Australia vs Afghanistan Result – Match 39

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Match 39 • ICC Cricket World Cup

AUS

293/7 (46.5)

AFG

291/5 (50)

Australia won by 3 wickets

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46.5

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Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Six

46.4

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Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Four

46.3

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Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Six

46.2

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Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Six

46.1

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Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, no run

End of over 46 (4 runs)

Glenn Maxwell 179 (123)

Pat Cummins 12 (68)

AUS 271/7

Rashid Khan 10-2-44-0

45.6

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Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run

45.5

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Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run

45.4

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Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run

45.3

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Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, 1 run

45.2

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Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run

45.2

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Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, 1 wide

45.1

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Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run

End of over 45 (7 runs)

Glenn Maxwell 177 (119)

Pat Cummins 11 (66)

AUS 267/7

Naveen ul Haq 9-2-47-0

44.6

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Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run

44.5

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Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run

44.4

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Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run

44.3

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Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run

44.2

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Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run

44.1

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Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, Six

End of over 44 (15 runs)

Glenn Maxwell 170 (113)

Pat Cummins 11 (66)

AUS 260/7

Azmatullah Omarzai 7-2-52-1

43.6

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Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run

43.5

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Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run

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Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, Four

43.3

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Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, Six

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Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run

43.1

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Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, Four

End of over 43 (0 runs)

Pat Cummins 11 (66)

Glenn Maxwell 155 (107)

AUS 245/7

Noor Ahmad 10-0-53-1

Match Summary

Australia and Afghanistan met in Match 39 of ICC Cricket World Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 46.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Six | 46.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Four | 46.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Six. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Australia won by 3 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

46.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Six
46.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Four
46.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Six
46.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Six
44.1: Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, Six
43.4: Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, Four
43.3: Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, Six
43.1: Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Australia won by 3 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 46.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

46.5 6 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Six

46.4 4 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Four

46.3 6 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Six

46.2 6 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, Six

46.1 0 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, no run

End of over 46 (4 runs)

Glenn Maxwell 179 (123)

Pat Cummins 12 (68)

AUS 271/7

Rashid Khan 10-2-44-0

45.6 1 Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run

45.5 0 Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run

45.4 0 Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run

45.3 1 Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, 1 run

45.2 0 Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run

45.2 Wd Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, 1 wide

45.1 1 Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run

End of over 45 (7 runs)

Glenn Maxwell 177 (119)

Pat Cummins 11 (66)

AUS 267/7

Naveen ul Haq 9-2-47-0

44.6 1 Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run

44.5 0 Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run

44.4 0 Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run

44.3 0 Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run

44.2 0 Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run

44.1 6 Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, Six

End of over 44 (15 runs)

Glenn Maxwell 170 (113)

Pat Cummins 11 (66)

AUS 260/7

Azmatullah Omarzai 7-2-52-1

43.6 1 Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run

43.5 0 Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run

43.4 4 Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, Four

43.3 6 Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, Six

43.2 0 Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run

43.1 4 Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, Four

End of over 43 (0 runs)

Pat Cummins 11 (66)

Glenn Maxwell 155 (107)

AUS 245/7

Noor Ahmad 10-0-53-1

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Australia vs Afghanistan Match 39 match?
Australia won by 3 wickets.

What is the Australia vs Afghanistan Match 39?
Australia vs Afghanistan is the Match 39 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Australia vs Afghanistan live score?
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