ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Match 18: Australia vs Pakistan – Follow live scores and updates here.
AUS vs PAK LIVE Score: Australia is facing Pakistan in the 18th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, scheduled for Friday, October 20 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This match holds significant importance for both teams as they aim to climb the points table. Australia secured their first win in World Cup 2023 by defeating Sri Lanka, and they must continue winning to improve on the points table. Pakistan, meanwhile, suffered a big loss to India and needs to make a comeback in the upcoming game.
Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Pakistan (Playing XI): Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
The Australian team has had an unusual start to the tournament, losing their first two matches but showing a recovery in their last game against Sri Lanka, where they secured a 5-wicket win. Consequently, this win has boosted their confidence, and the five-time World Champions are will aim to maintain the momentum and enhance their standing in the points table.
Conversely, Pakistan started the tournament with two consecutive wins but faced a disappointing defeat against the hosts. The match saw Pakistan’s batters struggling, resulting in a 7-wicket loss. Moreover, Pakistan has had a poor World Cup record against Australia, and they are eager to put this loss behind them and regain their form and confidence.
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Match Details
- Australia vs Pakistan, Match 18, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
- Date & Time: Friday, October 20, 2 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
AUS vs PAK: 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: Abdullah Shafique, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Nawaz
