Pitch Report: The Wankhede Stadium pitch is anticipated to favor batsmen, setting the stage for a high-scoring contest. The toss-winning captain is likely to opt for batting first on this batting-friendly surface.

Head-to-Head Record:

• Matches Played: 3
• Afghanistan Wins: 0
• Australia Wins: 3
• First Played: 25-Aug-2012
• Last Played: 01-Jun-2019

Probable Playing XI:

Afghanistan (AFG): Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Australia (AUS): Travis Head, David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Probable Best Performers:

• Probable Best Batter: David Warner (Australia) David Warner is Australia’s top run-scorer in the tournament, amassing 428 runs at an average of 61.14 and a strike rate of 111.74, including two centuries.
• Probable Best Bowler: Adam Zampa (Australia) Adam Zampa is the leading wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup, with 19 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 5.52. His three-wicket haul in the previous game against New Zealand showcases his crucial role.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first is likely to win the match.