WCL 2026: Match 5, AUS C vs PAK C Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WCL match between Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions?

Australia Champions (BAN C) will take on Pakistan Champions (PAK C)  in Match 5 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2026 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Monday, October 5.

The Pakistan Champions have made the finals of the first two seasons, losing out on both occasions, and will be looking to put up a better showing and go that extra mile to pick up the trophy. They possess an experienced core of players such as Shahid Afridi, Wahab Riaz and Mohammed Amir. Their opening match against Bangladesh did not go on due to technical issues at the venue.

The new-look Australia champions will be looking to bounce back after their opening match loss to India Champions, conceding a total of 196 for 5 before being bundled out for just 150 runs. They will be looking to pick up a stronger result in the next match.

AUS C vs PAK C: Match Details

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Ground is expected to be of a balanced nature, offering help to batting and bowling sides alike. Batters will need to get their eye in and can score freely, but bowlers will need to ensure accuracy in their line and length. 

AUS C vs PAK C: Head-to-Head T20I Record

AUS C vs PAK C: Predicted Playing 11s

Australia Champions

D Arcy Short, Usman Khawaja (c), Ben Dunk (w), Callum Ferguson, Jonathan Wells, Joe Burns, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Ben Laughlin, Fawad Ahmed, Kane Richardson, Ben Hilfenhaus

Pakistan Champions

Sharjeel Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Iftikhar Ahmed, Umar Amin, Shahid Afridi, Kamran Akmal, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz

AUS C vs PAK C: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: D’Arcy Short

Left-handed opening batter D’Arcy Short was the top batter for Australia in their loss against India, scoring a quickfire 65 off just 28 balls. He hit four fours and seven sixes in his knock and will be looking to continue this form.

Probable Best Bowler: Mohammed Amir

Left-arm seamer Mohammed Amir is expected to lead from the front for the Pakistan Champions in this clash. His inclusion adds firepower to their bowling attack, considering he is still a regular in the cricket circuit across the United Kingdom.

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