In the 18th match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, the five-time champions Australia are set to clash with Pakistan at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. As we delve into this encounter, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Australia, perched in the seventh place, cannot afford any more dropped points in this fiercely contested competition. In contrast, Pakistan, occupying the fourth and final qualification spot, have shown their mettle in the tournament’s early stages.
| Australia vs Pakistan Betting Tips | ||
|---|---|---|
| Selection | Odds | Bookie |
| Australia | 4/7 |  |
The Baggy Greens began their 2023 Cricket World Cup campaign on a rather tumultuous note, suffering heavy losses in their initial two matches against India and South Africa. Their defeat at the hands of the tournament hosts, India, saw Australia being bested by six wickets, a result that certainly rang alarm bells. The second match against South Africa brought no respite, with the Proteas clinching a commanding 134-run victory, primarily thanks to a dominant bowling performance.
Notably, the major concern for the Aussies has been their batting performances. Star players like David Warner, Steve Smith, and Marnus Labuschagne have all struggled to make a significant impact so far. In the three matches they’ve played, only two players managed to cross the half-century mark. However, in their last match against Sri Lanka, Australia managed to keep their final four hopes alive by securing a comfortable five-wicket victory with almost 15 overs to spare.
While their batting may have been underwhelming, one shining light for the Australian side has been the performance of Adam Zampa. In the previous match, Zampa demonstrated his class, taking four crucial wickets for just 47 runs in his eight overs. As the primary spin option in the Australian bowling attack, Zampa’s form is critical, and his consistency could be the key to Australia’s resurgence in the tournament.
Australia, with their illustrious cricketing history, can never be discounted at the World Cup. A strong performance in this upcoming match could provide them with the momentum needed to challenge and potentially displace one of the top four teams as we approach the midway point in the competition.
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While Australia enter this match as the favourites, Pakistan has proven in recent times that they are by no means pushovers. In their last two meetings with Australia, they emerged victorious, demonstrating their ability to go toe-to-toe with the mighty Aussies. Pakistan started their World Cup campaign on a positive note, securing wins in their first two matches and moving to second place in the standings.
However, Pakistan’s momentum was halted by a resounding defeat at the hands of arch-rivals India in their last encounter. India stormed to a seven-wicket victory, knocking Pakistan down to fourth place with a net run rate of -0.137. Mohammad Rizwan has been Pakistan’s standout batsman, amassing 248 runs after three matches and currently occupying the second spot in the leading run-scorer standings. Meanwhile, Hasan Ali has been a force to reckon with, sharing the joint fourth position in the leading wicket-taker race with seven scalps to his name.
With South Africa, currently in third place, yet to play their fourth match, Pakistan has a golden opportunity to break into the top three with a win in this crucial encounter. However, a loss could see them overtaken by their formidable Australian counterparts in the standings.
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In a competition known for its unpredictable twists and turns, Australia’s victory in their last match could be the turning point they needed. With a strong historical record against Pakistan in ODIs, the five-time champions are well-poised to secure the points in this encounter. Nevertheless, cricket is a game of uncertainties, and in the ever-evolving landscape of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, anything is possible.
Prediction: Australia to Win
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