Australia Clinches Eventful Super Eight Clash
Against Bangladesh
In a high-octane encounter during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Australia squared off against Bangladesh in a rain-affected Super Eight match. The contest was packed with drama, featuring a hat-trick, a quickfire 50, and several rain interruptions. Let’s dive into the key moments of this gripping clash.
Match Summary
- Date: June 20, 2024
- Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua
- Toss: Australia won the toss and elected to field first
- Result: Australia won by 28 runs (DLS method)
First Innings
- Bangladesh batted first and posted a total of 140 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
- Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (41 off 36) led the charge, while Towhid Hridoy (40 off 28) played a crucial role.
- Pat Cummins starred with the ball, claiming a hat-trick and finishing with figures of 29/3 in his four overs.
Second Innings
- Australia’s openers, David Warner and Travis Head, attacked the Bangladesh bowlers aggressively.
- The pair raced to 60/0 in the Powerplay, with Warner (53 off 35) leading the charge.
- Glenn Maxwell’s arrival turned the tide, and Australia reached 100 before rain interrupted play.
Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method
- Due to persistent rain, the match was eventually abandoned.
- Australia secured a first-up Super Eight win, finishing 28 runs ahead of the par score via the DLS method.
Player of the Match
- Pat Cummins, for his hat-trick and impactful bowling performance.