Live Cricket Updates: Australia vs Afghanistan 39th Match
Score
Australia:
235/5 (50 overs)
Afghanistan:
178 all out (44.2 overs)
Man of the Match
Mitchell Starc (Australia)
Summary
Australia defeated Afghanistan by 57 runs in the 39th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Batting first, Australia posted a total of 235/5, thanks to half-centuries from David Warner (65) and Steve Smith (59). In reply, Afghanistan were all out for 178 in 44.2 overs, with Mitchell Starc claiming 5/42. This victory keeps Australia in contention for a semi-final spot, while Afghanistan's hopes of reaching the knockout stage are all but over.
Conclusion
Australia's victory was a testament to their superior batting lineup and bowling attack. The team's dominance in all three facets of the game was too much for Afghanistan to overcome. This result leaves Afghanistan with an uphill task to qualify for the semi-finals, while Australia will be confident of their chances of reaching the latter stages of the tournament.
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