Australian batting has not clicked as a unit so far in the World Cup, and captain Pat Cummins hoped that his batters will fire on all cylinders against Pakistan at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Apart from Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh none of the other Australian batsmen have been able to make a fifty in the tournament so far, and Cummins was banking on the batsmen-friendly nature. “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 meet here on Thursday.

Cummins took heart from the fact that Marsh made a fifty against Lanka and hoped David Warner would also join the party sooner than later. “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.

The premier pacer was also delighted to see Inglis stepping up for out of form Alex Carey, who is the regular wicketkeeper. “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 might be coming to this match after a seven-wicket battering by India at Ahmedabad, but Cummins was not ready to take them lightly.