Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score Updates Cricket World Cup 2023: Glenn Maxwell Slams Half-century, 7-Down Australia Fight On vs Afghanistan
Australia is currently in a tight battle against Afghanistan in the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023. Glenn Maxwell’s impressive half-century has given Australia a fighting chance, but Afghanistan is just three wickets away from securing one of the biggest upsets in the history of the ODI Cricket World Cup.
The match has been a thrilling affair so far, with Afghanistan showing great control and dominance over the mighty five-time Cricket World Cup champions. Led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan has taken control of the game after the fall of the seventh Australian wicket. Australia, who are chasing a target of 292, have lost key players such as David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, and Josh Inglis. Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Rashid Khan have been instrumental in taking two wickets each for Afghanistan.
In the first innings, opener Ibrahim Zadran made history by becoming the first Afghan player to score a century in the Cricket World Cup. His unbeaten 129 runs off 143 balls guided Afghanistan to a respectable total of 291 for five in 50 overs. Rashid Khan also played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 35 runs off 18 balls towards the end of the innings.
The match, taking place in Mumbai, has kept fans on the edge of their seats. The outcome of this highly anticipated clash will have a significant impact on the standings in the Cricket World Cup 2023. Both teams are determined to secure a victory and make their mark in this prestigious tournament.
Stay tuned for more live updates on the Australia vs Afghanistan match in the Cricket World Cup 2023.
