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World Cup 2023 Showdown: Australia and Afghanistan Battle at Wankhede Stadium

  • Posted on November 7, 2023
  • Sports
  • By Arijit Dutta
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In a pivotal World Cup 2023 faceoff, Australia takes on Afghanistan at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. The Australians, once sluggish, now blaze with form, while the Afghans boast four consecutive wins. The race for the semifinals intensifies.

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In a pivotal World Cup 2023 faceoff, Australia takes on Afghanistan at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. The Australians, once sluggish, now blaze with form, while the Afghans boast four consecutive wins. The race for the semifinals intensifies.

Afghanistan's impressive performance in this tournament adds significance to this game. Previously, they won just one match over two World Cups, but now they eye a historic semifinal berth. With 4 wins in 7 games, they challenge Australia's 5 wins in 7. A victory will secure a semifinal spot.

Wankhede Stadium, a batting paradise in India, promises an exciting contest. In three matches here, batsmen have relished their time on the pitch. South Africa's outings resulted in scores of 399 and 382 batting first. India's recent visit saw them post 357 against Sri Lanka.

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Mumbai's sky is clear, with only a 1% chance of rain. However, air quality in some areas exceeds 200 AQI, falling into the 'poor' category.

The numbers at Wankhede Stadium tell their own story: 32 matches, 17 won batting first, 15 won bowling first. The average first innings score is 247, while the second innings stands at 196. The highest total of 438/4 (50 Ov) by RSA vs IND contrasts sharply with the lowest of 55/10 (19.4 Ov) by SL vs IND.

Australia's likely XI includes David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and more. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's probable lineup boasts players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, and Rashid Khan. The clash at Wankhede Stadium promises an exciting showdown in the World Cup 2023.

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