PAK vs AUS: Pakistan likely to make changes in their lineup for second ODI against Australia

The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Adelaide from Melbourne for the second ODI match against Australia, following their narrow defeat in the first ODI in Melbourne.

After a long flight, the Pakistan squad touched down in Adelaide on Tuesday afternoon, where they took some much-needed rest before the crucial encounter.

Pakistan will hold a practice session tomorrow ahead of the match, with all eyes on possible lineup changes after their defeat in Melbourne. Sources close to the team have revealed that Pakistan is considering the inclusion of a regular spinner in their playing XI for the second ODI.

The squad includes spinners Faisal Akram and Arafat Minhas, and if a spinner is added to the team, either fast bowlers Naseem Shah or Mohammad Hasnain could be rested.

Naseem Shah, who struggled with cramps in the first match, is reportedly feeling better but may be given a break in favor of introducing spin to the attack. This could provide a fresh option to Pakistan's bowling strategy as they look to level the series.

The first ODI saw Australia clinch a hard-fought victory by two wickets. Pakistan struggled to build a strong total, finishing at 203 runs in 46.4 overs. Mohammad Rizwan was the top scorer for Pakistan with a gritty 44 off 71 balls, while Naseem Shah added a vital 40 runs off 39 balls, helping Pakistan reach a modest total.

Australia, in reply, lost wickets at regular intervals but were anchored by Pat Cummins, whose steady knock helped the hosts reach the target of 204/8 in just 33.3 overs. Despite strong bowling performances from Haris Rauf (3 wickets) and Shaheen Afridi (2 wickets), Pakistan's fielding and extras cost them dearly, with 21 runs given away, including 17 wides and 4 leg byes.

The decision to field an all-pace attack, made by Rizwan, did not pay off as expected, with the bowlers unable to control the extras in a low-scoring contest.

Australia now leads the three-match series 1-0, and Pakistan will be hoping to bounce back and level the series in the second ODI, which is scheduled to take place in Adelaide on November 8.

Pakistan ODI Squad for Australia tour: Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi