In a thrilling Super Eight clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 held in Antigua, Australia secured a 28-run victory over Bangladesh via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. This exciting encounter saw notable performances from David Warner and Pat Cummins, whose efforts were pivotal in securing Australia’s win amidst challenging weather conditions.
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- Venue: Antigua
- Match Type: Super Eight, T20 World Cup 2024
- Result: Australia won by 28 runs (DLS)
Key Performances
Australia
- David Warner: Blasted a fiery half-century, showcasing his aggressive batting prowess. His innings laid a solid foundation for Australia.
- Pat Cummins: Achieved a sensational hat-trick, becoming only the second Australian to do so in T20 World Cup history. His figures of 3/29 played a crucial role in restricting Bangladesh to 140 runs.
Bangladesh
- Najmul Shanto: Displayed resilience with a patient 41-run innings, attempting to stabilize the Bangladesh innings.
- Towhid Hridoy: Played an aggressive knock of 40 runs off 28 balls, spearheading Bangladesh’s counterattack.
Match Details
First Innings: Bangladesh Batting
Despite a shaky start with Tanzim Hasan’s early dismissal by Mitchell Starc, Bangladesh saw a glimpse of hope with a partnership between Najmul Shanto and Litton Das. Shanto’s 41 and Hridoy’s aggressive 40 off 28 balls were standout performances. However, Pat Cummins’ hat-trick derailed their momentum, ending their innings at 140 runs.
Second Innings: Australia Batting
Australia’s chase started strong, with Warner and Travis Head aggressively attacking the Bangladesh bowlers, amassing 64 runs in 6.2 overs. Rain interrupted play, and upon resumption, Bangladesh briefly fought back with Rishad Hossain removing Head and Mitchell Marsh in quick succession. However, Warner continued his onslaught, reaching his fifty, supported by Glenn Maxwell. The rains eventually halted play again at 100/2 after 11.2 overs, leading to a DLS decision that handed Australia a 28-run victory.
Victory
The victory marks a significant achievement for Australia in the Super Eight stage, reinforcing their position as a formidable team in the tournament. Pat Cummins’ hat-trick and David Warner’s explosive batting were instrumental in their success, while Bangladesh, despite spirited efforts from Shanto and Hridoy, were left to reflect on missed opportunities.
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