Yesterday World Cup 2023 Match Result: Australia vs Afghanistan on November 7

In Yesterday's World Cup 2023 Match, Australia took on Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Both Australia and Afghanistan were in contention for the semifinals, and a win would have assured Australia's status in the last four. Afghanistan also needed a win to get closer towards a semifinal spot.

In the match, Australia secured a massive victory by 3 wickets and now have advanced to the semifinals. They will take on South Africa in the semifinals.

Australia vs Afghanistan World Cup 2023

Hashmatullah Shahidi, the captain of Afghanistan, chose to bat first and his team set a target of 291 runs. Ibrahim Zadran made a record, becoming the first Afghan cricketer to score a century in the World Cup as he scored 129 runs. Rashid Khan also scored a breezy 35 off just 18 balls at the end.

Australia were struggling with a score of 91 for 7 at one point in the game. However, Glenn Maxwell rose to the challenge, playing an innings deemed one of the most remarkable in cricket history. Despite suffering from intense pain that affected his mobility, Maxwell scored a substantial 201 not out off just 128 deliveries. Along with Pat Cummins, Maxwell put up an unbeaten partnership of 202 runs, paving the way for a major Australian victory at the City of Dreams.

Match Score

Afghanistan: 291 for 5 in 50 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 129, Rashid Khan 35; Josh Hazlewood 2/39). Australia: 293 for 7 in 46.5 overs (Glenn Maxwell 201*, Mitchell Marsh 24; Rashid Khan 2/44)

Result: Australia won by 3 wickets

Captains: Hashmatullah Shahidi (AFG), Pat Cummins (AUS)

AUS vs AFG: Who scored most runs in Yesterday's Match?

Australia batter Glenn Maxwell scored 201 runs in the match. The batter became the 3rd player to score a double hundred in an ODI World Cup match. His unbeaten 201 came off just 128 balls, decorated with 21 fours and 10 sixes.