Pakistan vs Australia Prediction: Pakistan fielded thier strongest side but still lost to New Zealand in the first warmup game

Pakistan and Australia are going head to head in the tenth and final warmup game of the World Cup 2023 at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, Rangareddy, India on 3rd October. Pakistan fielded thier strongest side but still lost to New Zealand in the first warmup game. Who will win this game?

In Pakistan's previous match, they fielded what appears to be their likely first-choice batting lineup. Abdullah Shafique and Imam ul Haq formed the preferred opening pair, with Fakhar Zaman in reserve. Pakistan may opt to rest one of their batters to provide Fakhar Zaman with an opportunity to make his case.

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan delivered substantial innings, while Saud Shakeel showcased his power in the middle order. Players who didn't get much batting time in the previous match, such as Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, and even Mohammad Nawaz, are expected to be given a chance to spend some time in the middle.

We anticipate a slight alteration in the bowling lineup, with Shaheen Afridi likely to be included. However, Pakistan won't expose their bowlers too much to Australia's batsmen. The primary focus will be on determining which spinner can find their rhythm as they prepare for their opening match in the 2023 World Cup.

Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan, Saman Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali

Australia makes no secret of the fact that they consider the World Cup warm-up matches to be a mere formality. There is no effort to play with intensity or replicate match conditions.

The Australian team has been in India for a considerable amount of time and recently played three intense matches against India. They are familiar with the conditions and are likely to approach this match against Pakistan in a similar fashion to their previous one.

The primary objective will be to enjoy the game, provide valuable playing time to as many players as possible, and not dwell too much on the result, treating it more like a practice session.

Players like Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins, and Marcus Stoinis may find themselves batting at the top of the order. In terms of bowling, they are likely to utilize as many bowling options as possible to allow everyone to get some overs under their belt.

This approach may put Australia in a situation where they might not win, but they may not be overly concerned about the outcome.

Pat Cummins (C), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc

The weather conditions in Hyderabad are expected to be favorable for cricket, with clear skies for the most part. This suggests that we are likely to witness another complete match, similar to Pakistan's first warm-up game.

In the previous match, a total of nearly 700 runs were scored, and Pakistan couldn't defend their total of 345. New Zealand comfortably chased down the target with almost 7 overs to spare. We might be in for another high-scoring contest, and we believe that Pakistan has a strong chance of winning this match. The rationale behind this prediction is straightforward. Pakistan has approached these warm-up matches with a greater degree of seriousness compared to some other teams. Australia, on the other hand, might adopt a more adventurous approach that could work against them, potentially leading to a loss.

Our bet is on Pakistan to emerge victorious.