Australia vs Pakistan Head-to-Head in World Cup | Last 5 Meetings

Australia vs Pakistan head-to-head in World Cup is a compilation of all the Australia vs Pakistan ODI encounters that have taken place in the 50-over mega event. Ahead of the all-important clash between these two sides in Bengaluru, we look at the Pakistan vs Australia history in the ODI World Cup. 

Australia vs Pakistan Head-to-Head in World Cup

Australia vs Pakistan head-to-head in World Cup involves ten meetings. Australia has won six times, including the 1999 World Cup final, while Pakistan has clinched four victories. Both teams first met in the 1973 World Cup, where Australia, the eventual runner-up in the tournament, eased to a 73-run win over Pakistan.

Here are the results of the Australia vs Pakistan meetings in World Cup: 

1. 2023 World Cup – Australia won by 62 runs (League Stage)
2. 2019 World Cup – Australia won by 41 runs (League Stage)
3. 2015 World Cup – Australia won by 6 wickets (Group Stage)
4. 2011 World Cup – Pakistan won by 4 wickets (Group Stage)
5. 2003 World Cup – Australia won by 82 runs (Group Stage)
6. 1999 World Cup – Australia won by 8 wickets (Final)
7. 1999 World Cup – Pakistan won by 10 runs (Group Stage)
8. 1992 World Cup – Pakistan won by 42 runs (League Stage)
9. 1987 World Cup- Australia won by 18 runs (Group Stage)
10. 1979 World Cup – Pakistan won by 89 runs (Group Stage)
11. 1975 World Cup – Australia won by 73 runs (Group Stage)

Let’s look at the last five meetings between both teams in the World Cup:

2019 World Cup 

At Taunton, Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first, and the decision backfired as Australia was bowled out for 397, with Mohammad Amir taking a five-wicket haul. David Warner scored a century, while his fellow opening partner Aaron Finch made 82. In reply, Pakistan could only muster 266, with Imam ul Haq scoring the most with 53. Pat Cummins impressed with the ball for the Aussies, with figures of 3/33. It was the tenth fixture in Australia vs Pakistan head-to-head in World Cup history. 

2015 World Cup 

It was a low-scoring thriller in Adelaide. Pakistan folded for a paltry 213 after winning the toss and batting first. Josh Hazlewood picked up four wickets. Haris Sohail top-scored with 41 runs. Australia was made to work hard in a low-scoring chase. The duel between Shane Warson and Wahab Riaz was too good to ignore. Nevertheless, in the end, Australia knocked off the winning runs with six wickets to spare.

2011 World Cup 

Pakistan pacers put a stranglehold on Aussie batters at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium. Ricky Ponting led Australia batted first and were bowled out for 176 runs. Umar Gul and Abdul Razzaq shared five wickets between each other. Pakistan knocked off the winning runs with four wickets to spare. Asad Shafiq and Umar Akmal shone with the bat for the 1992 World Cup winners.

2003 World Cup 

In their 2003 ODI World Cup opener, Australia brought their A-game to beat Pakistan in Johannesburg. Pakistan, who had a great bowling line-up, had reduced Australia to 146/5, but from here on, Andrew Symonds, who scored 143 off 125 balls, ensured that Australia went on to reach 310. Chasing a big total, Pakistan couldn’t overcome the challenge and were all out for 228. Many batters got a start, but none could convert it into a big score. Medium-pacer Ian Harvey and Brad Hogg took seven wickets between them.

1999 World Cup 

It was the big final, but it was a one-sided match. Pakistan opted to bat first after winning the toss at Lord’s. The decision backfired, and they were all out for 132, with Shane Warne picking up four wickets and the player of the match. Australia chased the winning runs with eight wickets to spare, courtesy of a half-century from Adam Gilchrist. It was the Kangaroos’ second ODI World Cup trophy. 

Concluding Thoughts 

Australia vs Pakistan head-to-head in World Cup record indicates what kind of rivalry these two share among each other. It is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited fixtures in the ODI World Cup. 

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