'He'll be struggling': Australia facing reshuffle after Matthew Short injury in Afghanistan win

Australia may be forced into a reshuffle after a quad injury to opener Matthew Short during Friday's group-stage match against Afghanistan in Lahore.

The Australians qualified for the semi-finals after the match was abandoned due to rain but Short's fitness is of concern as the Victorian struggled to move freely between wickets.

Short was dismissed in the fifth over for 20 (15) after combining with Travis Head for a 44-run partnership.

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The 29-year-old's fitness will be assessed further on Saturday with Jake Fraser-McGuirk waiting in the wings.

Although, they could also go with Alex Carey or Josh Inglis who have spent time at the top of the order during their state careers.

Australia's travelling reserve Cooper Connolly could also get a look in.

"I think he'll be struggling," Steve Smith said of Short.

"We saw tonight he wasn't moving very well.

"It's probably going to be too quick between games for him to recover.

"We've got a few guys there to come in who will be able to fill a job."

Australia won't know who they play in the semi-final until the final group game between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday night.

If they finish first, the Aussies play the loser of that clash. If they finish second they play the winner.

If they play India, the match will take place in Dubai on Tuesday, while they'll play in Lahore on Wednesday if New Zealand is their next opponent.