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Australia (AUS) will take on Afghanistan (AFG) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on November 7 in what is an important game as far as qualification is concerned. The battle for semi-final berths in the ongoing World Cup intensifies, with Australia poised for a smooth passage. A single victory from their remaining two matches, the last against a struggling Bangladesh, would secure their place in the knockouts.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, faces an uphill climb but is determined to etch its name in history. With at least one win crucial to their qualification hopes, they face a daunting challenge against Australia and South Africa. However, their spirited performances throughout the tournament suggest they cannot be underestimated. As such, both teams are expected to come out with much zeal and enthusiasm, eager to secure their place in the next round.
Match: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Match 39, ODI World Cup 2023
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Date & Time: Tuesday, 7th November, 2:00 PM (IST)
Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website
The temperature in Mumbai is expected to hover between 27° and 37° and there is no chance of rain interrupting the encounter. The pitch at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is a haven for batsmen as India and South Africa have shown in this tournament itself. However, there is also some assistance for bowlers who can maintain consistent lengths and lines for a prolonged period of time.
David Warner, Travis Head, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk) Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen Ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Wicketkeepers: – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: – Marnus Labuschagne, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Steve Smith (c), Travis Head
All-rounders: – Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi (vc), Cameron Green
Bowlers: – Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Rashid Khan
Wicketkeepers: – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: – Marnus Labuschagne, Hashmatullah Shahidi, David Warner, Travis Head (c)
All-rounders: – Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi (vc), Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: – Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Rashid Khan