Group 1 (Afghanistan, Australia, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland)

[_Ed_]

That happened quickly.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

10 catches lol

 

[Nintendo]

Curran randomly turning into a gun death bowler in AUS was not something I had on my bingo card.

 

[Starfighter]

Curran randomly turning into a gun death bowler in AUS was not something I had on my bingo card.

Many a grade side would have batted better.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Michelle for SCurran. England's first ever in T20Is apparently. Hopefully that cheers him up after the horror he suffered in the barber's chair.

I know we're still to bat, so not slapping any backs too hard, but 112 feels way below par.

 

[NotMcKenzie]

Afghanistan can be consoled by the fact that at least they outscored us.

 

[Spark]

Yeah, good on them for not folding

ah, well, nevertheless

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Afghanistan look very weak but should still be favourites against Australia.

 

[Line and Length]

Their bowlers are getting a bit of swing.

 

[NotMcKenzie]

Dropped catches don't help

 

[NotMcKenzie]

Finally, a wicket.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

1 down
9 to go

 

[Xuhaib]

Rashid is usually dire in ICC events let's see it changes this time.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Catches win matches bro

 

[_Ed_]

I was about to question the decision to take Rashid off after one over, but it seemed to work out all right.

Edit: apart from the five wides...

 

[_Ed_]

Ooh, three down.

 

[Xuhaib]

Afghanistan vs Aus at adelaide and SL Sydney games with eng and NZL will be the key games of the group

 

[superkingdave]

Oh well, at least for Malan we probably won't play another attack a spin heavy as this in the group stage apart from maybe SL

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Afghanistan just needed a few more runs.

 

[NotMcKenzie]

Good day's cricket: Afghanistan have taken two more wickets than Australia did.