Aus vs Afg :Australia is unbeaten against Afghanistan

 

Australia is unbeaten against Afghanistan in ODIs. The two sides have faced each other twice in ODI World Cups with the Aussies securing convincing wins on both occasions.

Match Summary

Australia defeated Afghanistan by 3 wickets in a thrilling ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 7, 2023.

Afghanistan, batting first, posted a challenging total of 291 for 5, thanks to a brilliant century from Ibrahim Zadran (129*) and a valuable knock from Rashid Khan (35*).

Australia's chase got off to a disastrous start as they lost their top seven wickets for just 91 runs. However, Glenn Maxwell produced a stunning unbeaten 201, guiding his side to victory with 19 balls to spare.

Maxwell's innings was one of the best ever seen in World Cup cricket. He hit 20 fours and 10 sixes, and his partnership of 128 with Pat Cummins (27*) was the key to Australia's victory.

Afghanistan innings

Afghanistan's innings was built around Zadran's brilliant knock of 129*. The right-hander struck 14 fours and two sixes, and his innings was a major reason why Afghanistan was able to post a competitive total.

Rashid Khan also played a valuable role with an unbeaten 35 off 18 balls. The leg-spinner hit two fours and two sixes, and his quickfire knock helped Afghanistan accelerate in the death overs.

Australia's chase

Australia's chase began disastrously as they lost their top seven wickets for just 91 runs. Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, and Mitchell Starc all fell cheaply, leaving Australia on the brink of defeat.

However, Maxwell produced a stunning innings to rescue Australia from the brink. The all-rounder hit 20 fours and 10 sixes, and his partnership of 128 with Cummins (27*) was the key to Australia's victory.

Maxwell's innings was one of the best ever seen in World Cup cricket. He showed great composure and skill under pressure, and his innings will be remembered for years to come.

Australia's victory

Australia's victory was a remarkable achievement. They were on the verge of defeat at 91 for 7, but Maxwell's stunning innings turned the tide in their favor.

Afghanistan bowled well, but they were unable to contain Maxwell. The leg-spinner's innings was simply too good, and he deserved to be named player of the match.

Conclusion

Australia's victory over Afghanistan was a thrilling match that went down to the wire. Maxwell's innings was the highlight of the match, and it will be remembered as one of the best ever seen in World Cup cricket.

Batter	Mat	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Highest
David Warner (AUS)	3	291	145.50	109.81	178
Steve Smith (AUS)	2	113	56.50	90.40	95
Glenn Maxwell (AUS)	3	94	47.00	204.34	88

Most wicket of Aus Vs Afg

Bowler	Mat	Wickets	Economy	Average	BBI
Mitchell Starc (AUS)	3	7	4.36	13.71	4/47
Mitchell Johnson (AUS)	2	6	3.39	9.33	4/22
Shapoor Zadran (AFG)	2	4	8.27	37.25	2/60