AUS vs BAN Highlights: Australia have thrashed Bangladesh by 8 wickets with Mitchell Marsh leading the way with an unbeaten 177-run knock. Steve Smith well supported with unbeaten 63. The two put up a 175-run stand. With that, Australia finished 3rd and will take on South Africa in the semifinals in Kolkata on Thursday.
Earlier, Bangladesh set a 307-run target for Australia in the 43rd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Towhid Hridoy scored a fine 74 while stand-in captain Najmul Hossain Shanto stroked 45 to take Bangladesh to 306/8. Sean Abbott and Adam Zampa bagged two wickets apiece at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune.
Against all expectations, Pat Cummins’ team overcame all odds and secured a three-wicket win against Afghanistan in the previous match, riding on a spectacular double-century from Glenn Maxwell. The team faced a tough situation, losing seven wickets for less than 100 runs in a substantial run chase, but their unwavering self-confidence ultimately led them to success. Moreover, having secured a spot in the semifinals, Australia aims for a convincing win to build momentum for the upcoming crucial match.
In the absence of Shakib al Hasan, who sustained an injury in the last game against Sri Lanka, Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain the side. Despite Bangladesh’s three-wicket win in the previous match, it did little to improve their standing in the tournament. They are now eliminated from semifinal contention having secured only two victories in eight matches. Nevertheless, Shanto and his team are determined to perform well in this game and conclude the tournament on a positive note.
Match Details
- Australia vs Bangladesh, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Match 43
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 11, 10:30 am IST
- Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium, Pune
AUS vs BAN: Probable Playing XIs
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mahedi Hasan
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