Malcolm Conn

As the T20 Cricket World Cup enters the playoffs stage, Australia are looking to continue their good form against a tricky Afghanistan side.

Australia have already qualified for the next stage of the T20 World Cup after thrashing Namibia, but their final group game could still decide the fate of one of their main rivals.

Australia have already qualified for the next stage of the T20 World Cup after thrashing Namibia, but their final group game could still decide the fate of one of their main rivals.

Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan Lyon return to the crease with the tourists aiming for a decisive lead despite losing some key wickets late on the first day.

Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan Lyon return to the crease with the tourists aiming for a decisive lead despite losing some key wickets late on the first day.

Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan Lyon return to the crease with the tourists aiming for a decisive lead despite losing some key wickets late on the first day.

Australia are chasing a clean sweep on New Zealand’s South Island after winning the first Test healthily following a 3-0 T20 series victory.

Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne believed they had missed the World Cup. On Sunday, they guided Australia to triumph.

Australia got their campaign back on track with victory over Sri Lanka and with a match against the giant-killing Dutch to follow will be keen to get a run going in India.

After losing their opening two games, neither Australia nor Sri Lanka can afford to fall to a third straight defeat if they want a realistic shot at reaching the semis.