As the ICC World Cup 2023 unfolds in Mumbai, cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for a crucial clash between Australia (AUS) and Afghanistan (AFG). The two teams find themselves in favorable positions for securing a spot in the semifinals, making their encounter on November 7, 2023, all the more significant. AUS and AFG have a relatively short history of head-to-head meetings in ODIs, and their past encounters tell an interesting story.
AUS vs. AFG Head to Head in ODIs: Australia Dominates
In the context of their head-to-head record in One Day Internationals (ODIs), Australia holds a commanding lead over Afghanistan. These two cricketing nations have crossed paths on a limited number of occasions, with only three ODI matches played in their 11-year rivalry.
- Matches Played: 3
- Matches Won by Australia: 3
- Matches Won by Afghanistan: 0
- No Result: –
- Tie: –
- Win Percentage (Australia): 100.00%
- Win Percentage (Afghanistan): 00.00%
This head-to-head statistic clearly favors Australia, who have won all three of their ODI encounters against Afghanistan. The dominance of the Australian team in this format is evident, as they have yet to concede a victory to Afghanistan.
AUS vs. AFG Head to Head in ICC World Cup: Australia’s Unblemished Record
When it comes to their meetings in the ICC World Cup, Australia’s supremacy remains unchallenged. These two teams have faced each other twice on the grand stage of the ODI World Cup. Both of these encounters occurred in the last two editions of the tournament, in 2015 and 2019.
- Matches Played: –
- Matches Won by Australia: –
- Matches Won by Afghanistan: –
- No Result: –
- Tie: –
- Win Percentage (Australia): 00.00%
- Win Percentage (Afghanistan): 00.00%
Australia boasts a flawless 2-0 record against Afghanistan in the ICC World Cup. In 2015 and 2019, the Australian team secured victories, cementing their reputation as a formidable World Cup force.
AUS vs. AFG Head to Head in India: No Previous Encounters
Despite their history in ODIs and the ICC World Cup, Australia and Afghanistan have never crossed paths in India. This means there is no head-to-head record for matches played in India between these two teams.
- Matches Played: –
- Matches Won by Australia: –
- Matches Won by Afghanistan: –
- No Result: –
- Tie: –
- Win Percentage (Australia): 00.00%
- Win Percentage (Afghanistan): 00.00%
As they prepare to face each other in Mumbai for the ICC World Cup 2023, this encounter in India will be a historic one, marking their first meeting on Indian soil.
Australia’s dominance in their head-to-head meetings with Afghanistan in ODIs and the ICC World Cup is clear. However, Afghanistan, with the talent and determination in their squad, will be looking to upset the balance and create history with a victory in the ICC World Cup 2023.
As cricket fans eagerly await the upcoming clash, the AUS vs. AFG match on November 7 promises to be a thrilling battle between two teams with different levels of experience on the international stage. It will be interesting to see if Afghanistan can spring a surprise or if Australia maintains its winning streak in this historic rivalry. Cricket lovers around the world will be watching with bated breath to see how this chapter unfolds in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023.
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