Three – or even four – teams could finish on two wins apiece in Group A. It’s a situation Australia are desperate to avoid
Australia are determined to keep themselves clear of what is shaping to be a chaotic battle for a semi-final berth in Group A at the T20 World Cup in the UAE.
The three-time defending champions are the only unbeaten team in their group after two matches and have a healthy net run-rate advantage over their rivals with two games remaining.Next up a showdown with Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday evening (Saturday 1am AEDT), where Australia have an opportunity to all but lock in their semi-final spot ahead of their final group game against India two days later.
That match is set to be make-or-break for India, whose poor start to the tournament put them in a difficult position, before their massive win over Sri Lanka on Wednesday had them in happier territory…
