Australia have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Pakistan in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup on Thursday in Dubai.

Pakistan have won all the five matches they have played in this World Cup so far while Australia lost one out of five they played.

For Pakistan, captain Babar Azam, opener Mohammad Rizwan, veteran-duo Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez have been tremendous in the field.

In contrast, David Warner, Aaron Finch, Adam Zampa were also fabulous in this World Cup.

Both the teams have a great chance to join New Zealand in the final of November 14 which will also take place in Dubai.

In the first semifinal, New Zealand beat England riding on the wonderful batting show by Jemmy Neesham and Daryl Mitchel.

Australia have won three out of six matches they have played against Pakistan in the T20 World Cups while Pakistan won the others.

Pakistan (Playing XI): Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi

Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Aaron Finch(c), Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.