Let me check my luck now 
I have doubt about Wahab Riaz in the match.
Oct 12, 2014 (15:00 local | 11:00 GMT)
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
Best of Luck Pakistan. 
:k:
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
With so many players missing it will be an uphill task. Still go Pak and win the match.
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
Pakistan v Australia, 3rd ODI, Abu DhabiShaky Pakistan seek confidence boostThe Preview by Rachna Shetty
October 11, 2014
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Match facts
Sunday, October 12, Abu Dhabi
Start time 1500 local (1100 GMT)
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Johnson targets 3-0 sweep
Big Picture
An opening stand of 126 in 25 overs is the sort of situation that spawns a strong total from the batting side. In Pakistan’s hands, however, it produced a batting implosion that merely underlined the painful struggles the team’s batting has faced since their Sri Lanka tour.
With the team management struggling to explain the collapses, all the batsmen can do is put up a better performance because a win in the final game isn’t merely a question of pride anymore. Given the gap between the ODI series and the Tests, a win here could carry Pakistan into the five-day format in a relatively better frame of mind. They will, however, find themselves without two key players after Wahab Riaz picked up an injury in the second match, and their regular captain Misbah-ul-Haq opted out of the game, as Pakistan look to try a new combination in the dead rubber. Shahdi Afridi is expected to lead in Misbah’s absence.
Australia’s success has been built on their quick adaptation to local conditions. Glenn Maxwell’s innings in the last game is another positive for the team and he has also contributed well with the ball. While the spinners have found assistance on the low, slow tracks, Mitchell Johnson has said that the fast bowlers are also working on getting some reverse swing to work for them.
Form guide
(most recent first, completed matches only)
Australia WWLWL
Pakistan LLLLWIn the spotlight
Recalled to the ODI side after more than a year, wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed has capitalised on his chances, extending his form in Tests into the 50-over format. This series is his first stint as an opener in the ODI format and so far he has responded with scores of 34 and 65. The middle order for the third game will be a new line-up, making it imperative for Sarfraz to emulate his partnership with Ahmed Shehzad from the second ODI.
As Australia’s lead spinner in the series, Nathan Lyon has enhanced his chances as a World Cup contender with his frugal bowling. A double-wicket maiden in the first ODI helped turn the game in their favour and he has been the side’s most economical bowler in the series at 3.65 runs an over.
Team news
Keeping the absences of Misbah-ul-Haq and Wahab Riaz in mind, Pakistan will have to tweak their line-up and bring in either Sohaib Maqsood or Umar Amin.
Pakistan (probable) 1 Ahmed Shehzad, 2 Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), 3 Asad Shafiq, 4 Umar Amin/Sohaib Maqsood, 5 Umar Akmal, 6 Fawad Alam, 7 Shahid Afridi (capt), 8 Sohail Tanvir, 9 Raza Hasan, 10 Zulfiqur Babar, 11 Mohammad Irfan
Australia may opt to retain the same XI that won the second ODI.
Australia (probable) 1 David Warner, 2 Aaron Finch, 3 Steven Smith, 4 George Bailey (capt), 5 Glenn Maxwell, 6 James Faulkner, 7 Brad Haddin (wk), 8 Mitchell Johnson, 9 Kane Richardson, 10 Xavier Doherty, 11 Nathan Lyon
Pitch and conditions
The last time Pakistan and Australia played an ODI in Abu Dhabi, the visitors struggled to cope with high humidity. It’s unlikely to be comfortable, with temperatures expected to stay near the 37-degree mark along with an increase in humidity in the evening. Dew could become a factor in the second half of the game.
Stats and trivia
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In their last four ODIs, going back to the second ODI against Sri Lanka, Pakistan’s batting collapses have read - 6 for 41, 7 for 55, 5 for 47, 10 for 89
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Mitchell Johnson has 6 for 64 in two games so far. His best performance in a three-match bilateral series is 7 for 144 against Bangladesh in 2011.
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Pakistan’s win-loss ratio against Australia in ODIs is 0.55, their second-worst against a Full Member, after South Africa (0.48)
Quotes
“I am there to be the aggressor and still try and bowl and hit the wicket hard and bowl those bouncers as well.”
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has no intention of easing up against the Pakistan batsmen
- October 11, 2014 19:00 GMT: The preview was updated to reflect the absences of Misbah-ul-Haq and Wahab Riaz
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
I am in great favor of making Sarfraz Ahmad Captain of the Team. Please don't ever think about Umar or Shahzad.
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
Australia won the toss and elected to bat. Another gem from our brilliant captain. When asked how many changes he took one or two names and than said "I don't know".
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
From cricinfo:
Shahid Afridi also says it's a very good batting track. He says his boys are all trying very hard and are feeling confident. Afridi, the entertainer, forgets what all changes are in the team. He says Misbah, Wahab Riaz and Umar Akmal are out, Umar Amin is in and forgets who else is in.
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
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Pakistan Team
Ahmed Shehzad, Sarfraz Ahmed†, Asad Shafiq, Sohaib Maqsood, Umar Amin, Fawad Alam, Shahid Afridi*,Anwar Ali, Sohail Tanvir, Zulfiqar Babar, Mohammad Irfan
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
Anyone knows where to get a ticket for todays match ???? Tried google but not fruitful :(
I'am in the office and just 10 min drive away from the stadium :D
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
Anyone knows where to get a ticket for todays match ???? Tried google but not fruitful :(
I'am in the office and just 10 min drive away from the stadium :D
Just try to get ticket from Pak Nimat Kadda Restaurant Mussafah.
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
From cricinfo:
Shahid Afridi also says it's a very good batting track. He says his boys are all trying very hard and are feeling confident. Afridi, the entertainer, forgets what all changes are in the team. He says Misbah, Wahab Riaz and Umar Akmal are out, Umar Amin is in and forgets who else is in.
Excitement
Australia have won the toss and will bat. George Bailey says it's a beautiful wicket and 3-0 would be ideal even though they haven't played their ultimate game. No areas of concern but plentiful of areas to improve, according to him. They have left out Mitchell Johnson and Nathan Lyon for Mitchell Starc and Phil Hughes.
Shahid Afridi also says it's a very good batting track. He says his boys are all trying very hard and are feeling confident. Afridi, the entertainer, forgets what all changes are in the team. He says Misbah, Wahab Riaz and Umar Akmal are out, Umar Amin is in and forgets who else is in. The other two in the XI are Sohaib Maqsood and Sohail Tanvir. they have four changes actually - Raza Hasan is out for Anwar Ali. And just a reminder, they are already without Saeed Ajmal, Junaid Khan and Mohammad Hafeez in the series
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
So Asad Shafiq still in the team and Kukri :p
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
Aus 25/0 (4.4 overs)
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
It seems Aus will cross 300 easily
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
Anyone knows where to get a ticket for todays match ???? Tried google but not fruitful :(
I'am in the office and just 10 min drive away from the stadium :D
Sorry dear just checked and now you can buy tickets only from Stadium. So go and try and hopefully you will get it as its working day.
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
Just try to get ticket from Pak Nimat Kadda Restaurant Mussafah.
an english colleague just came along and said let's directly at the stadium ..... so i'm going to give it a shot :)
Hoefully Pakistan can win today ..... But going by the amount of Luck i bring to the table when it comes to me watch cricket matches involving Pakistan .... well it's not good signs :(
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
Aus 40/0 (7 overs) Irfan is expensive today so what will be happened with others especially Anwar Ali
6.4
Mohammad Irfan to Warner, FOUR, full on the other side this time, into the pads and that's flicked with the rolling wrists over midwicket for another four
6.3
Mohammad Irfan to Warner, FOUR, he's in great touch, Warner! Gets width outside off and drives it authoritatively past short cover from the middle of the bat for four
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
Anyone knows where to get a ticket for todays match ???? Tried google but not fruitful :(
I'am in the office and just 10 min drive away from the stadium :D
Tell Balram at the North Stand counter I sent you. You don't want to miss this nail biter.
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
an english colleague just came along and said let's directly at the stadium ..... so i'm going to give it a shot :)
Hoefully Pakistan can win today ..... But going by the amount of Luck i bring to the table when it comes to me watch cricket matches involving Pakistan .... well it's not good signs :(
Nice decision to directly approach the stadium. Its always nice to enjoy match in stadium rather to site on computer table.
Good Luck
Re: 3rd ODI: Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014
lolz 