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.
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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.