Australia vs Afghanistan

Spin key in crucial Australia-Afghanistan contest

The Australia-Afghanistan T20 World Cup Super Eight clash at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown today is potentially a must-win contest for Rashid Khan and Co as a defeat will see the Afghans hoping for other outcomes going their way in order to qualify for the semis.

The third man behind Maxwell's success

He did not face a ball, nor score a run, but Australia's physiotherapist Nick Jones could lay claim to being the third most important person in Australia's batting effort that sealed one of the greatest comeback wins in cricket history at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

Maxwell’s ‘one-man show’ debunked old saying, says Wasim Akram

Glenn Maxwell debunked the old saying -- that ‘one person cannot win a game’ -- according to Pakistan great Wasim Akram, after the Australian batter's gallant double-ton against Afghanistan was savoured by the cricketing world.

'Big Show' to doting dad: Five things on Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell on Wednesday was the toast of the cricket world a day after his unbeaten 201 powered Australia into the World Cup semi-finals with a thrilling win over Afghanistan.

Magical Maxwell pulls off miracle in Mumbai

Glenn Maxwell fought through cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls, single-handedly guiding Australia to an improbable three-wicket win over Afghanistan in a World Cup match on Tuesday and sealing the team’s spot in the semi-finals.

Incredible Maxwell takes Australia to improbable win

Glenn Maxwell's phenomenal 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as they snatched a stunning three-wicket win from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Zadran hits ton as Afghanistan set Australia 292 for win

Opening batsman Ibrahim Zadran struck Afghanistan's maiden World Cup hundred to help his team post 291 for five wickets in their group match against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

Afghanistan 'here to fight' for World Cup semifinal

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi insisted his side still had plenty of "fight" left in them ahead of a crunch World Cup clash with Australia in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Maxwell keeps Australia alive in hunt for semi-finals

Glenn Maxwell hit an unbeaten half-century to keep Australia in the hunt for the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup with a tense four-run win over Afghanistan on Friday.

June 22, 2024
June 22, 2024

Spin key in crucial Australia-Afghanistan contest

The Australia-Afghanistan T20 World Cup Super Eight clash at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown today is potentially a must-win contest for Rashid Khan and Co as a defeat will see the Afghans hoping for other outcomes going their way in order to qualify for the semis.

November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023

The third man behind Maxwell's success

He did not face a ball, nor score a run, but Australia's physiotherapist Nick Jones could lay claim to being the third most important person in Australia's batting effort that sealed one of the greatest comeback wins in cricket history at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023

Maxwell’s ‘one-man show’ debunked old saying, says Wasim Akram

Glenn Maxwell debunked the old saying -- that ‘one person cannot win a game’ -- according to Pakistan great Wasim Akram, after the Australian batter's gallant double-ton against Afghanistan was savoured by the cricketing world.

November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023

'Big Show' to doting dad: Five things on Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell on Wednesday was the toast of the cricket world a day after his unbeaten 201 powered Australia into the World Cup semi-finals with a thrilling win over Afghanistan.

November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023

Magical Maxwell pulls off miracle in Mumbai

Glenn Maxwell fought through cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls, single-handedly guiding Australia to an improbable three-wicket win over Afghanistan in a World Cup match on Tuesday and sealing the team’s spot in the semi-finals.

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023

Incredible Maxwell takes Australia to improbable win

Glenn Maxwell's phenomenal 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as they snatched a stunning three-wicket win from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan on Tuesday.

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023

Zadran hits ton as Afghanistan set Australia 292 for win

Opening batsman Ibrahim Zadran struck Afghanistan's maiden World Cup hundred to help his team post 291 for five wickets in their group match against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023

Afghanistan 'here to fight' for World Cup semifinal

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi insisted his side still had plenty of "fight" left in them ahead of a crunch World Cup clash with Australia in Mumbai on Tuesday.

November 4, 2022
November 4, 2022

Maxwell keeps Australia alive in hunt for semi-finals

Glenn Maxwell hit an unbeaten half-century to keep Australia in the hunt for the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup with a tense four-run win over Afghanistan on Friday.

November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022

Finch '70-30' to play crunch match against Afghanistan

Australia captain Aaron Finch says he is more likely than not to play in Friday's crunch Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 match against Afghanistan, despite suffering a hamstring strain on Tuesday.