India-Australia clash promises high-voltage drama in Super-8 showdown.
The Afghanistan shocker has turned the Super Eight fixture between India and Australia into a virtual quarter-final in St Lucia on Monday.
Needing an outright win after the Sunday setback, Australia’s survival in the tournament now hinges on the result against Rohit Sharma’s juggernaut marching towards a second successive T20 World Cup semi-final.
While India trounced Bangladesh to go top with twin victories, Australia succumbed in a chase of 128 against spirited Afghanistan. The Kiwis now lurk as potential semi-final opponents if results don’t favor either team.
Though India’s top order is yet to fire in unison, the middle-lower order and bowlers have stepped up. Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and spinners have stepped up admirably.
Australia possesses potent all-round talents but Monday presents a do-or-die scenario. The surface could prove crucial, with India holding an edge if the turn is on offer. Else, Mitch Marsh & Co. remains a formidable unit.
With much still depending on the final Group 1 encounter as well, the high-profile fixture promises a nail-biting finish. As the tournament hots up, another India-Australia battle royale could well climax a roller-coaster Super Eight phase.
