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World Cup: Neighbours To Clash On 22-Yards Today

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OB Bureau

It will not be a “friendly neighbourhood” today at the Cricket World Cup with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan at Headingley and New Zealand squaring off against Tasman-rivals Australia at Lord’s on Saturday.

Pakistan are high on optimism after back-to-back victories over South Africa and New Zealand and would like to carry forward the winning momentum against Afghanistan in a bid to qualify for the semi-finals.

Bottom-placed Afghanistan have lost all their seven matches and have no scope of making it to the last four. However, they might play spoilsport for Pakistan, especially after giving top-ranked India a scare in their World Cup encounter.

Meanwhile, New Zealand would be seeking to secure their semi-final berth when they take on Australia in a crucial league match on Saturday. The Kiwis have 11 points from seven matches and need at least a win from their remaining two outings to be assured of a fourth straight World Cup semi-final berth.

Australia, who became the first team to enter the semi-finals after defeating hosts England, would want to continue their winning momentum. Barring the defeat against India, defending champions Australia have done nothing wrong in this tournament.

OB Bureau

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