Australia made two changes from the side that lost to India by 36 runs at the Oval on Sunday -- the reigning champions' first defeat of this tournament. Top-order batsman Shaun Marsh replaced injured all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, out with a side strain, and Australia opted to play an extra seamer in Kane Richardson, with leg-spinner Adam Zampa dropped. "It's a fresh pitch, with grass on it and there is a little bit of moisture around," said Sarfaraz. Australia captain Aaron Finch said he would also have chosen to bowl had he won the toss. Pakistan were set to wear black armbands as a mark of respect for former international Akhtar Sarfaraz and umpire Riaz Uddin, both of whom died recently.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 12, 2019 09:33 UTC