Cricket fans around the world have witnessed some thrilling encounters between the Afghanistan National Cricket Team and the Australian Men’s Cricket Team. While Australia is a cricketing powerhouse with multiple World Cup titles, Afghanistan has emerged as a competitive side, especially in limited-overs cricket.
In this article, we’ll dive into the match scorecard of their recent clashes, analyze their last 10 ODI and T20 matches, and provide key insights into their performances.
Head-to-Head Record: Afghanistan vs Australia
Before delving into the scorecards, let’s look at their overall head-to-head record:
| Format | Matches Played | Australia Wins | Afghanistan Wins | Tied/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Australia has dominated Afghanistan in both ODIs and T20Is, but Afghanistan has shown glimpses of brilliance, especially in spin-friendly conditions.
Last 10 Recent Matches Summary (ODI & T20 Combined)
Here’s a summary of the last 10 encounters (including both ODIs and T20Is) between Afghanistan and Australia:
| Date | Venue | Format | Result (Winner) | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-Jun-2024 | Arnos Vale, WI | T20 | Australia | 15 Runs |
| 11-Nov-2023 | Wankhede, India | ODI | Australia | 3 Wickets |
| 25-Aug-2022 | Gabba, Australia | ODI | Australia | 66 Runs |
| 30-Oct-2021 | Dubai, UAE | T20 | Australia | 4 Wickets |
| 01-Jun-2019 | Bristol, UK | ODI | Australia | 7 Wickets |
| 15-Mar-2015 | Perth, Australia | ODI | Australia | 275 Runs |
| 10-Sep-2012 | Sharjah, UAE | ODI | Australia | 66 Runs |
| 05-Aug-2010 | Colombo, SL | T20* | Australia | 7 Wickets |
| 19-Jan-2010 | Melbourne, AUS | ODI | Australia | 116 Runs |
| 25-Apr-2009 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | ODI | Australia | 59 Runs |
Note: Some matches date back to Afghanistan’s early days in international cricket.
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Last 10 ODI Matches Summary
Afghanistan and Australia have faced each other three times in ODIs, all won by Australia. Below is a recap of their last 10 ODI performances (including matches against other teams):
Australia’s Last 10 ODI Matches
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-Nov-2023 | Afghanistan | Wankhede, Ind | Won by 3 Wkts | Glenn Maxwell (201*) |
| 19-Nov-2023 | India | Ahmedabad, Ind | Lost by 6 Runs | Mitchell Starc (3/55) |
| 16-Nov-2023 | South Africa | Kolkata, Ind | Won by 3 Wkts | Travis Head (62) |
| 07-Nov-2023 | England | Ahmedabad, Ind | Won by 33 Runs | Adam Zampa (3/21) |
| 28-Oct-2023 | New Zealand | Dharamsala, Ind | Won by 5 Runs | Travis Head (109) |
| 25-Aug-2022 | Afghanistan | Gabba, Aus | Won by 66 Runs | Mitchell Marsh (86) |
| 01-Jun-2019 | Afghanistan | Bristol, UK | Won by 7 Wkts | David Warner (89*) |
| 15-Mar-2015 | Afghanistan | Perth, Aus | Won by 275 Runs | David Warner (178) |
| 10-Sep-2012 | Afghanistan | Sharjah, UAE | Won by 66 Runs | Michael Clarke (75) |
| 19-Jan-2010 | Afghanistan | Melbourne, Aus | Won by 116 Runs | Shaun Marsh (58) |
Afghanistan’s Last 10 ODI Matches
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-Nov-2023 | Australia | Wankhede, Ind | Lost by 3 Wkts | Ibrahim Zadran (129) |
| 07-Nov-2023 | South Africa | Ahmedabad, Ind | Lost by 5 Wkts | Hashmatullah (48) |
| 03-Nov-2023 | Netherlands | Lucknow, Ind | Won by 7 Wkts | Mohammad Nabi (3/28) |
| 30-Oct-2023 | Sri Lanka | Pune, Ind | Lost by 6 Wkts | Azmatullah (73) |
| 23-Oct-2023 | Pakistan | Chennai, Ind | Lost by 8 Wkts | Rahmanullah (58) |
| 15-Oct-2023 | England | Delhi, Ind | Lost by 69 Runs | Rashid Khan (3/37) |
| 25-Aug-2022 | Australia | Gabba, Aus | Lost by 66 Runs | Rahmanullah (54) |
| 01-Jun-2019 | Australia | Bristol, UK | Lost by 7 Wkts | Najibullah (51) |
| 15-Mar-2015 | Australia | Perth, Aus | Lost by 275 Runs | Nawroz Mangal (33) |
| 10-Sep-2012 | Australia | Sharjah, UAE | Lost by 66 Runs | Mohammad Nabi (46) |
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Match Scorecard: Afghanistan vs Australia (Latest ODI – 11 Nov 2023)
Australia Won by 3 Wickets
| Afghanistan Innings | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | 129 | 143 | 8 | 3 | 90.2 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 21 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 84.0 |
| Rashid Khan | 35* | 18 | 2 | 3 | 194.4 |
| Total | 291/5 | 50 Overs |
| Bowling (Australia) | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | 10 | 39 | 2 | 3.90 |
| Mitchell Starc | 9 | 70 | 1 | 7.77 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 10 | 55 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Australia Innings | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 201* | 128 | 21 | 10 | 157.0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 24 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 218.1 |
| Pat Cummins | 12* | 9 | 1 | 0 | 133.3 |
| Total | 293/7 | 46.5 Overs |
| Bowling (Afghanistan) | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 9.5 | 68 | 2 | 6.91 |
| Rashid Khan | 10 | 44 | 2 | 4.40 |
Player of the Match: Glenn Maxwell (201* off 128 balls)
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Last 10 T20 Matches Summary
Afghanistan and Australia have played two T20Is, both won by Australia. Here’s a summary of their recent T20 form:
Australia’s Last 10 T20 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-Jun-2024 | Afghanistan | Arnos Vale, WI | Won by 15 Runs | Marcus Stoinis (59) |
| 30-Oct-2021 | Afghanistan | Dubai, UAE | Won by 4 Wkts | Ashton Agar (2/24) |
| 05-Aug-2010 | Afghanistan | Colombo, SL | Won by 7 Wkts | Shane Watson (47*) |
Afghanistan’s Last 10 T20 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-Jun-2024 | Australia | Arnos Vale, WI | Lost by 15 Runs | Rahmanullah (48) |
| 30-Oct-2021 | Australia | Dubai, UAE | Lost by 4 Wkts | Naveen-ul-Haq (3/21) |
| 05-Aug-2010 | Australia | Colombo, SL | Lost by 7 Wkts | Mohammad Shahzad (22) |
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Key Takeaways
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Australia’s Dominance: Australia has never lost to Afghanistan in ODIs or T20Is.
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Afghanistan’s Fight: Despite losses, Afghanistan has put up competitive totals (e.g., 291 in 2023 ODI).
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Glenn Maxwell’s Heroics: His 201* in the 2023 ODI is one of the greatest ODI innings ever.
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Rashid Khan’s Impact: Afghanistan’s star bowler has troubled Australia’s middle order.
Future Prospects
With Afghanistan improving rapidly, especially in spin-friendly conditions, an upset against Australia in the near future is not impossible.
Final Thoughts
While Australia remains the stronger side, Afghanistan’s rise in world cricket makes every encounter exciting. Fans can expect more thrilling contests as Afghanistan continues to develop its talent.
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