AFG vs AUS: In the upcoming Super 8 clash, Afghanistan and Australia will see each other at Arnos Vale Stadium in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. AFG vs AUS match 48 is scheduled on Sunday 23rd June starting at 6:00 AM IST.
Australia is flying high in Group 1 as they defeated Bangladesh in their first Super 8 clash in Antigua. In a rain-curtailed match, Australia beat Bangladesh and won by 28 runs via the DLS method. This victory boosted the Aussie’s NRR in Group 1 and a top spot in the ICC T20 World Cup Point standing ahead of India.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, lost their first Super 8 match against India by 47 runs. It is the second consecutive loss as Afghans failed against West Indies in the previous group stage match. The next fixture against Australia is much more crucial as Rashid Khan and his team will fight for their semi-final hopes in Kingstown, St. Vincent.
Here are overall AFG vs AUS T20 head-to-head records ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup match 48 at Arnos Vale Stadium.
Afghanistan vs Australia T20 World Cup Head to Head Records
Afghanistan and Australia have only faced each other in 1 game in the T20 World Cup history. In the 2022 T20 World Cup, Australia defeated Afghanistan by 4 runs at the Adelaide Oval Stadium.
The table below shows the record of AFG vs AUS T20 World Cup head-to-head records –
Matches | AFG Won | AUS Won | Tie | NR |
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1 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
Afghanistan vs Australia T20 Head to Head Records
The only game played by Afghanistan and Australia is in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Both teams will face each other in the 2024 T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 1 match at Arnos Vale Stadium.
The table below shows the record of AFG vs AUS overall T20I head-to-head records
Matches | AFG Won | AUS Won | Tie | NR |
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1 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
T20WC2024: Arnos Vale Stadium T20 World Cup Stats and Records
Arnos Vale Stadium is going to host its 4th T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan and Australia match 48 in Group 1. The last game held at this venue was BAN vs NEP on Jun 16 in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup.
With 18,000 seating capacity, Arnos Vale is one of the prominent stadiums in the West Indies region. It is located in the Arnos Vale sports complex near Kingstown, St Vincent & the Grenadines. The stadium is also known as The Playing Field name. It is a multi-purpose stadium that was built to host football and cricket games
Arnos Vale Stadium has been selected to host 5 games including two Super 8 in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. In the history of T20 cricket, the stadium has only witnessed 5 T20 International games.
You can check out all T20 records of Arnos Vale Stadium ahead of AFG vs AUS in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament.
Arnos Vale Stadium T20 World Cup Stats and Records | |||
Total T20I Matches | 5 | ||
First Match | 27/07/2013 | ||
Last Match | 16/6/2024 | ||
Batting 1st Won | 4 | ||
Batting 2nd Won | 1 | ||
Matches Tied | – | ||
Matches N/R | – | ||
Highest Team Inn | 159/5 by BAN vs NED in 2024 | ||
Lowest Team Inn | 85 by NEP vs BAN in 2024 | ||
Average Score | 130 |
T20WC 2024: Arnos Vale Stadium Pitch Report Ahead of AFG vs AUS
The Arnos Vale Stadium is mostly famous among the spinners as they get an extra turn on this pitch. However, its balanced nature favors batsmen as well but no more support for the pacer. The average score is 130 for this pitch which can go upto 150 in the first innings. The stats suggest the team who bats first has a higher chance of winning the game as the 4 out 5 teams batting first won in the T20I history. As per the records, the team who wins the toss is advised to go with bat first in the upcoming match.
Afghanistan vs Australia X-Factor
Afghanistan X-Factor
Skipper Rashid Khan scalped 3 wickets for 26 runs in the Super 8 match against India. While Fazalhaq Farooqi took 3 wickets conceding 33 runs, keeping his top spot as the most wicket-taker in the ongoing T20 World Cup. So far, Fazalhaq Farooqi has taken 15 scalps including his 5 wicket-haul for 9 runs in the 5 games. While the bowlers played an amazing innings, the batters disappointed the Afghanistan fans by losing wickets in the early overs. Only Azmatullah Omarzai stayed for a while on the pitch, knocking 26 runs in the 20 balls.
Australia X-Factor
David Warner and Travis Head are the best opener duo in the ongoing T20 World Cup. In the Super 8 match against Bangladesh, David Warner amassed 53 of 35 balls including 5 fours and 3 sixes at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. While Travis Head kept runs coming from the other end. However, Pat Cummins delivered an outstanding 4 overs while registering the first hat-trick of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Adam Zampa scalped 2 wickets while clinching the 2nd spot with 11 scalps for the most wicket-takers in the ICC T20 World Cup.