Scenario 1
Australia win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay Score: 40-50
Afghanistan: 150-160
Australia win the match
Scenario 2
Afghanistan win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay Score: 50-60
Australia: 175-185
Australia win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
Australia are yet to be beaten in this tournament and they're coming off of a convincing win over Bangladesh. Afghanistan, meanwhile, arrive hoping to turn their fortunes around after a loss to India. A loss today will see their campaign cut short. They've never made it to the semi-finals stage of a World Cup before and if they want to change that, they'll need to start by beating Australia here today. That sets up what should be another spicy contest.
When you see an Australia vs Afghanistan contest, you'd be forgiven for assuming that it should be a relatively easy road to victory for Australia. But take the perennial underdogs Afghanistan lightly and they might just stun you. All you have to do is cast your mind back to the time these two sides met in the 2023 CWC. You might remember it for Maxwell's logic-defying knock but what you might not remember is the indiscreet batting from Australia that got them into a precarious situation in the first place. That said, take nothing away from Afghanistan, they play with great courage and passion and they've shown time and again that they've got what it takes to give these 'big' sides a run for their money.
Thank you Soni for the thread and for tagging me. 
Best wishes to both the teams.
Teams:
Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rashid Khan(c), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Rashid Khan | Afghanistan Captain: To be honest we wanted to bat first. The record of this wicket suggests it becomes harder while chasing, we got what we wanted. What is done is done, can't think about the past. It's about the mindset we go in with today, the more you enjoy the better you perform. We've spoken about our execution and getting it right. It's about playing our cricket. Everyone likes to play against big teams, it's when you get better. Good occassion for us, we get better day by day facing these big teams. We have two changes, Kharote and Janat in for Najibullah Zadran and Hazratullah Zazai.
Australia have won the toss and have opted to field
Mitchell Marsh | Australia Captain: We're going to bowl first, try and have a read on conditions and have a good night. We know Afghanistan are a good side. We just need to trust our process and enjoy it. Ashton Agar comes in for Mitchell Starc, purely conditions based.
Australia have won the toss and have opted to field
Rashid Khan | Afghanistan Captain: To be honest we wanted to bat first. The record of this wicket suggests it becomes harder while chasing, we got what we wanted. What is done is done, can't think about the past. It's about the mindset we go in with today, the more you enjoy the better you perform. We've spoken about our execution and getting it right. It's about playing our cricket. Everyone likes to play against big teams, it's when you get better. Good occassion for us, we get better day by day facing these big teams. We have two changes, Kharote and Janat in for Najibullah Zadran and Hazratullah Zazai.
Teams:
Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rashid Khan(c), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
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