The T20 World Cup Super 8s kicked off for Australia with a win over Bangladesh. The rain-disrupted match was played in Antigua, and Australia emerged victorious by 28 runs using the DLS Method. Pat Cummins played an integral role in the win, claiming a hat-trick and holding Bangladesh to 140-8.
Australia’s bowling was led by Mitchell Starc, who bowled out opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim in the third ball. Despite a rebuilding effort from Najmul Hossain Shanto and Litton Kumer Das, Australia managed to restrict Bangladesh with help from Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell. Towhid Hridoy’s efforts for Bangladesh were halted by Cummins towards the end of the match.
In reply, David Warner and Travis Head led a quick start for Australia, reaching 64 without loss before the rain delays. Warner’s strong performance, along with Maxwell’s contribution, kept Australia comfortably ahead of their DLS target. Australia will next face Afghanistan while Bangladesh will take on India in the upcoming matches of the T20 World Cup. Viewers can catch all the action of the tournament, including the final in Barbados, live on Sky Sports.
The T20 World Cup Super 8s campaign began with a victory for Australia over Bangladesh in a rain-disrupted match held in Antigua. With a margin of 28 runs using DLS Method, it was an impressive win for Australia that set them up well for their next challenge.
Mitchell Starc started off strongly by bowling out opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim on the third ball. Despite attempts at rebuilding by Najmul Hossain Shanto and Litton Kumer Das, Australia’s bowlers managed to keep Bangladesh under control with contributions from Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell. Towhid Hridoy’s efforts were disrupted by Pat Cummins towards the end of the match.
David Warner and Travis Head quickly got off to a good start in reply to Bangladesh’s innings, scoring 64 without any losses before rain delays intervened. Warner’s strong performance was complemented by Maxwell’s contribution which kept Australia ahead of their DLS target.
Next up for Australia is a match against Afghanistan while Bangladesh will face India in one of their upcoming matches during this T20 World Cup tournament.
Viewers can catch all the exciting moments of this tournament live on Sky Sports as they witness some thrilling cricket action leading up to the grand finale in Barbados.
