Tags: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Australia vs Bangladesh, Match 44, Super 8 Group 1 at Antigua, June 21, 2024, Australia, Bangladesh
Posted on: June 21, 2024
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In the opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 between Australia and Bangladesh in Antigua, Australia won by 28 runs via DLS format. Here is a detailed analysis of the match.
Bangladesh Innings:
Bangladesh were the first team to bat without their starter and struggled from the start.Mitchell Starc made an early breakthrough.Tanzid Hasan was out for a duck in the first over. Litton Das (16) and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto tried to steady the innings but Adam Zampa removed Litton, followed by Glenn Maxwell removing Rishad Hossain (2). Towhid Hridoy was Bangladesh’s top scorer with 40 runs.
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Pat Cummins was the outstanding bowler, taking a hat-trick in the last over, dismissing Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah (2) and Mahedi Hasan (0). Another notable contribution was from Marcus Stoinis, who dismissed Shakib Al Hasan (8). Bangladesh posted a total of 140/8 in 20 overs.
Australian Innings:Australia got off to a strong start with David Warner and his opening partner. Rain interrupted play twice, once after the second ball of the seventh over when Australia were 64/0 and again after the second ball of the 12th over when Australia were 93/2. David Warner remained unbeaten with a crucial 53*.
Match Highlights:Mitchell Starc’s early breakthrough set the tone for Australia’s bowling attack. Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell contributed key wickets in the middle overs. Pat Cummins’ hat-trick in the final over was a major highlight, effectively halting Bangladesh’s advance. David Warner’s unbeaten half-century provided stability and ensured Australia were ahead on the DLS par score when rain interrupted the game for the second time. Ultimately, thanks to the interruption and the DLS format, Australia won the rain-affected match by 28 runs.
