Naseem Shah to be rested? Pakistan's likely XI for series decider Australia ODI

Naseem faced slight ankle injury in first ODI, raising concerns about his fitness for the final match

Pakistan is set to face Australia in the decisive third and final ODI of their series on Sunday, 10 November, at Perth Stadium.

With both teams securing one win each, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan may opt for a tactical change, considering resting young pacer Naseem Shah in favour of Aamer Jamal.

Naseem has shown mixed performances in the series, managing only two wickets across the first two games while conceding a notable number of runs.

Despite his impressive contributions with the bat, his bowling form has been under scrutiny.

Additionally, Naseem faced a slight ankle injury in the first ODI, raising concerns about his fitness for the final match.

His potential absence would align with Rizwan's approach to experimenting with Pakistan's lineup in preparation for future series.

Pakistan’s lineup is otherwise expected to remain consistent on the batting front after Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique’s dominant 137-run opening partnership in the second ODI, which set the foundation for Pakistan's nine-wicket victory.

Babar Azam’s finishing six and Haris Rauf’s five-wicket haul further showcased the team’s depth and readiness against the challenging Australian side.

This final match will be pivotal, and fans are watching closely to see if Rizwan’s strategic decisions will bring the desired outcome, including the possible inclusion of Aamer Jamal to add fresh energy to the bowling attack.