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Pakistan vs Australia 2nd ODI Tips & Betting Preview - Hosts to go 2-0 up in series

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Last updated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 17:01
Pakistan are poised to secure a series victory in the 2nd ODI against Australia after a five-wicket triumph in the opener. Babar Azam’s consistent batting and Arafat Minhas’ exceptional bowling have been crucial for Pakistan, who have now beaten Australia in the last three ODIs. Australia, struggling with form, will look to Nathan Ellis and their top-order batters for a comeback. The key recommendation is to back Pakistan for the win, with Babar Azam expected to score 37+ runs and Minhas and Ellis posing as wicket threats.
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  • Pakistan favorites after winning last 3 ODIs vs Australia
  • Babar Azam and Arafat Minhas in excellent form
  • Australia need big efforts from Ellis and top order
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Babar Azam cuts against Australia in the 1st ODI (Getty Images).

Pakistan vs Australia 2nd ODI Verdict


Pakistan went down to Bangladesh 2-1 in their last ODI series but looked in great shape in the 1st ODI win over Australia. The hosts can following up their 5-wicket win by taking an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

  • 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.

Head-to-Head


Pakistan have won three and lost two of their last five ODIs against Australia. Pakistan have won the last three ODIs against Australia on the bounce.

Pakistan Form - 5-Wicket Win Secured


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 Form - Tough Return To Action


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

Pakistan can seal a second win and the series with Babar Azam to score 37 runs or more. Arafat Minhas and Nathan Ellis are backed in the wickets markets.

Best Bet4: Nathan Ellis Best Australian Bowler @10/3 at Hollywood bets - 1 Unit
Best Bet3: Arafat Minhas Take Over 1.5 Wickets @1/1 at bet365 - 1 Unit
Best Bet2: Babar Azam Score Over 36.5 Runs @5/6 at bet365 - 1 Unit
Best Bet1: Pakistan Win Result @4/7 at Hollywood bets - 2 Units
Nathan Ellis
Best Australian Bowler
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Arafat Minhas
Take Over 1.5 Wickets
@1/1 - 1 Unit

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Babar Azam
Score Over 36.5 Runs
@5/6 - 1 Unit

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Pakistan Win
Result
@4/7 - 2 Units

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