Australia v Afghanistan World Cup Match Prediction & Betting Tips

One of the most favourite sides of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Australia, has managed just three points after playing even games. The Kangaroos clinched their opening game against England convincingly, they shared one point with Bangladesh since the match was abandoned due weather and lost the third one to New Zealand after a thriller. The Aussies were bowled out cheaply for 151 in 32.2 overs and the Black Caps achieved the target by smashing 152 after losing nine wickets with plenty of overs to spare. Team Afghanistan registered their maiden victory of the event while beating Scotland by a margin of one wicket and attained two points after three matches in Pool A. Australia will find it easy to grasp their forthcoming game against Afghanistan who will try to prove as a tough opponent.

Players to watch

Michael Clarke appeared in his first match of the tournament but scored just 12 runs vs. New Zealand whereas Brad Haddin and David Warner got 43 and 34. Aaron Finch, Shane Watson, Steven Smith, and Glenn Maxwell are capable of generating big innings. Mitchell Starc almost won the game for Australia and grabbed 6-28, Mitchell Johnson, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell are bowling according to the situation.

Samiullah Shenwari powered 96 for Afghanistan against Scotland and Javed Ahmadi scored 51 while Nawroz Mangal, Asghar Stanikzai, Mohammad Nabi should concentrate on their batting. Shapoor Zadran, Dawlat Zadran captured 4 and 3 wickets as Hamid Hassan, Gulbadin Naib and Mohammad Nabi are doing fine with the ball.

Time & Venue

Wednesday, March 4, 2015 @ 06:30 GMT, 14:30 local at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth.

Weather

A bright, sunny day and a smooth evening with the temperatures around 18-32ᵒC.

Toss

Both captains will opt to bat under lovely conditions.

The Pitch

The previous match played between India and UAE at the same venue proved to be a one sided affair where the bowlers and batsmen of the Blue Shirts enjoyed most and won the game by a vast margin of nine wickets.

Teams

Australia – Michael Clarke (C), David Warner, Aaron Finch, Shane Watson, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc. Pat Cummins.

Afghanistan – Mohammad Nabi (C), Javed Ahmadi, Afsar Zazai, Nawroz Mangal, Asghar Stanikzai, Samiullah Shenwari, Najibullah Zardan, Gulbadin Naib, Dawlat Zadran, Hamid Hassan, Shapoor Zadran.

Prediction

Australia will be the favourite to grasp the game.