Afghanistan Defeats Australia in Thrilling Cricket Match at Wankhede
Intense Battle Sees Afghanistan Claim Victory by 21 Runs
Full Scorecard and Match Highlights Available Below
In a gripping encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Afghanistan emerged victorious against Australia in the 39th match of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023.
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 148 runs for the loss of six wickets. Najibullah Gurbaz (60) and Ibrahim Zadran (51) played crucial innings for Afghanistan, with Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa claiming three and two wickets, respectively, for Australia.
In response, Australia struggled to chase down the target as they were bowled out for 127 runs. Glenn Maxwell top-scored with 59 runs, but Afghanistan's bowlers proved too strong. Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq were the standout performers with four and three wickets apiece, respectively.
Afghanistan's 21-run victory marks a significant triumph for the team and strengthens their position in the tournament standings. Follow our live cricket update for in-depth match coverage and exciting highlights from the thrilling contest.
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