Justin Langer’s team face two must-win games in DubaiAustralians look to move on from thrashing by EnglandAustralia have reset after a resounding Twenty20
World Cup loss to
England as they attempt to complete a tightrope walk to the semi-finals. Aaron Finch’s side will only be guaranteed a place in the final four if they defeat Bangladesh and West Indies, on Thursday and Saturday night (AEDT) respectively, then England take down
South Africa.
The Proteas are likely to finish the pool stage with a superior net run-rate to Australia, allowing them to advance if the rivals are locked on the same number of wins. But Finch and coach Justin Langer have urged Australia to focus on a simple equation, rather than run-rate machinations or a miserable last-start defeat.