Pakistan and Australia will face off in a crucial ICC Cricket World Cup match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, October 20, 2023. Match start time is 2:30 PM PST.
Pakistan wins toss and put Australia to bat first. Australia scores 367/9
The toss is very crucial as the team winning the toss would look to bat first and pile up some good runs on the board.
Australia and Pakistan had contrasting results so far, with Australia winning two matches and losing one, while Pakistan won one and two.
Toss and highlights video
Team news
Australia should field an unchanged side, with Pat Cummins confirming that Adam Zampa has fully recovered from his back spasm.
Fakhar Zaman is unavailable for at least two games due to a knee injury, and Pakistan’s middle-over struggles with the ball, combined with a flat wicket, mean they are contemplating ringing the changes.
One of Shadab Khan or Mohammad Nawaz may miss out, with legspinner Usama Mir primed to play his first World Cup game.
The bowling attacks of both teams are also evenly matched, with Australia having Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood. In contrast, Pakistan has Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Nawaz.
Tv telecast and live streaming
TV channels and live streaming details for the Pakistan vs Australia ICC Cricket World Cup match on October 20, 2023, in Pakistan, Australia, and India:
| Country | TV Channels | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | PTV Sports and Ten Sports | ARY ZAP App |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports |
| India | Star Sports | Hotstar |
Chinnaswamy pitch report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is a traditionally batting-friendly pitch with short boundaries and a lot of bounce. The average first-innings score at the venue is around 250 runs, and the highest total recorded is 383/6.
The pitch has become slightly more balanced recently, but it is still a good place to bat. The ball comes nicely onto the bat with plenty of pace and bounce. The spinners can also find some purchases, but they must be accurate and consistent.
Betting odds
Australia are the clear favorites to win this match, with odds of around 1.50. Pakistan are the underdog, with odds of about 6.50. Odds are likely due to Australia’s recent strong form and superior head-to-head record against Pakistan in World Cups.
World Cup 2023 points table
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