Afghanistan v Australia, only ODI, Sharjah
Professional Australia defeat Afghanistan
After Australia chose to bat, David Warner blasted four early boundaries but was dismissed by Shapoor Zadran for 24•AFP
He put on 131 for the second wicket with Michael Clarke, who made a fluent half-century after promoting himself to No. 3 •AFP
Michael Hussey, as he has so often in the past, provided Australia's innings a late lift with a 37-ball 49•AFP
But his dismissal for 66 signalled the end of any realistic hope of an upset•AFP
Matthew Wade struggled to find his timing early on and had to work hard for his 75•AFP
Despite the sweltering temperatures, the fans turned up to cheer Afghanistan on•AFP
Mitchell Starc dismissed Kamran Sadiq on the way to four wickets and the man-of-the-match award •AFP
The Australians were relieved to see the back of Stanikzai, but also had their own problems with a slippery ball in the humid night air•AFP
Offspinner Mohammad Nabi took two wickets as Australia's innings lost momentum during the batting Powerplay•AFP
Asghar Stanikzai made a fighting half-century as Afghanistan battled to recover from the loss of four early wickets•AFP