The turning point in Australia's successful campaign that landed them the sixth World ODI crown perhaps came days ago when Glenn Maxwell got them out of jail against Afghanistan with one of the most memorable knocks in the game's history.
True, it was not a do-or-die fixture. But it not only injected fresh blood into their until then sputtering campaign, but also sent the warning bells ringing in the rivals' camps. The five-time champions meant business in the business end of the tournament.
