Afghanistan faced off against Australia in a crucial World Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, with a win putting them in a good position for an unprecedented top-four finish. Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bat first, eventually posting an imposing 291/5, their highest-ever World Cup total, with opener Ibrahim Zadran’s 129* being the third-highest individual score against Australia in World Cups.
In an interview during the innings break, Zadran credited India legend Sachin Tendulkar for his advice and influence, after Tendulkar had spent some time interacting with the Afghanistan team at the stadium the day before. The effect of this interaction was evident in Zadran’s composed knock during the first innings.
India and Australia are among the favorites for the 2023 World Cup title. According to Dafabet, the odds for the top teams are as follows:
– India: 2.00
– Australia: 4.50
– South Africa: 5.50
– New Zealand: 10.00
– Pakistan: 21.00
– Afghanistan: 67.00
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