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Both teams are unchanged from their wins over England.
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Afghanistan Ibrahim, Gurbaz (wk), Sediq, Rahmat, Hashmat (c), Azmat, Nabi, Gulbadin, Rashid, Noor, Farooqi.
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Australia Head, Short, Smith (c), Labuschagne, Inglis (wk), Carey, Maxwell, Dwarshuis, Ellis, Zampa, Johnson.
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That’s no surprise given their ability to squeeze the game in the second innings. It’s a used pitch which should bring their spinners into the game; the seamers took seven of the 10 England wickets to fall on Wednesday.
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Steve Smith says Australia would have bowled so he’s happy enough. There’s a chance of a DLS chase, given the weather forecast, so there’s plenty of merit in batting second as well.
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On 10 October 2000, South Africa thrashed England by eight wickets in Nairobi, Kenya. Shaun Pollock took 3 for 27, Jacques Kallis stroked an effortless 78. That match was the last quarter-final to be played in the Champions Trophy, but only if you take these things literally.
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The group format that has been used in the Champions League since 2000 has produced a number of de facto quarter-finals, including a memorable match between India and Australia in 2006. The latest takes place in Lahore today, where Afghanistan and Australia meet for the right to face either India or New Zealand in the semi-finals.
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Afghanistan dumped England out of the tournament on Wednesday in a thrilling match that confirmed their status as one of the world’s best white-ball sides. It’s not that long ago that Afghanistan were dangerous opponents who on their day could trouble the best team; now they’re just really, really good.
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They would have beaten Australia at the 50-over World Cup but for Glenn Maxwell’s mind-blowing 201 not out. They did beat Australia, decisively so, in last year’s T20 World Cup.
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There’s a bit of rain forecast in Lahore, though nothing to suggest we won’t get a positive result. Australia can theoretically lose today and still go through, but it would need England to marmalise South Africa tomorrow. In reality, it all comes down to this.
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Weather permitting, play will start in Lahore at 2pm local/8pm AEDT/9am GMT.
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Important Events
Second time: Afghanistan 6-1 (Ibrahim 0, Sedic 2) There are some swings for Dwarshus who beat left-handed Sezicula Atar with some Jaffar. Steve Smith has a really offensive Fiekd. Two slips, gully and rear points.
Loveschine's Misfield gives Sezik the first run.
1st time: Afghanistan 4-1 (Ibrahim 0, Sedic 0) Johnson's line was slightly off for most of it. All four runs were leg by or wide, but the ball to Garbuzz was just as perfect as the dumb mitt.
Wicket! Afghanistan 3-1 (Garbuzz B Johnson 0)
A perfect start for Australia! Spencer Johnson cleaned up the dangerous Ramamarah Garbuzz with his fansTasChick Yoker. Mitch Stark could not have done it better: it curved and pinged the outside of the stump under the bat. Garbuzz has been around for years and has not been able to incorporate it. He did nothing wrong. It was an absolute Jaffa.
The time when the action starts. It's been less than 48 hours since Ibrahim Zadran scored an astounding 177 against England. His ability to go again, or otherwise become an important part of the game.
Team News
Neither team has changed From the victory in England.
Afghanistan Ibrahim, Gurbaz (WK), Sediq, Rahmat, Hashmat (C), Azmat, Nabi, Gulbadin, Rashid, Noor, Farooqi.
Australia Head, Short, Smith (c), Loveschine, Inglis (wk), Carrie, Maxwell, Dwarsh, Ellis, Zampa, Johnson.
Afghanistan wins toss and bats
That's not surprising given his ability to squeeze the game in two innings. This is a used pitch that is supposed to bring spinners into the game. The sailors defeated seven of the 10 English wickets on Wednesday.
Steve Smith says he's happy enough because Australia was bowling. Batting has many benefits, secondly, as you may be chasing DLS, taking into account weather forecasts.
preamble
Rob Smith
On October 10, 2000, South Africa hit England with eight wickets in Nairobi, Kenya. Sean Pollock took 3 with 27, and Jack Charis attacked the easy 78 with a stroke.
The group format, which has been used in the Champions League since 2000, has produced many de facto quarterfinals, including. Memorable 2006 match between India and Australia. The latest one will be held in Lahore today. Here, Afghanistan and Australia meet for the right to face either India or New Zealand in the semi-finals.
Afghanistan dumped England from the tournament on Wednesday, confirming its position as one of the best whiteball sides in the world in a thrilling match. It wasn't long ago that Afghanistan was a dangerous enemy. Now they're really, really good.
They would have beaten Australia in the 50-over World Cup, but because Glen Maxwell's amazing 201 hasn't come out. They defied Australia in last year's T20 World Cup.
There is a bit of rain forecast in Lahore, but nothing suggests that there is no positive result. Australia is theoretically lost today and can still be passed, but England is needed to marmalize South Africa tomorrow. In reality, it all comes down to this.
The weather permitsplay begins in Lahore 2pm local/8pm AEDT/9am GMT.
