The 39th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 will see Australia (AUS) facing Afghanistan (AFG) on Tuesday, November 7 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Australia currently holds the 3rd position in the standings, whereas Afghanistan is on the 6th position.
Out of 7 matches, Australia has won 5 and lost 2. After defeating teams like SL, PAK, NED, NZ and ENG, Australia will eye their sixth victory against Afghanistan in the ongoing ODI World Cup. Australia is led by Pat Cummins in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
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Australia Team News and Injury Updates
- Travis Head and David Warner will probably open the inning.
- Steven Smith will bat at the one-down position. He is the backbone of the batting team.
- Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Inglis will handle the middle-order batting.
- Pat Cummins will lead the Australia as a Captain. He is also a good Bowler
- Josh Inglis will do the Wicket Keeping for Australia.
- Adam Zampa will take care of the spin bowling of the team. He was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.
- Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will lead the pace attack of his team.
Australia World Cup 2023 Squad
Pat Cummins (c), Josh Inglis, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Sean Abbott.
AUS Playing 11 against AFG
David Warner, Travis Head, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood