pakistan on Pari Match as it offers you the best of odds from the PAK vs AUS Day 3 match prediction.

PAK vs AUS Day 3 Player Bets:

Abdullah Shafique and Azhar Ali are my top two player betting tips from the PAK vs AUS Day 3 match prediction. I am certain that the aforementioned players are going to get you some lucrative return.

Abdullah Shafique To Fire At The Top In 1st Innings

The 22-year-old opener Abdullah Shafique along with Azhar Ali stitched an unbroken 70-run partnership for the second wicket and ensured that the hosts did not lose further wickets on Day 2. Although the youngster got a lifeline when he edged a ball that went between wicket-keeper Alex Carey and Steve Smith, the batter showed some resilience in the pitch and batted with patience. He remained unbeaten at 45 overnight off 117 deliveries which included six fours. Shafique has been phenomenal with the willow all season and is the leading run-getter for the hosts. The youngster has hammered 334 runs from three games at a jaw-dropping average of 111.33. In the previous game, Shafique fell agonisingly short of what could have been his second Test ton. In the opening game of the series, he fell just six runs off his fifty but managed to score a ton in the following innings. He has scored 13, 96, 44, 136* in the ongoing series against Australia at home. In his debut Test series against Bangladesh, Shafique managed to score 150 runs from two games at a perfect average of 50.00. He scored a fifty on debut and struck two half centuries in that series from three innings. Shafique could not have asked for a better start to his Test career. He has featured in five matches so far and has struck 484 runs at an average of 80.66. Therefore, it is fair to say that the youngster will put on a watchful show when he comes out to bat tomorrow morning. Shafique will look to score a huge total after getting a good start in the 1st innings. For now, go to Pari Match and place your bet on Abdullah Shafique whenever the odds are available on the website and get some exciting returns.

Azhar Ali To Score Impeccably In 1st Innings

Lastly, I have picked Pakistan’s No.3 batsman Azhar Ali to my list today from the PAK vs AUS Day 3 match prediction. The 37-year-old is known for his solid technique at the crease and has creamed runs all over the world. Azhar is playing his 94th test which seems to be his first one at his home ground - Lahore. The top-order batsman stitched a crucial unbroken 70-run partnership for the second wicket after the early dismissal of Imam-Ul-Haq. Azhar looked rock-solid for his 30* off 79 deliveries which included a four and a six. The so-called ‘Rahul Dravid’ of Pakistan has hammered 6926 runs at an average of 43.01. He has struck 19 tons and 34 fifties in his storied international career which has spanned for more than a decade now. Azhar Ali has been in a pretty good formly lately and has mustered 235 runs from three games after an average of 78.33 runs in the ongoing series. He scored a brilliant 185 run knock in the opening game of the series and missed his double century by the slimmest of margins. On top of that, Azhar Ali’s stats against the Aussies is something that cannot be questioned at all. He has racked up 1235 runs from 14 matches he has played against them at an stellar average of 53.69. He has struck four hundreds, five fifties and two double hundreds against the Aussies. Therefore, it is fair to say that the Lahore based cricketer loves to play against the five time World Champions. Azhar remained unbeaten at 30 overnight and it seems that the vastly experienced cricketer is in no mood to fall without posting a big score for himself. Head over to Pari Match and place your bet on him whenever the odds are available on the website.

My Picks:

Pakistan To Hit A Good Number Of Fours In 1st Innings

Abdullah Shafique To Fire At The Top In 1st Innings

Azhar Ali To Score Impeccably In 1st Innings