Pakistan faces Australia in do-or-die match

Pakistan is facing Australia in a do-or-die match at Mohali on Friday in the World T20 Championships.

Having lost their matches against India and New Zealand, the Pakistan Cricket Board has ordered a probe into allegations of groupism within the team.

After their loss to New Zealand, despite a sizzling start by Sharjeel, Waqar Younis lambasted the batsmen for their inept performance.

On the other hand, Australia defeated Bangladesh and lost to group leaders New Zealand,

New Zealand, which has won three matches, has already qualified for the semifinals from this Group 2.

Bangladesh, which has lost all the three matches, has already been eliminated.

It will be a three-way tie now with Pakistan, Australia and India having equal chances to qualify to the semifinals. If Australia beats Pakistan, then it will be a virtual quarterfinal match between India and Australia.

If Pakistan beats Australia, then it will a cracker of a contest between India and Australia where the net run-rate will come into effect.

India, despite beating Bangladesh on Wednesday, has a big task ahead with Australia as opponent in their last league match.