Australia vs Pakistan, ICC WC 2023, Today Match Prediction 20 October 2023

AUS vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis

Australia takes on Pakistan in the 18th ICC Cricket World Cup 202 game. It will be a crucial game for both teams as they look to improve their position on the points table. The Australians defeated Sri Lanka in the last game, their first win, and they need to win this one. The Pakistanis come here with a big loss against India, and the side must bounce back in this contest.  

Pakistan has a poor record against the Australians. They have defeated them only three times in the last ten years. The side must produce a good show in this game to beat the mighty Aussies. Australia's form has also raised a few questions; they must find answers. Both teams have high stakes, and we expect a close encounter.  

RECENT PERFORMANCE

AUS

W L L W W

AUS

215/5 in 35.2 6.09

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Australia beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets 16 Oct 2023

SL

209/10 in 43.3 4.8

AUS

177/10 in 40.5 4.34

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South Africa won by 134 runs 12 Oct 2023

RSA

311/7 in 50.0 6.22

IND

201/4 in 41.2 4.86

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India beat Australia by 6 wickets 08 Oct 2023

AUS

199/10 in 49.3 4.02

PAK

337/9 in 47.4 7.07

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Australia beat Pakistan by 14 runs 03 Oct 2023

AUS

351/7 in 50.0 7.02

IND

286/10 in 49.4 5.76

IND vs AUS

Australia beat India by 66 runs 27 Sep 2023

AUS

352/7 in 50.0 7.04

PAK

L W W L L

IND

192/3 in 30.3 6.3

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India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets 14 Oct 2023

PAK

191/10 in 42.5 4.46

PAK

345/4 in 48.2 7.14

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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets 10 Oct 2023

SL

344/9 in 50.0 6.88

PAK

286/10 in 49.0 5.84

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Pakistan beat Netherlands by 81 runs 06 Oct 2023

NED

205/10 in 41.0 5

PAK

337/9 in 47.4 7.07

ICCWCWARMUP

Australia beat Pakistan by 14 runs 03 Oct 2023

AUS

351/7 in 50.0 7.02

NZ

346/5 in 43.4 7.92

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New Zealand beat Pakistan by 5 wickets 29 Sep 2023

PAK

345/5 in 50.0 6.9

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Australia Preview

It has been an uncharacteristic start for Pat Cummins' side in the tournament. They lost the first two games but found their form in the last one. The 5-wicket win in the previous game against Sri Lanka lifted the camp's confidence. The five-time World Champions shall look to build on this momentum and win this game to improve their position on the points table. Cummins would like a determined show from his batters as they have struggled.  

David Warner and Mitchell Marsh haven't been consistent, and the side will expect a good start from the pair in this game. The middle order is strong, and the side expects runs from the trio of Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Josh Inglis, who must do well against the Pakistani spinners. Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Pat Cummins add firepower to this batting line-up.  

The Australian bowling attack has done relatively well in the tournament, and the side will need early wickets from Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. Adam Zampa has found his form and must do well alongside Pat Cummins in the middle overs. Stoinis and Maxwell bring vast bowling experience in these conditions and have a vital role in the game.

Australia Predicted Playing XI:

Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Australia Actual Playing XI:

Pat Cummins, Josh Inglis, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

Pakistan Preview

It was a disastrous batting performance from Pakistan against arch-rivals India. The side went down by 7 wickets, and skipper Babar Azam would be unhappy at how they threw away the game from a position of strength. Their record against the Australians has been poor at the World Cup, and Azam would like his team to put the loss behind them and reclaim their form and confidence.  

Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq gave a good start in the last game and will look to build a big partnership here. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are the key side batters and must do well in this contest. The side will also need runs from the lower middle order of Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, and Mohammad Nawaz. Their poor performance with the bat cost the side the game against India.  

The bowling attack has struggled in two of the three games the side has played. Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali must play well in this game for the side to have a good chance. Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz must use the conditions to their advantage to put the Australians under pressure in this contest. Haris Rauf and Iftikhar Ahmed complete a strong attack for the side.

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:

Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Pakistan Actual Playing XI:

Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Bengaluru will see clear skies, and it will be a warm and comfortable evening. The surface will slow down as the game progresses, as we have seen in the past. Batsmen can play their strokes on this wicket. The side batting first in this game shall be happy to have 320 runs on the board. 

AUS vs PAK Pitch Report

A placid pitch, fast outfield, and short boundaries make M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, one of the best batting surfaces in the world. We have seen several high-scoring encounters in the past, and batsmen find it easy to play on this surface where there is little for the bowlers.

Toss: To Bat

The venue has favored side that have batted first. The script has been the same on most occasions where captains have preferred to put total on the board and defend it. The skipper winning the toss is likely to bat first on this surface.