Australia triumphs as Cummins' hat-trick and Warner's brilliance seal victory over Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2024. © Twitter (@CricketNDTV)
Australia’s domination against Bangladesh was on display in the exciting match at North Sound during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight. Led by standout performances from Pat Cummins with a hat-trick and David Warner’s explosive batting, Australia secured a convincing victory by 28 runs via the DLS method. Let’s delve into the key moments and performances that defined this captivating match.
Match Summary
Bangladesh 140/8 (20) | |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto 41 (36) | Pat Cummins 3/29 (4) |
| Towhid Hridoy 40 (28) | Adam Zampa 2/24 (4) |
| Liton Das 16 (25) | Glenn Maxwell 1/14 (2) |
Australia 100/2 (11.2) | |
| David Warner 53 (35) | Rishad Hossain 2/23 (3) |
| Travis Head 31 (21) | Tanzim Hasan Sakib 0/9 (1) |
| Glenn Maxwell 14 (6) | Mahedi Hasan 0/22 (4) |
Toss: Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Stadium: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Result: Australia defeated Bangladesh by 28 runs (DLS method).
Man of the Match: Pat Cummins
Australia’s Bowling Brilliance
After winning the toss, Australia chose to bowl first, a decision that paid dividends early on as their bowlers struck crucial blows. Adam Zampa‘s crafty spin and accurate variations troubled Bangladesh’s batters throughout his spell, finishing with figures of 2 for 24. He dismantled Bangladesh’s middle order, crucially removing top scorer Najmul Hossain Shanto (41 off 36) and setting the tone for the innings.
However, the highlight of Australia’s bowling effort was undoubtedly Pat Cummins’ remarkable hat-trick in the final over. Cummins’ sheer pace and intelligent variations proved too much for Bangladesh’s lower order, as he dismissed Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, and Towhid Hridoy in consecutive deliveries. His figures of 3 for 29 were pivotal in restricting Bangladesh to 140/8 in their allotted 20 overs, a total that proved challenging on a slow North Sound pitch.
Bangladesh’s Batting Struggles
Despite a promising start with Litton Das and Najmul Hossain Shanto’s partnership, Bangladesh should have capitalized on their early momentum. They struggled to accelerate against Australia’s disciplined bowling attack, with Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head also contributing crucial breakthroughs. The inability to build substantial partnerships and accelerate the deathovers ultimately cost Bangladesh dearly.
Australia’s Commanding Chase
Chasing a revised target of 129 in 16 overs due to rain interruptions, Australia got off to a fast start, thx to David Warner and Travis Head. Warner, in particular, was in imperious form, scoring a rapid 53 not out off 35 deliveries. His innings were punctuated with powerful strokes and deft placement, ensuring Australia maintained a brisk run rate throughout their innings.
Despite Rishad Hossain’s double strike early on, Australia remained unfazed as Head (31 off 21) provided crucial support to Warner. They reached the target comfortably with 4.4 overs to spare, showcasing their depth in batting and ability to handle pressure situations.
In Last
Australia’s comprehensive performance with both bat and ball underscores their status as formidable contenders in the T20 World Cup 2024. Pat Cummins’ historic hat-trick and David Warner’s masterful batting display were the standout moments of the match, highlighting Australia’s depth and resilience. Meanwhile, Bangladesh will need to regroup and address their batting vulnerabilities as they aim to bounce back in the remainder of the tournament.
