It will be the first time that Australia and Afghnaistan will meet in the shorter format of the game. The Aussie team have been dealt a huge blow with Aaron Finch missing out on the playing eleven due to an injury. Matthew Wade will be captaining the side in his absence.
They are both recovering from hamstring injuries sustained in Australia's victory over Ireland at the Gabba on Monday; all-rounder Marcus Stoinis had to leave the field briefly late in that match due to a similar problem, which national selection panel chair George Bailey described as pre
The 35-year-old left the field after pulling up sore from a sprinting effort during the powerplay, against Ireland and didn't return for the rest of the game. Matthew Wade took over as the team's skipper after the batter didn't return to the field.
A half-century from captain Aaron Finch followed by fiery bowling from bowlers helped Australia bundle out Ireland for 137 and clinch the 42-run victory in their Group 1, Super 12 match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup in Brisbane on Monday.
Finch (63) and Stoinis (35) had a 70-run stand for the fourth wicket after the Aussies were left at 84/3 in the second half of the innings. Barry McCarthy (3/29) was the star of the bowlers for Irish
This match is crucial for both the sides as it will decide their future in the tournament. Both teams have won one match, lost one and have lost one match due to rain and have a total of three points. But on the basis of net run-rate, Ireland is in third place while defending champions Austr
A team spokesperson confirmed that Wade, the second wicketkeeper in team after Josh Inglis, who was ruled out due to injury, is positive for the virus.
A quickfire half-century from all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and his 69-run partnership with skipper Aaron Finch helped defending champions Australia to register a crucial seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their Group 1, Super 12 match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup at Perth on Tuesday.
With this win, Australia is in fourth position in the points table with 2 points, one place below Asian champions Sri Lanka, who are in third with two points.