AFG vs AUS LIVE Score, T20 WC: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to field against Afghanistan in their second Super 8 clash
Afghanistan vs Australia LIVE Updates, T20 World Cup 2024: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to field against Afghanistan in their second Super 8 clash on Sunday (IST). Australia know that a win will almost certainly be enough to seal qualification to the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The 2023 ODI World Cup champions are checking all the right boxes heading into the business end of the tournament. Afghanistan, on the other hand, need to recreate some of the magic they produced during the group stage, as a loss will send them crashing out of the 2024 T20 World Cup. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
We are just a few minutes away from the start of the match but first, it is time for the pre-match proceedings. The two umpires walk out to the middle and are followed by the two sets of players who will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Australia's national anthem first followed by that of Afghanistan.
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PITCH REPORT - Matthew Hayden is pitchside. He says that the weather is perfect and the humidity will come down later. Adds that there is a 22 kmph wind blowing across and says that the square boundaries are 67 and 70 meters while the straight hit is 80 meters. Tom Moddy joins him and says that it looks a bit different as there is a sheen on this wicket. Reckons the ball will come onto the bat nicely and the pacers will get some help as well.
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Rashid Khan, the captain of Afghanistan says that to be honest they wanted to bat first and it becomes harder when you chase at this particular venue. Adds that what's done is done and is about the mindset going forward and they need to get the execution correct and make sure they have their own brand of cricket. Mentions that they do like playing against the big teams and it makes them better. Informs that they have made a couple of changes as Nangeyalia Kharote and Karim Janat come in for Najibullah Zadran and Hazratullah Zazai.
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The Australian skipper, Mitchell Marsh says that they will bowl first. Adds that they will look to get a nice read of the wicket and use it to their advantage. Mentions that Afghanistan are a strong opposition and they have to be at their best but it is also about enjoying the game. Informs they have made one change as Ashton Agar comes in for Mitchell Starc and says it is based completely on the conditions as it might turn a bit.
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Australia (Playing XI) - Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (C), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (WK), Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar (In for Mitchell Starc), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
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Afghanistan (Playing XI) - Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat (In for Hazratullah Zazai), Nangeyalia Kharote (In for Najibullah Zadran), Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
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TOSS - A very rare sight - two umpires there for the toss along with the two captains as the assigned match referee for this game, Sir Richie Richardson, is unwell. Jeff Crowe is handed over the duties but he will be available remotely, basically work from home. He will have access to a real time feed of the match and full communication as necessary with the PCT (Playing Control Team), as informed by the ICC. We wish Sir Richie a speedy recovery. Now then, the flip of the coin lands in favor of Australia and they will BOWL first.
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Afghanistan started the World Cup with a bang by defeating the Kiwis and initially looked like serious contenders. However, they've lost their momentum, dropping the last two games due to their struggling middle order. Despite this, Rahmanullah Gurbaz remains one of the top five leading run-scorers in the tournament, and Fazalhaq Farooqi leads the bowling charts. However, skipper Rashid Khan will hope that the rest of the team step up to challenge a powerhouse like Australia. The Afghans will undoubtedly remember their heart-wrenching loss in the ODI World Cup, which should give them extra motivation to seek redemption here. Stay tuned for the toss and other updates.
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Australia is one of only three teams still unbeaten in the competition. They have excelled in all three facets of the game and, aside from a close match against Scotland, haven't really been tested. Their batting lineup is a powerhouse featuring the likes of David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Glenn Maxwell. If one falters, the others step up. The bowling attack has been equally impressive, with Pat Cummins becoming the first bowler in this World Cup to take a hat-trick. With Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood bolstering their attack, getting past them will be a formidable challenge.
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Hello and welcome to our coverage of a crucial Super Eight encounter in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Australia faces Afghanistan in a high-stakes match. The Aussies aim to secure their spot in the semifinals, while the Afghans will fight with everything they've got to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
AFG vs AUS LIVE Score, T20 WC: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to field against Afghanistan in their second Super 8 clash
Afghanistan vs Australia LIVE Updates, T20 World Cup 2024: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to field against Afghanistan in their second Super 8 clash on Sunday (IST). Australia know that a win will almost certainly be enough to seal qualification to the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The 2023 ODI World Cup champions are checking all the right boxes heading into the business end of the tournament. Afghanistan, on the other hand, need to recreate some of the magic they produced during the group stage, as a loss will send them crashing out of the 2024 T20 World Cup. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
We are just a few minutes away from the start of the match but first, it is time for the pre-match proceedings. The two umpires walk out to the middle and are followed by the two sets of players who will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Australia's national anthem first followed by that of Afghanistan.
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PITCH REPORT - Matthew Hayden is pitchside. He says that the weather is perfect and the humidity will come down later. Adds that there is a 22 kmph wind blowing across and says that the square boundaries are 67 and 70 meters while the straight hit is 80 meters. Tom Moddy joins him and says that it looks a bit different as there is a sheen on this wicket. Reckons the ball will come onto the bat nicely and the pacers will get some help as well.
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Rashid Khan, the captain of Afghanistan says that to be honest they wanted to bat first and it becomes harder when you chase at this particular venue. Adds that what's done is done and is about the mindset going forward and they need to get the execution correct and make sure they have their own brand of cricket. Mentions that they do like playing against the big teams and it makes them better. Informs that they have made a couple of changes as Nangeyalia Kharote and Karim Janat come in for Najibullah Zadran and Hazratullah Zazai.
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The Australian skipper, Mitchell Marsh says that they will bowl first. Adds that they will look to get a nice read of the wicket and use it to their advantage. Mentions that Afghanistan are a strong opposition and they have to be at their best but it is also about enjoying the game. Informs they have made one change as Ashton Agar comes in for Mitchell Starc and says it is based completely on the conditions as it might turn a bit.
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Australia (Playing XI) - Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (C), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (WK), Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar (In for Mitchell Starc), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
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Afghanistan (Playing XI) - Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat (In for Hazratullah Zazai), Nangeyalia Kharote (In for Najibullah Zadran), Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
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TOSS - A very rare sight - two umpires there for the toss along with the two captains as the assigned match referee for this game, Sir Richie Richardson, is unwell. Jeff Crowe is handed over the duties but he will be available remotely, basically work from home. He will have access to a real time feed of the match and full communication as necessary with the PCT (Playing Control Team), as informed by the ICC. We wish Sir Richie a speedy recovery. Now then, the flip of the coin lands in favor of Australia and they will BOWL first.
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Afghanistan started the World Cup with a bang by defeating the Kiwis and initially looked like serious contenders. However, they've lost their momentum, dropping the last two games due to their struggling middle order. Despite this, Rahmanullah Gurbaz remains one of the top five leading run-scorers in the tournament, and Fazalhaq Farooqi leads the bowling charts. However, skipper Rashid Khan will hope that the rest of the team step up to challenge a powerhouse like Australia. The Afghans will undoubtedly remember their heart-wrenching loss in the ODI World Cup, which should give them extra motivation to seek redemption here. Stay tuned for the toss and other updates.
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Australia is one of only three teams still unbeaten in the competition. They have excelled in all three facets of the game and, aside from a close match against Scotland, haven't really been tested. Their batting lineup is a powerhouse featuring the likes of David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Glenn Maxwell. If one falters, the others step up. The bowling attack has been equally impressive, with Pat Cummins becoming the first bowler in this World Cup to take a hat-trick. With Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood bolstering their attack, getting past them will be a formidable challenge.
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Hello and welcome to our coverage of a crucial Super Eight encounter in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Australia faces Afghanistan in a high-stakes match. The Aussies aim to secure their spot in the semifinals, while the Afghans will fight with everything they've got to keep their World Cup hopes alive.