Introduction
The AUS vs AFG ODI match in the ICC World Cup 2023 is a highly anticipated cricket encounter that features Australia (AUS) and Afghanistan (AFG) facing off in the prestigious tournament. This match is part of the round-robin stage of the World Cup, where each team competes against others to secure a spot in the knockout rounds.
Pat Cummins-led Australia head into the match on the back of five-match winning run, while Hashmatullah Shahidi’s Afghanistan are fresh from their fourth win in the tournament, also their third successive victory in the tournament.
Team Preparations
Australia’s Journey
Australia, a cricketing powerhouse, has a storied history in international cricket. Their journey to the ICC World Cup 2023 is marked by consistent performance and a roster of talented players. With recent victories and a well-rounded team, they enter this match as one of the favorites to clinch the title. Players like Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, and David Warner are expected to shine on the world stage.
In the most recent outing, Australia rode on Marnus Labuschagne’s 71 to set a target of 287 before Adam Zampa continued his fine form with the ball to restrict England to 253 to seal a 33-run at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Afghanistan’s Ascent
In contrast, Afghanistan’s cricketing journey is a tale of determination and rapid growth. Their presence in the World Cup is a testament to their remarkable progress in the cricketing world. The Afghan team boasts a combination of young talents and experienced hands, making them a team to watch out for. Players like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi are the key pillars of their squad.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, banked on Mohammed Nabi and Noor Ahmad’s effort with the ball along with three run outs to restrict Netherlands to 179 before Rahmat Shah and skipper Shahidi fifties saw the team home at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Head-to-Head Records : AUS vs AFG
In the 3 Australia vs Afghanistan head to head meetings in ODI format, Australia has won all three with two of those wins coming in 2015 and 2019 World Cup. Here is a look at the Australia vs Afghanistan head to head stats and top performances:
| Stats | For AUS vs AFG | For AFG vs AUS |
| Highest Total | 417/8 | 207 All Out |
| Lowest Total | 272/8 | 142 All Out |
| Win Batting First | 2 | 0 |
| Win Chasing | 1 | 0 |
| Most Runs | David Warner (291 Runs) | Najibullah Zadran (75 runs) |
| Highest Scorer | David Warner (178 Runs) | Asghar Afghan (66 runs) |
| Most Wickets | Mitchell Starc (7 wickets) | Shapoor Zadran (4 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Mitchell Johnson (4/22) | Karim Sadiq (2/22) |
Wankhede Stadium ODI Stats and Record
Matches: 25
Home Side (India) Won: 11
Visiting Team Won: 9
Neutral Team Won: 5
Matches Won Batting 1st: 13
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 12
Highest Team Total: 438/4 by South Africa vs India in 2013
Lowest Team Total: 115 All Out by Bangladesh vs India in 1998
Highest Successful Chase: 284/4 in 49 overs by New Zealand vs India in 2017
Lowest Total Defended: 220/7 by India vs South Africa in 1996
Average 1st Innings Score: 256
Highest Individual Score: Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – 174 off 140 balls vs Bangladesh in 2023
Most Runs (All Time): Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 455 runs in 11 innings
Most Runs (Current): Virat Kohli (India) – 269 runs in 6 innings
Total Hundreds: 20
Total Fifties: 46
Total Sixes: 179
Most Sixes: Heinrich Klaassen (South Africa) – 12 Sixes
Total Fours: 1059
Most Fours: Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 62 Fours
Highest Partnership: David Warner & Aaron Finch (Australia) – 258* vs Australia in 2020
Best Bowling Innings: Murali Kartik (India) – 6 for 27 vs Australia in 2007
Most Wickets (All Time): Venkatesh Prasad (India) – 15 wickets in 6 matches
Most Wickets (Current): Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 7 wickets in 3 matches
Most Catches (Fielder): Harbhajan Singh (India) – 8 Catches
Most Dismissals (Wicketkeeper): Nayan Mongia (India) & Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 7 Dismissals
Most Catches (Wicketkeeper): Nayan Mongia (India) – 6 Catches
Most Stumping (Wicketkeeper): Kiran More (India) – 3 Stumpings
Wankhede Stadium Last 5 ODIs Record & Stats
Home Side (India) Won: 1
Visiting Team Won: 2
Neutral Team Won: 2
Won Batting First: 2
Won Chasing: 3
Highest Total: 438/4 by South Africa vs India in 2013
Lowest Total: 188 All Out by Australia vs India in 2023
Highest Successful Chase: 284/4 in 49 overs by New Zealand vs India in 2017
Players stats in series
| Player Name | Most Runs |
| David Warner | 413 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | 282 |
| Rahmat Shah | 264 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 234 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 234 |
| Player Name | Most Wickets |
| Adam Zampa | 16 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 8 |
| Pat Cummins | 8 |
| Mitchell Starc | 7 |
| Rashid Khan | 7 |