World Cup 2023: Pat Cummins 'sure' plenty of runs are around the corner for Aussie batters

Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh are the only Australian batters to make a fifty in the ongoing World Cup 2023 but captain Pat Cummins is confident the team’s batting will click soon as they get ready for the Pakistan match.

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The match will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday and the Bengaluru stadium is known for being a batting-friendly ground.

“You know, especially at a venue like here in Bangalore, I dare say it’s going to be high scoring, smaller field. Pitch is always really good here. So, yeah, batting is super important. I think the way the guys started last game (against Sri Lanka) really set the tone,” said Cummins during his pre-match press conference.

“You know, Mitchie and Davey up front from the first over taking the game on. That’s what we want from our players. They’re working really hard. They’re doing all the right things. I’m sure plenty of runs are around the corner,” said Cummins.

Cummins also praised Josh Inglis who has replaced out-of-form Alex Carey and hit a match-winning 58 against Sri Lanka.

“Alex has missed out on the last couple, which is unfortunate. We know he’s a class player, but Josh, he stepped up last game, which is awesome,” he said.

Pakistan will be looking to bounce back against Australia after suffering a crushing defeat against India and Cummins doesn’t want to take them lightly.

“They’re a side that always seems to be right up there. Some really good quick bowlers who can do some damage, some spin bowlers that can bowl 20 of their overs.

“And then they’ve got, you know, I think Rizwan’s the leading run-scorer, Babar Azim’s always good, a couple of other batters that have scored a lot in ODIs lately. So, they’re a really strong side pretty much in all facets,” he added.

The Australian was also asked about Pakistan players openly lending support to Palestine in the conflict with Israel, but the pacer was not interested in giving his opinion.

“I love seeing sports people, seeing their personalities brought out as well. So, yeah, no hugely strong thoughts either way,” he said.