A high-stakes encounter awaits as Australia takes on Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy today. The winner will secure a place in the semi-finals, while a washout would eliminate Afghanistan from the tournament.

The match holds immense significance for both teams. If Afghanistan loses, they will be knocked out of the event. However, if Australia suffers defeat, they will still have a chance to qualify but will have to wait for the outcome of Saturday’s clash between England and South Africa. Currently, both Australia and South Africa have three points each, with South Africa holding a superior net run rate.

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi remains optimistic, stating, “If we can beat England, we can also defeat Australia.”