Afghanistan vs Australia: Match Date, Time, Venue, Stadium
Afghanistan have a daunting task at hand as they take on defending champions Australia in their first World Cup 2019 match at Bristol.
Afghanistan have drawn the short straw to meet defending champions Australia in their opening World Cup 2019 encounter. The Australians, five-time World Cup champions, will be overwhelming favourites against the Afghans, playing their second World Cup. Afghanistan will be hoping for a brave performance and anything beyond that would be sensational when the two sides meet on Saturday.
Match details:
Afghanistan vs Australia
When: June 1, 2019
What time: 6.00 PM IST
Where: Bristol
Stadium: Bristol County Ground
Defending champions Australia have endured a tumultuous past year but the Aaron Finch-led side are peaking at the right time and are considered one of the favourites in the 50-over showpiece event.
After edging out hosts India 3-2 in a five-match ODI series in March, Australia welcomed back Smith and Warner with open arms as they returned from one-year bans.
Afghanistan
Australia Cricket Team
County Ground, Bristol