ODI World Cup 2023, Match 18: Australia vs Pakistan Match Preview

The 18th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 will feature a clash between Australia and Pakistan at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Friday, October 20. Both sides have played three games in the prestigious tournament so far, with Australia registering one win and Pakistan winning two.

Australia beat Sri Lanka in their last game by five wickets to open their account after losses against India and South Africa. Led by Pat Cummins, the side had been struggling to get a win and continues to stay in the bottom half of the points table. However, finally getting a win against Sri Lanka will surely help them approach their clash against Pakistan confidently.

On the other hand, the Babar Azam-led Pakistan could have a dent in their confidence as they will be coming into the game on the back of a massive loss against arch-rivals India. The side will be keen on getting back to winning ways, and it could be interesting to see how they fare against the Men in Yellow.

AUS vs PAK Pitch and Conditions

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore is a paradise for the batters. As the game progresses, batting becomes easier under lights. Opting to bowl first could be a wise decision as a run-fest could be on the cards.

AUS vs PAK, Probable Playing XIs for ODI World Cup 2023, Match 18

Australia (AUS)

Australia will look to go into the clash against Pakistan with no changes in their lineup. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh will be expected to open once again, with Travis Head’s return looming around the corner.

Also Check: Most Runs in ODI World Cup 2023

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

Pakistan (PAK)

Pakistan have quite the problem on their hands as several of their star players fell ill. With Abdullah Shafique in quarantine, Fakhar Zaman could make a return to the squad. 

Predicted XI: Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Nawaz

AUS vs PAK Head-to-Head in ODIs:

AUS vs PAK Broadcast Details:

Also Check: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table