World T20: Pakistan face Australia today
Pakistan will face Australia in World T20 match today at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium.
DHAKA (Dunya News) - Pakistan after its loss to India is up again and now will face Australia today (Sunday) at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium. Pakistan lost their opener against arch-rival India by seven wickets on Friday and can hardly afford another defeat if they are to reach the semi-finals.
"We will make every effort to win," Pakistan coach Moin Khan said.
"Whenever a team loses its first match, its chances come down. We'll have to work hard to come back. This match is very important to us if we have to stay in the tournament."
Moin hinted that his side would try and target any Australia weakness against spin, although he is wary of a side that has been in white-hot form in all formats over the past six months.
"They can be susceptible to spin, but they've been playing very good cricket for a very long time," he said.
"I still believe in my players. We're capable of getting them."
Australia will be without all-rounder James Faulkner, although it is hoped he will return from a knee injury suffered in January later in the tournament.
Australia and Pakistan have played 11 T20I matches against each other, Pakistan has won six games and Australia four, with one match ended in a tie and Pakistan won the super over.
