In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Australia emerged victorious over Bangladesh by 28 runs under the Duckworth/Lewis method. The match, which took place in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday, June 20, 2024, witnessed some outstanding performances from both teams.
Australia’s Dominance
Australia’s decision to field first proved to be effective as they managed to restrict Bangladesh to 140 for eight in their allotted 20 overs. The standout performer for Australia was senior pacer Pat Cummins, who clinched a remarkable hat-trick, becoming the first player to do so in the tournament. Alongside Cummins, leg-spinner Adam Zampa also made significant contributions with the ball.
Despite some resistance from Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy, who scored 41 and 40 respectively, Australia’s bowling attack remained disciplined and ensured they kept the opposition in check.
Australia’s Stunning Run Chase
In response, Australia’s batting lineup put on a commanding display, reaching 100 for two in just 11.2 overs before rain interrupted play. Opener David Warner played a crucial innings, scoring an unbeaten 53 off 35 balls, steering his team towards victory. At the time of the rain delay, Australia was comfortably ahead of the required score based on the DLS method.
Brief scores:
Bangladesh: 140/8 in 20 overs (Najmul Hossain Shanto 41, Towhid Hridoy 40; Pat Cummins 3/29)
Australia: 100/2 in 11.2 overs (David Warner 53 not out, Travis Head 31; Rishad Hossain 2/23).
Overall, Australia’s comprehensive performance secured them a well-deserved victory over Bangladesh in this crucial Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup.
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