In the second game of super Saturday, 1 June, Afghanistan will face defending champions, Australia at County Ground in Bristol.
Afghanistan are featuring in their second 50-over World Cup and this time around they have a stronger side than 2015.
Australia on the other hand need no introduction. Three-four months back they were looking sloppy, but with their two most important players, Steve Smith and David Warner back in the side and back in form, they are back in the contenders game.
However it is no doubt the five-time world champions will be approaching the game just like one against any big side.
Here’s all you need to know about ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match between Afghanistan vs Australia.
Afghanistan vs Australia: Battle to Watch Out For
Rashid Khan vs David Warner: An aggressive batsman against an aggressive bowler is the best contest for any cricket fan. Rashid Khan vs David Warner will be one such battle. Both need no introduction. What will make it more interesting that both come from the same IPL team, Sunrisers Hyderabad and both know each other pretty well.
Where Will the Afghanistan vs Australia ICC World Cup Match Be Played?
The opening match of ICC World Cup between Afghanistan vs Australia will be played at County Ground in Bristol.
When Will The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match Afghanistan vs Australia Be Played?
The ICC-CWC 2019 Afghanistan vs Australia match will be played on Saturday,1 June at 6:00 pm IST onwards.
Where Do I Watch Afghanistan vs Australia ICC World Cup 2019 Match Live on TV?
You can watch the ICC-CWC 2019 Afghanistan vs Australia live on Star Sports 3.
Where Can I Watch Afghanistan vs Australia World Cup Match Live Online?
Live streaming of the ICC-CWC 2019 Afghanistan vs Australia match will be available on Hotstar.
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Squads: Afghanistan vs Australia, ICC World Cup 2019
Afghanistan:
Mohammad Shahzad(w), Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib(c), Rashid Khan, Najibullah Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dawlat Zadran, Aftab Alam, Noor Ali Zadran, Samiullah Shinwari, Hamid Hassan
Australia:
Aaron Finch(c), David Warner, Steven Smith, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Jason Behrendorff, Kane Richardson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon
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