Australia will take on Pakistan in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. While Pakistan topped Group 2, Australia finished second in the other group.
Previewing the clash, Hogg opined that Pakistan have the upper hand when it comes to the match-ups, particularly the battle between Warner and Afridi. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he explained:
Hogg added that the left-arm spin of Imad Wasim is likely to trouble Australian captain Aaron Finch. He stated:
Warner has found some form in the T20 World Cup 2021. He has scored 187 runs in five games at a strike rate of 144.96 with two half-centuries. Finch has managed 130 runs with a best of 44.
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“Australia will be hoping Maxwell gets to face Shadab and Hasan” - Brad Hogg
According to Hogg, Australia will be in better control of the middle overs if Glenn Maxwell gets to face most of the overs from leg-spinner Shadab Khan and pacer Hasan Ali.
The 50-year-old explained that if fast bowler Haris Rauf bowls to Maxwell early in the innings, Pakistan could have the upper hand. Hogg elaborated:
33-year-old Maxwell has not had a great run in the T20 World Cup 2021 so far. He registered scores of 18, 5 and 6 in Australia’s first three games and has been not out on 0 in the last two matches.
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