Aussies v Bangas - the Group A Decider

I'm sure you all know by now that this T20 trophy we're all talking about and writing about is the only trophy that's causing a gap in Cricket Australia's cabinet. And we're arrogant bastards, we Aussies, so that smarts a little. No two ways about it, we want the bloody thing.

Now, I don't like to invoke the finals too early, because I'm a little superstitious. Plus, in this year's competition just about any of the major teams are capable of winning. At this stage, however, I'm pretty happy to say we'll be in the super eight round. There is still a tiny chance we won't make it, but I'm confident. I know, Ian, go marvel at the concept.

Basically, Bangladesh would have to completely embarrass us today to keep us from progressing. While I'm not completely ruling out a Bangladesh win - they have some quality, we have Michael Clarke - a victory is bound to be a marginal one and would probably be enough to send the Stanis packing, not us.

Pakistan are in the unenviable position of having to have their fate decided by other teams. They've played their two group matches and, with one win and one loss under their belts, will be watching today's proceedings with interest. I imagine it will be the first time in many months that Pakistani supporters have hoped for an Aussie victory.

There's a chance Mitchy won't play, due to a potential elbow infection. Rumour has it Ryan Harris will show his face either in place of Mitchy or in place Little Stevie, should Mitchy prove fit. We'll just have to wait and see.

So, the stage is set. Can Bangladesh upset the Stanis? Will Australia's new found T20 confidence render the predictable result or will my world be turned upside down by a crushing Bangladeshi victory?

I'd go for the second one, but then I'm Australian arrogant like that.