The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final race heats up as Australia takes on Afghanistan in Mumbai. Both teams have been in incredible form and would push for the spot in the top four. Entering this fixture, the Aussies took down arch-rivals England in a thriller in Ahmedabad. At the same time, the Afghans took down the Netherlands in another clinical chase. Pitch Report: The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has been a batter’s paradise with an average score of 256. The batters have scored many runs, thanks to the ground’s short dimensions and the incredible pitches. At the same time, fast bowlers can come into play early in both innings with a new ball, while spinners generally find it difficult. Playing XI of Australia David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood Playing XI of Afghanistan Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad