Afghanistan's bowlers are prowling around the outfield and practicing their run-ups.

I don't want to sound like a broken record but remember, they reduced Australia to 91-7 when these sides met in Mumbai in 2023 but ultimately couldn't defend 291.

Eight members of their XI were involved in that match.

Australia's spinners Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell kept Afghanistan on a short leash during the middle phase.

Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and Mohammad Nabi will have taken note.

Azmatullah Omarzai lit up the latter stages of Afghanistan's innings with a much-needed 67 (63).

However, plenty of credit has to go to Sediqullah Atal, who found himself coming out to bat in the opening over and anchored his side's innings with 85 off 95. Here are the best shots from his knock.

Australia bowler Adam Zampa: "A mixed bag tonight. I struggled to find my length at times but I created some chances through the middle, which is my job.

"[We need to] protect our stumps. These guys love bowling stump to stump, particularly Rashid [Khan]. Protect the stumps and play it straight.

"We're happy with that score. They've put us under pressure before, particularly at the 2023 World Cup. We've had some great battles."

Thanks Ffion.

Afghanistan have put a tricky total on the board and once again, they really prospered at the death. They scored 74 runs off the final 10 overs after scoring 145 off the previous 30.

Australia will have to be sensible.

It was a fine all-round bowling performance from Australia on a good batting pitch, with Ben Dwarshius taking 3-47 and two wickets apiece for Adam Zampa and Spencer Johnson.

They will need 274 for a place in the Champions Trophy semi-final.

To recap the innings and take you through the first 25 overs of the chase, here is Elizabeth Botcherby.

Michael Carberry
Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Azmatullah Omarzai, what a fantastic knock. Very well played.

And then turns down the single.

Boundaries needed.

One-bounce four down the ground!

What an innings this is from Azmatullah. He moves to 67 from 61 balls.

Afg 268-8published at 49 overs

49 overs

Another!

Azmatullah goes over long-off this time, reading Nathan Ellis' slower ball perfectly.

14 off the over.

Michael Carberry
Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Again, it is very confusing with these quick bowlers.

Surely, the field is set for the fuller delivery - why would you bowl a slow one?

Very odd thinking. I can't imagine that's the plan.

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48.2 overs

Huge!

Nathan Ellis spends an age debating how to set his field with his captain, which proves completely pointless because he bangs it in short and Azmatullah launches it into the stands!

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48 overs

Afg 254-8

Azmatullah is giving Afghanistan a chance.

He brings up his half-century from 54 balls, but gives little celebration as he knows that he has got two very important overs to negotiate yet.

10 off the over, and Azmatullah keeps the strike.

Nicely done.

Michael Carberry
Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Wow.

That made a beautiful sound off the bat. A great swing of the bat from Azmatullah Omarzai.

Over the rope she goes!

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46.2 overs

And that is why!

A baseball-like club straight down the ground from Nathan Ellis' first ball.

More of that, please.

Eight off the over, but the big wicket of Rashid Khan.

Azmatullah Omarzai has 39 and he is Afghanistan's last hope now.