Afghanistan will be up against Australia in the 48th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024. The match will be played at the Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent, on June 23 at 06:00 AM IST.
AFG vs AUS (Afghanistan vs Australia), Super Eight - Match 8 - Match Information
Match: Afghanistan vs Australia, Super Eight - Match 8
Date: June 23, 2024
Time: 06:00 AM IST
Venue: Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent
AFG vs AUS (Afghanistan vs Australia), Super Eight - Match 8 Preview
ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 Points Table
The points table of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.471 |
| India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.350 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.350 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.471 |
Both teams last played against each other in the Super 12 - Match 26 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022, where Naveen-ul-Haq scored the highest fantasy points for Afghanistan with 113 match fantasy points while Glenn Maxwell topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Australia with 98 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Afghanistan against India, India beat Afghanistan by 47 runs. The top fantasy player for Afghanistan was Rashid Khan who scored 111 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Bangladesh, Australia beat Bangladesh by 28 runs (DLS method). The top fantasy player for Australia was Pat Cummins who scored 91 fantasy points.
AFG vs AUS, Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent, is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 105 runs.
Weather Report for Arnos Vale Ground, Arnos Vale, St Vincent
The temperature is expected to be around 26°C and humidity is expected to be around 83%. Winds at a speed of 6.36 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
AFG vs AUS, Head-to-Head
In the only match played between these two teams, Australia won against Afghanistan. Australia's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
AFG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | 5 | 179 | 44.8 | 0 | - | 31, 68, 34, 34, 12 | - |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 160 | 32 | 0 | - | 8, 38, 0, 44, 70 | - |
| David Warner | 5 | 169 | 42.3 | 0 | - | 53, 1, 20, 39, 56 | - |
- Travis Michael Head
Travis Head is a batter with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 179 runs.
- Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ibrahim Zadran has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 160 runs.
- David Andrew Warner
David Warner is a batter with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. David Warner is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 53, 1, 20, 39 and 56 runs.
AFG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 3 | 4 | - | 6 | 14.5 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 32 | 0, 2, 0, 18, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 5 | 0 | - | 11 | 10.7 | - | 2, 1, 4, 2, 2 |
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls left-arm fast-medium and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 14.5. This player has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in their only match.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Rashid Khan has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He bowls leg-break googly and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 32. Rashid Khan has taken 1 wicket in a match against this team.
- Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a leg-break googly bowler and in the recent 5 matches, Adam Zampa has taken 11 wickets at an average of 10.7. He has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in their only match.
AFG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 89 | 44.5 | 4 | 14.3 | 0, 59, 0, 0, 30 | 1, 0, 2, 1, 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 4 | 73 | 24.3 | 2 | 7 | 17, 7, 0, 49, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 5 | 76 | 19 | 0 | - | 1, 8, 18, 35, 14 | - |
- Marcus Peter Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. Marcus Stoinis is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 89 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib is an all-rounder with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Gulbadin Naib is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 73 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Mitchell Ross Marsh
Mitchell Marsh is an all-rounder with an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mitchell Marsh is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 76 runs.
AFG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | 5 | 179 | 44.8 | 0 | - | 31, 68, 34, 34, 12 | - |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 89 | 44.5 | 4 | 14.3 | 0, 59, 0, 0, 30 | 1, 0, 2, 1, 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 4 | 73 | 24.3 | 2 | 7 | 17, 7, 0, 49, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 49 | 24.5 | 1 | 69 | 0, 26, 0, 23, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 53 | 26.5 | 3 | 19.3 | 0, 14, 0, 11, 28 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 160 | 32 | 0 | - | 8, 38, 0, 44, 70 | - |
The top point-getters for Afghanistan are Gulbadin Naib with 70 match fantasy points, Azmatullah Omarzai with 67 match fantasy points and Ibrahim Zadran with 55 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Australia are Travis Head with 95 match fantasy points, Marcus Stoinis with 90 match fantasy points and Glenn Maxwell with 65 match fantasy points.
AFG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 3 | 4 | - | 6 | 14.5 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 89 | 44.5 | 4 | 14.3 | 0, 59, 0, 0, 30 | 1, 0, 2, 1, 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 32 | 0, 2, 0, 18, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 5 | 0 | - | 11 | 10.7 | - | 2, 1, 4, 2, 2 |
| Travis Head | 5 | 179 | 44.8 | 0 | - | 31, 68, 34, 34, 12 | - |
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls left-arm fast-medium and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 14.5. This player has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in their only match.
- Marcus Peter Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. Marcus Stoinis is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 89 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Rashid Khan has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He bowls leg-break googly and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 32. Rashid Khan has taken 1 wicket in a match against this team.
- Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a leg-break googly bowler and in the recent 5 matches, Adam Zampa has taken 11 wickets at an average of 10.7. He has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in their only match.
- Travis Michael Head
Travis Head is a batter with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 179 runs.
AFG vs AUS Squad Information
Australia (AUS) Squad: Matthew Wade, Josh Hazlewood, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Tim David and Nathan Ellis
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Ishaq, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Nangeyalia Kharote, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Noor Ahmad
AFG vs AUS Possible Playing XI
Australia (AUS) Possible Playing XI: Travis Head, David Warner, Tim David, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh
Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi
AFG vs AUS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Josh Inglis
Batters: Travis Head, David Warner, Hazratullah Zazai and Gulbadin Naib
All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis and Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Adam Zampa, Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq
Captain: Marcus Stoinis
Vice-Captain: Fazalhaq Farooqi
Photo credit: Alamy
