An important match is to be played in Adelaide today between hosts Australia and Afghanistan, who have been out of the semi-final race. It is very important for Australia to win this match. In a way, it will be a do-or-die match for the hosts.
Both teams have played four matches each. In these, Afghanistan lost two and canceled two. Australia won two, lost one, and was canceled due to rain. They have 5 points and are at number three in Group 1 with a net run rate of -0.304. If they win today, he will get 7 points.
However, the rest of the teams in the group also have to play one more match each. Overall, after this match, the picture of the teams reaching the semi-finals from Group 1 will be somewhat clear. Both teams have faced each other for the first time since the 2019 World Cup. The match will start at 1.30 pm.
Dream 11 Predictions
The top 4 predictions for the match are as follows.
- David Warner to score 30+ runs.
- Michel Marsh + Rahmatullah Gurbaj = 55+ runs.
- Mohammed Nabbi to score 20+ runs and to pick at least 1 wicket.
- Similarly, Rashid Khan + Mujeeb ul Rahman to pick 3+ wickets.
Possible Playing XI
Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Ashton Agar, Josh Hazlewood.
Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (Captain), Ajmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq, Fazlhaq Farooqui.
Australia will be under pressure
The news coming from the dressing room of the Australian team before the match is not good for him. Captain Aaron Finch and middle-order batsman Tim David are injured. At the moment, it is not decided whether these two will be in the fray against Afghanistan. Both have to undergo a fitness test before the match.
In fact, after the 89-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the first match, the Australian team did not appear to be performing the way it is known for. Warner, Smith, and Wade’s bat is silent. Similarly, Starc and Hazlewood’s bowling did not show the edge for which they have been known. However, Mark Stoinis is seen in the form.