Afghanistan vs Australia Live Score Updates, T20 WC 2024 Super Eight

Afghanistan vs Australia LIVE Updates, T20 World Cup 2024: Australia take on Afghanistan in their second Super 8 clash, knowing that a win will almost certainly be enough to seal qualification to the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The 2023 ODI World Cup champions are checking all the right boxes heading into the business end of the tournament. Afghanistan, on the other hand, need to recreate some of the magic they produced during the group stage, as a loss will send them crashing out of the 2024 T20 World Cup. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)

Let us go back in time to the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. While defending 291 runs, Afghanistan was on the cusp of history with the Aussies reeling at 91/7. Then, Glenn Maxwell produced a miraculous performance, battling cramps and standing on one leg, to single-handedly guide his side over the line with a magnificent double century, arguably the best ODI knock ever played. Now, these two sides meet again in a crucial encounter in the T20 World Cup. Afghanistan desperately needs a win to keep their hopes alive, while Australia can almost secure their semi-final spot. The Aussies have been excellent and remain unbeaten in the tournament. David Warner has been in vintage form, consistently scoring runs, while Travis Head has the ability to destroy any bowling attack. Marcus Stoinis has arguably been the best all-rounder in the competition so far, and with the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, and Mitchell Marsh adding firepower, their batting lineup is formidable. Australia’s bowling attack is always a threat with Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins, all in good form. Cummins’ hat-trick in the last game against Bangladesh adds to their confidence. Adam Zampa has been