ICC World Cup 2023: Australia vs. Pakistan – Match prediction, pitch report, and more
The ICC World Cup 2023 is heating up as Australia takes on Pakistan in their fourth match of the tournament.
Bengaluru: The ICC World Cup 2023 is heating up as Australia takes on Pakistan in their fourth match of the tournament. Both teams are gearing up for this crucial showdown, and the stakes are high. Here’s a preview of what to expect in this much-anticipated clash.
Australia is entering the contest with the wind in their sails after a convincing 5-wicket victory against Sri Lanka. In contrast, Pakistan is looking to bounce back following a challenging 7-wicket loss to India. Despite the setbacks, Pakistan stands firm in the top four of the points table, having secured 4 points in 3 matches. On the other hand, Australia currently occupies the sixth spot, with 2 points from 3 matches.
Australia and Pakistan have a long history of ODI clashes, having met 107 times. Australia has emerged victorious in 69 of these encounters, while Pakistan has claimed 34 wins. Three matches concluded without a result, and one ended in a tie. In their most recent three ODIs, Pakistan secured two wins, and Australia managed one.
These two cricketing giants have crossed paths ten times in World Cup history. Australia has emerged triumphant on six occasions (in 1975, 1987, 1999, 2003, 2015, and 2019), while Pakistan has clinched victory four times (in 1979, 1992, 1999, and 2011).
The action unfolds at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where bowlers, whether pacers or spinners, can find some assistance. The relatively shorter boundaries, however, make it a challenging proposition for bowlers. Batsmen often thrive on this pitch, accumulating runs with ease. Winning the toss may tempt captains to field first and chase a target, given the batting-friendly conditions.
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Notably, this venue has hosted twenty-six ODIs so far. Among them, 12 were won by teams batting first, while 11 were secured by teams defending their totals. This encounter marks the first ODI at this venue since January 2020.
Bengaluru’s weather is expected to reach up to 30 degrees Celsius during the day, with a gradual cooling in the evening. Rainfall is unlikely, but humidity levels could rise as high as 77%.
As per Google’s win probability, Australia holds a 62% chance of emerging victorious in this contest. CricTracker predicts an Australian win, regardless of which team bats first. Similarly, My Khel also tips the scales in favor of Australia. Despite a recent loss to India, Pakistan is deemed to be in better form than their Australian counterparts. It appears that Australia may face another setback.
As the excitement builds, cricket fans around the world eagerly await this high-stakes clash between Australia and Pakistan in the ICC World Cup 2023.
