Australia vs Afghanistan ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match 26 at Perth: Dawlat Zadran dismisses Aaron Finch

Australia lost their first wicket when Aaron Finch was caught by Nawroz Mangal at the slips off the bowling of Dawlat Zadran to depart for a score of four off nine deliveries during their ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Pool A match against Afghanistan at the WACA Ground in Perth on Wednesday. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: POINTS TABLE

Afghanistan earlier won the toss and skipper Mohammad Nabi elected to field first. While Nabi proposed a solitary change for his side, with opener Usman Ghani taking the spot of Gulbudin Naib, Australia captain Michael Clarke announced two changes, with James Faulkner replacing Shane Watson and Josh Hazlewood coming in place of Pat Cummins. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: SCHEDULE & MATCH DETAILS

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Australia have won and lost one match each in the tournament so far, with their fixture against Bangladesh in Brisbane getting washed out. In their previous encounter against co-hosts New Zealand at the Eden Park in Auckland, they were bowled out for a paltry score of 151 courtesy some great bowling efforts by the much-improved New Zealand attack. The Kiwis were cruising in return, before Mitchell Starc’s career-best haul of six for 28 nearly won the game for them. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage

Afghanistan, 0n the other hand, have put up a great display in the series, registering their maiden World Cup victory in their memorable game against Scotland. After suffering from a 105-run defeat against Bangladesh, they nearly pulled off a victory against sub-continental giants Sri Lanka before succumbing to a four-wicket defeat. In their third game however, they recovered from a score of 97 for seven to chase a 211-run target down with 1 wicket and three balls to spare. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Pool-wise Team Standings