Pakistan will play four crucial matches in the Cricket World Cup in 2023.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) published the schedule for the next ODI World Cup 2023 in India earlier today, with the main event taking place in just 100 days.
The super tournament, which begins on October 5, will include a total of ten teams. Each squad will compete for the coveted crown over ten different venues.
Four bouts stand out among the nine, each bringing unique challenges and likely to fascinate viewers with their intensity and historical significance.
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The Greatest of All Battles: India vs. Pakistan
The match between archrivals Pakistan and India is without a doubt the most anticipated match in any cricket tournament, leave alone the World Cup or other huge tournaments.
A victory over a neighbouring country carries the weight of advancing in the tournament and instills a sense of national pride unlike anything else, unifying the Pakistani people.
Among the nine bouts, four stand out, each presenting unique challenges and sure to captivate viewers with their intensity and historical significance.
The Greatest Battle of All Time: India vs. Pakistan
The clash of archrivals The match between Pakistan and India is undoubtedly the most anticipated match in any cricket competition, much alone the World Cup or other major tournaments.
A victory over a nearby country carries the weight of advancing in the tournament and, unlike anything else, instills a sense of national pride that unites the Pakistani people.
| World Cup | 1992 | 1996 | 1999 | 2003 | 2011 | 1015 | 2019 | |
| India win margin | won by 43 runs | won by 39 runs | won by 47 runs | won by 6 wickets | won by 29 runs | won by 76 runs | won by 89 runs |
Pakistan vs. Australia: A Showdown with the Mighty Aussies
With its powerful past, Australia poses a serious challenge to Pakistan. The Australians are noted for their tenacity, perseverance, and ability to perform under duress.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the Green Shirts to break their curse against the Australian cricket team, who has shown to be a strong opponent in the past.
Since 1975, Australia and Pakistan have met ten times in the ODI World Cup, with Australia winning six times and Pakistan winning four.
With a long history of fierce conflicts, including legendary fights in prior events, Pakistan must overcome its mental block and flawlessly execute the game plan.
A victory over the five-time champions would enhance the national team’s confidence and establish them as a force to be reckoned with in the historic tournament in India.
To outwit the mighty Australians, rigorous preparation, disciplined execution, total control of emotions and pressure, and exceptional individual performances will be required.
| World Cup | 1975 | 1979 | 1987 | 1992 | 1999 | 1999 | 2003 | 2011 | 2015 | 2019 | |
| Win margin | Aus won by 73 runs | Pak won by 89 runs | Aus won by 18 runs | Pak won 48 runs | Pak won by 10 runs | Aus won 8 wickets | Aus won by 82 runs | Pak won by 4 wickets | Aus won by 6 wickets | Aus won 41 runs |
Pakistan vs. England: Taking on the ODI Superpower
The next World Cup encounter between Pakistan and England in Kolkata poses a unique challenge for the Babar Azam-led team, as they will face the reigning champions.
The difficulties given by the surface and weather necessitate adaptability and skill from the players, and facing the current England side would be a challenging task for Pakistan.
Pakistan has always given England a run for their money, but this time they will need to strike the correct balance between aggression and patience as they face an ODI superpower.
This last group stage match promises an enthralling battle of tactics and temperament, where every decision made on the field could tip the scales in favor of one team.
Both sides have played each other 10 times in World Cup history, with the Green Shirts winning five matches, and England winning four, while one match ended with no result.
| World Cup | 1975 | 1983 | 1983 | 1987 | 1987 | 1992 | 1992 | 1996 | 2003 | 2019 |
| Win Margin | Eng won by 14 runs | Eng won by 8 wickets | Eng won 7 wickets | Pak won by 18 runs | Pak won by 7 wickets | NR | Pak won by 22 runs | Pak won by 7 wickets | Eng won by 112 runs | Pak won by
14 runs |
Pakistan vs. Afghanistan: Who Will Win?
As cricket fans have experienced in the recent past, the confrontation between Pakistan and Afghanistan has enormous significance beyond the bounds of the game of cricket.
Afghanistan, the only growing cricketing nation with a good spin bowling outfit, has offered a substantial challenge to Pakistan in every game they have played.
The match between the neighboring countries in the 2019 World Cup in England witnessed a thrilling finish, as did the Asia Cup in 2022 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This encounter will test the Pakistani team’s ability to handle pressure and maintain composure against a talented Afghanistan side, known for their strong spin bowling.
| World Cup | 2019 |
| Win Margin | Pak won by 3 wickets |
