Match 18: Australia VS Pakistan
Date: October 20, 2023
Stadium: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India
Australia (AUS) and Pakistan (PAK) are set to play against each other in the 18th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, October 20.
After a remarkable victory over Sri Lanka, Australia\’s World Cup campaign gained momentum. Choosing to field first, Zampa led the Australian bowlers by taking four crucial wickets, limiting Sri Lanka to a mere score of 209 runs. In the second innings, Marsh and Inglis both achieved half-centuries, propelling the team to surpass the target in just 35.2 overs, resulting in a convincing win for the Australian team.
On the other hand, Pakistan comes into this match fresh off a significant loss against their arch-rivals, India. Despite a promising start with the bat, Pakistan’s middle-order struggles led to them posting a low total of 191 runs. During India’s innings, Shaheen Afridi managed to take two wickets, while Hasan Ali contributed with one, but overall, it was a challenging outing for the Pakistani squad.
AUS VS PAK ICC World Cup 2023 Match 18 Probable XIs:
Australia: Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Cameron Green
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Muhammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Agha Salman, Fakhar Zaman, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr
AI (Chatgpt) Prediction: Australia to WIN
Australia is the favorite to win the match against the Pakistan.
Overall, Australia is the favorite to win this match. However, cricket is an unpredictable game and anything can happen on any given day. Pakistan will be looking to cause an upset, and they have the potential to do so if their key players perform well.
CWC 2023: AUS VS PAK: Pitch Report
Bengaluru is famous for its pitch that is known to be one of India’s most batsman-friendly surfaces. It offers a favorable combination of speed and bounce, making it ideal for stroke-makers. The fast outfield and shorter boundaries only add to its attractiveness, creating the perfect setting for batters. However, as the game progresses, spinners who can spin the ball and execute various tricks might have a significant impact on the result.
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