The scheduling of the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy in two different countries has meant both teams that have qualified from Group B - Australia and South Africa* - will travel to the UAE this weekend.

The final venue decision hinges on the outcome of the last Group A match between India and New Zealand on Sunday, which will determine if Australia or South Africa will face Rohit Sharma and Co in Dub

Afghanistan face Australia in the Champions in Lahore - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the coin toss under overcast conditions and elected to bat in Afghanistan’s must-win last Group B game of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Friday. Afghanistan made a big turnaround in the tournament when it eliminated England with a stunning eight-run victory at the same venue on Wednesday.

Australia reached the Champions Trophy semifinals after its last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and a wet outfield on Friday. Australia, which achieved a record chase of 352 against England in the opening game,

Dubai: Afghanistan posted a competitive total against Australia in the virtual quarter-final of the Champions Trophy at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday. Afghanistan faced early trouble, but 23-year-old Sediqullah Atal took charge of the batting on a pitch that offered plenty of assistance to the spinners.