Last Update on: November 7th, 2023 at 11:11 pm
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
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | N/R | TIED | NET RR | POINTS |
| 1 | India | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2.456 | 16 |
| 2 | South Africa | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +1.376 | 12 |
| 3 | Australia | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.861 | 12 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.398 | 8 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.036 | 8 |
| 6 | Afghanistan | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.338 | 8 |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -1.142 | 4 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -1.160 | 4 |
| 9 | Netherlands | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -1.398 | 4 |
| 10 | England | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -1.504 | 2 |
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
| Pos | Player | Team | Runs | Innings | Bat Avg |
| 1 | QUINTON DE KOCK | SA | 550 | 8 | 68.75 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | IND | 543 | 8 | 108.60 |
| 3 | Rachin Ravindra | NZ | 523 | 8 | 74.71 |
| 4 | David Warner | AUS | 446 | 8 | 55.75 |
| 5 | Rohit Sharma | IND | 442 | 8 | 55.25 |
| 6 | Glenn Maxwell | AUS | 397 | 7 | 79.40 |
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
| Pos | Player | Team | Wickets | Innings |
| 1 | DILSHAN MADUSHANKA | SL | 21 | 8 |
| 2 | Adam Zampa | AUS | 20 | 8 |
| 3 | Marco Jansen | SA | 17 | 8 |
| 4 | Mohammad Shami | IND | 16 | 8 |
| 5 | Shaheen Afridi | PAK | 16 | 8 |
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.
