ODI World Cup 2023: Match 43, AUS vs BAN, Stats & Records at Maharashtra International Stadium, Pune

Australia (AUS) and Bangladesh (BAN) will clash in the 43rd match of the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Maharashtra International Cricket Stadium in Pune.

Australia come into the contest after an unbelievable win over Afghanistan. They bowled first and restricted Afghanistan to 291, with Josh Hazlewood picking up two wickets, and Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, and Adam Zampa picking up one wicket each. In response to 291, Glenn Maxwell smashed a blistering knock of 201 off 128 balls, and Australia eventually won the match by three wickets after they were 91/7 at one stage in the chase. Australia are currently third on the points table with a run rate of +0.861, having won six matches of eight games played. 

On the other hand, Bangladesh come into the match after a win over Sri Lanka. They bowled out Sri Lanka for 279, with Tanzim Hasan Sakib picking three and Shoriful Islam and Shakib Al Hasan picking two each. In response to 279, Bangladesh chased down the target with three wickets in hand, with Najmul Hossain Shanto (90) and Shakib Al Hasan (82) making valuable contributions. Litton Das (23) and Mahmudullah (22) also played important roles in the victory 

AUS vs BAN Head-to-Head Record:

Australia and Bangladesh have played 21 ODIs, with Australia winning 19, Bangladesh one and one no result. In the World Cup, the two teams have met thrice, with Australia winning all three. 

MCA Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune is a good one for batting, but pacers can also play a role as the match progresses. It is still usually a high-scoring venue.   

Maharashtra International Stadium ODI Stats & Records:

In 11 games played at the venue, pacers have picked up 111 wickets at an average of 34.25 while spinners have picked 46 wickets at an average of 49.65. Batting first has resulted in victory 6 times, while chasing has led to victory five times. The average first batting score here is 304.  

X-Factors for Australia vs Bangladesh 

Australia: 

David Warner has been their key batter for Australia scoring 446 runs in eight games with two centuries in this World Cup. His consistency will make him the key batter in the upcoming game 

Bangladesh: 

Mahmudullah has been an exceptional batter for Bangladesh, scoring 296 runs in six Innings with one century. Mahmudullah will be the key factor for Bangladesh to win this game 

AUS vs BAN Probable Playing XI

Australia:

David Warner, Trevis Head, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis(WK), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood 

Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(C), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan , Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman