Pakistan vs Australia Preview, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Recent form and Head to Head

Pakistan vs Australia Preview

Unpredictable Pakistan take on defending champions Australia in the 17th match of the tournament at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton. Pakistan, suffered a humiliating loss against West Indies in their opener, came back strongly to defeat favorites England in the second game. Their game against Sri Lanka was washed out without a single ball being bowled. Meanwhile, Australia were given a reality check by the Indian batters in their previous game at The Oval on Sunday. To make matters worse, all rounder Marcus Stoinis- a handy bowler and an explosive lower order batsmen has been ruled out of the match against Pakistan due to an injury. The conditions are expected to be overcast and it could help the pace bowlers of both the sides. Both sides would be looking to pick up a win and consolidate their position in the points table.

Recent form:

Pakistan- NRWLLL

Australia-LWWWW

Pakistan vs Australia: Australia have won 13 of their last 15 encounters against Pakistan.

Head to Head records:

In ODIs: Played-103, Australia-67, Pakistan-32, Tied-1, No Result-3

Previous encounter: Australia beat Pakistan by 20 runs at Dubai on 31st March 2019.

In World Cups: Played-9, Australia-5, Pakistan-4

Previous encounter: Australia beat Pakistan by 6 wickets at Adelaide on 20th March 2015.

At the Venue- The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton:

Highest total: 373/6 by India against Sri Lanka on 26th May 1999

Lowest total: 172 by Afghanistan against New Zealand on 8th Jun 2019

Avg first innings score: 214

Avg second innings score: 192