Head-to-Head Record: These two cricketing giants have faced each other in 107 matches. Australia has the upper hand, winning 69 of those encounters, while Pakistan emerged victorious in 34. There were 3 no-results and 1 tied match. They first clashed on June 7, 1975, and their most recent encounter was on April 2, 2022.

Probable Playing XI: Australia:

• Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

Pakistan:

• Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Nawaz.

Probable Best Performers:

Best Batter: Glenn Maxwell (Australia) Glenn Maxwell is Australia’s key run-scorer against Pakistan, amassing 735 runs in 18 matches, complete with seven half-centuries at an impressive strike rate of 125.42. He also makes significant contributions in the bowling department, taking nine wickets with an economy rate under 6. Maxwell’s remarkable all-round abilities make him a pivotal player for Australia in this crucial encounter.

Best Bowler: Mitchell Starc (Australia) In the ongoing World Cup campaign, Mitchell Starc has emerged as Australia’s leading wicket-taker, with five crucial dismissals. What’s noteworthy is that he has also contributed significantly with scores of 28 and 27 runs in his opportunities. Reflecting on his past World Cup encounters against Pakistan in 2015 and 2019, Starc maintained his consistency by claiming two wickets in each of those matches.

Today’s Match Prediction: Pakistan to win the match

Please note that match predictions are always exciting, but the outcome depends on numerous factors. Let’s see how this thrilling contest unfolds!