ICC Cricket World Cup 2023-24: Live Scorecard of Afghanistan vs Australia, 39th Match

Venue: Mumbai, November 07, 2023

Get the latest updates on the 39th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023-24, between Afghanistan and Australia.

The highly anticipated match between Afghanistan and Australia took place in Mumbai on November 07, 2023. Both teams have been performing well throughout the tournament, making this match a crucial one for their chances of progressing to the next round.

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first. They got off to a strong start, with openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zazai putting on a 50-run partnership. However, Australia's bowlers fought back, taking regular wickets and restricting Afghanistan to a total of 200 runs.

In response, Australia chased down the target with ease. Captain Aaron Finch led the way with a brilliant century, while David Warner and Steve Smith also made significant contributions. Australia reached the target with more than 10 overs to spare, securing a comfortable victory.

This victory puts Australia in a strong position in the tournament. They are now top of the table with 10 points from five matches. Afghanistan, on the other hand, will need to bounce back quickly if they want to keep their hopes of reaching the next round alive.