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In the 39th match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating a captivating showdown between Australia and Afghanistan at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. With five World Cup titles to their name, Australia currently finds themselves in a robust form, securing the third spot in the tournament standings.
In contrast, Afghanistan is holding the sixth position, but they have showcased their mettle with commendable performances, trailing Australia by a mere two points. Let's delve into a prelude to this exhilarating clash, which is scheduled as a day-night One Day International (ODI) commencing at 14:00 local time.
Despite not being at their absolute best last Saturday, Australia managed to outclass the reigning 2019 Cricket World Cup champions, England. However, their upcoming fixture against a confident Afghanistan team is expected to be a distinct challenge. Nevertheless, Australia's quality and experience position them as formidable contenders for victory in the bustling city of Mumbai.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, has secured four of their tournament victories with noteworthy margins. Still, they understand the significance of a narrow win against the Australian powerhouse. Led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan's team is prepared to adopt an assertive approach throughout the game, potentially presenting challenges for the Australian side.
Let's take a look at the predicted playing XI for both teams:
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Rahmat Shah
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Ikram Alikhil (wk)
- Rashid Khan
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Australia Predicted Playing 11:
- Travis Head
- David Warner
- Mitchell Marsh
- Steven Smith
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Mitchell Starc
- Adam Zampa
- Josh Hazlewood