On October 20th, five-time World Cup champions, Australia, are set to clash with Pakistan at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India, in the 18th match of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. The face-off is scheduled for 02:00 PM IST. 

Australia's campaign this World Cup has seen mixed fortunes, as they've been defeated in two of their first three games. They currently sit seventh on the points table with only two points from their three matches. 

On the flip side, Pakistan, who started strong with two wins, recently experienced a seven-wicket defeat at the hands of their arch-nemesis, India. They are presently ranked fourth, with two victories out of their three matches.

Pitch Report: AUS vs PAK

Batsmen often enjoy playing at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Over the past ten games here, the average first innings score stands at 313.

Weather Forecast: AUS vs PAK

The anticipated temperature at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is about 27.2°C, accompanied by a humidity level of 48%.

Australia vs Pakistan: Head-to-Head ODI Stats

Out of 107 ODI clashes between the two cricket giants, Australia has secured 69 wins compared to Pakistan's 34, with one game resulting in a draw. 

In their recent five encounters, Australia leads with three wins, while Pakistan has taken two. Pakistan's highest score in these matchups is 349, whereas Australia's lowest is 210.

Australia and Pakistan's ODI Records

Australia's iconic ODI score is 434/4 against South Africa in 2006. During that match, Ricky Ponting's stellar century was a highlight. However, South Africa, led by Herschelle Gibbs' impressive 175, chased down the total, winning by just a single wicket.

Australia vs Pakistan Live Stream TV Channels

The viewers can watch Australia vs Pakistan Live Stream in Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3 and many other networks.

Star Sports Network India is the official broadcaster of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, it sheduled to air the tournament on Star Sports and OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar in India.The list below is showing the broadcasters by County or Territory.

The broadcasting rights for the upcoming event are held by various networks across different territories. Here’s a consolidated view of Australia vs Pakistan Live Stream TV Channels:

Afghanistan: RTA Sports and Ariana TV.

Australia: Foxtel TV, Kayo TV, and Nine Network.

Bangladesh: Gazi TV, T Sports, and BTV.

Canada: Willow TV.

Continental Europe: Yupp TV.

Caribbean Islands: ESPN.

England: Sky Sports Cricket.

Hong Kong: Astro Vinmeen HD and Yupp TV.

India: Star Sports Network and DD Sports.

Central East and North Africa: Etisalat and Starzplday.

New Zealand: Sky Sports and Sky Sports 3.

Nepal: Star Sports Network.

Pakistan: A Sports and PTV Sports.

Pacific Islands: TVWAN Action PAC.

Sri Lanka: Sirasa TV (TV1) and Star Sports Network.

South Africa: SuperSports.

South East Asia: Yupp TV.

Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSports.

Singapore: Astro Vinmeen HD.

United States: Willow TV and Willow TV Xtra.

United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket.

Team Updates: Australia vs Pakistan

Australia's Squad News:

There had been concerns surrounding Adam Zampa's back health. However, team captain Pat Cummins has alleviated those worries by confirming Zampa's full fitness. It's expected that Australia will maintain their current lineup.

Projected Australia XI: 

1. David Warner 

2. Mitchell Marsh 

3. Steven Smith 

4. Marnus Labuschagne 

5. Josh Inglis (wk)

6. Glenn Maxwell 

7. Marcus Stoinis 

8. Mitchell Starc 

9. Pat Cummins (capt) 

10. Adam Zampa 

11. Josh Hazlewood

Pakistan's Squad News:

A viral outbreak impacted several players in the Pakistan team over the previous week, but most seem to have recovered. However, Fakhar Zaman, who was benched earlier in the tournament, will remain sidelined for at least two more matches due to a knee issue. Given their mid-game challenges and the pitch's batting-friendly nature, Pakistan may introduce some changes to their lineup. There's speculation that either Shadab Khan or Mohammad Nawaz could be rested, making way for legspinner Usama Mir to make his World Cup debut.

Projected Pakistan XI:

1. Abdullah Shafique 

2. Imam-ul-Haq 

3. Babar Azam (capt)

4. Mohammad Rizwan (wk)

5. Saud Shakeel 

6. Mohammad Nawaz/Shadab Khan 

7. Iftikhar Ahmed 

8. Usama Mir 

9. Hasan Ali 

10. Shaheen Shah Afridi 

11. Haris Rauf