Australia won the first ODI thanks to a superb Steven Smith century.
Pakistan will have to get its act right if they are to claw themselves back in the series.
After some good training from McDermott and Lillee, he got his form back along with the bounce.
The Pakistan captain said his batsmen needed one good innings to get them going.
So far in the tour the Australians have adjusted well to the spin-friendly conditions in UAE.
Smith said that stabilising the Australian innings was his priority during his maiden ton.
Junaid Khan twisted his knee during practice and has been advised to rest at the moment.
Misbah-ul-Haq lost 10 kg during a fitness camp, but lost his touch with the bat since.
Australia had earlier posted a total of 255, with Steve Smith smashing his maiden ton.