On June 23, Australia and Afghanistan will play their second Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St. Vincent. (Complete Report| Additional Cricket News)
Australia will aim to secure all two points and strengthen their cause for semi-final qualification after defeating Bangladesh in their previous match.
Afghanistan is adamant on getting two points following their defeat against India, according to the opposing viewpoint. In an unexpected upset, Rashid Khan and Co.’s spin will attempt to work magic.
Australia vs Afghanistan: Record Head-to-Head
There has only been one T20 international match between Australia and Afghanistan, which was won by Mitchell Marsh’s team.
Australia vs Afghanistan: Complete Squads
Australia: Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh (captain). Matt Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk are the traveling reserves.
Afghanistan: Karim Janat, Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Rahamullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi. Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, and Saleem Safi are the reserves.
Afghanistan vs. Australia: Potential Starting XIs
Australia: Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh ©, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk).
Afghanistan: Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Noor Ahmed, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan, and Azmatullah Gurbaz
Australia vs. Afghanistan: Weather Report
When Australia and Afghanistan play, the temperature in Kingston is expected to be about 27°C. There is a 25% chance of thunderstorms, but spectators should still be able to watch the entire cricket match.
Afghanistan vs. Australia Pitch Report
It is expected that hitters can play their shots and rely on the bounce at Kingston, St. Vincent’s Arnos Vale Ground. Anything more than 160 might provide some difficulty.
Australia vs Afghanistan: Prediction of the Match
Google indicates that India has an 80% chance of winning the match.