Australia, the five-time World Cup champions, are gearing up for a showdown with Afghanistan in their upcoming fixture on November 7, Tuesday. In their previous match, Pat Cummins' team faced a 33-run loss to the 2019 World Cup winners. On the flip side, Afghanistan is riding high after a convincing seven-wicket victory against the Netherlands in their last outing. As things stand, Australia currently holds the third spot in the standings, while Afghanistan occupies the sixth position.

Head to Head - Australia has faced Afghanistan in three ODI matches, and in each of these encounters, Australia emerged victorious. Moreover, in the ODI World Cup, these teams have crossed paths in two games, with Australia claiming victory in both instances.

Pitch Report - It presents a fairly balanced wicket that offers assistance to both batters and bowlers. Although only 25 ODIs have been played at this venue, it provides a spacious playing field. The average first-inning score in these games stands at 256, indicating no significant advantage for either the side batting first or the one chasing. The highest-ever score recorded at this venue was 438/4, achieved by South Africa against India in 2015, while the lowest total remains 115, when Bangladesh clinched victory over India in 1998.

Weather Report - While the cricket action unfolds, players will have to contend with the scorching weather in Mumbai. With a maximum temperature expected to reach around 37°C and humidity at 35%, the conditions could be challenging for the players. However, there is little to no chance of rain, ensuring a rain-free encounter.

Australia and Afghanistan's clash promises to be an intriguing match, with Australia looking to bounce back from their recent loss and Afghanistan seeking to build on their momentum. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate this contest to see which team will emerge victorious on the big stage

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