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Melbourne: Afghanistan suffered their second washout of the Twenty20 World Cup on Friday when their clash with Ireland was abandoned without a ball being bowled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. T20 World Cup: Full coverage | Schedule | Results | Points Table | News | Photos Both teams receive one point so Ireland, who upset England by five runs at the same ground on Wednesday, moving to second in the Group 1 table. They sit alongside table-toppers New Zealand, who face Sri Lanka in Sydney on Saturday, on three points. Afghanistan's clash with New Zealand this week was also washed out, leaving them on two points after losing their tournament opener to England. Showers are forecast for much of the day, potentially also threatening the blockbuster evening showdown between Australia and England at the same ground, with the outfield currently sodden. Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Both teams receive one point so Ireland, who upset England, move to second in the Group 1 table.
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