Australia Wins Thrilling Match Against Afghanistan

Afghanistan vs Australia: Match Report and Scorecard, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023-24

Australia Wins Thrilling Match Against Afghanistan

Afghanistan vs Australia, 39th Match, Mumbai, November 07 2023

In a thrilling match at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023-24, Australia emerged victorious over Afghanistan in the 39th game of the tournament. Afghanistan fought valiantly, but Australia's superior bowling attack ultimately proved too much to overcome.

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first. However, they were off to a rocky start, losing their top three batsmen for just 20 runs. Najibullah Zadran steadied the innings with a valiant half-century, but once he was dismissed, the rest of the Afghan batting order crumbled. Afghanistan was eventually bowled out for just 144 runs in 20 overs.

In response, Australia openers David Warner and Aaron Finch put on a solid partnership of 50 runs. However, it was Glenn Maxwell who stole the show with a blistering 46 off just 25 balls. His innings propelled Australia to victory, which they achieved in the 19th over.