Pakistan will take on Australia in a crucial encounter of the ICC World Cup 2023. The match is equally important for both teams. Pakistan positioned No. 4 on the points tally while Australia is at No.8 after playing 3 matches. Pakistan has 4 points with 2 wins out of 3 matches and Australia has only won out their matches. So, both teams want to win this crucial match.
If Pakistan loses their NRR will effect and they can lose the 4th place as well. Australia with 4 points will increase their rank on the points table to No.4 or 5 defending up on the margin defeat. Pakistan will remain in the Semi-Final race but will be very difficult to qualify as they have to win almost all the remaining matches.
On the other hand, if Australia loses, Pakistan will strengthen its position for the final four of the World Cup. And that will be almost curtains for the Ausisses. So, they can’t afford to lose that match.
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Pakistan’s probable playing 11 vs Australia
Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi
Pakistan will probably make a change replacing Usama Mir with Muhammad Nawaz because Pakistan needs to strengthen its spin bowling attack. Shadab Khan and Usama Mir are similar in terms of impact but Pakistan management will not take any chance on Shadab Khan. Fakhar Zaman was also expected but he is injured and is not available for this crucial match.
Australia Playing 11 vs Pakistan
Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Josh Inglis, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc
Australia will not disturb its winning combination. Australia won the last match against Sri Lanka which is why they will try to make a comeback in the tournament. A great contest between Pakistan and Australia is loading.
