Defending champions Australia begin their quest for a successful ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 with a game against Afghanistan. The Oz despite their struggles post the triumph at home four years back, have once again found a settled squad. They are one of the title contenders and boast of some of the biggest names in the game. Afghanistan are here as one of the top ten sides in the world which is a fantastic achievement for them. The Aussies will not take them lightly as they are well capable of producing a shock. The two teams have met twice in the past with Australia winning these clashes convincingly. Ahead of Match 4 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, here's a look back at only two ODI encounters between Australia and Afghanistan. Afghanistan vs Australia Cricket Score 4th ODI Match.

Afghanistan vs Australia – 25th August 2012 – Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah – Australia won by 66 runs

Michael Clarke and Matthew Wade showed great resilience on a spinning track as their 70s helped Australia reach 272/8 in their first ever game against Afghanistan in Sharjah. In reply, the young Asian team folded for 206 with Mitchell Starch picking up four wickets. Asghar Afghan top-scored for his team with a well-made 66. Afghanistan vs Australia Betting Odds: Free Bet Odds, Predictions and Favourites During AFG vs AUS in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 4.

Australia vs Afghanistan – 4th March 2015 – WACA, Perth – Australia won by 275 runs

A massive 275 runs win for Australia who hammered the hapless Afghanistan attack in the first innings piling on 417 runs. David Warner hit 178 and fifties from Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell further put Afghanistan to the sword. Their response was equally disastrous as they were bundled out for 142.

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Afghanistan have improved a lot in the last four years but they still will have to produce the greatest shock in the World Cup history to triumph over Australia.

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