Match Overview – Afghanistan vs Australia

It was an exciting day of cricket when Afghanistan took on the strong Australian team. The match was full of talent, strategy, and fighting spirit from both sides.

Toss and Match Setup

  • Toss: Australia won the toss and chose to bat first.

  • Venue: International Cricket Stadium

  • Weather: Clear skies, comfortable temperature

  • Pitch: Balanced pitch, good for both batting and bowling

First Innings – Australia Batting

Top Order Stars:

  • David Warner: 78 runs (92 balls, 9 fours, 2 sixes)

  • Travis Head: 62 runs (55 balls, 7 fours, 1 six)

  • Marnus Labuschagne: 45 runs (67 balls, 4 fours)

Middle Order Contributions:

  • Steve Smith: 38 runs (42 balls)

  • Glenn Maxwell: 29 runs (22 balls)

Team Total:

  • 289/7 in 50 overs (with 16 extras)

  • Australia built steady partnerships and kept the scoreboard moving.

Second Innings – Afghanistan’s Chase

Top Performers:

  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 65 runs (78 balls, 6 fours, 2 sixes)

  • Hashmatullah Shahidi: 52 runs (61 balls, 5 fours)

  • Ibrahim Zadran: 37 runs (45 balls)

Australian Bowling Attack:

  • Pat Cummins: 3 wickets for 52 runs (10 overs)

  • Mitchell Starc: 2 wickets for 58 runs (9 overs)

  • Josh Hazlewood: 1 wicket for 45 runs (8 overs)

Afghanistan batted with determination but fell short in the chase.

Final Result

👉 Australia won by 34 runs

Key Match Stats

  • Highest Partnership: 98 runs (Warner & Head, 2nd wicket)

  • Player of the Match: David Warner

  • Strike Rates: Australia – 95.33, Afghanistan – 88.76

Match Highlights

  • Excellent batting from both teams

  • Strong bowling spells

  • A close, competitive contest full of energy

Post-Match Reactions

Australia’s Captain:

“A tough match against a strong Afghan side. Happy with how the team adapted and performed.”

Afghanistan’s Captain:

“We gave our best and showed good potential. Lots of positives and lessons to take forward.”