2022 ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup – 3rd-Place Play-Off – Afghanistan vs Australia Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Afghanistan vs Australia taking place? Afghanistan vs Australia will take place on Friday 4th February, 2022 at 13:00 (UK)
Where is Afghanistan vs Australia taking place? Afghanistan vs Australia will take place at Coolidge Cricket Ground in Coolidge, Antigua and Barbuda
What is the expected weather for Afghanistan vs Australia? 24-25c cloudy with a chance of rain showers throughout play
Where can I get tickets for Afghanistan vs Australia? There is free entry to all matches in the tournament but spectators must download a valid match ticket from this link
What TV channel is Afghanistan vs Australia on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to televise 2022 ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Afghanistan vs Australia
Where can I stream Afghanistan vs Australia? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Afghanistan vs Australia live on Sky Go if the match is televised
THE PREDICTION
It would be a shame if the weather was to spoil what looks to be an intriguing game between the two defeated Men’s Under-19 World Cup semi-finalists. Afghanistan in particular were so close to beating England, only to collapse late on, losing three wickets in the penultimate over attempting to reach their target of 231, ultimately falling short. Australia were beaten more comprehensively by India and are likely to struggle against the extremely dangerous bowling attack of Afghanistan, which has shone throughout the competition, particularly their arsenal of spin. Provided Afghanistan’s batters can complement their bowlers’ effort and not lose wickets in clusters, then they are more than capable of coming out on top here. However, with the current forecast predicting showers, the sensible play would be not to make any moves until closer to the scheduled start of the match when the prospects of play become clearer.
