Although Bangladesh suffered a loss of their final league match, they managed to safe a spot within the Champions Trophy scheduled for 2025.
Australia emerged victorious of their final and remaining league match of the World Cup 2023, defeating Bangladesh by eight wickets on the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) in Pune. This triumph will undoubtedly enhance their confidence as they put together to face Temba Bavuma’s South Africa within the extremely anticipated semi-final on the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Although Bangladesh suffered a loss of their final league match, they managed to safe a spot within the Champions Trophy scheduled for 2025. On the opposite hand, Sri Lanka did not safe a place within the prime eight, ensuing of their exclusion from the qualification course of.Â
Batting first, Bangladesh achieved their first-ever 300-plus whole within the World Cup 2023. Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Litton supplied a stable basis with a partnership of 76 runs for the opening wicket. Unfortunately, each batsmen have been dismissed after contributing 36 runs every.
Najmul Hossain Shanto, main the Tigers within the absence of Shakib Al Hasan, showcased his abilities with a commendable knock of 45 earlier than being run out. Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah, who each displayed their effectiveness within the earlier ODI World Cup match, contributed 21 and 32 runs respectively.
Among the Australian bowlers, Adam Zampa stood out with spectacular figures of 10-0-32-2. Sean Abbott additionally managed to assert two wickets, though he conceded 61 runs. Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, sadly, did not safe any wickets on this match.
Mitchell Marsh and David Warner shaped a formidable partnership, including 120 runs for the second wicket in simply 19.2 overs. Warner contributed 53 runs earlier than being dismissed by (*8*) Rahman. Attempting to play a shot down the bottom, Warner ended up getting caught by Shanto.
Marsh, alternatively, displayed a fluent batting efficiency and reached his fifty in simply 37 balls. Although he slowed down barely when nearing his nineties, the right-hander finally achieved his second World Cup hundred in 87 balls.
Following Warner’s departure, Steve Smith joined Marsh on the crease, guaranteeing that Australia didn’t encounter any additional setbacks. The duo shaped an unbeaten partnership of 175 runs for the third wicket, permitting the Aussies to comfortably chase down the goal with 36 balls remaining.
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