Australia vs England, 5th Test

Australia will be eager to end a frustrating tournament with a morale-boosting win after their hopes of reaching the Super Eights faded early.

Reports in the English media have suggested that most franchises with Indian ownership links may avoid Pakistan players at the auction.

New Zealand have faced Pakistan frequently in recent months across white-ball formats, and Chapman believes that experience has helped them understand what to expect from the opposition.

Australia will be keen to sign off on a positive note after a disappointing campaign that ended their Super Eights hopes

India's dominant performance also drove a 56% increase in digital reach compared to the India-Pakistan game in the 2024 edition.

Both Australia and Oman have been eliminated and will look to finish their campaign on a high

Canada signed off without a win from the tournament while Afghanistan had their second win.

Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the WC.

Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to top Group B. They will face reigning champions India, two-time champions West Indies and 2024 finalists South Africa in the Super 8.

The trend is not new. No Pakistani player has featured in the IPL since its inaugural 2008 season.