Afghanistan's Predicted XI vs Australia, Cricket World Cup 2023: Will Afghanistan Make Any Changes?

Afghanistan will face Australia in their penultimate league phase match of the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, November 7. The fixture is set to take place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, commencing at 2:00 PM IST. The Afghanistan cricket team has exceeded expectations with some eye-catching performances so far. With four wins out of seven matches, they now have an outside chance to qualify for the semi-finals. In their previous outing, they registered their third consecutive victory in the competition with a seven-wicket win over Netherlands.

Mohammad Nabi (3/28) and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (56* off 64) excelled with the ball and bat, respectively.

Ahead of their match against Australia, the Afghans are unlikely to experiment with their winning combination and go in with the same starting lineup from the last contest.

Openers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Afghanistan's opener, has been among their standout performers in the Cricket World Cup 2023. Accumulating 234 runs at an average of 33.42, including two half-centuries, his aggressive style and ability to build partnerships have been crucial.

Ibrahim Zadran, Gurbaz's opening partner, has displayed impressive form in the ongoing tournament. With 232 runs at an average of 33.14, he has been a reliable contributor. Zadran's ability to handle pressure situations has been pivotal for Afghanistan's batting lineup.

Middle order: Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ikram Alikhil

Rahmat Shah has been consistent in the Cricket World Cup 2023, amassing 264 runs at an average of 44.00. His calm and composed innings have provided stability in the middle order, anchoring Afghanistan's batting lineup effectively.

Skipper Hashmatullah