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Summary The third and last match will be played today at Dubai Stadium.
Pakistan are aiming for a clean sweep in the third and final match against Australia in Dubai on Monday.Pakistan won the second Twenty20 against Australia in a thrilling Super Over finish at the Dubai Stadium on Friday, taking an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.The match provided complete entertainment to a 25,000 sell-out holiday crowd, who were left on the edges of their seat as both the teams tussled for victory in the 40 overs.Going into this series, Australia were never the favourites, but they had a great opportunity to redeem their reputation in this format.After winning the series, Pakistan are in the drivers seat and would take the field with nothing to lose attitude.Captain Mohammad Hafeez would be a happy man by seeing his team peaking at the right time, just prior to the T20 extravaganza. Moreover, as a team they are clicking in every department, be it batting and bowling.The Pakistan team is a mix of youth and experience with the presence of veterans Abdur Razzaq, Akmal and Shahid Afridi.Meanwhile, Nashir Jamshed and left-arm spinner Hasan are the finds of this ongoing series. In the pace bowling department, Umal Gul and Sohail Tanvir have proved to be the exploits of this shorter format.It is very unlikely of Afridi playing due to the finger injury and Pakistan would not like to risk him in this inconsequential match, but also would not like to make too many changes.
