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Australia vs Afghanistan | AUS vs AFG Live Score Updates, ICC World Cup 2023: Starc delivers a single to Rashid Khan
07 Nov, 2023 | 05:37:03 PM IST
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The race for the final two spots in the top four will see two teams in the form of their life - Australia and Afghanistan - go head to head in Mumbai on Tuesday.
However, one of them is punching well above their weight, with the Afghans currently sitting sixth and looking like they could snatch a semifinal spot from New Zealand or Pakistan, having won their last three games.
Australia, on the other hand, are finally meeting expectations in the tournament, having gotten off to a rocky start. Pat Cummins & Co. have won their last five games and are very likely to settle into one of the two remaining semifinal spots, with their penultimate match against Afghanistan and a final match against Bangladesh on the cards.
Mitchell Marsh is also set to return to the squad after missing their game against England in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Glenn Maxwell, who missed the same game after suffering a concussion due to losing his grip on a moving golf cart, is also expected to be available against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan are in a rich vein of form, with spinners Rashid and Nabi on full throttle and likely to be the key to defeating the men from Down Under. Their batsmen are not far behind either, with captain Hashmatullah Shahidi leading from the front.
This game is do-or-die for the Afghans, who could reach their first ever World Cup semi final if they manage to beat the Aussies on Tuesday.
A win for Australia will seal their spot in the final four, but a loss will mean a win against Bangladesh in their last match will become extremely crucial to survival.
Squads
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq.
The race for the final two spots in the top four will see two teams in the form of their life - Australia and Afghanistan - go head to head in Mumbai on Tuesday.
However, one of them is punching well above their weight, with the Afghans currently sitting sixth and looking like they could snatch a semifinal spot from New Zealand or Pakistan, having won their last three games.
Australia, on the other hand, are finally meeting expectations in the tournament, having gotten off to a rocky start. Pat Cummins & Co. have won their last five games and are very likely to settle into one of the two remaining semifinal spots, with their penultimate match against Afghanistan and a final match against Bangladesh on the cards.
Mitchell Marsh is also set to return to the squad after missing their game against England in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Glenn Maxwell, who missed the same game after suffering a concussion due to losing his grip on a moving golf cart, is also expected to be available against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan are in a rich vein of form, with spinners Rashid and Nabi on full throttle and likely to be the key to defeating the men from Down Under. Their batsmen are not far behind either, with captain Hashmatullah Shahidi leading from the front.
This game is do-or-die for the Afghans, who could reach their first ever World Cup semi final if they manage to beat the Aussies on Tuesday.
A win for Australia will seal their spot in the final four, but a loss will mean a win against Bangladesh in their last match will become extremely crucial to survival.
Squads
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq.
1 New Update
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Update : Starc's delivery to Zadran goes unplayed
In the 47.6 over, Zadran fails to make contact with Starc's delivery, resulting in no runs being scored.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - Live Updates : Starc delivers a single to Rashid Khan
In the 47.5 over, Mitchell Starc sends the ball towards Rashid Khan, who manages to score a single run.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Rashid Khan's Promising Shot Goes in Vain
In the 47.4 over, Rashid Khan played a commendable shot, but unfortunately, it didn't result in any runs for him. Despite his efforts, the fielders were quick to prevent any scoring opportunities.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - World Cup Live : Zadran Guides the Ball to Third Man
In the 47.3 over, Mitchell Starc cleverly reduces the pace, delivering a short of a length ball around off stump. Ibrahim Zadran skillfully guides the ball towards the third man region, picking up a single.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - World Cup Live : Starc's delivery gets dispatched for a massive six by Zadran
In the 47.2 over, Zadran shows his power as he smashes Starc's delivery over the boundary for a colossal six. The ball sails high into the sky, leaving the fielders helpless and the crowd in awe of the incredible shot.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Starc delivers a single to Rashid Khan
In the 47.1 over, Mitchell Starc sends the ball towards Rashid Khan, who manages to score a single run.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Update : Glenn Maxwell Gives Away Just 1 Run to Rashid Khan
In the 46.6 over, Glenn Maxwell bowls a tight delivery to Rashid Khan, who manages to sneak a single. Maxwell has been impressive with his accuracy, not giving away any easy runs to the batsmen.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Update : Maxwell nudges the ball for a quick double
In the 46.6 over, Glenn Maxwell gently taps the ball and manages to sneak in two runs before the fielder can retrieve it. Excellent running between the wickets by Maxwell and Rashid Khan.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Update : Glenn Maxwell smashes Rashid Khan for a boundary!
In the 46.5 over, Glenn Maxwell unleashes his power and sends Rashid Khan's delivery racing to the boundary for a four! The ball had no chance of being stopped by the fielders as it flew off Maxwell's bat with immense force.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Maxwell concedes a single to Zadran
In the 46.4 over, Glenn Maxwell allows Ibrahim Zadran to take a single run with his delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Maxwell's delivery is defended by Zadran
In the 46.3 over, Glenn Maxwell bowls a delivery to Ibrahim Zadran, who defends it without scoring any runs.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Glenn Maxwell Gives Away Just 1 Run to Rashid Khan
In the 46.2 over, Glenn Maxwell bowls a tight delivery to Rashid Khan, who manages to sneak a single. Maxwell has been impressive with his accuracy, not giving away any easy runs to the batsmen.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Update : Glenn Maxwell Clears the Boundary with a Six off Rashid Khan's Bowling
In the 46.1 over, Glenn Maxwell smashes the ball over the boundary line for a six, just managing to clear it by a small margin.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - Live Updates : Josh Hazlewood concedes a single to Rashid Khan
In the 45.6 over, Rashid Khan manages to sneak a quick single off Josh Hazlewood's delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Hazlewood concedes a single to Zadran
In the 45.5 over, Josh Hazlewood allows Ibrahim Zadran to take a single run.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - Live Updates : Josh Hazlewood concedes a single to Rashid Khan
In the 45.4 over, Rashid Khan manages to sneak a quick single off Josh Hazlewood's delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Update : Next Batsman on the Crease
And now we have a change in the batting lineup. The question on everyone's mind is, who will be the next batsman to walk in? It's a crucial moment in the match, and the team will be looking for someone who can stabilize the innings and build a partnership with the current batsman.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - Live Updates : Josh Hazlewood dismisses Mohammad Nabi with a brilliant delivery
In the 45.3 over, Josh Hazlewood strikes! Mohammad Nabi is bowled by a sensational delivery from Hazlewood.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Hazlewood's delivery to Nabi yields no run
In the 45.2 over, Josh Hazlewood bowls a tight delivery to Mohammad Nabi, who fails to score any runs off it.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - World Cup Live : Josh Hazlewood Concedes a Massive Six to Mohammad Nabi
In the 45.1 over, Oh my! Mohammad Nabi has just unleashed a monstrous hit! Josh Hazlewood's delivery disappears into the crowd with a resounding BOOM! The spectators are in awe of that incredible shot!
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Zampa concedes a single to Nabi
In the 44.6 over, Adam Zampa bowls to Mohammad Nabi, who manages to score a single run off the delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Nabi takes a quick double
In the 44.5 over, Mohammad Nabi manages to score two runs off Adam Zampa's delivery, showcasing his quick running between the wickets.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - World Cup Live : Zampa concedes a single to Zadran
In the 44.4 over, Adam Zampa bowls to Ibrahim Zadran and the batsman manages to score a single run off the delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Update : Zampa Concedes a Maximum to Zadran
In the 44.3 over, Adam Zampa delivers a ball to Ibrahim Zadran, who smashes it over the boundary for a six! Zampa's delivery was dispatched with great power and precision by Zadran, resulting in a maximum for his team.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - World Cup Live : Zampa concedes a single to Nabi
In the 44.2 over, Adam Zampa bowls to Mohammad Nabi, who manages to score a single run off the delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Zampa's delivery to Nabi yields no run
In the 44.1 over, Adam Zampa bowls a tight delivery to Mohammad Nabi, who fails to score any runs off it.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Hazlewood concedes 2 runs to Zadran
In the 43.6 over, Josh Hazlewood delivers the ball to Ibrahim Zadran, who manages to score 2 runs off it. Hazlewood's bowling is proving to be a bit expensive as Zadran takes advantage of the loose delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Hazlewood's delivery remains unchallenged by Zadran
In the 43.5 over, Josh Hazlewood bowls a tight delivery to Ibrahim Zadran, who fails to score any runs off it.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Update : Hazlewood's delivery remains unchallenged by Zadran
In the 43.4 over, Josh Hazlewood bowls a tight delivery to Ibrahim Zadran, who fails to score any runs off it.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Josh Hazlewood concedes a single to Mohammad Nabi
In the 43.3 over, Josh Hazlewood delivers the ball to Mohammad Nabi, who manages to score a single run off it.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Hazlewood's delivery to Nabi yields no run
In the 43.2 over, Josh Hazlewood bowls a tight delivery to Mohammad Nabi, who fails to score any runs off it.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Update : Hazlewood concedes a single to Zadran
In the 43.1 over, Josh Hazlewood allows Ibrahim Zadran to take a single run.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Zampa concedes a single to Zadran
In the 42.6 over, Adam Zampa bowls to Ibrahim Zadran and the batsman manages to score a single run off the delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Zampa's delivery is defended by Zadran
In the 42.5 over, Zampa bowls a delivery to Zadran, who defends it well and doesn't score any runs.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - Live Updates : Zampa concedes a single to Nabi
In the 42.4 over, Adam Zampa bowls to Mohammad Nabi, who manages to score a single run off the delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - World Cup Live : Next batsman to take the field
And now, we eagerly await to see who will emerge from the pavilion and make their way to the crease. The question on everyone's mind is, who will be the next batsman to walk out now?
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Azmatullah Omarzai caught by Glenn Maxwell off Adam Zampa's delivery
In the 42.3 over, Adam Zampa strikes as Azmatullah Omarzai's shot is caught by Glenn Maxwell. A crucial wicket for the team!
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Update : Zampa's delivery finds no response from Omarzai
In the 42.2 over, Adam Zampa bowls a delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, but the batsman fails to make any contact with the ball. No run scored on that delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - World Cup Live : Zampa concedes a single to Zadran
In the 42.1 over, Adam Zampa bowls to Ibrahim Zadran and the batsman manages to score a single run off the delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Pat Cummins concedes a single to Ibrahim Zadran
In the 41.6 over, Pat Cummins delivers the ball to Ibrahim Zadran, who manages to score a single run off it.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Update : Pat Cummins concedes a single to Azmatullah Omarzai
In the 41.5 over, Pat Cummins bowls a delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, who manages to take a quick single and adds one run to the scoreboard.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - World Cup Live : Pat Cummins concedes a single to Ibrahim Zadran
In the 41.4 over, Pat Cummins delivers the ball to Ibrahim Zadran, who manages to score a single run off it.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Pat Cummins concedes 2 runs to Ibrahim Zadran
In the 41.3 over, Pat Cummins delivers the ball to Ibrahim Zadran, who manages to score 2 runs off it. A good effort by Zadran to add some runs to the scoreboard.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - Live Updates : Pat Cummins fails to dismiss Ibrahim Zadran
In the 41.2 over, Pat Cummins delivers a tight ball to Ibrahim Zadran, who defends it well and prevents any runs from being scored.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Pat Cummins fails to dismiss Ibrahim Zadran
In the 41.1 over, Pat Cummins delivers a tight ball to Ibrahim Zadran, who defends it well and prevents any runs from being scored.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Zampa's delivery finds no response from Omarzai
In the 40.6 over, Adam Zampa bowls a delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, but the batsman fails to make any contact with the ball. No run scored on that delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Azmatullah Omarzai smashes Adam Zampa for a massive six!
In the 40.5 over, Azmatullah Omarzai shows his power as he sends the ball sailing over the boundary ropes with a colossal six off the bowling of Adam Zampa.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - World Cup Live : Zampa concedes a single to Zadran
In the 40.4 over, Adam Zampa bowls to Ibrahim Zadran and the batsman manages to score a single run off the delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Zampa concedes a single to Omarzai
In the 40.3 over, Adam Zampa bowls to Azmatullah Omarzai and he manages to score a single run off that delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Zampa's delivery finds no response from Omarzai
In the 40.2 over, Adam Zampa bowls a delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, but the batsman fails to make any contact with the ball. No run scored on that delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Zampa concedes a single to Zadran
In the 40.1 over, Adam Zampa bowls to Ibrahim Zadran and the batsman manages to score a single run off the delivery.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : The Battle for Dominance
As we enter the third powerplay, both teams are fighting tooth and nail to establish their dominance on the field. The bowlers are looking to break through the batting line-up, while the batsmen are aiming to accelerate the run rate. It's a crucial phase of the game where every run and wicket matters.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Ibrahim Zadran survives a close call as Pat Cummins fails to take the catch
In the 39.6 over, Pat Cummins bowls a delivery to Ibrahim Zadran, who mistimes his shot and the ball goes up in the air. However, luck is on Zadran's side as the ball falls safely away from any fielders. A missed opportunity for Cummins to get a wicket.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - Live Updates : Pat Cummins concedes a single to Azmatullah Omarzai
In the 39.5 over, Pat Cummins bowls a delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, who manages to take a quick single and adds one run to the scoreboard.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score : Pat Cummins concedes a boundary to Azmatullah Omarzai
In the 39.4 over, Pat Cummins delivers a ball to Azmatullah Omarzai, who expertly guides it towards the boundary for a four. The fielders give chase, but the ball races away, leaving them helpless.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - World Cup Live : Play Suspended!
Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the match has been temporarily halted. The players have been asked to leave the field and seek shelter. We will keep you updated on the resumption of play.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Update : Cummins concedes leg byes to Omarzai
In the 39.3 over, Pat Cummins delivers a wayward delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, who fails to make contact with the bat. The ball brushes his pads and races away to the boundary, resulting in four leg byes for the batting team.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - Live Updates : Pat Cummins concedes a single to Ibrahim Zadran
In the 39.2 over, Pat Cummins delivers the ball to Ibrahim Zadran, who manages to score a single run off it.
Australia vs Afghanistan Score - World Cup Live : Pat Cummins fails to dismiss Ibrahim Zadran
In the 39.1 over, Pat Cummins delivers a tight ball to Ibrahim Zadran, who defends it well and prevents any runs from being scored.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Update : Maxwell's delivery to Omarzai yields no run
In the 38.6 over, Glenn Maxwell bowls a delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, but the batsman fails to score any runs.
