ODI World Cup 2023, AUS vs BAN: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report, Pune Weather Forecast, ODI Stats & Records | Australia vs Bangladesh

On Friday (November 11), the 43rd match of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 will take place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, featuring a showdown between Australia and Bangladesh.

Australia have been relentless, dominating every team they’ve faced in their last six encounters. On the other hand, Bangladesh endured the disgrace of being the first team to be ousted from the ongoing tournament.

Australia vs Bangladesh Head-to-head record in ODIs

Matches played: 21 | Australia won: 19 | Bangladesh won: 01 | No result: 01

ODI Stats and Records at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium:

• Total matches: 11
• Matches won batting first: 6
• Matches won bowling first: 5
• Average 1st innings scores: 303
• Average 2nd innings scores: 256
• Highest total recorded: 357/4 (50 Ov) by South Africa vs New Zealand
• Lowest total recorded: 167/10 (49.4 Ov) by New Zealand vs South Africa
• Highest score chased: 356/7 (48.1 Ov) by India vs England
• Lowest score defended: 283/9 (50 Ov) by West Indies vs India

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report:

The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium’s cricket pitch provides favourable conditions for batters to score runs strategically, placing their shots to secure boundaries. Additionally, as the game advances, spin bowlers can leverage the pitch’s attributes to improve their performance. Overall, there is an expectation that this venue will witness a closely contested match

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Pune Weather Forecast:

The weather outlook for Pune sets an optimistic stage for an excellent match, featuring a mere 6% likelihood of precipitation. The anticipated humidity level hovers around 90%, and the temperature is projected to hold steady at approximately 23 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, a gentle breeze may be blow, with a speed of around 10 kmph.

AUS vs BAN, Probable Playing XI:

Australia: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam

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