ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: Pat Cummins Picks First Hattrick Of The Tournament
The Australian Cricket Team started their Super 8 campaign with 28 runs via the DLS method against Bangladesh played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua on 21st June 2024. Aussies captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and decided to field first. Mitchell Starc dismissed Tanzid Hasan cheaply putting Bangladesh's batting on the backfoot. Liton Das and Najmul Hasan Shanto struggled initially before showing some intent. At the end of the first six overs, Bangladesh scored 39 for 1. Adam Zampa got the much-needed breakthrough dismissing Das who tried to hit a big shot. Das and Shanto added 58 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Maxwell struck in his first over getting rid of Rishad Hossain who was promoted to number 4. Despite some lovely strokes by Hridoy, Australian bowlers kept it tight restricting Bangla Tigers to just 140 for 8 in 20 overs. Chasing 141 runs to win, David Warner was given a reprieve with a drop catch chance. Warner and Head showed intent putting the...