The ODI World Cup 2023 continues with an enticing clash as Australia takes on Pakistan in the 18th match of the tournament. The contest is set to take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Friday, October 20.
Both teams have had a mixed run in the tournament so far. Australia finally secured their first victory in the competition when they defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in their previous game. Prior to that, they faced defeats against India and South Africa, which had put them in a challenging position on the points table. Led by captain Pat Cummins, Australia will be hoping to build on their recent success and climb higher in the rankings.
Pakistan, on the other hand, had a strong start to the tournament with victories over Sri Lanka and England. However, their momentum was halted by a loss to arch-rivals India in their most recent fixture. The Babar Azam-led side will be eager to regain their winning form and maintain their status as a top contender in the ODI World Cup.
Broadcast Details:
- Date: Friday, October 20
- Timing: 2:00 PM (IST)
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar app and website
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Pitch and Conditions:
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore is renowned for being a batting paradise. As the match progresses and the lights come on, batting becomes even more favorable. Given the conditions, winning the toss and opting to bowl first could be a wise decision.
Probable Playing XIs:
Australia:
- 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:
- Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Nawaz.
Squads
Australia:
Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
Pakistan:
Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim.
Cricket fans can look forward to a high-octane contest between Australia and Pakistan at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. With both teams eyeing victory, this match promises to be an exciting chapter in the ODI World Cup 2023.
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