The Australian cricket team’s performance in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 hasn’t been outstanding so far. They secured their first win in the World Cup by defeating Sri Lanka in their last match. The Kangaroos have managed to win just 1 out of 3 matches. Their upcoming match is against Pakistan, led by Babar Azam. Pakistan has won 2 out of 3 matches played in the tournament, with only India defeating them. Australia aims to secure another victory by defeating Pakistan, while Pakistan seeks to return to the winning path. As a result, an intense battle is anticipated between these two teams. Now, let’s explore how the pitch is expected to play for the Australia vs. Pakistan match on October 20.
Pitch Report for Australia vs Pakistan
The thrilling contest between Australia and Pakistan will unfold at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. The pitch at this venue is composed of red clay and generally favors the batsmen. Batsmen can score runs comfortably on this pitch, and the small boundaries make it conducive for numerous fours and sixes. As the match progresses, spinners start to come into play. Additionally, fast bowlers can find some assistance in the early stages.
Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted a total of 38 ODI matches. Out of these, the team batting first has won 14 matches, while the team batting second has won 20 matches. Teams often prefer to chase the target at this ground. Hence, winning the toss is crucial, as the captain winning it may choose to field first. The average score in the first innings on this pitch is around 232, whereas in the second innings, it is approximately 215.
Also Read: India’s Star Player got Injured in the Middle of the Match, Virat Kohli Bowled after 6 Years
Lineup for the Match
Australia: Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Travis Head, Alex Carey, and Cameron Green.
Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Abdullah Shafiq, Imam ul Haq, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Salman Agha, Fakhar Zaman, Usama Mir, and Mohammad Wasim.
Also Read: World Cup 2023: New Zealand vs Afghanistan Match Today, Head to Head, Full Squad
With a batsman-friendly pitch, the Australia vs. Pakistan match at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is likely to be an exciting contest. Both teams will aim to capitalize on the conditions and secure a victory in the ICC World Cup 2023.
(Like our Facebook page for the latest posts, as well as follow us on Twitter.)