In a rain-affected match at Antigua, Australia defeated Bangladesh by 28 runs via the DLS method in their T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 opener. The match was marked by intermittent rain, which played a significant role in determining the outcome.
Australia's Innings
Score: 100/2 in 11.2 overs (target: 141 via DLS)
Top Performers:
♦ David Warner: 53 runs (off 41 balls)
♦ Travis Head: 31 runs (off 21 balls)
♦ Glenn Maxwell: 6 runs (off 6 balls)
Australia's innings were interrupted twice by rain, but David Warner's unbeaten half-century ensured that they stayed ahead of the required DLS par score. Travis Head provided a strong start with a quick 31 before being bowled by Rishad Hossain.
Bangladesh's Bowling:
- Rishad Hossain: 2/28
Key Events:
Hossain dismisses Head for 31.
Hossain struck again, removing Marsh for 1.
Bangladesh's Innings
Score: 140/8 in 20 overs
Top Performers:
♦ Towhid Hridoy: 40 runs (off 28 balls)
♦ Najmul Hossain Shanto: 41 runs (off 36 balls)
♦Litton Das: 16 runs (off 25 balls)
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Australia's Bowling:
- Pat Cummins: 3/25 (including a hat-trick)
- Adam Zampa: 2/22
- Glenn Maxwell: 1/10
Bangladesh started poorly, losing to Tanzid Hasan for a duck in the first over. Despite efforts from Shanto and Hridoy, the middle order collapsed, with Pat Cummins achieving a hat-trick in the final over, limiting Bangladesh to 140.
Post-Match Reactions
► Australia Captain Mitchell Marsh:
"Yeah, it was a challenging match with all the rain interruptions, but our boys kept their focus. Warner’s innings was crucial, and our bowlers did an exceptional job to restrict Bangladesh."
► Bangladesh Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto:
"Congratulations to Australia. It was tough out there with the rain, but our performance wasn’t good enough. We need to regroup and come back stronger."
► Player of the Match, David Warner:
"I think, staying out there and getting runs on the board was key today. The wicket was tricky with the rain, but I'm glad I could contribute to the team’s win."
Key Moments In The Match
⇒ Cummins' hat-trick: Cummins' spell in the final over, where he picked up three wickets, was crucial in restricting Bangladesh to a modest total.
⇒ Warner’s Steady Knock: Warner's unbeaten 53 ensured Australia remained ahead of the DLS par score throughout the rain interruptions.
⇒ Rain Interruptions: The frequent rain delays added an extra layer of challenge for both teams, ultimately leading to the DLS method determining the result.
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For more on Pat Cummings receiving the ICC Men's Cricketer Of The Year Award, read: Ricky Ponting Presents Pat Cummins With The ICC Men's Cricketer Of The Year Award
Match Summary
Australia's disciplined performance with both bat and ball, combined with key contributions from Warner and Cummins, secured them a significant victory over Bangladesh. This win gives Australia a strong start in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage.
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