Australia face Pakistan in Match 18 of the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 at Bangalore on October 20. Here is the AUS vs PAK World Cup 2023 match live score, as well as updates, playing XIs and toss details.

Australia v Pakistan, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 – Match 18
October 20, 2023
2 pm local time
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

AUS vs PAK, World Cup 2023 Match 18: Live score

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Australia vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023: Toss and live updates

Toss at 1:30 pm local time

AUS vs PAK, World Cup 2023 Match 18: Team news

Australia have won six out of ten matches against Pakistan in the World Cup. A David Warner masterclass of 107 (112) helped them prevail over Pakistan by 41 runs in the 2019 edition.

The five-time champions have finally found their grove this year after their first against Sri Lanka. Wrist spinner Adam Zampa’s return to form is also a massive advantage for them. Josh Inglis, who scored 58 in his last outing, will keep his spot as the preferred gloveman over Alex Carey.

Meanwhile, Pakistan slumped to a heavy defeat against India despite winning the first two games versus the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. Opener Abdullah Shafique is fit to play after he was quarantined for contracting a viral infection. All-rounder Salman Agha, who also caught the infection, will not be available for selection, along with benched opener Fakhar Zaman, who is out due to a knee injury.

Australia vs Pakistan predicted XIs

Australia: Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf

Match prediction: Who will win today’s Australia-Pakistan match?

A run-fest is on the cards, and it is difficult to pick a winner. Whichever side will maximise the initial ten overs on the high-scoring Bangalore pitch will get a head start. Australia are better equipped as they have firebrand opening batters David Warner and Mitchell Marsh in their ranks. Plus, their pace arsenal looks well-rounded compared to Pakistan’s. Further, the likes of Maxwell have spent considerable time plying their trade at the Chinnaswamy surface during the IPL.

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