Match No. 18 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India will see a face-off between Australia and Pakistan, which will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This game is very important for both teams, which have had contrasting performances so far.
Having won the first two matches of the tournament, Pakistan had their worst performance against India in Ahmedabad. They would like to get over it and win the next game. On the other hand, Australia, which was among the top favorites, has struggled with two defeats at the start. But they registered their first win against Sri Lanka in the last game.
AUS vs PAK: Match Details
Date: 19 October, 2023 (Friday)
Time: 2 pm I.S.T.
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
AUS vs PAK: Live Streaming Details
Fans can watch the live telecast of the game on the Disney-plus Hotstar app and website, which require no paid subscription. On the other hand, the Star Sport Channel will also broadcast the game live, which will also be available in regional languages.
AUS vs PAK: Head-to-Head ODI Record
These two teams have met in a total of 107 times in the 50-over cricket. Australia has a better track record with 69 wins as compared to Pakistan’s 34. Three matches have ended without any result and one ended in a tie.
AUS vs PAK: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru Pitch Report
This is the first game of the tournament at this venue, which is known for producing high-scoring thrillers. As seen in the past, this venue has something for everyone. Batters can trust the bounce and hit the ball on the up. Pacers will get some movement at the start, and spinners will also get a grip.
AUS vs PAK: Predicted XI
Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
AUS vs PAK: Dream11 Team
Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batsmen: David Warner, Steve Smith, Babar Azam (Captain), Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique
All-rounder: Glenn Maxwell (Vice-captain), Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc
Also Read: LIVE Score Dream11 Prediction: Both teams have some match-winners in their squads that can win big games. Pakistan had a poor performance, and some of their players also had fevers for the past few days. On the other hand, Australia looked pretty good in the last game. So we give an edge to Australia and back them to win.