Australia (AUS) will be taking on Pakistan (PAK) in the 18th game of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on 20th October 2023 at 02:00 PM IST.
AUS vs PAK (Australia vs Pakistan), Match 18 - Match Information
Match: Australia vs Pakistan, Match 18
Date: 20th October 2023
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
AUS vs PAK (Australia vs Pakistan), Match 18 Preview
Australia have played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked seventh on the points table, while Pakistan have also played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +1.923 |
| India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +1.821 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +1.385 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.137 |
| England | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.084 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.699 |
| Australia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.734 |
| Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.993 |
| Afghanistan | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.250 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.532 |
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of the Australia in Pakistan, 3 ODI Series, 2022 where Alex Carey scored the highest fantasy points for Australia with 72 match fantasy points while Babar Azam topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Pakistan with 129 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Australia against Sri Lanka, Australia beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for Australia was Adam Zampa who scored 136 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against India, India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Pakistan was Babar Azam who scored 65 fantasy points.
AUS vs PAK, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 242 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue since the team batting first has only won 35% of its matches.
Weather Report for M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The temperature will hover around 29°C and humidity is expected to be around 38%. Winds at a speed of 3.83 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
AUS vs PAK, Head to Head
In the 107 matches played between these 2 teams, the batters of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | 4 | 113 | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | 11, 13, 41, 48, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 437 | 87.4 | 0 | 0 | 49, 131, 68, 103, 86 | - |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 235 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 50, 10, 5, 90, 80 | - |
- David Andrew Warner
David Warner is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top-order opening batter, bats left-handed. In the recently played 4 matches David Warner has scored 11, 13, 41, 48, 0 runs averaging 22.6 per match.
- Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top-order batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Mohammad Rizwan has scored 49, 131, 68, 103, 86 runs averaging 87.4 per match.
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Babar Azam has scored 50, 10, 5, 90, 80 runs at an average of 47 per match.
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 3 | 55 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 27, 28, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0.8 | 2, 0, 0, 13, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 1 |
| Haris Rauf | 3 | 18 | 3.6 | 5 | 1 | 2, 0, 0, 16, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 3 |
- Mitchell Aaron Starc
Mitchell Starc can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches, Mitchell Starc has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches, Shaheen Afridi has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf is a bowler and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 2, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 1.
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 49 | 9.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 31, 3, 0, 15 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 3 | 34 | 6.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 2, 0, 32, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 3 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 0.2 | 4, 0, 22, 9, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is an all-rounder and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Glenn Maxwell is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 49 runs at an average of 9.8 per match.
- Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Shadab Khan bowls leg-break and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Iftikhar Ahmed
Iftikhar Ahmed is an all-rounder and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches Iftikhar Ahmed has scored 4, 0, 22, 9, 0 runs at an average of 7 per match.
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Zampa | 3 | 17 | 3.4 | 5 | 1 | 0, 11, 0, 6, 0 | 4, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 49 | 9.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 31, 3, 0, 15 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Josh Inglis | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 0 | 0 | 58, 5, 48, 6, 45 | - |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 235 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 50, 10, 5, 90, 80 | - |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 437 | 87.4 | 0 | 0 | 49, 131, 68, 103, 86 | - |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0.8 | 2, 0, 0, 13, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 1 |
The top point-getters for Australia are Adam Zampa with 136 match fantasy points, Glenn Maxwell with 76 match fantasy points and Josh Inglis with 73 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Pakistan are Babar Azam with 65 match fantasy points, Mohammad Rizwan with 60 match fantasy points and Shaheen Afridi with 56 match fantasy points.
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 3 | 55 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 27, 28, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
| David Warner | 4 | 113 | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | 11, 13, 41, 48, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 437 | 87.4 | 0 | 0 | 49, 131, 68, 103, 86 | - |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0.8 | 2, 0, 0, 13, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 1 |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 235 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 50, 10, 5, 90, 80 | - |
- Mitchell Aaron Starc
Mitchell Starc is a bowler and has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
- David Andrew Warner
David Warner is a batter and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. David Warner is a top-order opening left-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 113 runs averaging 22.6 per match.
- Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Mohammad Rizwan is a top-order batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 437 runs averaging 87.4 per match.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Shaheen Afridi is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 0, 2, 1, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a batter and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order batter, bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, Babar Azam has scored 235 runs averaging 47 per match.
AUS vs PAK Squad Information
Australia (AUS) Squad: Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis and Cameron Green.
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Usama Mir, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Hasan Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim and Zaman Khan.
AUS vs PAK Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Alex Carey
Batters: David Warner, Babar Azam, Travis Head and Imam-ul-Haq
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Shadab Khan and Sean Abbott
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Shaheen Afridi and Pat Cummins
Captain: Shadab Khan
Vice-Captain: Sean Abbott
Photo credit: Alamy
