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Pakistan vs Australia 2nd ODI Betting Tips - Pakistan set for another win over Australia

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Ralph Staniforth
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Last updated: Tue 02 Jun 2026 00:21
Pakistan have the advantage going into the 2nd ODI against Australia, leading the recent head-to-head 3-2 and winning the series opener thanks to key performances from Babar Azam and Arafat Minhas. While Australia's ODI side is struggling for form, Pakistan's consistency and composure make them favorites. Recommendations include backing Pakistan to clinch the series, Babar Azam to top score (37+ runs), Arafat Minhas to take 2+ wickets, and Nathan Ellis to be Australia's standout bowler.
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  • Pakistan lead recent ODI head-to-head and won series opener.
  • Babar Azam and Arafat Minhas in top form; Australia's batting struggles.
  • Predictions: Pakistan win, Azam 37+ runs, Minhas 2+ wickets, Ellis top Aussie bowler.
Babar Azam
Babar Azam cuts against Australia in the 1st ODI (Getty Images).

Australia's lack of ODI cricket in recent times showed in the first match of this series. I am backing Pakistan to get the job done again.

Key Stats - Azam to Continue Good Form


  • Pakistan’s Babar Azam scored 69 off 94 balls in the win over Australia.
  • Ghazi Ghori hit a 92-ball score of 65 in the 1st ODI
  • Pakistan’s Arafat Minhas took 5/32 in the 1st ODI.
  • Australia’s Matt Renshaw top-scored with 61 off 63 in the defeat to Pakistan.
  • Australia’s Matthew Short scored 55 off 76 balls against Pakistan.
  • Australia’s Nathan Ellis took 2/45 in the 1st ODI against Pakistan.

Pakistan Hold Recent H2H Edge


In their last five ODIs, Pakistan lead 3-2, including a win in the first match of this series.

Pakistan Showed Composure in Opener


Arafat Minhas played a key role in the win, running through four of Australia’s top five in returning figures of 5/32 off his 10 overs. Abrar Ahmed offered good support with figures of 2/44.

Babar Azam has been in great form with the bat, scoring 59, 103, 68, 47 and 69 in his last five matches. Ghazi Ghori is also in good form with scores of 50, 28*, 29 and 65 in his last five knocks.

Sahibzada Farhan is worth backing to get in the runs as he has been scoring consistently recently. He has scored 20, 66, 30, 15 and 28 in his last five knocks.

Australia ODI Side Struggling


Australia come into the 2nd ODI on the back of three straight wins followed by heavy back-to-back defeats, so they’re not a side that will be full of confidence. 

Matthew Short (55) and Matt Renshaw (61) were the only top six batters to pass 20, and both have been scoring good runs of late.

Nathan Ellis has figures of 1/14, 2/26 and 2/45 in his last three matches and is a good option to back as Australia’s best bowler in the 2nd ODI.

Verdict

I’m backing Pakistan for a series-clinching victory, with Babar Azam to score 37 runs or more, Arafat Minhas to take at least two wickets and Nathan Ellis to be Australia’s best bowler.
      
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