The New Zealand Cricket team defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the Cricket World Cup this afternoon.

Afghanistan won the toss and were all out after making 186 runs however the Black Caps were 188 for 4 in 36.1 overs.

Meanwhile, the Australian cricket team is currently batting against Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup.

After winning the toss Australia is 200 for 4 in 35.1 overs.

Both teams are almost assured of a place in the last eight, with games against Scotland to come, but today=s encounter could have huge repercussions for the knockout stages.

The loser will almost certainly have to play South Africa in the quarterfinal.