AUSCH vs PAKCH Fantasy Prediction, 5th Match: Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Sharjah

Australia Champions have lost their last four matches in this competition, going back to last season, and they opened this year’s tournament with a heavy defeat to India Champions. Pakistan Champions have won four of their last five and have beaten Australia Champions both times these sides have met, including a stunning win last season where they chased 74 in just 7.5 overs. These recent results make the AUSCH vs PAKCH Fantasy Team prediction an interesting one, with both sides bringing contrasting form into the contest. David Warner captains Australia Champions, confirmed directly on the match page.

AUSCH vs PAKCH Match Details

Match: Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions
Match No: 5th Match, World Championship of Legends 2026
Date: Monday, 5 October 2026
Time: 11:30 AM Local Time
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Live Streaming: Crex, FanCode and Star Sports Network

Corrections On My Earlier Previews

Several things from my earlier coverage of this tournament need updating now that fuller information is available. Australia Champions’ squad in my first match preview used a roster from a prior season, and the actual squad includes different names, notably Usman Khawaja, Joe Burns, D’Arcy Short, Jonathan Wells, Fawad Ahmed, Michael Beer, Kane Richardson and Ben Hilfenhaus, none of whom were in the list I used. My first match prediction also leaned towards Australia Champions, who instead lost to India Champions, bowled out for 150 chasing 197. My India Champions vs England Champions preview gave India a narrow edge, but England Champions won that match, posting 192/4 to India’s 171/8. My South Africa Champions pick against West Indies Champions was correct, with South Africa winning by a huge margin, 242/5 against 145.

Australia Champions’ Difficult Run

Australia Champions have now lost four matches in a row. After beating India Champions in the 10th match of last season, they lost to South Africa Champions twice, including a semi final decided by a single run, lost to Pakistan Champions in the 14th match, and opened this season with a heavy defeat to India Champions. Their net run rate after one match is minus 2.300.

Recent Form

Australia Champions have won one of their last five, that win coming against India Champions last season. Their last four matches have all been defeats: against India Champions this season, South Africa Champions in last season’s semi final, Pakistan Champions in the 14th match, and South Africa Champions in the 12th match.

Pakistan Champions have won four of their last five. They beat Australia Champions, West Indies Champions, South Africa Champions and England Champions across last season’s campaign, with their only defeat coming in the final to South Africa Champions, chasing 195 and falling just short at 197/1. Pakistan Champions’ results from the current season were not yet shown on the match page.

AUSCH vs PAKCH Head To Head Record

Pakistan Champions lead the head to head 2-0. They won last season’s 14th match in remarkable fashion, bowling Australia Champions out for just 74 in 11.5 overs and then chasing it down for the loss of no wickets in 7.5 overs. They also won the 2nd match of the 2024 season, chasing 189 to reach 191/5 in 19.4 overs.

Points Table

Australia Champions have played 1 match, lost it, and have 0 points with a net run rate of minus 2.300. Pakistan Champions have 0 matches played on the page’s table, so their current season position was not yet reflected.

Team Comparison

Over their last 10 matches against all opposition, Pakistan Champions have won 60 percent, against 50 percent for Australia Champions. Australia Champions have averaged 170 with a highest score of 274 and a lowest of 74. Pakistan Champions’ highest score is 210 and their lowest is 75, though their average was not available.

AUSCH vs PAKCH Squads

Australia Champions: David Warner captains the side, confirmed directly on the match page. Usman Khawaja, Callum Ferguson and Joe Burns add top order depth, and D’Arcy Short provides power hitting. Ben Dunk keeps wicket, and Nathan Coulter-Nile, Kane Richardson and Ben Hilfenhaus lead the pace attack, with Fawad Ahmed and Michael Beer offering spin options.

Full squad: David Warner (c), Callum Ferguson, Jonathan Wells, Joe Burns, Usman Khawaja, D’Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Fawad Ahmed, Michael Beer, Kane Richardson, Ben Hilfenhaus, Ben Laughlin.

Pakistan Champions: Shahid Afridi continues to represent the franchise this season. Mohammad Hafeez and Kamran Akmal add further batting experience, and Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz lead a strong pace attack.

Full squad: Sharjeel Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Akmal (wk), Shahid Afridi, Umar Amin, Asif Afridi, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Rumman Raees.

Pitch And Venue Report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium has hosted 28 tracked matches. The side bowling first has a slight edge, winning 54 percent of matches against 46 percent for the side batting first. The average first innings score is 156, dropping to 133 in the second. The highest total at the ground is 232/5, scored by Sharjah against Dubai, and the lowest is 52, by Ajman against Sharjah. The highest successful chase is 201/4, by Ajman against Dubai, and the lowest defended total is 177/2, by Fujairah against Sharjah.

Pace has a clear edge here, taking 71 wickets over the last 10 matches, 60 percent, against 48 wickets, or 40 percent, for spin.

The three matches already played at this ground in this tournament have all produced decisive results. India Champions beat Australia Champions, posting 196/7 and bowling them out for 150. South Africa Champions beat West Indies Champions, posting 242/5 and bowling them out for 145. England Champions beat India Champions, chasing nothing and posting 192/4 to India’s 171/8.

Weather Report

Monday in Sharjah is forecast to be sunny, with 55 percent humidity, a temperature around 36.1°C, and no chance of rain. A full match with no interruption risk is expected, though it will be hot.

Probable Playing XIs

Australia Champions (Probable): David Warner (c), Usman Khawaja, Callum Ferguson, Joe Burns, D’Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Jonathan Wells, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Kane Richardson, Ben Hilfenhaus, Fawad Ahmed.

Pakistan Champions (Probable): Sharjeel Khan, Kamran Akmal (wk), Mohammad Hafeez, Shahid Afridi, Umar Amin, Asif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Tanvir.

These are estimates. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

David Warner vs Pakistan Champions’ pace attack: Warner leads a struggling Australia Champions side and needs a big innings to turn around a run of four straight defeats, facing Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz.

Shahid Afridi vs Australia Champions’ bowling attack: Afridi remains one of the most dangerous hitters in this competition, and Pakistan Champions have beaten these opponents both times they have met.

Mohammad Amir vs Australia Champions’ top order: Amir’s pace gives Pakistan Champions a serious early threat against a batting order that was bowled out for just 74 the last time these sides met.

AUSCH vs PAKCH Fantasy Team

WK: Kamran Akmal

BAT: David Warner (VC), Sharjeel Khan, Usman Khawaja, D’Arcy Short, Callum Ferguson

ALL: Shahid Afridi (C), Mohammad Hafeez

BOWL: Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Nathan Coulter-Nile

Afridi is captain as Pakistan Champions’ most dangerous player, leading a side that has beaten this opponent both times they have met. Warner is vice captain as Australia Champions’ captain and most accomplished batter, needing a response after a heavy opening defeat.

Also Read- INDCH vs ENGCH Fantasy Prediction, 4th Match: India Champions vs England Champions Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Sharjah

Match Prediction

Pakistan Champions should have the edge here. They have won four of their last five, beaten Australia Champions both times they have met, and carry a settled, experienced squad. Australia Champions have lost four matches in a row, including a heavy opening defeat this season.

Australia Champions have real individual quality through Warner, Khawaja and Short, and a full match with no weather interruption gives them a fair chance to find some form, but the record against Pakistan Champions is a clear concern.

Pakistan Champions are the pick to continue their strong recent record against this opponent.

FAQs

Q. Who will win the AUSCH vs PAKCH 5th match today?
A. Pakistan Champions are favoured. They have won four of their last five and beaten Australia Champions in both previous meetings, while Australia Champions have lost their last four matches.

Q. Who captains Australia Champions this season?
A. David Warner, confirmed directly on the match page.

Q. What is the head to head record between Australia Champions and Pakistan Champions?
A. Pakistan Champions lead 2-0, including a win last season where they bowled Australia Champions out for 74 and chased it in 7.5 overs.

Q. What is the AUSCH vs PAKCH Fantasy prediction for the 5th match?
A. Shahid Afridi is the top captaincy pick for Pakistan Champions. David Warner is the top pick for Australia Champions.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the AUSCH vs PAKCH match?
A. No. The forecast shows sunny conditions with a 0 percent chance of rain, though it will be hot at around 36°C.