World Cup 2023: Australia vs Afghanistan face off today, Check details
Today, in the 39th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia is gearing up to face Afghanistan. This exciting showdown between Australia and Afghanistan is scheduled to unfold at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, commencing at 2 pm.
Both teams, Australia and Afghanistan, are set to compete in their eighth match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. As things stand, Australia occupies the third position in the World Cup 2023 points table with 10 points, while Afghanistan finds itself in the sixth spot with eight points.
Australia’s journey in the tournament commenced on a challenging note as they faced a six-wicket loss to India in their opener, with 52 balls remaining. The second match saw them enduring a 134-run loss against South Africa. However, the Aussies made a strong comeback, clinching victories against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. They secured a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka and a 62-run triumph over Pakistan. Their standout performance arrived when they overwhelmed the Netherlands with a resounding 309-run victory. Australia’s winning streak persisted as they defeated New Zealand by five runs and England by 33 runs in their seventh match.
Turning our attention to Afghanistan, their tournament debut involved two consecutive defeats to India and Bangladesh. However, they mounted a spirited comeback by defeating England with a 69-run margin in their third match. Unfortunately, they suffered a significant setback with a 149-run loss to New Zealand in their fourth encounter. Nevertheless, they bounced back by securing an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in their fifth match. They continued their winning streak by defeating Sri Lanka with seven wickets in their sixth match. In a repeat performance, they conquered Pakistan with eight wickets and six balls to spare in their seventh match.
Now, let’s discuss the weather forecast for the Australia vs Afghanistan match. Mumbai is expected to experience warm conditions with a mix of clouds and sunshine. There is a minimal one percent chance of rain during the day, and no rainfall is anticipated at night. The temperature is forecasted to range between 37 degrees at its peak and 27 degrees during the cooler hours.
