On Tuesday, November 21, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) officially announced the schedule for the Afghanistan tour of India 2024, which be held in the month of January.

India and Afghanistan will be going head-to-head in January for the first time since their encounter in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. In the World Cup clash, the Men In Blue thrashed their opponent by 8 wickets with 90 balls remaining at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, riding on the sensational century from skipper Rohit Sharma.

The match also saw an extraordinary moment as the IPL rivals – Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq – buried the hatches and ended their rivalry. The matter between the duo had started during IPL 2023 when they were engaged in a verbal spat and following the heated exchange, Naveen-ul-Haq was bombarded with the ‘Kohli Kohli’ chants wherever he played in India.

Coming back to the India-Afghanistan series, the Afghans are scheduled to play three T20I matches in India in their January 2024 tour.

Afghanistan Tour Of India 2024 Complete Schedule Revealed

The three-match T20I series between the two teams is set to be played on January 11, 14 and 17. The first match will be hosted by Mohali while the remaining matches are scheduled to be played in Indore and Bengaluru respectively.

Surprisingly, the upcoming series between Afghanistan and the Men In Blue will be the first-ever instance of these two teams locking horns in a multi-match white-ball series. Notably, Afghanistan and India have faced off each other numerous times in competitions organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and International Cricket Council (ICC), but they didn’t play any multi-match white-ball series.

Talking about India’s World Cup campaign, they dominated the entire tournament and were on a 10-match winning streak heading into the World Cup final. However, their streak ended in the summit clash as Rohit Sharma & Co. suffered a massive defeat against Australia and it broke the hearts of billions of cricket fans.

Afghanistan, on the other hand, also had an impressive campaign as they pulled off some of the most memorable victories. They defeated three former World Cup-winning teams – England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka – but were unable to qualify for the semi-finals.

Here’s The Schedule For IND vs AFG 2024 Series:

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Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has had a memorable ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign. The Afghans managed to pull off four wins out of nine matches in their World Cup campaign and Gurbaz scored 280 runs in nine innings with a massive strike rate of 98.94, including two half-centuries. Gurbaz always tried to give a flying start to the Afghanistan innings and he contributed to the team’s victory in almost every match.

Recently, he made a wonderful gesture just a day before Diwali when he went out at 3:00 AM in the morning to silently distribute money to the needy and homeless on the streets of Ahmedabad. A video of him silently keeping the money beside homeless people is getting viral for all the right reasons. Afghanistan was eliminated by South Africa in this World Cup but they won the hearts of all the Cricket fans with their performance and now with their gestures.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, with his gesture, has lightened a lot of people’s Diwali who are underprivileged. This kind of empathy towards other people shows Gurbaz’s humbleness and he deserves every bit of success in his career. He would have received a lot of blessings from those people whom he helped with the money. These acts of philanthropy have a special place in everyone’s heart because Gurbaz did not want to boast about doing charity.

Watch- Rahmanullah Gurbaz Distributing Money To People

Rahmanullah Gurbaz gave money to the needy people on the streets of Ahmedabad before leaving for Afghanistan so that they could celebrate Diwali. 👏🏻#Gurbaz #CWC23 #Afghanistan #AfghanistanCricket pic.twitter.com/u3kBwTcO0e

— रोहित जुगलान Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) November 12, 2023

Afghanistan players always have a special place in the hearts of Indian Cricket fans. The likes of Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and Mohammad Nabi, are all respected by the Indians and are always welcomed during IPL where Indian fans cheer for them wholeheartedly. When Afghanistan defeated England in this World Cup, a young boy from the crowd came to Mujeeb who was the Player of The Match in that game, and hugged him tearfully.

These moments of empathy, respect and love are what make Cricket a loveable sport and the gesture that Gurbaz showed should be remembered by Indians we should cherish this player. Rahmanullah Gurbaz will always hold a special place for this showcase of empathy and we could not thank him enough for this.

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Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik acknowledged the Afghanistan team’s impressive performances in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. Shoaib Malik emphasized that Afghanistan had demonstrated superior cricket skills in the World Cup compared to Pakistan.

Both Pakistan and Afghanistan won four matches each in the league stage during the marquee tournament. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team concluded their World Cup campaign, while the Babar Azam-led team still has a mathematical chance of reaching the semifinals.

In this current World Cup, Afghanistan exceeded expectations by triumphing over three previous World Cup champions, such as Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and England. They had only secured one victory in the last two editions of the ODI World Cup in the 50-over format.

Afghanistan Have Played Better Cricket – Shoaib Malik

Speaking to A Sports, Shoaib Malik stated that Afghanistan showcased better cricket performance compared to Pakistan in the ongoing tournament.

“Afghanistan played better cricket than us. In my opinion, if we are just sticking with this World Cup then yes Afghanistan have played better cricket than us,” said Shoaib Malik.

The Afghanistan cricket team had an opportunity to reach the semifinals for the first time if they had won against Australia and South Africa. They lost to the Pat Cummins-led team despite having the upper hand for most of the match.

Maybe, Our Boys Looked Fatigued – Wasim Akram

Legendary pacer Wasim Akram agrees with Malik’s statement, hinting that the Pakistan team might have faced fatigue due to their continuous cricket schedule. Akram emphasized that Afghanistan seemed stronger, delivering a superior performance than Pakistan.

“Afghans looked stronger. Maybe, our boys looked fatigued because they were playing cricket continuously. Afghanistan cricketers looked better than Pakistan, there is no doubt,” said Wasim Akram.

The Babar Azam-led team will take on defending champion England in their final league stage match at the Eden Garden in Kolkata on Saturday, November 11. The Men in Green must beat the Jos Buttler-led team by 287 runs to secure a semi-final berth in the World Cup.

Also read: “Problems Will Arise” – Shoaib Malik Urges PCB To Ensure Champions Trophy 2025 Is Held In Pakistan

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Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott is impressed with his side’s performance in this World Cup. The side won four of the nine games played in the tournament beating teams like England, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

They also had South Africa under pressure in their last league game before Rassie Ven der Dussen anchored his team to victory with an innings on unbeaten 76 chasing 245 to win.

Afghanistan had just one World Cup win across two editions of the World Cup leading into this World Cup. They lost all of their games in the last edition of the World Cup. In this World Cup, they won four games and certainly made a big impact in this tournament.

Trott lauded the players of his team congratulating them on a memorable campaign in the post-match press conference after their loss to South Africa.

“You know, a real good bunch of guys. I think they’re very proud, very, very proud of representing their side. And I enjoy that, I like that, when you’re proud of who you are and what you’re sort of representing with regards to the challenges to be able to become a cricket player and perhaps personal challenges in the past and able to put that to a side and for a common goal,” Trott said at the post-match press conference.

Win Against Pakistan Makes Everything Worthwhile: Afghanistan Coach Jonathan Trott

He further said that Afghanistan beating Pakistan for the first time in ODI cricket was the most memorable moment of their wonderful campaign. The Afghans came close to beating Pakistan in the Asia Cup earlier this year but then the dream became reality in this World Cup.

“There have been times, there’s been tough testing times for sure, but these four wins in this World Cup, the joy on their face beating Pakistan for the first time, that makes everything worthwhile. So that’s really a moment I won’t forget along with a lot of the other guys as well,” he further added.

Afghanistan further enhanced its reputation after qualifying for the Champions Trophy 2025. Afghanistan’s qualification in the Champions Trophy was confirmed after Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka in the World Cup 2023 on November 6, Monday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Afghanistan ended their campaign finishing sixth on the points table. England who are currently placed seventh will get to six points even if they beat Pakistan and possibly ensure their qualification as well.

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Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly criticized the Afghanistan bowlers for their performance during the match against Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023. Sourav Ganguly highlighted that the bowlers aided an injured Glenn Maxwell by bowling within his hitting zone.

Glenn Maxwell single-handedly guided the team to victory against Afghanistan in the league stage match. The batter rescued the team from a challenging situation at 91/7 during the chase. He scored an unbeaten 201 runs while chasing down a target of 292 runs in Mumbai.

Glenn Maxwell Was Injured And Could Not Reach The Ball – Sourav Gangly

In a conversation with Kolkata TV, Sourav Ganguly emphasized that Afghanistan bowlers should have targeted Glenn Maxwell’s off-stump instead of bowling within his hitting zone. Ganguly felt Afghanistan missed the opportunity to exploit Maxwell’s limitations.

“Afghanistan bowled too straight to Maxwell, should have bowled at the 7th stump because he was injured and could not reach the ball,” Ganguly told Kolkata TV.

Maxwell formed an unbeaten 202-run partnership with Pat Cummins for the eighth wicket. The destructive batter hit 21 boundaries and 10 sixes despite physical discomfort. Australia successfully chased down the target with more than three overs to spare.

Ajay Jadeja Must Be Crying – Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly was impressed by Glenn Maxwell’s exceptional innings, calling it possibly one of the greatest ODI innings ever played. Ganguly mentioned that Afghanistan mentor Ajay Jadeja might be disappointed with the bowlers’ performance.

“Ajay Jadeja must be crying. They bowled too much into his pads. He was only standing and slogging. They had to bowl wide. Don’t want to take anything away from Maxwell. Probably the Greatest ODI innings you’ll see,” he added.

Ajay Jadeja was appointed as the mentor of the Afghanistan team for the World Cup 2023. The former India captain played a crucial role in Afghanistan’s success in the marquee event, with the team securing four victories out of nine matches in the tournament.

The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team was on track to reach their first-ever World Cup semi-final. However, losses in their last two matches against Australia and South Africa led to their elimination from the prestigious tournament in India.

Also read: “Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj Not The Best Indian Bowling Trio..”- Sourav Ganguly

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Afghanistan head coach and Former England Cricketer Jonathan Trott has heaped praise on Afghnaistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai and said that he will be anxious to watch the upcoming IPL auction when the all-rounder’s name comes up. Omarzai emerged as a significant player in the World Cup 2023. The 23-year-old all-rounder has scored 353 runs in nine matches and is Afghanistan’s second-highest run-getter in the tournament. He also showed his prowess with the ball, taking seven wickets in nine games.

In Afghanistan’s against South Africa on Friday, Omarzai showcased his brilliance with the bat by scoring an unbeaten 97 runs, his overall highest score in ODIs. Afghanistan won the toss at the Narendra Modi International Stadium in Ahmedabad and chose to bat. Afghanistan collapsed to 116/6 after being 41/0, but Azmatullah Omarzai was steady at one end remaining calm and composed, and was the lone warrior to fight the war against South Africa bowlers.

He took calculated risks, juggling between clean hitting and brisk running between the wickets. He was quick to capitalize on a missed run-out opportunity by Andile Phehlukwayo and punished him with straight boundaries. Omarzai also showed no regard for star pacer Kagiso Rabada, punching him through the covers with ease, and he took advantage of Lungi Ngidi’s ankle struggle, clearing the stadium boundaries effortlessly, making Ngidi’s day horrible. Lungi Ngidi gave 69 runs in 8.3 overs at an economy rate of 8.1.

Despite Azmatullah Omarzai’s valiant effort, Afghanistan could only manage to post a total of 244 runs. South Africa, on the back of Rassie van der Dussen’s brilliant 76, managed to chase down the target with 2.3 overs to spare, resulting in a victory for them after suffering a defeat against India.

Jonathan Trott Is Anxious To See Azmatullah Omarzai’s Name In IPL Auctions

Jonathan Trott said that there’s a lot of raw talent in Omarzai and praised his work ethic in the post-match press conference. The Afghanistan head coach has said he has been mesmerized by the way the all-rounder can strike the ball with such cleanliness and is hopeful that he will develop into an amazing player for the side. Trott said that he is anxious to watch the IPL 2024 auction when Azmatullah Omarzai’s name comes up.

“Well, there’s plenty of raw talent, but it’s the case with a guy like Azmat, very ambitious but also works incredibly hard, a good work ethic. And as a coach, when that’s already there, you know, that makes the job a lot easier,” said Trott.

“For Azmat, I’ve obviously seen him for a year and three months, four months, and I’ve always been amazed at how he can time the ball. We saw the other night, second, third ball, he hit Mitchell Starc over his head, or over mid-off even, for six. The same thing today, over mid-off.”

“And very rarely do you see players who are able to time the ball and the sound the ball makes when it comes off his bat. Very special talent and I think hopefully will only develop and become a fantastic player for Afghanistan. I’m anxious to watch the IPL auction when his name comes up,”  Trott concluded.

Afghanistan will remember their campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Prior to this World Cup, Afghanistan had only one win to their name in World Cup matches but this time around, they were competent enough to beat teams like England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. They almost beat five-time World Champions Australia in a thrilling contest.

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In response to the dilemma of Afghanistan’s Women cricket players, who were forced into exile following the Taliban’s resurgence to power in 2021, ICC’s CEO, Geoff Allardice put forward a stance that allowed The International Olympic Council (IOC) to hold the reins concerning Afghanistan’s involvement in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and not the International Cricket Council (ICC).

In October 2023, the IOC consented to include T20 cricket, a sport that has gained a lot of popularity amongst Commonwealth countries and younger audiences, in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. The decision was influenced by the sport’s potential for expanding into markets such as the United States. IOC approved ICC’s proposal for a six-team format across both Men’s and Women’s contests.

The ICC and LA28 are aiming to establish a competitive structure and qualifying process for teams by 2025. The push for gender equality by the LA28 organizers is quite evident, given that the Olympics event typically features participation from both men and women in individual and team sports.

However, Afghanistan’s women’s cricket team is currently non-operational as it was dissolved after the Taliban came into power in August 2021. The majority of the significant players, 22 out of 25 contracted individuals, have moved abroad since the Taliban took the reign of power in August 2021. However, there is a probability that the Afghanistan Men’s Team will take part in the LA28 Olympics.

Afghanistan Recently Won The Silver Medal In The Asian Games

“In terms of the position of the National Olympic Committee of Afghanistan, it’s probably something for the IOC to be able to address more accurately than me. But I know that they (IOC) have been following the progress or the developments there. Our position on cricket and supporting our member in Afghanistan is not dissimilar to those of other international sporting organizations,” Allardice told BBC.

Afghanistan Men’s Cricket Team took part in the Asian Games which was held in Hangzhou, China. They won the silver medal in the Men’s 20-over Cricket event and were brilliant with their performance while the Women’s team didn’t take part in the Women’s Cricket event.

It is up to the IOC to make a decision regarding Afghanistan’s participation in the LA28 Olympics because Gender equality is a big concern, especially in the United States of America. After the Taliban dissolved the Afghanistan Women’s Team, Countries like Australia and England took a step to not play any bilateral series against Afghanistan in protest of gender equality in Cricket,

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Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised Afghanistan for the kind of cricket they played in the ICC World Cup 2023. They won four games and lost nine and earned the love and respect of cricket fans all across the globe. They lost their final game against South Africa and missed a shot at qualifying for the semi-finals.

Afghanistan headed into this World Cup with just one win across the last two editions of the World Cup. In this World Cup alone they doubled their tally with four wins. They defeated England, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Netherlands to reach greater heights in cricket.

Against South Africa, they had their moment when they had the Proteas down at 139/4 chasing 246 to win with Heinrich Klaasen’s wicket. However, the lower-order chipped in with Rassie van der Dussen who scored an unbeaten 76 to take SA home.

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Irfan Pathan Praises Afghanistan After Memorable World Cup Campaign

Taking to Twitter Irfan Pathan praised Afghanistan’s performance in the campaign. “Top quality cricket by Afghanistan this World Cup. Second best Asian team for sure. Hopefully from here on this team will create magic on the field. Good luck going forward @ACBofficials @rashidkhan_19,” tweeted Pathan praising the Afghans for playing some quality cricket.

Top quality cricket by Afghanistan this World Cup. Second best Asian team for sure. Hopefully from here on this team will create magic on the field. Good luck going forward @ACBofficials @rashidkhan_19

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 10, 2023

Skipper Hasmatullah Shahidi after the loss to South Africa said that he was proud of his players with the kind of performances they put up in this World Cup. He further said that he was happy with the fight shown by his players, especially by his batters.

“As a captain, I am quite happy with our performance. We fought till the last moment in each and every game. Good learnings for us in the future. Proud of the way our batters performed in this tournament. We were struggling before this tournament. We sat together and talked about the weak point, so at the end, you saw the result of how our batsmen did.”

“That’s a positive thing, looking forward to the future. Everyone knows that we have a good spin department. If we go with the same momentum, we’ll be a very good side. We have a good message to the world in this tournament. We played big teams and we fought till the last moment. Australian game, it was in our hands, but it was shocking for us” Shahidi said after the game.

With Pakistan having a mountain to climb against England, India are likely to face New Zealand in the first semi-final in Mumbai on November 15. South Africa will take on Australia in the second semi-final in Kolkata on November 16. The final will be played on November 19 in Ahmedabad.

Also Read: England vs Pakistan Dream11 Prediction Today Match 44 ICC World Cup 2023

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South Africa National Cricket Team captain Temba Bavuma provided an update on his fitness after the victory over Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan National Cricket Team in the 42nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday, November 10 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the match. They were able to post a challenging total of 244 runs on the board. The top performer for the side was all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who batted exceptionally well against the strong Proteas bowling unit. Omarzai, however, was extremely unlucky as he wasn’t able to complete his century. The all-rounder was left unbeaten at the score of 97 off 107 balls.

For South Africa, the right-arm pacer Gerald Coetzee was the top performer as he bagged a 4-wicket haul. Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi picked two wickets each while Andile Phehlukwayo got one wicket. Chasing the target, Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma provided the side with a good start and after that, Rassie van der Dussen (76) batted brilliantly to steer his side to a 5-wicket win.

My leg is sore, don’t know to what extent, it’s gonna have to be fine – Temba Bavuma

The Proteas captain Temba Bavuma faced some issues with his leg during the match against Afghanistan. He was seen hobbling while fielding in the first innings. Also, while batting he looked in extreme discomfort and wasn’t able to run properly.

Speaking after the match, Temba Bavuma said that he doesn’t know the extent of issues in his leg. He said:

“My leg is sore, don’t know to what extent, it’s gonna have to be fine. I had the option of coming off. I wanted to be out there with the guys. Opportunity for me to spend some time out in the middle. That’s what I felt was right at that moment.”

Temba Bavuma added that they will take a lot of confidence heading into the semi-finals after earning a win while chasing. Temba Bavuma also lauded Rassie van der Dussen for his fantastic innings.

“Winning is a habit, we want to take that momentum through. We batted second and to get over the line in that manner, that’s going to put a lot of confidence. Fantastic knock by Rassie who took ownership of the innings and guys batted around him. The wicket got better. We’ll take the win, take the confidence and the momentum that comes with it. We’d like to be playing here again. We have a big hurdle that we have to get over first that is Australia in Kolkata,” Temba Bavuma said.

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ICC World Cup Points Table 2023: Updated Standings, Most Runs, Most Wickets After SA vs AFG Match 42: South Africa beat Afghanistan by five wickets to get back to winning ways.

Chasing 245, South Africa were off to a good start with openers Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock adding 64 runs for the first wicket before departing in quick succession. It was followed by a 50-run stand between Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen before the latter departed. Van der Dussen, however, scored an unbeaten 76 to take the Proteas home.

Earlier in the game, a fighting knock of 97 not out from Azmatullah Omarzai helped Afghanistan recover from a precarious situation to post a challenging total of 244. Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz added 41 runs for the first wicket before Afghanistan lost three wickets in quick time to find themselves 3 down for 45.

It was followed by a 49-run stand between Omarzai and Rahmat Shah before the latter was dismissed by Lungi Ngidi for 26. The likes of Ikram Alikhil (12) and Mohammad Nabi (2) also failed to get going and Afghanistan found themselves reeling at 116 for 6.

The 200-run mark was looking like a distant dream at that stage. However, Omarzai stood firm at one end and got good support from the tailenders. The likes of Rashid Khan (14) and Noor Ahmed (26) came up with useful cameos to help their team post a 240-plus total. Omarzai’s 97-run knock came off 107 balls and contained 7 fours and 3 sixes.

ICC World Cup Points Table 2023 After SA vs AFG Match 42:

Leading Run-Getter In ICC World Cup 2023 After SA vs AFG Match 42:

Leading Wicket-Taker In ICC World Cup 2023 After SA vs AFG Match 42:

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The Afghanistan National Cricket Team star leg-spinner Rashid Khan rattled the off-stump of the South Africa National Cricket Team explosive batsman Heinrich Klaasen in the 42nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday, November 10 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Heinrich Klaasen is regarded as one of the most dangerous batters in the world. He has the ability to play highly impactful innings and take the game away from the opposition single-handedly.

However, he wasn’t able to fire in the match against the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side. The explosive batsman was back in the hut after scoring just 10 runs off 13 balls, with one boundary, leaving South Africa tottering at 139/4.

The champion leg-spinner Rashid Khan was the one to dismiss Klaasen as he removed the batsman in the 28th over. On the third ball of the over, he bowled a brilliant googly that landed on a good length just outside off-stump and then turned enough to beat Klaasen’s attempted cut and rattle the stumps.

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Earlier, Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the match. They were able to post a challenging total of 244 runs on the board. The top performer for the side was all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who batted exceptionally well against the strong Proteas bowling unit.

Omarzai, however, was extremely unlucky as he wasn’t able to complete his century. The all-rounder was left unbeaten at the score of 97 off 107 balls. He also hit 7 fours and 3 sixes during his sensational innings.

For South Africa, the right-arm pacer Gerald Coetzee was the top performer as he bagged a 4-wicket haul. Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi picked two wickets each while Andile Phehlukwayo got one wicket.

Afghanistan Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq

South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

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Afghanistan cricketers Naveen-ul-Haq and Rahmanullah Gurbaz shared cryptic Instagram stories, seemingly mocking Pakistani fans. Afghanistan players’ response came after New Zealand’s five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday, November 9.

The Kane Williamson-led team secured a commanding win in their final league stage match, solidifying their place in the knockout stage. New Zealand’s victory virtually dashed Pakistan’s hopes of qualification for the knockout stage of the ongoing marquee event.

Pakistan And Afghanistan Almost Out Of World Cup Semi-Finals

Pakistan needs to defeat England by approximately 287 runs or within 284 balls to secure a spot in the semi-finals, granting them fourth place in the points table. This task poses a monumental challenge for Babar Azam’s team and seems nearly impossible to achieve.

Afghanistan also faces a formidable challenge to secure a spot in the World Cup semi-finals. Afghanistan requires a win over South Africa by a massive 438-run margin. Hashmatullah Shahidi and Co suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Australia in the last game.

Footwork No Footwork But – Naveen-ul-Haq

Ahead of Pakistan’s crucial match, all-rounder Shadab Khan mimicked Glenn Maxwell’s ‘no footwork’ shots during a training session. Following this and New Zealand’s victory, Afghanistan’s Naveen-ul-Haq and Rahmanullah Gurbaz shared cryptic Instagram stories.

Naveen ul Haq took to Instagram and posted a cryptic message. “Footwork No Footwork But. Program Abhy sahi se warh gaya,” Naveen wrote. Gurbaz later reposted the story and wrote, “Wargyaa.”

Rahman Ullah Gurbaz & Naveen Ul Haq both mocking Pak’s Cricket Team through their instagram story is very unprofessional.
Cricket is supposed to bring people & nations together but such acts will create distances specially when these things are coming from international players👎 pic.twitter.com/Ue0Csl426f

— Sabuktageen Khan Afridi (@SabukAfridi) November 9, 2023

In their last game against Australia, Afghanistan had a rare opportunity to make history by reaching the knockout stage for the first time. However, Glenn Maxwell’s incredible batting performance, despite “no footwork,” single-handedly carried the Australians to victory.

Afghanistan will play their final league match against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday, November 10. The Babar Azam-led team will face defending champion England in their final league match in Kolkata on Saturday, November 11.

Also read: NZ Vs AFG: Naveen Ul Haq’s Reveals How He Bowled Over Jos Buttler With His Tactical Genius

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The SA vs AFG ICC World Cup 2023 match will be played in Ahmedabad on November 10, Friday. The match is a must-win match for Afghanistan to stay alive in the semi-final race. South Africa, India, and Australia have already qualified for the knockout stage. The fourth spot remains with Pakistan, Afghanistan, and New Zealand needing to fight it out for the last spot. The match starts at 2 pm IST.

South Africa are heading into this game after their loss to India. having dominated most of the teams in the tournament, they were totally outplayed by the Men in Blue. They were bowled out for 83 chasing 327. Having reached the semifd, they will be very aware of their weaknesses as a team. 

Afghanistan have been inspirational in the tournament, They have won four matches with winning three matches on the trot. They lost their previous one against Australia but are very capable of upsetting the Proteas. Their batting and bowling have clicked in unison in the matches that they have won and they need another good performance. Against Australia, they were unlucky as they dropped a few easy chances before Glenn Maxwell owned Wankhede. 

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The two teams have played just one ODI which was back in the 2019 World Cup. This SA vs AFG World Cup is a much bigger one with semi-final qualification at stake for one of the teams. The other team is also looking to bounce back after a disappointing defeat. Afghanistan have been the giant killer in this World Cup beating England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka so far in the tournament. 

SA vs AFG Match Preview– ICC World Cup 2023, Match 42

South Africa 

Chasing has not been South Africa’s friend so far in this World Cup. They have lost both their games chasing with the batters performing well below par when they are under pressure to chase. Their loss to the Netherlands was a good indication of their strength as a team.

The average of the batters falls well below as compared to when batting first. South Africa will surely be tested by the Afghanistan spinners if they are asked to chase a score of above 250. It will be interesting to see how they cope up with the pressure. 

South Africa Squad 

Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams

Afghanistan 

They have been the giant killers in the tournament as said earlier. They had just one World Cup win heading into this World Cup and in this edition alone they have won four. Afghanistan defeated big teams like England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. They were unfortunate to end on the losing side against Australia. 

Against South Africa, they have another chance to upset a strong side. They should back their batters to give them a score above 250 and then back their bowlers especially the spin trio to pose problems for the South African batters who struggled against the Indian spinners. They have a big chance to create another massive upset given that they bat well in their first innings. A competitive performance can be expected from them in this must-win game. 

Afghanistan Squad

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen ul Haq

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icSouth Africa and Afghanistan go head to head in match 42 in Ahmedabad on November 10, Friday. The SA vs AFG match starts from 2 pm IST with this match being the last for the two teams ahead of the semi-finals. South Africa, India, and Australia have already qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament. One spot remains and there are three teams in contention including the Afghans. 

South Africa led by Temba Bavuma are heading into this game after a shocking loss to India. They were bowled out for 83 chasing 327 to win. This was the third loss of their World Cup campaign. The Protea batters who dominated the other bowling attacks could not replicate the same against India. Having moved to the semis they would like to finish on a high against Afghanistan.

Afghanistan, on the other hand, are heading into this game after three consecutive wins. They defeated the Netherlands in their last game by seven wickets. The Afghans are sixth on the points table above Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. They lost to Australia in their previous game.

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Given how the Protean batters struggled against the Indian spinners, Afghanistan with their spin attack will fancy their chances against South Africa. They would like to post a competitive total on the board batting first and put the opposition under pressure in the chase.

South Africa and Afghanistan have played just one ODI which was in the 2019 ODI World Cup in England. The Proteas defeated the Afghans by nine wickets in the match. The two teams have played two T20Is with South Africa winning both of them. The two teams are yet to play a Test match.

SA vs AFG Head To Head Overall Records

SA vs AFG Head To Head Records In ODIs

SA vs AFG Head To Head Records In Tests

SA vs AFG Head To Head Records In T20Is

SA vs AFG Head-to-Head Records in ODIs– ICC World Cup 2023, Match 42

Matches Played – 1

South Africa Won – 1

Afghanistan Won-0 

Who has scored the Most Runs For South Africa: Quinton de Kock-68

Most Wickets For South Africa: Imran Tahir-4

Who has scored the Most Runs For Afghanistan: Rashid Khan-35

Most Wickets For Afghanistan: Gulbadin Naib-1

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South Africa takes on Afghanistan in match 42 of the ICC World Cup 2023 on November 10 Friday. The Proteas and India have already qualified for the playoffs along with Australia after their win over Afghanistan. Afghanistan, on the other hand, needs to win this match to stay alive in the semi-final race. A loss knocks them out of the tournament.

South Africa have pretty much the second-best team in the tournament until their loss to India in the last game. The Proteas who dominated the other teams were tamed by India. They were bowled out for 83 chasing 327 to win.

Against Afghanistan, who have been the giant killers of the tournament so far they have to play with caution. Chasing has been their Achilles heel in this tournament so far. They lost both the games chasing and their opponents have been good at setting scores batting first.

It will be a nice battle between the Afghanistan spinners and the Protean batters especially their top order which has been in blistering form barring the India game.

The table toppers would quickly like to forget their performance against India and get back to their dominating best against the Afghans. They only played one ODI game against the opponents which was in the 2019 World Cup which they won.

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South Africa can play the same side that they played against India also against Afghanistan. Given the kind of players they selected it looked their best XI heading into the World Cup semi-finals. Their batters just need to bat better and their bowlers bowl better.

South Africa Playing 11 vs Afghanistan – ICC World Cup 2023, Match 42

Quinton de Kock (WK)

De Kock will continue to open the batting for South Africa. He is the top-scorer of the tournament so far with 550 runs from 8 games including four centuries but scored just five against India. He would be eyeing his fifth ton in this World Cup against Afghanistan.

Temba Bavuma (C)

Bavuma will open the batting with De Kock. His role at the top is to give his team quick starts but he has not done that job consistently. So far in this WC, he has scored 122 runs from six games at an average of 20.33.

Rassie van der Dussen

Dussen will bat at three. He too is amongst the top-scorers in this World Cup with 366 runs from 8 games at an average of nearly 50. Against India, he scored just 13 off 32 balls.

Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram will slot in at four. He led South Africa in a couple of games in the absence of Temba Bavuma. He scored 9 off 6 balls against Afghanistan. Markram is inching closer to 400 runs in this tournament.

David Miller

Miller will bat at five. Despite his experience of playing in Indian competitions, he scored just 11 against India. He has scored 231 runs in the tournament and nearing 700 runs in his World Cup career.

Heinrich Klaasen

Klaasen will slot in at six. He has scored 316 runs in 8 games at an average of 45.14 and a strike rate close to 150. He has hit 17 sixes in the tournament so far. Against India, he scored just 1.

Marco Jansen

Jansen will bat at seven. He has played a few handy cameos and has taken 17 wickets from 8 games. Against India, he was very expensive going for 94 runs in his spell at an economy close to 10.

Keshav Maharaj

The SA spinner bowled a spell of 1 for 30 against India getting the most turn out of all the spinners. He has taken 12 wickets in 8 games at an average of 26.75. He will bat at eight. Maharaj is one away from 50 ODI wickets.

Kagiso Rabada

Rabda will lead the SA pace attack. He picked up 1/48 against India and overall has picked up 12 wickets from seven games at an average of 23.58. The next match will be his 100th ODI.

Lungi Ngidi

Ngidi will pair up with Rabada from the other end. He has picked up seven wickets from 8 games and picked up 1 for 63 against India. The pacer has taken 86 wickets from 55 games.

Gerald Coetzee

Coetzee might return to the side in place of Shamsi with the match being played in Ahmedabad and the pitch supporting pace more than spin. He has taken 14 wickets in six games at an average of 21.79.

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The SA vs AFG ICC World Cup 2023 match will be played in Ahmedabad on November 10, Friday. This is a must-win match for Afghanistan to stay alive in the semi-final race India, South Africa and Australia have already qualified for the semi-finals. Pakistan, New Zealand, and Afghanistan are in the reckoning for the fourth spot. The SA vs AFG match starts at 2 pm IST.

This SA vs AFG match is the last match for the two respective teams in the tournament before the semi-finals. Afghanistan having lost to Australia in their previous match needs to win this to stay alive in the qualification race. A win takes them to 10 points and keeps them alive in the tournament. 

South Africa having dominated most other teams in this tournament are coming into this match after a loss to India. They were bowled out for a paltry 83 chasing 327 to win. They lost another game against the Netherlands while chasing. Thus the Afghanistan team should keep this in mind when they take on the Proteas in Ahmedabad. 

SA vs AFG Preview

The match will be played in Ahmedabad which has been a high-scoring venue in this World Cup so far. Australia scored 286 against England in the previous match and won the match by 33 runs. A score between 260 to 280 will be a winning score and if Afghanistan manages to score above 280 batting first, they will surely put South Africa under pressure in the chase. 

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A loss for Afghanistan in this SA vs AFG match will end their campaign and dash their dreams of making the semi-finals. They won just one game leading up to this World Cup and in this World Cup alone they have won four so far. It would be some end to the league stage if they manage to upset the Proteas. They almost defeated Australia getting them down to 91/7 in a chase of 292 but were then blown away by a Glenn Maxwell double ton.

Recent Venue Records (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)

STATS – ODI

Total matches 31

Matches won batting first 17

Matches won bowling first 14

Average 1st Inns scores 237

Average 2nd Inns scores 207

Highest total recorded 365/2 (50 Ov) by RSA vs IND

Lowest total recorded 85/10 (30.1 Ov) by ZIM vs WI

Highest score chased 325/5 (47.4 Ov) by IND vs WI

Lowest score defended 196/10 (48.3 Ov) by WI vs IND

Who Will Score Most Runs For South Africa: Quinton de Kock / Aiden Markram 

Who Will Take Most Wickets For South Africa: Kagiso Rabada / Keshav Maharaj

Most Runs For Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran / Rahmat Shah 

Who Will Take Most Wickets For Afghanistan: Rashid Khan / Fazalhaq Farooqi

SA vs AFG Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today ODI Match? ICC World Cup 2023, Match 42

South Africa have been dominant throughout the tournament and are favorites to win against Afghanistan. They have won the only match played so far against them. 

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The SA vs AFG ICC World Cup 2023 match will be played in Ahmedabad on November 10, Friday. The match starts at 2 pm IST and is the last league game for both teams. South Africa, India, and Australia have already qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament. One spot remains and there are three teams in contention including the Afghans. 

South Africa led by Temba Bavuma have played some brilliant cricket throughout the tournament. However, their momentum was halted by India in the last match as they defeated the Protas by 243 runs bowling them out for just 83 chasing 327 to win. 

The Proteas batting lineup that scored heavily against the other teams could not replicate the same form with the bat against India as they came second. Against Afghanistan, they have another chance to score big notch up a big win, and possibly top the table. 

SA vs AFG Match Details

Afghanistan on the other hand, won three consecutive games and lost to Australia in their previous game. They are still on eight points and have a chance to get to 10 points if they beat the Proteas. Seeing the Proteas batters struggle against the Indian spinners, Afghanistan with their spin attack should fancy their chances. They are led by Hasmatullah Shahidi who has led from the front with the bat and as a skipper. Their last win was against the Netherlands by seven wickets in Lucknow. 

Afghanistan have backed their batters to chase targets in this tournament so far. They will need to restrict South Africa to a par score and then back their batters to chase the score down. The SA vs AFG contest is expected to be close with with semi-final qualification on the line for one team. 

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The match will be played in Ahmedabad which will also host the ICC World Cup 2023 final. Australia defeated England by 33 runs at this venue scoring 286 batting first. A score of around 280 to 300 should be competitive. This is also the last game for the two teams ahead of the semi-finals. 

SA vs AFG Live Streaming Channel- ICC World Cup 2023, Match 42

When will the SA vs AFG match begin?

The match begins from 2 pm IST on November 10, Friday. 

Where will the SA vs AFG match take place?

The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 

When and Where to watch the SA vs AFG match on television?

The SA vs AFG live telecast will be available on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports HD1, HD2, Star Sports Hindi, and Star Sports 3.

How to live stream the SA vs AFG match on mobile Online?

The SA vs AFG Live Streaming in India will be available on the Disney+Hotstar app and website. 

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South Africa and Afghanistan will face off in match 42 of the ICC World Cup 2023. In this article, we look at South Africa vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. South Africa will be squaring off against Afghanistan for the first time in the 42nd match of the ICC World Cup 2023.

South Africa will be clashing against Afghanistan in the 42nd game of ICC World Cup 2023 at Ahmedabad. Both of these sides have played 8 games each so far in this tournament, where South Africa has already made it to the semis. South Africa has managed to win 6 of their 8 matches in this World Cup so far, and are standing at the second position on the points table, with 12 points to their tally and a net run rate of +1.376. They are coming off a 243-run defeat against India in their previous outing.

On the other hand, Afghanistan managed to win just 4 of their 8 games so far, and are placed 6th on the points table, with 8 points to their tally and a net run rate of -0.338. They lost their previous clash to Australia.  These two teams have played against each other only once in this format so far, where South Africa managed to have the upper hand. Another healthy contest is expected here between these two teams.

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South Africa vs Afghanistan Playing 11:

South Africa: Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Quinton de Kock(wk), Temba Bavuma©, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi©, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ikram Alikhil(wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan

South Africa vs Afghanistan Dream11 Team Today:

The South Africa vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

South Africa vs Afghanistan Dream11 Team Today:

The South Africa vs Afghanistan Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

South Africa vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

David Miller and Ikram Alikhil are the players that can be avoided in this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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South Africa and Afghanistan will face off in match 42 of the ICC World Cup 2023. In this article, we look at SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match, SA vs AFG Dream11 Team Today, SA vs AFG Playing 11s, and SA vs AFG Pitch Report. South Africa will be squaring off against Afghanistan for the first time in the 42nd match of the ICC World Cup 2023.

South Africa is currently placed at the second position on the points table of the ICC World Cup 2023 whereas Afghanistan is currently placed at the sixth spot on the points table. South Africa played eight matches in the ICC World Cup 2023 where they won six matches while Afghanistan also played eight matches in this tournament where they managed to win four games. 

South Africa played their last game against India where they lost that game by 243 runs. None of their batters managed to cross even a 15-run mark in that game. On the other hand, Afghanistan played their last match against Australia where Australia beat them by 3 wickets. Ibrahim Zadran managed to score 129 runs for Afghanistan in that game. These two teams have played 1 match against each other in this format so far, where South Africa won that game against Afghanistan. 

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SA vs AFG Playing 11:

South Africa: Quinton de Kock(wk), Temba Bavuma©, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi©, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil(wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq

SA vs AFG Dream11 Team Today:

The SA vs AFG Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

SA vs AFG Dream11 Team Today:

The SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

David Miller and Ikram Alikhil are the players that can be avoided in this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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Ahmedabad is all set to host the SA vs AFG ICC World Cup 2023 match on November 10, Friday. This is the last group game for both teams ahead of the semi-final. This is also the last game in Ahmedabad before the final on November 19.

The SA vs AFG match is a must-win game for Afghanistan if they are to stay alive in the race for the semi-finals after their loss to Australia. They have won four games in this World Cup having won just one including the last two editions. They are heading into this game after three consecutive wins and a loss to Australia in the previous match.

SA vs AFG Match Preview

South Africa have already qualified for the semi-finals along with India. They are heading into this game on the back of a loss against India. They were bowled out for 83 chasing 327 against the Men in Blue. Chasing has not been their biggest strength in this tournament and the Afghans should target that heading into this game.

South Africa have played only one ODI against Afghanistan which was back in the 2019 World Cup where they won by seven wickets in the DLS method. The two teams have played two T20Is with South Africa winning both of them. They are yet to play Test matches among themselves.

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Afghanistan should be positive heading into this game and should bat first if they win the toss and try and score 250 plus at least. South Africa have lost two games in the tournament both while chasing and the Afghans should exploit that weakness. If they post a competitive total, Afghanistan with their spin attack can surely challenge the Proteas.

SA vs AFG Weather Report Live Today And Pitch Report Of Ahmedabad Stadium, ICC World Cup 2023, Match 42

The SA vs AFG match starts at 2 pm IST. This is the last game at this venue before the final. Scores of around 280 to 320 have been successfully posted at this venue. Chasing has been difficult as England found out in the last game against Australia.

Speaking about the weather conditions, the temperature in the afternoon will be around 35 degrees with hazy sunshine. In the evening, the temperature will be around 25 degrees while the haziness will stay intact. There is no chance of rain to play spoilsport.

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Afghanistan takes on South Africa in match 42 of the ICC World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad on November 10 Friday. The match starts from 2 pm IST with the Afghans looking to seal a semi-final berth. South Africa, India, and Australia have already qualified for the semi-final.

This World Cup has been a memorable one for Afghanistan who have won four games in the tournament so far. They lost to Australia in the previous game in Mumbai in one of the memorable World Cup games ever played. The loss keeps them in the sixth spot as they still have a chance to make the semi-finals if they beat the Proteas and get to 10 points.

They are looking to create another upset and in the process book a possible semi-final berth. Afghanistan have beaten England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, and Australia with the win against England and Australia coming in challenging conditions.

They have played as a team and played for each other. The match against Australia was set up by Ibrahim Zadran’s unbeaten ton and the bowlers followed suit to challenge the Aussie batters.

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Knowing South Africa’s problems in chases, they should look to do something similar against them. Both of South Africa’s losses have come in chases and given how Afghanistan have played so far they can pull off another upset. Having beaten Australia and pulling off a major upset, they can afford to stick with the same side.

Afghanistan Playing 11 vs South Africa – ICC World Cup 2023, Match 42

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Gurbaz will open the batting for Afghanistan. He scored 21 against Australia and scored more than 250 runs in eight matches at an average of 33.43 and a strike rate close to 100.

Ibrahim Zadran

Zadran will open the batting with Gurbaz. He scored an unbeaten 129 with the bat against Australia to take his team to 291. Ibrahim has now scored over 300 runs and is the leading run-getter for the side. He looks the most in-form batter for his side in this World Cup.

Rahmat Shah

Rahmat Shah will bat at three, he has been solid as ever at that number scoring 30 runs against Australia and adding an 83-run stand with Zadran. He is the second-highest run-getter in ODIs for Afghanistan after Mohammad Nabi

Azmatullah Omarzai

Omarzai the all-rounder has been a handy player for them at number four. He scored 22 with the bat and took two crucial wickets with the ball. He should be backed in the remaining games.

Hasmatullah Shahidi (C)

Shahidi the skipper will slot in at five. He scored 26 off 43 balls against Australia. Overall, he scored 308 runs from 8 games at an average of 61.60 with three fifty-plus scores.

Mohammad Nabi

Nabi the all-rounder will slot in at six. He is the most experienced player on the side with over 150 ODI games. He scored just 12 off 10 balls against Australia but is always a key player with his experience.

Rashid Khan

Rashid will slot in at seven. He played a lovely cameo against Australia and took two crucial wickets to help Afghanistan beat the Aussies. Overall, he has taken nine wickets from 8 games so far.

Ikram Alikhil (WK)

Alikhil is playing as the specialist wicketkeeper in the side. He has looked safe behind the stumps and took some really good catches. He is a handy batter lower down the order.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Mujeeb will be the spinning partner along with Rashid Khan. He has taken seven wickets in the World Cup so far and has bowled tight inside the powerplay. He has taken 100 wickets in 74 matches.

Naveen-Ul-Haq

Naveen ul Haq will be one of the two specialist seamers in the XI. He took the wickets of Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh against Australia. He confirmed his retirement from ODI cricket after the World Cup.

Fazalhaq Farooqi

The left-arm pacer might be brought back into the XI in place of Noor Ahmad as the match will be played in Ahmedabad a venue that suits fast bowlers.

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Former South African batter AB de Villiers heaped rich praise on Heinrich Klaasen for his exploits in the ICC World Cup 2023. He hailed him as the most explosive batter in the world and said that his form would be a boost for the team going to the business end of the tournament.

Heinrich Klaasen has set the stage on fire in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. The keeper-batter is one of the main reasons behind his team’s success in the tournament and going into the semi-final, he will be very crucial for his team. The batter has changed the dynamics of the innings in almost every game for his team.

Heinrich Klaasen has smashed 316 runs in the 8 innings that he has played so far. He also has smashed one century as well. With the way he batted against spin in the tournament has been the main highlight of his batting. His exceptional batting during the death has powered South Africa to big totals in almost every game.

AB de Villiers believes that Heinrich Klaasen knows his game well and if he bats for more than 45 minutes, it’s game over for opposition. Speaking to ICC, he explained:

“When Heinrich Klaasen comes in and if he bats for 45 minutes, it’s game over. I can’t think of anyone who tops him. He is just explosive in the middle, certainly the most impactful player in the world at the moment. He’s very very explosive and knows his game well.”

SA vs BAN: He’s definitely the best player of spin in the world at the moment – AB de Villiers on Heinrich Klaasen

AB de Villiers further hailed Heinrich Klaasen as the best player of the spin and hoped that he would continue his form in the last stages of the tournament. He explained:

“He’s definitely the best player of spin in the world at the moment. Just all around in the form of his life and hopefully can take that through in the final. It’ll boast well for South Africa.”

Heinrich Klaasen has the second-highest strike rate by batter in the World Cup 2023. He has scored runs at a rate of 144.29 and also has smashed 17 sixes in the tournament.

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SA vs AFG Cricket Betting Tips and Tricks- ICC World Cup Match Prediction 2023, Match 42. The Match 42 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will see South Africa (SA) take on Afghanistan (AFG) at Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat on November 10th, Friday.

SA vs AFG Cricket Betting Tips and Tricks Match Preview:

A thrilling encounter is on the horizon as South Africa (SA) takes on Afghanistan (AFG) in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The action unfolds at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat on November 10th. South Africa holds the advantage in the head-to-head record against Afghanistan, setting the stage for a compelling contest.

The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is anticipated to be a paradise for batters, promising opportunities for big scores. Additionally, the pacers might find assistance from the track. With these conditions in mind, teams may opt to chase, hoping to capitalize on the batting-friendly environment.

South Africa’s previous World Cup outing was against India, where they faced a formidable challenge. India posted a total of 326 runs in 50 overs, while South Africa struggled, being bundled out for 83 runs. Marco Jansen and Rassie van der Dussen contributed with 14 and 13 runs respectively, while Keshav Maharaj secured a crucial wicket.

Afghanistan’s last encounter in the World Cup saw them go up against Australia. Afghanistan managed to post a competitive total of 291 runs in 50 overs. However, Australia pulled off a narrow victory, chasing down the target in 47 overs with three wickets in hand. Ibrahim Zadran’s exceptional century, scoring 129 runs, was a standout performance, complemented by Rashid Khan’s two important wickets.

SA vs AFG Head to Head Record in ODI Matches:

Played – 1

Matches Won: SA – 1 | AFG – 0

Key Players for South Africa:

Quinton de Kock: He is a left-handed batter who boasts a strong record of 6726 runs in 153 matches at an average of 46.03 and a strike rate of 96.75. His highest score of 178 highlights his capacity to anchor innings. He has scored 550 runs in this tournament.

Marco Jansen: He is a talented all-rounder who boasts 408 runs and 35 wickets in 22 matches, showcasing his versatile prowess. His best bowling figure of 5/39 underscores his effectiveness with the ball, adding to his significant contributions on the field. He has scored 157 runs and took 17 wickets in this tournament.

Key Players for Afghanistan:

Rashid Khan : He is a renowned right-arm leg spin bowler who has showcased his skills in 102 matches, claiming 181 wickets at an economy rate of 4.22. His deceptive variations and consistency have established him as one of the leading spinners in the cricketing world. He has taken 9 wickets in this tournament.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz : He is an explosive right-handed batsman who has played 34 matches, amassing 1213 runs at an impressive average of 39.50 Known for his aggressive shots in the top order, he has the ability to take the game away from the opposition with his dynamic style of batting. He has scored 255 runs in this tournament.

SA vs AFG Cricket Betting Tips and Tricks Squads:

South Africa: David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma ©, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Quinton de Kock (wk), Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmat Shah, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Abdul Rahman, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Rashid Khan.

SA vs AFG Cricket Betting Tips and Tricks- ICC World Cup Match Prediction 2023, Match 42:

What will be the Final Score?

The Final Score is expected to be 290.

What is the Session Prediction (Powerplay) for Runs?

The Session Powerplay score is expected to be 35.

Who will be the Player of the Match?

Quinton de Kock is expected to be the Player of the Match.

Who will be the Best Batter (Runs scored)?

Quinton de Kock is expected to score the most runs in this match.

Who will be the Best Bowler (Wickets taken)?

Marco Jansen is expected to pick the most wickets in this match.

When will the First Wicket Fall?

The first wicket is expected to fall at 30 runs.

What will be the First Over Runs?

First Over Runs is expected to be 5.

What will be the First Ball Runs?

First Ball Runs is expected to be 0.

Who will score Most Fours?

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is expected to score Most Fours.

Who will score Most Sixes?

Quinton de Kock is expected to score Most Sixes.

Who will Win The Match?

South Africa is expected to win the Match.

Disclaimer: These predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced so stay tuned.

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Bangladesh Squad For ICC World Cup 2023, Schedule 2023, Match List, Team List. Bangladesh will square off with Afghanistan in their opening clash of the ICC World Cup 2023. The Bangladesh vs Afghanistan encounter will take place on October 7 at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.

The countdown for ICC World Cup 2023 has already begun as the tournament will kickstart on October 5. A total of 10 teams will collide to grab the trophy. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, and the Netherlands will compete with each other for the trophy.

Also Read: BAN vs NZ: “Certainly Really Enjoying Trent Boult Back Within The Group” – Lockie Ferguson Ahead Of 1st ODI vs Bangladesh

Bangladesh is yet to reveal its squad for ICC World Cup 2023. Shakib Al Hasan is the new skipper of Bangladesh in ODIs. The all-rounder also led the team in the recent Asia Cup 2023, where they could not reach the final.

Some crucial batters for Bangladesh in ODIs are Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Litton Das. In the bowling department, Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed are outstanding names. All-rounders like Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Afif Hossain add strength to the team.

Also Read: Lockie Ferguson Opens Up On Facing Bangladesh, Says “This Is A Big Series For Us And A Very Challenging One”

Bangladesh has never won any ODI World Cup titles. However, they are a regular member of ICC tournaments in the last few editions. In the previous edition of the World Cup in 2019, Bangladesh finished in the 8th spot in the points table.

Out of 9 games, Bangladesh won 3 encounters and lost 5. One game ended with no result. They failed to secure a place in the top four and hence, could not reach the semi-finals. Below we take a glance at Bangladesh’s schedule and squad for ICC World Cup 2023.

Also Read: ICC World Cup 2023: Bangladesh’s Tanzim Hasan Sakib Under Scanner For His Misogynistic Comments

Bangladesh Schedule For ICC World Cup 2023

Bangladesh will play a total of 9 games during the league stage; facing each team once. Their opening clash is against Afghanistan on October 7. Their last league match is against Australia on November 11. Below is Bangladesh’s full schedule for the ICC World Cup 2023.

Bangladesh Squad for ICC World Cup 2023 

Bangladesh is yet to announce their squad for the World Cup. However, Shakib Al Hasan is the ODI skipper and will lead the team in the tournament. Bangladesh squad will observe many players who were part of the recent Asia Cup 2023. Below is Bangladesh’s probable squad for the World Cup.

Bangladesh probable squad for ICC World Cup 2023: Shakib Al Hasan (Captain), Litton Das (Vice-captain), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

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The race for the semifinal spot in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is heating up. With Team India, South Africa, and Australia already booking their place in the semifinals, only one place is up for grabs.

As many as three teams are still in contention to make it to the World Cup semifinals. The teams are New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. All of them have eight points from eight games and are only separated by Net Run-Rate. New Zealand are currently in the fourth spot while Pakistan and Afghanistan are occupying the fifth and sixth spot respectively.

All three teams can finish with a maximum of ten points. In such a scenario, the net run rate will determine the fourth semifinalist of the ongoing World Cup. None of the three teams can afford any more slip-ups as they look to join India, South Africa, and Australia in the next round.

New Zealand is eyeing its third semifinal in a row while Pakistan is eyeing its first since 2011. Afghanistan, on the other hand, is in contention to qualify for the semifinals for the first time in their history.

What if rain washes away the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka game?

Out of three potential semifinalists, New Zealand will be in action first. The Black Caps looked destined to make it to the semifinals of the 2023 World Cup after making a solid start before their campaign got derailed. They began their campaign with four wins in a row before losing four in a row.

The Kane Williamson-led side will be desperate to get back to winning ways in their final league game. A win in the final league game will all but secure their passage to the next round thanks to their superior net run rate. Things, however, could get tricky for New Zealand as their upcoming game against Sri Lanka on Thursday (November 9) in Bengaluru could be interrupted by rain.

Rain spoiled their chances in the last game too at the same venue when they lost the game against Pakistan by 21 runs (DLS method) despite posting a record total of 401. And rain could come back to haunt them once again. According to weather prediction, there is more than 70 percent chance of rain, with heavy showers likely between 2 PM and 6 PM.

There is a chance that the crucial New Zealand vs Sri Lanka game might get washed out. So how will things change in case of a washout as far as the semifinal race is concerned? Well if the rain is indeed washed out, New Zealand will finish with 9 points. In such a scenario, their fate will depend on Pakistan and Afghanistan’s games.

If any of the two teams win their last league game, New Zealand will be knocked out. If both Pakistan and Afghanistan lose their last game, New Zealand will progress. Additionally, if both Pakistan and Afghanistan win, the former is likely to progress due to a better net run rate.

World Cup 2023 points table

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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has accused Afghanistan players of being arrogant during the game against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday (November 7).

Afghanistan were just three wickets away from registering one of the biggest wins in their cricket history but ended up suffering a heartbreaking loss. Batting first, Afghanistan piled up a competitive total of 291 for 5 in the allotted 50 overs. Opener Ibrahim Zadran led the charge with the bat by scoring Afghanistan’s first-ever ODI World Cup ton.

The bowlers put their team firmly in the driver’s seat by reducing Australia to 91 for 7. With the likes of Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, and Marnus Stoinis back in the hut, the game looked all but over for the five-time world champions.

Kamran Akmal on Afghanistan’s loss:

However, Glenn Maxwell had other ideas. The hard-hitting middle-order batter came up with one arguably the greatest ODI knock of all time to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat for his side. He smashed an unbeaten 201 runs off just 128 balls with the help of 21 fours and 10 sixes and shared an unbeaten stand of 202 runs with captain Pat Cummins who scored 12 off 68 balls.

Following Australia’s miraculous win, Kamran Akmal has said that Afghanistan players’ arrogance was one of the reasons behind their downfall. He stated that the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side became arrogant after reducing Australia to 91 for 7. He also heaped praise on Maxwell’s knock.

“Afghanistan players got arrogant when Australia lost 7 wickets, which brought their downfall. But I have never seen an individual innings like the one which Maxwell played, it was unbelievable,” Kamran Amal said.

'Afghanistan players got arrogant when Australia lost 7 wickets, which brought their downfall. But I have never seen an individual innings like the one which Maxwell played, it was unbelievable' – Kamran Akmal 🔥🔥 #CWC23 #AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/Z8y0lp82m0

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) November 8, 2023

Meanwhile, Maxwell’s double-century is the first-ever ODI double ton from a team batting second and is also the first ever by a  batsman who was not opening the innings. He also became the first Australian male cricketer to score a double century in ODIs. The win over Afghanistan has also helped Australia book their place in the semifinals

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Former Pakistan cricketer Hasan Raza has maintained his stance over the ‘suspicious ball’ despite facing severe criticism. He recently accused the BCCI and the ICC of giving India different balls in order to help their bowlers get more swing than usual.

He had faced criticism from several quarters for his remarks. Former Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram slammed him too and asked him to not tarnish the reputation of cricket in Pakistan. And he was at it again after India thrashed South Africa by 243 runs last week. Following India’s huge win, Hasan Raza came up with another big claim, saying that the hosts are manipulating DRS.

And despite being criticized for his unusual remarks, Hasan Raza has maintained his stance over two different types of balls being used in the ongoing World Cup. He made his latest remark after Australia’s stunning win over Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday (November 7).

Hasan Raza on Glenn Maxwell’s knock:

Glenn Maxwell scored a sensational double-century to guide Australia to a miraculous win. He remained unbeaten on 201 runs off just 128 balls with the help of 21 fours and 10 sixes. Chasing 292, Australia were off to a disastrous start and were reeling at 91 for 7 before Maxwell and Pat Cummins shared the match-winning partnership.

The duo added 202 runs for the eighth wicket as Australia crossed the finishing line in the 47th over. After the game, Hasan Raza claimed that the reason behind Australia’s batters against Afghan pacers was that the ball they faced was not the usual one. He claimed that Afghanistan were given the same ball that is being used by Indian bowlers.

“The ball usually seams and swings. But the way Naveen bowled it, there were two slips in place, and they were world-class batters who were getting out. But again, when the ball lost its shine, runs started to come off Maxwell’s bat. You know the rest,” Hasan Raza told a local Pakistani TV channel.

“For the first 20 overs, it was the Indian ball, the ball hitting the pads, swinging, going to slips,” he added.

Ex Test Cricketer Hasan Raza Said two Different Balls was used in Second Innings.
Thats why Afghanistan struggled in later part of the Innings.#HasanRaza #CWC23 #AUSvAFG pic.twitter.com/NNR7jXcugR

— Hasnain Liaquat (@iHasnainLiaquat) November 7, 2023

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Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra explained the reason behind Afghanistan’s loss against Australia in their league-stage match of the ICC World Cup 2023. Aakash Chopra empathized that Afghanistan’s fielding lapses impacted the outcome of the recent match.

The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team scored 291 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, November 7. Australian destructive all-rounder Glenn Maxwell played an unbeaten innings of 201 runs off 128 deliveries, leading the team to a three-wicket victory.

Fielding Has Let This Team Down – Aakash Chopra

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra criticized Afghanistan’s fielding, emphasizing that it has been a consistent issue. Chopra pointed out that Maxwell’s catch had a substantial impact on the match.

“Fielding has let this team down. This has happened earlier as well and has happened again. It has become slightly frustrating that Afghanistan’s fielding is extremely ordinary. Otherwise, the team is playing extremely well. They lost but won hearts. They will think they lost an opportunity,” Chopra said.

Mujeeb dropped an easy catch at a short fine leg off Noor Ahmad’s bowling when Maxwell was 33. The Australian all-rounder was fortunate to survive two more opportunities, as Shahidi missed a difficult chance and overturned the leg-before decision.

I Rate Ibrahim Zadran Very Highly – Aakash Chopra

The cricketer-turned-commentator noted that Afghanistan could have aimed for more with the bat in the first innings. Chopra praised Ibrahim Zadran for becoming the first Afghanistan player to achieve this feat in the World Cup.

“Before all that, they reached 291 while batting. It seemed like 325 runs were also possible at one stage. They couldn’t pace their innings that well but Ibrahim Zadran became the first Afghanistan player to score a century on the World Cup stage,” Chopra further added.

“He did it against a good team and in a good fashion. I rate him very highly. I feel he is extremely organized. Rahmanullah Gurbaz gave a decent start and then Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rashid Khan in the end, everyone hit. Rashid plays different types of shots.”

Afghanistan remains in contention for a spot in the semi-finals despite the narrow three-wicket loss. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team will take on Temba Bavuma’s team in their upcoming match in Ahmedabad on Friday, November 10.

Also read: Aakash Chopra Shockingly Snubs India As He Names His Team Of World Cup 2023

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The 13th edition of the ICC World Cup is currently underway. Over the years, the tournament has produced some absolutely remarkable matches. With so much at stake in a competition like the World Cup, the teams give it their all on the field.

And their determination and resilience have seen them stage some absolutely stunning comebacks in the games. The cricketing world has witnessed some unbelievable comebacks by teams in World Cups. From pulling off improbable chases to turning the situation around in remarkable fashion, these matches have left an indelible mark on cricketing lore.

Through this article, we are taking a look at five such games in the World Cup where teams defied all the odds to end up on the winning side.

5 Best Comebacks In World Cup History

5. England vs Zimbabwe, 1992

One of the greatest upsets in the history of the ODI World Cups took place in the 1992 edition when tournament favorites England locked horns against Zimbabwe. England were the runners-up of the last edition and had won 5 of their first 7 games (1 game was washed out). Zimbabwe, on the other hand, had lost all of their seven games.

England were widely expected to win the game and their win looked more than likely when they bowled out the African outfit for a paltry total of 134 runs. Ian Botham and Richard Illingworth picked up 3 wickets each to put England in the driver’s seat.

Zimbabwe, however, were determined to bow out of the World Cup with a win and they went on to produce one of the greatest comebacks in the World Cups. Eddo Brandes dismissed Graham Gooch on the very first ball and England kept losing wickets at regular intervals after that. They were eventually bowled out for 125 runs to lose the game by 9 runs.

4. Scotland vs Afghanistan, 2015

Scotland were expected to beat Afghanistan when they played against each other in the 2015 World Cup. While Scotland were playing their third World Cup, Afghanistan were appearing in the competition for the very first time.

Afghanistan, however, put themselves in the driver’s seat by bowling out Scotland for 210 runs. Shapoor Zadran picked up 4 wickets while Dawlat Zadran took 3. They began their chase on a good note too as the openers added 42 runs for the first wicket before Scotland hit back by taking a flurry of wickets. In no time, they reduced Afghanistan to 97 for 7.

With more than 100 runs still needed, the game looked all but over for the tournament debutants. However, their no.4 batsman Samiullah Shenwari came up with a brilliant knock to help his side stage a remarkable comeback. He scored 96 runs before losing his wicket when his team needed 18 runs. Scotland were still in the driver’s seat but Afghanistan’s tailenders managed to guide their team to a historic win.

3. Australia vs England, 2003

Any match between bitter rivals Australia and England hardly disappoints and the game between them in the 2003 World Cup was not an exception either. Batting first, England were well placed at 72 for 1 before suffering an inexplicable collapse that saw them getting reduced to 87 for 5. Alec Stewart (46) and Andrew Flintoff (45) then helped England post a respectable total of 204 for 8.

Andy Bichel was the destructor-in-chief with the ball, taking a career-best 7 for 20 off his 10 overs. Australia were expected to register a comfortable win but England had other ideas. Andy Caddick rocked their top-order with a 4-wicket haul and the reigning champions found themselves reeling at 48 for 4.

Darren Lehmann and Michael Bevan steadied the ship and took the score past the 100-run mark but Australia suffered another collapse and saw them getting reduced to 135 for 8. But Bevan and Bichel shared an unbeaten stand of 73 runs to take Australia home against all the odds.

2. India vs Zimbabwe 1983:

India had their back against the wall after losing two games in a row when they locked horns against Zimbabwe in the must-win clash to keep their campaign alive. However, the top-order batters failed to live up to the expectations. India were reeling at 17 for 5 and were looking destined to suffer a humiliating defeat.

But captain Kapil Dev was not ready to throw in the towel yet. The legendary allrounder came up with one of the greatest ODI knocks of all time to propel India to 266 for 8. He smashed an unbeaten 175 off just 138 balls with the help of 16 fours and 6 sixes. India then bowled out Zimbabwe for 235 before going on to win the World Cup as well.

1. Australia vs Afghanistan 2023:

While Afghanistan had already defeated England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands in the competition, not many were expecting them to beat five-time world champions Australia who were on a five-match winning streak. But Afghanistan did not put a foot wrong for most part of the game and were looking destined to register another historic win before a monumental effort from Glenn Maxwell powered Australia to a famous win.

Batting first, Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 291 for 5 in the allotted 50 overs with opener Ibrahim Zadran scoring a sublime century. In reply, Australia made a disastrous start and were reeling at 91 for 7. Their chances of winning the game looked as good as over. However, Maxwell had other ideas.

The hard-hitting batsman struggled with a back injury and cramp and went on to play a historic knock of 201 not out to take his team home in the 47th over. He shared an unbeaten partnership of 202 runs with captain Pat Cummins who scored 12 off 68 balls. He became the first Australian to score an ODI double-century and also the first in the world to do so while chasing.

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Afghanistan is still in the semi-final race despite the three-wicket loss against Australia in their recent match in the ICC World Cup 2023. Afghanistan has the opportunity to advance to the knockout stages of the event if the results of upcoming matches are in their favor.

The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team suffered a heartbreaking loss in their penultimate group stage match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, November 7. They failed to defend a target of 292 runs despite having the upper hand for the majority of the game.

Afghanistan Bowlers Fail To Pick Last Three Wickets Against Australia

The Afghan team put up a total of 291 runs after opting to bat first. Young opener Ibrahim Zadran scored 129 runs off 143 balls, including eight boundaries and three sixes. All-rounder Rashid Khan played a cameo knock in the last overs, scoring 35 runs off 18 deliveries.

The Afghanistan bowlers put pressure on the Australian batters by taking wickets at regular intervals. Australia collapsed to 91/7 at one stage, on the brink of defeat. However, Afghanistan failed to seize the opportunity to secure a spot in the top four of the table.

How Afghanistan Can Qualify For Semi-Final Stage Of World Cup 2023

India, South Africa, and Australia have secured their places in the knockout stage. Afghanistan is in contention for the fourth spot with Pakistan and New Zealand. They are currently in the sixth position in the 10-team points table with eight points and a net run rate of -0.338.

Afghanistan needs to win their final league stage match, hoping that both New Zealand and Pakistan lose their matches. Even if New Zealand and Pakistan win, Afghanistan can still qualify by winning their last game and improving their net run rate compared to both teams.

The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team will face the Temba Bavuma-led team in their final match in Ahmedabad on Friday, November 10. New Zealand’s remaining match is against Sri Lanka on November 9, while Pakistan’s last match is against England on November 11.

Also read: NED vs AFG: Watch: Fans Boo And Express Displeasure As Afghanistan Players Offer Namaz On Field

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Ajay Jadeja, the mentor of the Afghanistan team, tried his best to put his team in the driver’s seat during their epic clash against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday (November 7).

Afghanistan were looking destined to register yet another historic win in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 before a monumental knock from Glenn Maxwell left them heartbroken. Batting first, Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 291 for 5. Opener Ibrahim Zadran starred with the bat for his team as he scored Afghanistan’s first-ever century in the ODI World Cup.

The right-handed batsman scored 129 runs off 143 runs. Towards the end of the innings, star spinner Rashid Khan also played a fine cameo of 35 runs from just 18 balls with the help of 2 fours and 3 sixes. In reply, Australia were in all sorts of trouble.

Ajay Jadeja’s antics in the dressing room:

Naveen-ul-Haq gave his team a solid start by dismissing Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh cheaply to leave Australia reeling at 43 for 2. And when Marnus Labuschagne walked out to bat, Ajay Jadeja did all he could to unsettle the Aussie batter.

Soon after walking out to bat, Labuschagne complained of his vision being interrupted by constant movement in the Afghanistan dressing room. And it did not really go down well with Ajay Jadeja who decided to respond by breaking into impromptu dance moves.

Australian players complained there was a lot of movement in the Afghanistan dressing room.

– Ajay Jadeja started dancing…!!! pic.twitter.com/nAixOBGb3p

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 7, 2023

Ajay Jadeja’s actions might have worked for a while as Australia lost wickets in a heap to find themselves reeling at 91 for 7. With 201 runs still needed, the five-time world champions were staring down the barrel and were looking set to suffer their first defeat against Afghanistan.

However, Maxwell came up with arguably the greatest ODI knock of all time to power his team to a miraculous win. In an innings where no Australian player managed to score more than 24 runs, he scored 201 runs. Maxwell became the first Australian batter to score an ODI double century and also the first in the world to score a double ton while chasing.

He shared an unbeaten stand of 202 runs with captain Pat Cummins who scored 12 off 68 balls during the partnership. Maxwell’s 201-run knock came off 128 balls with the help of 21 fours and 10 sixes.

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AUS vs AFG, which was also the match 39th of the ICC World Cup 2023, took place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Australia emerged victorious from the jaws of defeat, thanks to Glenn Maxwell as they won the game by 3 wicker and entered the semi-finals of the tournament. 

Afghanistan opted to bat first and it was an inspired performance from their end. Ibrahim Zadran (129*) smashed a sensational century and carried his bat through. He held the one end whereas other batters played crucial knocks around him. 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (21) started the innings pretty well but holed out. After that, Rahmat Shah (30) added a valiant partnership with Ibrahim. Before Azmatullah Omarzai (22) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (26) played crucial hands as well for the team. However real blitz came from the bat from Rashid Khan. 

The all-rounder came out all guns blazing and played a brutal cameo of 35 runs in just 18 balls. His effort powered Afghanistan to a gigantic total of 291 runs on the board. Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers for Australia as he returned with figures of 2/39. 

Things didn’t go in the way for Australia at all with the bat. They lost wickets in clusters and came under tremendous pressure. Travis Head bagged a duck. David Warner (18) and Mitchell Marsh (22) showed positive intent but lost their wickets after the starts they got. 

Australia lost wickets in no time and was left tottering at 91/7. Glenn Maxwell then did something unimaginable. He was down with pain but despite that, he kept his side in the hunt and won the game. The all-rounder scored 201* runs and helped his team win the game. 

Updated ICC World Cup Points Table 2023 After AUS vs AfG Match 39 

After AUS vs AFG Match 39, Australia retained the third spot and qualified for the semi-final. India is at the top followed by South Africa at No.2, both of them have qualified for the semi-finals as well. Afghanistan is sitting at 6.

Highest Run-getter In World Cup 2023 After Match 39 

There wasn’t any major change in the leading run-getter charts as well after AUS vs AFG. Quinton de Kock retained the top spot. Virat Kohli is at No.2 with 543 runs to his name. Rachin Ravindra is at 3. David Warner after his 18-run knock leaped frogged Rohit Sharma, who’s at 5th spot. Glenn Maxwell after his knock is now at 6th. 

Highest Wicket-taker In World Cmup 2023 After Match 39 

Dilshan Madushanka is the leading run-getter in the tournament with 21 wickets to his name. Adam Zampa after his performance in AUS vs AFG retained the No.2 spot. Maro Jansen at 3 is followed by Mohammed Shami and Shaheen Afridi at 4th and 5th respectively.

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Fans on Twitter reacted after Australian batter Glenn Maxwell slammed a magnificent double century in the ICC World Cup 2023 against Afghanistan. The all-rounder won the game for his team from the jaws of defeat at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

Glenn Maxwell played one of the best innings in the history of the ICC World Cup and single-handedly won his side the  game when they were down and dusted. Chasing the target of 292 runs, Australia were 91/7 and it seemed that wouldn’t win. 

But Glenn Maxwell had other plans. The all-rounder played a staggering innings and it’s fair to say that such kind of knock would be hard to witness again. The right-hander early in his innings was dropped twice but after that, he made sure that he made the opposition pay for it. 

After being watchful initially, Glenn Maxwell returned to his normal self and took an attack to Afghanistan bowlers. He outplayed the spinners of the opposition and took them to the cleaners and hit them all over the park. He brought up his century in the 76 balls and after that, he cramped up badly. 

Despite battling severe pain, Glenn Maxwell made sure that he gave everything for his team. He wasn’t able to move his feet at all but even after that, he hit big sixes without any foot movement. The all-rounder didn’t stop at all and played the best innings by an Australian batter in ODIs. 

Glenn Maxwell brought up his double century as he scored an unbeaten 201 runs to take his team home. He played 128 balls and batted with a strike rate of around 158. He slammed 21 fours and 10 sixes in his innings to take his team to the semi-final of the tournament. 

AUS vs AFG: Fans on Twitter hail Glenn Maxwell as he slams double ton to help Australia win 

As Glenn Maxwell slammed a staggering double ton against Afghanistan in the ICC World Cup 2023, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They couldn’t believe what happened and hailed the batter for his greatest innings of all time. Here are some of the reactions: 

1983 Kapil Dev came in at 9/4, scored 175/257 of the next runs, 68%.

1984 Viv came in at 11/2 and scored 189/266 of the next runs, 71

2023 Maxwell came in at 49/4 and scored 201/244 runs, 82.4%

One of the greatest ODI Innings of all time. WHAT A PLAYER

— James McCaghrey (@McLovinstatto) November 7, 2023

SALUTE YOU, MAXWELL 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zCWjIGP6Hc

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 7, 2023

SALUTE YOU, MAXWELL 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zCWjIGP6Hc

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 7, 2023

Glenn Maxwell 201* is up there with Kapil Dev's 175, one of the best if not the best! pic.twitter.com/SeRxMxEUkC

— Himanshu (@himanshux_) November 7, 2023

Greatest odi knock ever !!!!!! #Maxwell pic.twitter.com/eirEef0Uh2

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 7, 2023

Glenn Maxwell is the first ever batter to score a 200 in a chase in ODIs. INCREDIBLE KNOCK!

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) November 7, 2023

Simply UNBELIEVABLE ⚡
Maxwell has pulled off the biggest heist! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/qpi2YsHt5S

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) November 7, 2023

Me telling my grandkids how Glenn Maxwell scored a double century on a single leg pic.twitter.com/vt5WyGC5Cn

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 7, 2023

Take a Bow Glenn Maxwell 🙌🔥

201* (128)

This is
– 1st Double Century by Non-Opener
– 1st Double Century in an ODI Chase#CWC23 pic.twitter.com/NEGoc3WKYW

— Satyam Rajput (@Rajputboy8360) November 7, 2023

This is indeed an all timer. 3 days ago, I thought that it will be difficult to top Fakhar Zaman's inns as the best hundred of this WC, but Maxwell has hit one for the ages.

This has to be among Top 3 ODI knocks of all time! https://t.co/d3kLkQwcPt

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) November 7, 2023

This is one of the greatest knocks i have seen in my life.

Glenn Maxwell has become GOD for Australia today 🔥🔥#AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/w0ZMvleBvy

— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) November 7, 2023

Maxwell you beauty 🚀🤌 #AUSvAFG

— Abhishek Malhan (@AbhishekMalhan4) November 7, 2023

On of the greatest innings one would ever see. Never Give Up.
Take a bow Glenn Maxwell . That was quite incredible #AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/THVzef8Dz8

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 7, 2023

Maxwell Maxwell Maxwell 🙏🙏🙏
What did we Just See
Definitely Will Take a Week To Come From This Greatest Odi Innings Hangover
Maxi worship is The Only Option🙇🙇
You are No Less than GOD today 😭🙏#AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/KK79TCZ3AM

— VINEETH𓃵🦖 (@sololoveee) November 7, 2023

Maxwell is not from this planet
Thats it thats the tweet

— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) November 7, 2023

Maxwell is not from this planet
Thats it thats the tweet

— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) November 7, 2023

Some match winning innings are such that you just stand up and applaud. An inning to remember for lifetime by Maxwell 👏 👏 #AUSvAFG pic.twitter.com/zoCQeztbBE

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 7, 2023

unbelievable knock from Glenn Maxwell 👏. one of the best chase in the history of cricket 🏏. #AUSvAFG

— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) November 7, 2023

Don’t know how you even begin to describe that Maxwell again. Even on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Omega this would be have an incredible innings

— Bazid Khan (@bazidkhan81) November 7, 2023

He was down.
He was in pain.
He came in when winning hopes shattered.
He had the option to go back due to pain.

Glenn Maxwell said, I WILL WIN IT FOR AUSTRALIA….!!!!#Australia pic.twitter.com/ZCr8lNyJJN

— Hammer and Gavel (@hammer_gavel) November 7, 2023

https://x.com/theskindoctor13/status/1721932335837528436?s=20

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Australia opener David Warner and Rashid Khan share a great camaraderie between them. However, something different was seen during the ongoing game between Australia and Afghanistan in the ICC World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

David Warner was livid with something as he was seen getting furious. He was having a conversation with Rashid Khan but it didn’t seem like a polite talk. The opener was spotted saying some harsh words to the spinner, who was looking serious.

The incident happened ahead of the start of the 5th over. David Waner and Rashid Khan chatted for a while before the leg-spinner left the talk in between with a smile on his face. Here’s the video of the spat between the two players:

David Warner furious over Rashid Khan 😧😨pic.twitter.com/m5B5hYbkwL

— Abhishek (@Abhi_Kohli123) November 7, 2023

David Warner however perished quickly after that as Azmatullah Omarzai castled him. The southpaw scored just 18 runs off 29 balls with the help of three boundaries. After his wicket, Australia lost wickets in quick succession and came under tremendous pressure.

They were reduced to 91/7 as Afghanistan bowlers bowled exceptionally well. However, Glenn Maxwell has bailed Australia out of trouble and has slammed a magnificent century. The bowling team however gave him two lives as they dropped two catches of him.

AUS vs AFG: Rashid Khan Removes Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Starc

Rashid Khan has been amongst the wickets as well in the ongoing game against Australia. He has kept things tight with the ball and is making sure that his side stays in the hunt in the all-important clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Rashid Khan first troubled Marcus Stoinis and then trapped him in lbw. He didn’t let the all-rounder settle at him and put them under pressure. After that, he sent Micthell Starc packing. The fast bowler scored just 3 runs off 7 balls. The Leg spinner would be hoping that he picks a few more and wins the game for his team.

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Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran credited batting great Sachin Tendulkar after he slammed a magnificent century against Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023. The opening batter said that batting great gave him a lot of confidence and he’s delighted to hit the top for his team. 

Ibrahim Zadran was the shining light with the bat for Afghanistan against Australia in Mumbai. The opening batter oozed his class and became the first batter from his country to slam a century in the ICC World Cup as he played a magnificent innings for his team. 

Ibrahim Zadran carried his bat throughout the innings and made sure that his side posted a big total on the board. He held the one end whereas wickets kept tumbling at the other end. The opening batter played some breathtaking strokes throughout his innings and made many stand and applaud him. 

Ibrahim Zadran ended with the knock of unbeaten 129 runs off 143 balls. He batted with a strike rate of around 190 and also slammed 8 fours and 3 sixes in his innings. His innings helped Afghanistan post a big total of 291 runs on the board. 

Ibrahim Zadran talked about his innings and expressed his delight. He highlighted the hard work put ahead of the World Cup and revealed that he was optimistic about scoring a century. Speaking to broadcasters after the innings, he explained: 

“I am feeling great to score Afghanistan’s maiden hundred in (World Cup). I worked really hard for this tournament, I missed a hundred against Pakistan but made it today. I was talking to my coaching staff and I told them I have a feeling I will get a hundred in the next three matches. The wicket is looking good, ball is coming so well. 

“If we had made good partnerships and kept wickets in hand, we would have scored 330 but we lost a few wickets and didn’t get the kind of partnership (we were looking for) but Rashid played well in the end. We have a plan for every opposition and it was our aim to put this score. We will try to bowl and field well.” 

AUS vs AFG: I had a good chat with Sachin Tendulkar – Ibrahim Zadran 

On the eve of the match against Australia, Sachin Tendulkar visited them and shared his experience with them. Ibrahim Zadran said that the batting great gave him a lot of confidence and before the match, he told everyone that he would bat like him. He added: 

“I had a good chat with Sachin Tendulkar; he shared his experience and I said before the match that I would bat like Sachin Tendulkar; he gave me a lot of energy and confidence.” 

This was Ibrahim Zadran,’s fifth ton in the ODIs. Going forward he will be crucial for his team.

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Australia and Afghanistan are locking horns with each other in the match 39th of the ICC World Cup 2023. The game is taking place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The match so far has seen staggering competition between bat and ball as both the teams have played a staggering brand of cricket. 

While the enthralling cricket between Australia and Afghanistan has entertained many, there has been another thing that has grabbed the spotlight. The doppelgangers of Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar made their presence at the Wankhede Stadium. 

The look-alikes of Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar have set the internet on fire. Many fans, cricketers, and even franchisees posted their pictures with hilarious reactions. Here’s the photo of doppelgangers of two greats of Indian cricket: 

49 + 49 = pic.twitter.com/odFMXLaruK

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) November 7, 2023

Lots of hundreds in a single frame. pic.twitter.com/UW0ebOd5i0

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 7, 2023

179 international centuries in a single frame. pic.twitter.com/Sn0R1jyeM3

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 7, 2023

Coming to the match between Australia and Afghanistan, the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led opted to bat first after winning the toss. They have produced a decent batting performance and keep their hopes alive in the tournament. 

Ibrahim Zadran has smashed a staggering century and is looking set for a big knock. Apart from him, Rahmat Shah (30), Hashmatullah Shahidi (26), Azmatullah Omarzai (22), and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (21) have made handy contributions. 

Afghanistan would be hoping to go past 270 runs and then put pressure on the opposition with the ball. They are very much in contention for the semi-finals. Australia on the other hand just needs one win to progress to the further stage of the tournament. 

AUS vs AFG: Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most centuries in the ODIs 

Virat Kohli scripted the history as he equaled Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most centuries in the ODIs. The batter slammed his 49th century in India’s recent game against South Africa in the ICC World Cup 2023. 

Virat Kohli is the leading second run-getter in the ICC World Cup 2023. He has slammed over 530 runs in 8 innings and with the way he’s batting, it won’t be a surprise if he ends up breaking the record of Sachin Tendulkar. He will be next seen in action when India takes on the Netherlands on 12th November.

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Australia and Afghanistan will face off in match 39 of the ICC World Cup 2023. In this article, we look at AUS vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match, AUS vs AFG Dream11 Team Today, AUS vs AFG Playing 11s, and AUS vs AFG Pitch Report. Australia will be squaring off against Afghanistan for the first time in the 39th match of the ICC World Cup 2023.

Australia is currently placed at the third position on the points table of the ICC World Cup 2023 whereas Afghanistan is currently placed at the sixth spot on the points table. Australia played seven matches in the ICC World Cup 2023 where they won five matches while Afghanistan also played seven matches in this tournament where they won four games. 

Australia played their last game against England where they won that game by 33 runs. Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green smashed 71 runs and 47 runs respectively for Australia in that game. On the other hand, Afghanistan played their last match against the Netherlands where they won the game by 7 wickets. Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi smashed 52 runs and 56 runs respectively for Afghanistan in that game. These two teams have played 3 games against each other in this format so far, where Australia won all of those matches against Afghanistan while Afghanistan still searching for their maiden win. 

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AUS vs AFG Playing 11:

Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins©, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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

AUS vs AFG Dream11 Team Today:

The AUS vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

AUS vs AFG Dream11 Team Today:

The AUS vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

AUS vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Marcus Stoinis and Ikram Alikhil are the players that can be avoided for this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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Australia and Afghanistan will face off in match 39 of the ICC World Cup 2023. In this article, we look at the Australia vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and, Pitch Report. Australia will be squaring off against Afghanistan for the first time in the 39th match of the ICC World Cup 2023.

The 39th game of ICC World Cup 2023 will witness the clash between Australia and Afghanistan at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Both of these sides have played 7 games each in this tournament so far. Australia won 5 of their 7 games, and are currently standing 3rd on the points table, with 10 points to their tally and a net run rate of +0.924. They are on a 5-match winning streak.

On the other hand, Afghanistan won 4 of their 7 games in this tournament so far, and are placed 6th on the points table, with 8 points to their tally and a net run rate of -0.330. They are on a 3-match winning streak. These two sides have met each other only thrice in this format so far, where Australia managed to have the upper hand each time. A good battle is anticipated here between these two teams.

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Australia vs Afghanistan Playing 11:

Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins©, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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

Australia vs Afghanistan Dream11 Team Today:

Australia vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

Australia vs Afghanistan Dream11 Team Today:

The Australia vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

Australia vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Marcus Stoinis and Ikram Alikhil are the players that can be avoided for this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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AUS vs AFG Head-to-Head Records In ODIs- ICC World Cup 2023, Match 39. Australia and Afghanistan are set to square off in their upcoming match of ICC World Cup 2023. AUS vs AFG encounter is scheduled to be played on Tuesday, November 7 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Pat Cummins leads Australia in ICC World Cup 2023. Hashmatullah Shahidi leads Afghanistan. Both teams won their previous match in the tournament and have a chance to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023.

Also Read: Watch: Fans Boo And Express Displeasure As Afghanistan Players Offer Namaz On Field

Australia had played 7 games in the tournament, winning 5 and losing 2. They have 10 points. They will play 2 more games. Afghanistan has also played 7 games so far, winning 4 and losing 3. They have 8 points and 2 more matches to play.

Australia and Afghanistan have only faced each other in a few games in international cricket. Both the teams have only played 3 ODIs and 1 T20I with each other so far. Australia crushed Afghanistan in every game.

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Out of 3 ODIs, two took place during ODI World Cups. Australia last faced Afghanistan in an ODI game in 2019. Hence, they will be unaware of their strengths and this is a positive point in Afghanistan’s favor. Below we look at the details of head-to-head records between Australia and Afghanistan in all three formats.

AUS vs AFG Head-to-Head Records In ODIs- ICC World Cup 2023, Match 39

AUS vs AFG Head to Head Records – ODI, T20I & Tests

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AUS vs AFG Head-to-Head Records – Tests

(Australia and Afghanistan have not played any Test with each other) 

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AUS vs AFG Head-to-Head Records – ODIs

AUS vs AFG Head-to-Head Records – T20Is

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AUS vs AFG Live Streaming In India- When And Where To Watch World Cup Match Live 2023? Match 39. With an aim to enter the semi-finals, Australia and Afghanistan will clash with each other in their next match of ICC World Cup 2023. AUS vs AFG, match 39 of ICC World Cup 2023, takes place on Tuesday, November 7.

The venue of the AUS vs AFG match is Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Pat Cummins and Hashmatullah Shahidi are the skippers of Australia and Afghanistan respectively in ICC World Cup 2023. Both teams have played 7 games in the tournament so far.

Also Read: Hashmatullah Shahidi Dedicates Win Over Netherlands To Afghan Refugees Being Forced To Leave Pakistan

Australia has won 5 games and lost 2. In their last five matches, Australia grabbed consecutive victories. In their previous match, Australia outplayed England by 33 runs. Batting first, Australia was bowled out for 286 in 1st innings with a half-century by Marnus Labuschagne (71).

For England, Chris Woakes grabbed a 5-wicket haul. However, England could not chase the target. Dawid Malan (50) and Ben Stokes (64) shattered half-centuries for the team. However, England kept on losing wickets and were bowled out for 253 in the end.

Also Read: Watch: Fans Boo And Express Displeasure As Afghanistan Players Offer Namaz On Field

Afghanistan has won 4 games and lost 3 out of 7 so far. Afghanistan won their last three games in a row. In their previous match, they crushed the Netherlands by 7 wickets. Bowling first, Afghanistan bundled out the Netherlands for 179.

Max ODowd (42) and Sybrand Engelbrecht (58) scored brilliant knocks. However, Afghan bowlers managed to restrict them to a low total. Later, Rahmat Shah (52) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (56*) helped Afghanistan to win by 7 wickets.

Also Read: Watch – Adam Zampa Takes Stunning Catch To Remove David Willey

AUS vs AFG Live Streaming In India- When And Where To Watch World Cup Match Live 2023, Match 39? ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming will be available on the Dinsey+Hotstar app. The ICC World Cup 2023 Live Telecast will be available on Star Sports Network.

AUS vs AFG Live Streaming In India- When And Where To Watch World Cup Match Live 2023? Match 39

When will the AUS vs AFG match begin?

The Australia vs Afghanistan match of the ICC World Cup 2023 will take place on Tuesday, November 7 at 2 PM IST.

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Where will the AUS vs AFG match take place? 

The venue of the match is Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India.

How to live stream the AUS vs AFG match?

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AUS vs AFG Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today ODI Match? ICC World Cup 2023, Match 39. Australia and Afghanistan are set to battle against each other in their next match of ICC World Cup 2023. AUS vs AFG, match 39 of ICC World Cup 2023, takes place on Tuesday, November 7.

The venue of the AUS vs AFG encounter is Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Pat Cummins leads Australia in ICC World Cup 2023. Hashmatullah Shahidi is the skipper of Afghanistan in the tournament.

Also Read: AUS vs AFG: Naveen-ul-Haq Takes A Brutal Jibe At Australia For Cancelled Series Ahead Of World Cup Clash

Australia has played 7 matches in ICC World Cup 2023 so far. They have won 5 matches and lost 2. They have 10 points. In their previous match, Australia outplayed England by 33 runs.

Afghanistan has also played 7 matches in ICC World Cup 2023. They have won 4 games and lost 3. They have 8 points. In their previous match, Afghanistan defeated the Netherlands by 7 wickets. Australia and Afghanistan are both alive in the race to the semi-finals.

Also Read: Hashmatullah Shahidi Dedicates Win Over Netherlands To Afghan Refugees Being Forced To Leave Pakistan

AUS vs AFG Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today ODI Match? ICC World Cup 2023, Match 39

AUS vs AFG Head-to-Head Records

Recent Venue Records (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai) 

Stats- ODIs

Total matches- 32

Matches won batting first- 17

Matches won bowling first- 15

Average 1st Inns scores- 247

Average 2nd Inns scores- 196

Highest total recorded- 438/4 (50 Ov) by RSA vs IND

The lowest total recorded- 55/10 (19.4 Ov) by SL vs IND

The highest score chased- 284/4 (49 Ov) by NZ vs IND

The lowest score defended- 192/9 (50 Ov) by WI vs IND

AUS vs AFG Match Prediction for Toss

If Australia wins the toss, they might opt to bat first. Wankhede Stadium is a high-scoring ground and Australia might opt to bat first and then attack Afghanistan with their pace attack. Afghanistan, on the other hand, would like to bowl first as they have won the last few games comfortably while chasing.

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Predicted Scores For AUS vs AFG Match

AUS vs AFG Match Prediction- Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match: Josh Hazlewood or Mitchell Starc 

AUS vs AFG Match Prediction- Who will pick the most wickets for AFG in the match: Fazalhaq Farooqi or Naveen-ul-Haq 

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AUS vs AFG Weather Report Live Today and Pitch Report Of Mumbai Stadium, ICC World Cup 2023, Match 39. In match 39 of the ICC World Cup 2023, Australia and Afghanistan will wrestle with each other. AUS vs AFG match takes place on Tuesday, November 7. The venue of the AUS vs AFG match is Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Led by Pat Cummins, Australia has played 7 matches in the ICC World Cup 2023, winning 5 and losing 2. They have 10 points. Australia’s two defeats arrived against India and South Africa. They won their last five matches against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Netherlands, New Zealand, and England.

Also Read: AUS vs AFG: Naveen-ul-Haq Takes A Brutal Jibe At Australia For Cancelled Series Ahead Of World Cup Clash

Led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan has played 7 matches in the ICC World Cup 2023. They have won 4 matches and lost 3 and have 8 points. Afghanistan won their four matches against England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands.

Afghanistan lost their three encounters against Bangladesh, India, and New Zealand. Both Australia and Afghanistan have a good chance of reaching the top four spots in the points table. Below we take a glance at the AUS vs AFG weather forecast and pitch report.

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AUS vs AFG Weather Report Live Today and Pitch Report Of Mumbai Stadium, ICC World Cup 2023, Match 39

AUS vs AFG match of the ICC World Cup 2023 takes place on Tuesday, November 7. Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is the venue of the match. The match begins at 2 PM IST.

AUS vs AFG Weather Report, according to weather.com, suggests that the temperature of Mumbai City on Tuesday, November 7 will be 36° Celcius during the day and 26° Celcius at night. The sky will be cloudy during the day and night.

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According to the AUS vs AFG Weather Report, the chances of rain are 2% during the day and 10% at night. Hence, the Australia vs Afghanistan encounter will not be affected by rain. The humidity will be 48% during the day and rise to 68% at night.

The AUS vs AFG Pitch Report suggests that Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is a high-scoring ground. The average 1st innings total in ODIs is 247 while the average 2nd innings total is 196. The stadium has hosted 32 ODIs so far. Out of those, the team batting first won 17 games while the team batting second won 15 matches.

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The highest-ever team total at the stadium is 438/4 by South Africa. The pitch at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is considered better for batting. The stadium often witnesses big totals. It helps both spinners and pacers. As the stadium is located near the sea, winds offer good swings to pacers.

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Australia Playing 11 vs Afghanistan – ICC World Cup 2023, Match 39. Australia will face Afghanistan in their next match of the ICC World Cup 2023. AUS vs AFG encounter takes place on Tuesday, November 7 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Pat Cummins is the skipper of Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023.

Australia has played 7 games in the tournament, winning 5 and losing 2. With 5 wins, they have 10 points in their kitty. They have won their last five consecutive games in the tournament and they will seek to keep their winning momentum alive against Afghanistan. Here we discuss Australia’s predicted playing 11 vs Afghanistan.

Australia Playing 11 vs Afghanistan – ICC World Cup 2023, Match 39

David Warner

David Warner will be the opener for Australia in the next clash against Afghanistan. With 428 runs in 7 games, Wanrer is the leading run-getter for the team. The left-handed batter has also slammed 2 centuries and 1 fifty in ICC World Cup 2023.

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Travis Head

Travis Head might be the other opener for the team. Head has only played 2 games for the team so far. He slammed a marvelous century in one match. The left-arm batter will aim for another superb knock against Afghanistan.

Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh is back to the squad after a short personal break. He will take the one-down position for the team. With 225 runs in 6 innings averaging 37.50, Marsh has shown a decent batting form. He has also slammed 1 century and 1 half-century.

Steve Smith

Steve Smith might be a middle-order batter for Australia against Afghanistan. The right-handed batter played a crucial knock of 44 runs in the previous match against England. Smith has mustered 205 runs in 7 games with 1 half-century so far.

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Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne might be another middle-order batter for the team. The right-handed batsman smacked a crucial half-century in the last match. In 7 games, the Labuschagne has piled up 272 runs averaging 38+. He has also hit 2 half-centuries.

Josh Inglis (WK)

Josh Inglis should be the wicketkeeper for Australia in the next game. Inglis has hit 131 runs in 6 games so far. He slammed a half-century in 1 game but struggled to score runs in some games.

Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis will be an all-rounder for Australia in the next match. The right-handed batter has scored 196 runs in 6 games. He owns a superb strike rate of 148+ which makes him a best option in the lower-order. Stoinis also slammed a fifty in 1 match. The right-arm seamer has also picked 3 wickets.

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Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa grabbed 3 wickets in the last match. With 19 wickets in 7 games, the right-arm spinner is the highest wicket-taker for the team. He also owns a decent economy of 5.52. Zampa will lead the spin attack against Afghanistan.

Pat Cummins (C)

Pat Cummins is the captain of Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 and will lead the team against Afghanistan. He will be one of the pacers for the team. Cummins picked up 2 wickets in the last match. In 7 games, he has hunted 10 wickets.

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc also grabbed 2 wickets in the last match. In 7 games, he has hunted 9 wickets at an average of 41.0. The left-arm pacer has been a little expensive at his economy rate of 6.36. However, he has managed to get regular wickets for the team.

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Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood will be another pacer for the team. He picked up 2 wickets in the previous game. In 7 games in ICC World Cup 2023, the right-arm pacer has clinched 10 scalps averaging 31.70. He has a decent economy of 5.35.

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Afghanistan Playing 11 vs Australia – ICC World Cup 2023, Match 39. Afghanistan will take on Australia in their next match of the ICC World Cup 2023. AUS vs AFG match takes place on Tuesday, November 7 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Hashmatullah Shahidi leads Afghanistan in ICC World Cup 2023.

Afghanistan has won 4 games and lost 3 out of 7 so far in ICC World Cup 2023. They outplayed some big teams like Pakistan and England. Now, they have a big challenge in the form of Australia, whom they have never defeated in ODIs before. Here we talk about Afghanistan’s possible playing 11 vs Australia.

Afghanistan Playing 11 vs Australia – ICC World Cup 2023, Match 39

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be the opener for Afghanistan in the next match too. He got out for 10 runs in the last match. However, he played wonderful knocks in a few games. Gurbaz has hit 2 fifties in the tournament. At an average of 33.42, the right-handed batter has slammed 234 runs in 7 games.

Also Read: AUS vs AFG: Naveen-ul-Haq Takes A Brutal Jibe At Australia For Cancelled Series Ahead Of World Cup Clash

Ibrahim Zadran

Ibrahim Zadran might be another opener for the team. In 7 matches so far, the right-handed batsman has mustered 232 runs in 7 games averaging 33+. He also slammed a fifty in one game.

Rahmat Shah

Rahmat Shah will take the one-down batting position for the team. The right-handed batsman scored a wonderful fifty in the last match. In 7 games, he has mustered 264 runs at an average of 44.0 and 3 half-centuries.

Also Read: Hashmatullah Shahidi Dedicates Win Over Netherlands To Afghan Refugees Being Forced To Leave Pakistan

Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)

Hashmatullah Shahidi is the captain of Afghanistan in the ICC World Cup 2023 and will lead the team against Australia. The left-handed batter scored a marvelous fifty in the last match. Shahidi is the leading run-getter for the team with 282 runs in 7 games. He accounted for 3 half-centuries in the ICC World Cup 2023.

Azmatullah Omarzai

Azmatullah Omarzai might be an all-rounder for the team. The right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 31 runs in the last match to capture the winning runs for the team. In 6 innings so far, he has hit 234 runs averaging 58.50. He has hit 2 fifties. With the ball, the right-arm pacer has hunted 5 wickets.

Ikram Alikhil (WK)

Ikram Alikhil might be the wicketkeeper for Afghanistan. In 2 innings, Alikhil has scored 77 runs with a top knock of 58 runs in one game. He has shown a wonderful form with the bat and also did a superb job behind the stumps.

Also Read: Watch: Fans Boo And Express Displeasure As Afghanistan Players Offer Namaz On Field

Mohammad Nabi

Mohammad Nabi might be a spin all-rounder for the team. The right-arm spinner picked up 3 wickets in the last match. He accounts for 6 wickets in 7 games at 4.02 economy. With the bat, Nabi has struggled to pile up runs, hitting 41 runs in 4 innings.

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan will be a spinner for the team. The right-arm spinner has clinched 7 wickets in 7 games and is the leading wicket-taker for the team. He also owns a brilliant economy of just 4.61.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Mujeeb Ur Rahman grabbed 1 wicket in the last match. He will be another spinner for Afghanistan. With 7 wickets in 7 games, he is another leading wicket-taker for the side. He owns a decent economy of just 5.31.

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Fazalhaq Farooqi

Fazalhaq Farooqi might be a pacer for the team. The left-arm pacer has hunted 6 wickets in 6 games so far. He also owns a good economy rate of 5.70. He picked a match-winning 4-wicket haul in one game.

Naveen-ul-Haq

Naveen-ul-Haq might be picked as another pacer against Australia. The right-arm pacer has hunted 6 scalps in 6 games so far an average of 42.16. He has been a little expensive at economy of 6.62. However, he has picked crucial wickets for the team in many games.

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AUS vs AFG Match Preview– ICC World Cup 2023, Match 39. Australia and Afghanistan will face each other in match 39 of the ICC World Cup 2023. AUS vs AFG match will be played on Tuesday, November 7. The venue of the AUS vs AFG clash is Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Australia and Afghanistan have played 7 games in ICC World Cup 2023 so far. Australia has won 5 games and lost 2. Afghanistan has won 4 games and lost 3. Australia has 10 points while Afghanistan has 8 points.

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In their last few games, both teams have showcased an amazing form. Australia has won their five last games. After losing to India and South Africa in their first two games, Australia has been on a winning streak. On the other hand, Afghanistan has won their last three games comfortably.

Australia and Afghanistan have faced each other in only 3 ODI games so far. All those games were won by Australia. While Australia has some powerful batters and lethal pacers, Afghanistan has a strong set of spinners and wonderful teamwork in batting.

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AUS vs AFG Match Preview– ICC World Cup 2023, Match 39

Australia

Pat Cummins leads Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 and will lead the team in the AUS vs AFG match. After 7 matches, David Warner is the leading run-getter for the team with 428 runs. Marnus Labuschagne is next with 272 runs in 7 games and Mitchell Marsh follows him with 225 runs in 6 innings.

In the bowling department, Adam Zampa is the leading wicket-taker for Australia with 19 scalps in 7 games. Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins are next in line with 10 wickets each. Mitchell Starc has picked 9 wickets.

AUS Squad: Pat Cummins (C), David Warner, Travis Head, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Marsh

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Afghanistan

Hashmatullah Shahidi is the captain of Afghanistan in the ICC World Cup 2023 and will lead the side in the AUS vs AFG match. He is also the leading run-getter for the team with 282 runs. Rahmat Shah follows him with 264 runs. Hitting 234 runs each, Azmatullah Omarzai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz have also shown good form.

Among bowlers, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are the leading wicket-takers for the team with 7 wickets each. Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Naveen-ul-Haq have got 6 wickets each.

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AFG Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (WK), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman, Najibullah Zadran

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Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Afghanistan’s outstanding performances in the World Cup 2023, considering them the standout team in the tournament. Aakash Chopra described Afghanistan as a formidable and competent team in the competition.

Afghanistan began the ongoing marquee event with consecutive losses to Bangladesh and India. However, the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team bounced back with four wins in their next five matches, including victories against England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Afghanistan Are Playing Extremely Well – Aakash Chopra

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra praised the Afghan team’s capability to chase and set targets effectively. Chopra pointed out that they have been successful in defeating the tournament’s title contenders.

“Afghanistan have a lot to play for, all to play for. They are playing extremely well. In my opinion, they are the team of the tournament thus far, the way they have played. They have won while chasing and done well while setting targets as well,” Chopra said.

“They have been able to knock down big-big teams. They knocked down Pakistan and England. They defeated Sri Lanka as though they had come for timepass. They also said tata bye-bye to the Netherlands. So. it’s a very decent team,” he added.

The Afghan team is currently in 6th place in the 10-team points table. They have 8 points with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.330. If they win their next two matches, they will advance to the semi-finals for the first time.

You Can Play Noor Ahmad – Aakash Chopra

The cricketer-turned-commentator suggested that Afghanistan should include Noor Ahmad in their playing XI against Australia. He also noted that it is a critical game for Australia to secure their spot in the semi-finals.

“I would say you can play Noor Ahmad because you can only stop Australia with spin but the scales are tilted towards Australia. Australia also know that qualification is on the line.”

“They can finish either second or third, neither can they go to No. 1 nor will they finish at No. 4. So if they win this match, they can keep the qualification aside and relax a little. If they win this match, a ‘Q’ will be written in front of their name.”

Afghanistan will lock horns with the Pat Cummins-led team in their upcoming match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, November 7.

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AUS vs AFG Cricket Betting Tips and Tricks- ICC World Cup Match Prediction 2023, Match 39. Match 39 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will see Australia (AUS) take on Afghanistan (AFG) at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on November 7th, Tuesday.

AUS vs AFG Cricket Betting Tips and Tricks Match Preview:

Get ready for a thrilling encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 7th, as it’s going to be a showdown between the mighty Australia (AUS) and the spirited Afghanistan (AFG) in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Australia takes the lead in their head-to-head encounters against Afghanistan, adding an extra layer of anticipation to this clash.

The pitch is set to be a paradise for batters, yet it holds promise for pacers to make their mark. Chasing down targets is expected to be the favored strategy.

In their recent face-off against England, Australia displayed their mettle, posting a commendable 286 runs. Marnus Labuschagne’s resolute 71, along with a pivotal 47 by Cameron Green, stood out. Adam Zampa’s three-wicket haul further highlighted Australia’s determination to dominate and bowl out England for 253 runs.

Afghanistan faced a challenging contest against the Netherlands, yet they emerged victorious with seven wickets in hand. Hashmatullah Shahidi’s vital 56 and Mohammad Nabi’s impactful three-wicket performance were the standout moments of their campaign.

AUS vs AFG Head-to-Head Record in ODI Matches:

Played – 3

Matches Won: AUS – 3 | AFG – 0

Key Players for Australia in AUS vs AFG:

David Warner: He is a talented left-hand batter who has participated in 157 matches, contributing 6835 runs. His strike rate of 96.82 highlights his batting control, with a remarkably high score of 179 showcasing his ability to create breakthroughs. He has scored 428 runs in this tournament.

Pat Cummins: He is a talented right-arm fast bowler who has an impressive record of 136 wickets in 84 matches, displaying his prowess in creating breakthroughs. With an economy rate of 5.26, he maintains control over his spells, and his best bowling figure of 5/70 showcases his ability to dismantle batting lineups. He has taken 10 wickets in this tournament.

Key Players for Afghanistan in AUS vs AFG:

Rashid Khan: He is a renowned right-arm leg spin bowler who has showcased his skills in 101 matches, claiming 179 wickets at an economy rate of 4.22. His deceptive variations and consistency have established him as one of the leading spinners in the cricketing world. He has taken 7 wickets in this tournament.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz: He is an explosive right-handed batsman who has played 33 matches, amassing 1192 runs at an impressive average of 39.50 Known for his aggressive shots in the top order, he has the ability to take the game away from the opposition with his dynamic style of batting. He has scored 234 runs in this tournament.

AUS vs AFG Cricket Betting Tips and Tricks Squads:

Australia: David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Sean Abbott, Alex Carey (wk), Josh Inglis (wk), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c).

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmat Shah, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Abdul Rahman, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Rashid Khan.

AUS vs AFG Cricket Betting Tips and Tricks- ICC World Cup Match Prediction 2023, Match 39:

What will be the Final Score in AUS vs AFG?

The Final Score is expected to be 290.

What is the Session Prediction (Powerplay) for Runs in AUS vs AFG?

The Session Powerplay score is expected to be 35.

Who will be the Player of the Match in AUS vs AFG?

David Warner is expected to be the Player of the Match.

Who will be the Best Batter (Runs scored) in AUS vs AFG?

David Warner is expected to score the most runs in this match.

Who will be the Best Bowler (Wickets taken) in AUS vs AFG?

Pat Cummins is expected to pick the most wickets in this match.

When will the First Wicket Fall in AUS vs AFG?

The first wicket is expected to fall at 30 runs.

What will be the First Over Runs in AUS vs AFG?

First Over Runs is expected to be 5.

What will be the First Ball Runs in AUS vs AFG?

First Ball Run is expected to be 0.

Who will score the Most Fours in AUS vs AFG?

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is expected to score Most Fours.

Who will score the Most Sixes in AUS vs AFG?

David Warner is expected to score Most Sixes.

Who will Win The Match in AUS vs AFG?

Australia is expected to win the Match.

Disclaimer: These predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced so stay tuned.

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Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq has taken a brutak dig at Australia ahead of their clash in the ICC World Cup 2023. The fast bowler highlighted how the Pat Cummins-led side canceled the series against the Afghans in January. 

Naveen-ul-Haq while taking a jibe at the Australia cricket team said what excuse will they give now as their next in the World Cup is against Afghanistan and it is very crucial for them. Afghanistan and Australia will take on each other Tuesday (7th November) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

Taking to his Instagram account, he said: “Refusing to play the bilateral series, now it will be interesting to see Cricket Australia stand in the World Cup.” 

For unversed, Australia and Afghanistan were scheduled to play three ODIs earlier this year in UAE. But Cricket Australia pulled out of the series after the Taliban imposed further restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights. This created a lot of controversy and also saw five-time champions receiving a lot of criticism. 

After that, Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan pulled out of the Big Bash League. With the drama between the two teams, it’ll be an exciting contest to watch as both teams will be up against each other in the crucial game of the ICC World Cup 2023. 

Both Australia and Afghanistan have a fair chance to qualify for the semi-finals. They would be eager to win and a victory might bring them even closer to the semi-final spot in the World Cup. 

AUS vs AFG: Naveen-ul-Haq to retire from ODIs after World Cup 

The ICC World Cup 2023 will be the last time Naveen-ul-Haq will be seen in action in ODIs. He recently announced his decision to retire from the ODIs through the social media page. The fast bowler is making sure that he ends his career on high. He has been part of Afghanistan’s famous wins in tournaments and has played a crucial part. 

Naveen-ul-Haq has picked 6 wickets so far and has been bowling well. Although he will retire from the 50-over format but will continue playing for the Afghanistan team in the T20 format.

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The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan National Cricket Team hammered the Scott Edwards-led Netherlands National Cricket Team in the 34th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, November 3.

The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first in the match. They displayed an extremely poor performance as after being at 92/2 at one stage they faced a shocking collapse and got bundled out for 179.

Chasing the small target, Hashmatullah Shahidi (56) and Rahmat Shah (52) hit brilliant half-centuries to complete the run-chase. Afghanistan won the match by 7 wickets with 111 balls remaining.

Speaking after the match, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan said that he was equally satisfied with the performances of bowlers and batters. He said:

“(What pleased him more between their batting and bowling performance) I can say both. We bowled well but the run-chase is good. Third consecutive time that we have chased down a target successfully.”

I want to dedicate this win to them, who are in pain, and to everyone back home – Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi added that they are still aiming to qualify for the semi-finals and said that it will be a very big achievement for Afghanistan. He further dedicated the win to the Afghan refugees, who are being forced to leave Pakistan.

“(On dreaming about the semi-final) Of course, 100% We are trying our best to make it to the semi final and if it happens, it will be a big achievement for the country. Lost my mother three months ago and my family is in a lot of pain, it will be a big achievement (to reach the semi-final), first of all for the country, but also for my family. 

“(Message to the people back home) Right now, a lot of refugee people are struggling. We are watching their videos and we are sad for them. We are with them in these tough times and I want to dedicate this win to them, who are in pain, and to everyone back home.”

Reportedly, 600,000 Afghans fled to Pakistan since the Taliban’s ascension to power in 2021. Recently the Pakistani government ordered the Afghan refugees to go back home and threatened to arrest them, setting November 1 as the deadline for undocumented Afghan refugees to leave the country.

Meanwhile, Hashmatullah Shahidi further lauded Mohammad Nabi, who won the Player of the Match award, saying that he is a special player.

“(Run-chases and why it brings out the best in them) We are looking at the board and at the target of the opposition team. We are playing accordingly, and we are achieving for our team,” Hashmatullah Shahidi said.

“(On Nabi) He is a special player. He always shows his talent. Whenever the team needs him, he takes responsibility, like he did today. We are all very united at this World Cup. We are enjoying our wins, and all of them are thinking aboutwinning.”

 

 

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ICC World Cup Points Table 2023: Updated Standings, Most Runs, Most Wickets After NED vs AFG match: Afghanistan, on Friday (November 3), thrashed the Netherlands by 7 wickets at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium to move to the fifth spot in the points table.

Chasing a modest total of 180 runs, Afghanistan made a shaky start and lost both of their openers – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (10) and Ibrahim Zadran (20) – cheaply. However, veteran batter Rahmat Shah and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi steadied the ship and laid the foundation for a successful chase by adding 74 runs for the third wicket.

Saqib Zulfiqar broke the stand by dismissing Shah for 52. Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai then ensured that their team crossed the finishing line without suffering any further hiccups. The duo shared an unbeaten stand of 52 runs as Afghanistan crossed the finishing line in the 32nd over to register their fourth win of the tournament.

Earlier, the Netherlands won the toss and opted to bat first but failed to justify the decision. The Scott Edwards-led side was bowled out for a modest total of 179 runs inside 47 overs. Four of their top five batters were run out during the poor bowling display.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman gave his side the perfect start by dismissing Wesley Barresi for just 1 in the first over. It was followed by a 70-run stand between Max O’Dowd and Colin Ackermann before the former was run out for 42. 19 runs later, Ackermann was run-out for 29 and it triggered a collapse that saw the Netherlands getting reduced to 97 for 5 from 92 for 2.

With wickets falling at regular intervals, the innings never really got the impetus. At one stage, even the 150-run mark was looking like a distant dream but Sybrand Engelbrecht stood firm at one end and scored a fighting fifty to help his team post a respectable total.

ICC World Cup Points Table 2023 After NED vs AFG Match 34:

Leading Run-Getter In ICC World Cup 2023 After NED vs AFG Match 34:

Leading Wicket-Taker In ICC World Cup 2023 After NED vs AFG Match 34:

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