ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Match Prediction 2023 | Match 39 | Australia vs Afghanistan – It would be a tough match for Afghanistan. | Nov, 7

AUS vs AFG Match Analysis

In an attempt to guarantee a semi-final position, Australia will play an Afghanistan team that is riding high. With just Bangladesh and England eliminated, there is a wide-open competition for the final two slots in the top 4.

With Warner in excellent form at the top and Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne also finding their rhythm in the middle order, Australia has a strong batting lineup. Furthermore, Australians are far more dangerous in this game since Glenn Maxwell is probably available.

Six teams are vying for the last two spots in the World Cup semi-finals. Afghanistan would maintain the race and strengthen its argument with a victory. At a batting paradise in Wankhede, Hashmatullah Shahidi will support his men in giving it their all against the past champs. While captain Hashmat has gone undefeated in the previous three victories and amassed two half-centuries, Rahmatullah Shah has scored three straight fifties.

AUS vs AFG Team Preview & Squads

Australia

In the most recent game, Pat Cummins demonstrated why he is the greatest candidate for captain across all forms by leading his team to a 33-run victory over England. When it comes to bowling, he has done a fantastic job of leading from the front.

He has been bowling with an accurate approach. Going forward in the competition, the Australians are quite promising, and the favorites should be wary of them.

Based on individual performances, their hitting has appeared a little erratic in the past few games. Nevertheless, Australia is strong overall, covering all the bases when it comes to hitting. This team has plenty of trustworthy match-winners at every batting position.

Australia Squads

Australia

Pat Cummins (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Steven Smith, Adam Zampa, David Warner, Josh Hazlewood

Afghanistan

Therefore, it is safe to conclude that Afghanistan is likely to encounter its most difficult World Cup test to date in 2023. Notwithstanding this, we also cannot undervalue Afghanistan’s batting prowess.

Their openers were good, and their middle-order has been incredibly reliable. Afghanistan might perhaps reach a competitive total if they can successfully negotiate the first powerplay against the Australian pace attack, which is known for its moving ball. The batsmen were outstanding even up against a potent Indian bowling attack, and they were even more so when they had to chase 283 against Pakistan. To lay the groundwork for the middle order to build upon in the middle overs, Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be essential at the top of the order.

Although this team has a lot of effective spin bowling options, the opposition boasts Warner, who in ODIs averages over 100 against spinners. The bowlers will have a difficult task in trying to put Australia on the defensive.

Afghanistan Squads

Afghanistan

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rahmat Shah, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Noor Ahmad

AUS vs AFG outfield report

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

When playing at Wankhede, this should be obvious. The traditional adage that most teams have adhered to when playing here is to win the toss, and bowl first. On this field, even a 300+ score can be chased down, particularly in a day-night match where the due is helping the hitters.

There will be a lot of cloud cover and a high temperature of 34 degrees Celsius.

The hard, level surface provides consistent bounce and tempo, enabling accurate timing and stroke production. On this surface, batters can anticipate timing and pull shots flawlessly. Considering the size of the ground, they also stand a high chance of easily clearing the boundary.  

AUS vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Australia has won three of the last five One-Day Internationals (ODIs), while Afghanistan won none.

Australia vs Afghanistan Prediction

Winning the toss

• Australia

Player of the Match

• Australia– Marnus Labuschagne

Most runs

• Australia– Marnus Labuschagne
• Afghanistan– Hashmatullah Shahidi

Most wickets

• Australia– Adam Zampa
• Afghanistan– Mohammad Nabi

Most sixes

• Australia– Marnus Labuschagne
• Afghanistan– Hashmatullah Shahidi

Team Scores Batting First

• Australia– 300+
• Afghanistan– 280+

        According to cricket analysts, Australia has a 56.4% chance to win.

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