World Cup 2023, AUS vs AFG | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview, Live Streaming

Australian players celebrating their win over ENG at the 2023 World Cup (AP)

Australia will be hoping to extend their five-match winning streak, while Afghanistan will be aiming to secure a top four finish when the two sides will square off in match number 39 of the ongoing 2023 World Cup.

The much-awaited contest, set to be played in Mumbai on November 7, also marks the penultimate league fixtures for both sides in the competition.

AUS vs AFG: Team Previews

Australia

Australia set aside their torrid beginnings by revamping their World Cup 2023 crusade, which featured comprehensive routings of Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Netherlands, New Zealand and Ashes rivals England in successive games. Pat Cummins and co. also injected themselves with a massive NRR booster, primarily owing to their 309-run win over Netherlands in Delhi.

Travis Head and David Warner during AUS vs NZ World Cup 2023 tie (AP)

Having registered five wins from their first seven fixtures, with each of those wins coming in succession, Australia will be aiming to sustain their unbeaten streak and book themselves a place in the semi-finals. As of now, they are placed at number three on the World Cup 2023 points table.

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Afghanistan

Much like Australia, Afghanistan also lost out its initial two fixtures to cope an early blow to their semi-final chances, and much like Australia, they shot themselves back to top four reckoning with historic wins over Pakistan, Sri Lanka and defending champions England.

Afghanistan players celebrating a Dutch wicket at the 2023 World Cup (AP)

However, Hashmatullah Shahidi and co. still find themselves two points short of Australia’s five-match rampage, as their 149-run drubbing to New Zealand is sandwiched between their momentous triumphs. A win over Australia, and another over South Africa, will take them past New Zealand and Pakistan to book a slot in the semi-finals.

AUS vs AFG: Match Details & Live Streaming

AUS vs AFG: Delhi Pitch Report

The surface at the Wankhede Stadium will heavily assist batters upfront, before offering pace and swing to fast bowlers in the evening. The iconic venue has hosted three matches so far in the ongoing 2023 World Cup, and on each occasion, the team batting first has amassed over 350 runs in the opening innings.

Owing to recent results, the captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first.

AUS vs AFG: Probable Playing 11

Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood.

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Noor Ahmad.

AUS vs AFG: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips 

AUS vs AFG: Winner Prediction

Australia will start out as favourites to upstage Afghanistan and register their sixth win in a row in the ongoing 2023 World Cup.

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