World Cup: Afghanistan left 3 world champions behind, stronger record than India-Australia in the first power play
If any team has impressed the most in the World Cup 2023, it is Afghanistan. Afghanistan team has 8 points and remains in the race for the semi-finals. Afghanistan’s top order batsmen have an important contribution in their success. Afghanistan’s record in the first powerplay is better than that of the world champions at 3-3. Apart from India, Australia and Pakistan, New Zealand has been left behind.
In the World Cup 2023, Afghanistan has the best record in terms of losing the least number of wickets in the first powerplay i.e. 1-10 overs. Afghanistan has lost 7 wickets in 8 matches. Pakistan, New Zealand and India have lost 9-9 wickets in 8-8 matches. Australia has lost 9 wickets in 7 matches.
Afghanistan chose to bat
Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bat first against Australia. The team scored 46 runs for 1 wicket in the first 10 overs. Ibrahim Zadran scored 24 and Rahmat Shah was at the crease without opening the account. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was out after scoring 21 runs. Josh Hazlewood took the wicket. There was no change in the Afghanistan team.
2 changes in Australia’s team
Talking about Australia, there were two changes in the team. Mitchell Marsh came back in place of Cameron Green. Steve Smith’s Glenn Maxwell got a chance. If Australia wins this match then it will reach the semi-finals. India and South Africa have already made it to the list. After this there will be a fight between Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan for one spot.
