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AUS vs PAK, World Cup 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 18th Match (Source: AP Photos)
Coming from a win after two consecutive losses in this tournament Australia (AUS) will face Pakistan (PAK) face each other in the ongoing sixteenth edition of the World Cup. The 18th match is all set to take place on Friday, October 20th, 2023 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India at 2:00 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Five-time world champions Australia have had a disappointing season this far, for the Kangaroos lost their first two fixtures in succession from India and South Africa, respectively but they started winning matches from the last match they have played, they beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets.
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On the other hand, Pakistan won their first two matches before going down to India in their third and most important match in their perspective of the tournament.
Australia and Pakistan share an ODI rivalry of 107 matches, where while Australia clinched 69 victories, the Men in Green had 34 matches in their favour.
AUS vs PAK, Team Form Guide
Australia: W-L-L
Pakistan: L-W-W
AUS vs PAK, Match 18: Pitch Report
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, India, is generally known to be batting-friendly for One Day International (ODI) matches. The pitch tends to be flat with good pace and bounce, making it conducive to stroke-play and favourable for batsmen.
Batsmen can expect the ball to come onto the bat nicely, allowing them to play their shots freely and score runs. The short boundaries and quick outfield at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium further add to the run-scoring potential.
However, as the match progresses and the pitch wears down, spinners may come into play and find some assistance from the pitch. Spinners who can generate turn and variation in their deliveries may pose a challenge to the batsmen, especially in the later stages of the innings.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, ODI Records
Matches: 38
Matches Won Batting First: 14
Matches Won Batting Second: 20
Average First Innings Total: 232
Average Second Innings Total: 215
Highest Score: India 383/6
Lowest Score: India 114/10
AUS vs PAK, Match 18: Top Player Picks
Mitchell Starc (AUS)
- Mitchell Starc showing great all-round performance in this tournament.
- With ball he picked 2 wickets in the last match.
- He scored 55 runs in two innings.
Adam Zampa (AUS)
- Adam Zampa was phenomenal with the ball against Sri Lanka in the last match.
- He picked 4 wickets with the economy rate of 5.88.
Mohammad Rizwan (PAK)
- Mohammad Rizwan is outstanding in this tournament so far.
- He is the second highest run-scorer of this tournament, who scored 49 runs against India in the last match.
Hasan Ali (PAK)
- Hasan Ali is the consistent wicket-taker for his side in this tournament.
- He picked 7 wickets so far in this tournament.
AUS vs PAK, Match 18: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Avg Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 55 runs and 5 wickets in 3 innings | 77 |
| Adam Zampa | 5 Wickets in 3 Innings | 61.67 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 248 Runs in 3 Innings | 112.33 |
| Hasan Ali | 7 Wickets in 3 Innings | 71.67 |
AUS vs PAK, Match 18: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Australia bats first | Mitchell Starc | Hasan Ali |
| If Pakistan bats first | Mohammad Rizwan | Babar Azam |
AUS vs PAK, Match 18: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Pick more all-rounders from the team batting first and bowlers who will be bowling first. Top order batters from the chasing sides will be crucial. This will be a close fought game, so select players from both teams. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 1-4-2-4.
AUS vs PAK, Match 18: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Babar Azam
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa
Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
Vice-captain: Hasan Ali
AUS: 6 Players, PAK: 5 Players
AUS vs PAK, Match 18: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Babar Azam
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa
Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-captain: David Warner
AUS: 6 Players, PAK: 5 Players
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