Australia (AUS) is set to face the formidable underdogs, Afghanistan (AFG) in match 39 of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While Australia may have secured their spot in the top four teams on paper, Afghanistan, with their remarkable World Cup journey, is determined to reach its first-ever ODI World Cup semi-final.
Currently, Australia sits at the 3rd position on the points table, boasting 10 points, while Afghanistan stands 6th with 8 points, just below Pakistan. To clinch a spot in the semi-finals, Afghanistan must emerge victorious in this crucial match and also rely on Pakistan and New Zealand losing their upcoming fixtures.
AUS vs AFG Dream11 Match Details -
Match – Australia versus Afghanistan, ODI World Cup 2023, 39th Match
Venue – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Date – 7th November, Tuesday, 14:00 IST
Live Coverage Details – Star Sports India (HD and SD Channels), Disney- Hotstar (OTT)
AUS vs AFG ODI World Cup 2023 Weather Report -
The weather forecast for the Afghanistan vs. Australia World Cup 2023 match in Mumbai on Tuesday is promising for cricket enthusiasts. There is no chance of precipitation, ensuring a rain-free game. The temperature is expected to hover around a warm 34°C, making it an ideal day for cricket. The humidity level is relatively moderate at 49%, and the wind speed is around 14 km/h, which may slightly impact the playing conditions but shouldn't pose a significant challenge for the teams. With clear skies and no rain in sight, the stage is set for an exciting contest between Afghanistan and Australia at the Wankhede Stadium.
Australia vs Afghanistan ODI World Cup Head-To-Head Stats -
Matches played – 3
Wins for Australia – 3
AUS vs AFG World Cup 2023 Pitch Report -
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is renowned for being a batsman's paradise, and the pitch for this World Cup 2023 encounter is no exception. It's widely anticipated that the pitch will remain batting-friendly throughout the game, allowing the batters to play their strokes freely. In the limited 25 ODIs played at this venue, the evidence suggests that there's no significant advantage for the side batting first or second, with the average first-inning score standing at 256, slightly favouring teams setting targets.
The highest total recorded here was a colossal 438/4, achieved by South Africa against India in 2015, while the lowest total was 115 by Bangladesh against India in 1998. Despite the average score being just over 250, the combination of the day's scorching heat, a pitch conducive to batting, and short boundaries suggests that the team winning the toss may opt to bat first, post a challenging total, and exert pressure on the chasing side. All in all, fans can anticipate a high-scoring, run-fest between Australia and Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium.
Australia’s predicted playing XI -
David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Jos Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa & Josh Hazlewood
Afghanistan's Predicted Playing XI -
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq & Fazalhaq Farooqi
Australia vs Afghanistan Dream 11 Fantasy Teams –
Grand League Team:
Wicketkeepers: R Gurbaz
Batsmen: D Warner(C), T Head, I Zardan
All-rounders: A Omarzai, M Stoinis
Bowlers: J Hazlewood, M Starc, A Zampa (VC), Rashid Khan, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
Head-to-Head Team:
Wicketkeepers: R Gurbaz
Batsmen: D Warner(C), T Head, I Zardan
All-rounders: A Omarzai, M Stoinis
Bowlers: J Hazlewood (VC), P Cummins, A Zampa, Rashid-Khan, F Farooqi