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Cricket World Cup: Australia v Afghanistan at the WACA live blog

Welcome to Grandstand Online's coverage of the this World Cup Pool A match between Australia and Afghanistan at the WACA.

Australia has omitted Shane Watson from its line-up and will bat first after being sent in by Afghanistan at the WACA.

Fresh from a dramatic loss to New Zealand on Saturday, Australia is looking to respond in style against an Afghanistan team boosted by history-making win over Scotland last Thursday.

Stay with us throughout the match for live updates, photos, your comments and the best from social media.