During India’s clash against Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC19) a section of the crowd booed at the former Australian captain Steve Smith, who made his comeback after a one-year suspension in the ball-tampering case. After noticing crowd taunting Smith, India captain Virat Kohli asked the fans not to boo at Australian cricketer and even apologised to him. Australia vs Pakistan, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match Preview: Amid Rain Scare in Taunton AUS Look to Bounce Back Against Rejuvenated PAK.

When asked would he react the same way as Kohli did if Smith is booed again during Pakistan’s clash against Australia in Taunton, Sarfraz said, “I don´t think Pakistani people will do that. Pakistani people love cricket, they love to support and they love the players.”

Meanwhile, Pakistan will be hoping that the weather stays clear as they face Australia. The Green Shirts’ World Cup match Bristol was washed-out due to rain and there are fears that weather will play spoilsport in Pakistan’s second consecutive match. Pakistan vs Australia Betting Odds: Free Bet Odds, Predictions and Favourites During PAK vs AUS in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 17.

After the shambolic defeat against West Indies, Pakistan bounced back to beat hosts and World Cup favourites England. Following the washout against Sri Lanka, Pakistan received one point and now from three games, they have just three points in their kitty. As of now, Pakistan are placed eighth on the CWC 2019 points table and are ahead of South Africa and Afghanistan.

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Australia, on the other hand, have won two out their three matches and come into the Wednesday’s game with a defeat against India on their back. The Aaron Finch-led side is currently placed on fourth on the team standings with four points.

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