Australia vs Afghanistan, 2024 T20 World Cup: Probable playing 11s, pitch report, weather forecast and live-streaming details

Seven months after their epic clash in the 2023 ODI World Cup, Australia and Afghanistan will meet in the 2024 T20 World Cup tonight. Afghanistan will aim to avenge the previous defeat they suffered against the Aussies at the Wankhede Stadium.

Big names like Travis Head, David Warner, Pat Cummins, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Noor Ahmad will be in action during this game. It is a virtual do-or-die match for Afghanistan, who lost their first match of Super 8s against India.

St Vincent's Arnos Vale Ground will host this big game. Here's a preview for the 48th match of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Australia vs Afghanistan, 2024 T20 World Cup match details

Match: Australia vs Afghanistan, Match 48, 2024 T20 World Cup

Date and Time: June 22, 8.30pm local time (June 23, 6am IST)

Venue: Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent.

Australia vs Afghanistan probable XIs

Australia

Travis Head, David Warner, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa.

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq.

Australia vs Afghanistan pitch report

The pitch in St Vincent hasn't been easy for batting. In the last game at this venue, Bangladesh successfully defended a 107-run target against Nepal, while before that, Nepal failed to chase down 116 against South Africa. A low-scoring encounter could be on the cards tonight.

Australia vs Afghanistan weather forecast

A partly cloudy sky is predicted for this Saturday night clash in St Vincent. The temperature will stay around 29 degrees Celsius, and the humidity levels are expected to be 81% in the night.

Australia vs Afghanistan telecast and live-streaming details

India: Star Sports (TV) and Disney+ Hotstar (Live streaming)

Australia: Amazon Prime Video

Afghanistan: ICC.tv.

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