Advertisement
Advertisement

Australia vs Bangladesh, Super Eight - Match 4 Commentary, Live Updates

AUS vs BAN, 2024 - T20 Live Commentary

Australia vs Bangladesh Scorecard
Share
Match Ended   
100/2 (11.2/20)
140/8 (20.0/20)
Australia beat Bangladesh by 28 runs (DLS method)
Right then, Australia are up and running in the Super 8s. They have given their NRR an early boost, taking them above India at the top of the standings in Group 1. Next up on Friday, June 21, the defending champions, England, will be in action as they take on South Africa at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia. The game will start at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT), but our build-up will begin much sooner. See you then. Cheers!
Mitchell Marsh, the Australian skipper says that it was a solid bowling performance and the boys played really well. Adds that they have a settled playing XI and the team has the capacity to go all the way. Ends by sharing that they have an amazing group and all are raring to go.
The captain of Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto says that the wicket was on the slower side but was a good one to bat on. Feels that they should have tried to get at least 170. Adds that they should have tried to take more risks. Shares that he is enjoying the captaincy role and hopes to contribute more with the bat. Tells that the top order getting runs was important in this game and hopes that bowlers can continue the good work in the next game against India.
Pat Cummins is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his hat-trick. He finished with figures of 3 for 29 from his 4 overs. He says that he forgot about the hat-trick but Marcus Stoinis came in and reminded him. Adds that getting the set batter out worked in their favour. Shares that the Hat-trick club is good to be a part of and he is really happy to start the Super 8s with a win with a healthy net run rate.
Earlier in the game, after electing to bowl first, Mitchell Starc gave Australia an early breakthrough. Litton Das had a real struggle out in the middle, taking 10 balls to open the account. Najmul Hossain Shanto started positively and a good 5th and 6th over meant that Bangladesh had a decent Powerplay. Das couldn't really get out of the rut and the experiment to promote Rishad Hossain did not quite work out for the Asian side. Just as Bangladesh wanted to put their foot on the gas, Shanto's departure pegged them back. Towhid Hridoy fought a lone battle to keep Bangladesh afloat, but Pat Cummins' hat-trick thwarted their hopes for a late flourish. A late contribution from Taskin Ahmed helped Bangladesh get to 140. Pat Cummins became the 7th bowler, but only the 2nd Australian bowler after Brett Lee, to pick up a hat-trick in Men's T20 World Cups. Adam Zampa chipped in with a couple of wickets while Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis took one wicket each.
With the bat, Bangladesh could never really hit top gear, resulting in a below-par total. This meant they were on the hunt for early inroads. While Mahedi Hasan bowled a decent opening spell, the pacers struggled with their lines and lengths during the Powerplay. Moreover, David Warner made them pay for dropping him when he was on 5. The rain break came at a crucial time for Bangladesh, as they were under pressure. Upon resumption, Rishad Hossain struck in successive overs, providing his side with a much-needed opening. However, they could not build pressure on the opposition as they failed to squeeze in quiet overs and eventually succumbed to a loss.
Having limited Bangladesh down to 140, it was a job well done for Australia with the ball. While chasing, David Warner got off the blocks quickly and Travis Head followed suit soon after. A strong Powerplay for Australia ensured they had the required rate under control. Despite losing Head and Marsh in quick succession, Warner kept going and Maxwell played his part too to take the wind out of Bangladesh's sails. When the rain arrived again, Australia were well ahead of the DLS par score and no further play was possible, resulting in them securing the two points.
That's all, folks! Rain has had the final say! Not the kind of finish any of us wanted to the game but the latest bout of rain was too strong, and the players could not get back on the field. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 28 RUNS (DLS METHOD). Deservingly so, Australia were always in control of the chase and have gotten their Super 8 campaign off to a winning start.
UPDATE - 9.44 am IST (4.14 am GMT) - We have started to lose overs now. More covers are brought in as the rain gets heavier at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. The cut-off time for the play to resume is 10.15 am IST (4.45 am GMT).
UPDATE - 9.29 am IST (3.59 am GMT) - Oh No! The rain has returned. It's been that kind of day. The covers are back and off go the players. Australia are in a commanding position and are 28 runs ahead of the DLS par score. It's raining heavily now and we might be in for a longer delay.
End Of The Over 11.2 : 100/2
7 Runs
  • 611.1
  • 111.2
D. Warner
53 (35)
G. Maxwell
14 (6)
T. Ahmed
1.2-0-22-0
11.2
1
Taskin Ahmed To David Warner
Digs it in short, over middle, David Warner hurriedly pulls it flat and on the bounce to deep square leg for a single. 100 comes up for Australia.
11.1
6
Taskin Ahmed To David Warner
SIX! As easy as you like! What a way to get FIFTY! David Warner is making Bangladesh pay for dropping him when he was on 5. Taskin serves it too straight, full and on the pads, David Warner stays still at the point of contact and whips it over deep square leg for a biggie.
End Of The Over 11 : 93/2
13 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 410.2
  • 110.3
  • 610.4
  • 210.5
  • 010.6
G. Maxwell
14 (6)
D. Warner
46 (33)
R. Hossain
3-0-23-2
10.6
0
Rishad Hossain To Glenn Maxwell
Missed out! Juicy full toss, on off, Glenn Maxwell cracks the drive but picks out the man at extra cover. A couple of inches to the left or right would have been a boundary for Maxwell.
10.5
2
Rishad Hossain To Glenn Maxwell
Tosses it up again, low full toss, outside off, Glenn Maxwell drags it from outside off and hits it to the right of long on. Tanzim Hasan Sakib sprints and dives to his right to save the boundary. Two runs taken.
10.4
6
Rishad Hossain To Glenn Maxwell
SIX! Thumped flat and over the fence! Rishad floats it up, right in the slot, around off, Glenn Maxwell goes against the turn and brings his bottom hand into play. Smacks it flat and to the right of long on for a 74-metre hit.
10.3
1
Rishad Hossain To David Warner
On a fullish length and gives the ball air again does Rishad Hossain, on middle and leg, David Warner flicks it through mid-wicket for one.
10.2
4
Rishad Hossain To David Warner
FOUR! Innovative and effective! Loops it up, full and on middle, David Warner brings out the reverse sweep and hits it up and over backward point for a boundary.
10.1
0
Rishad Hossain To David Warner
Serves it on a nagging length, on off, David Warner waits and dabs it to short third.
End Of The Over 10 : 80/2
10 Runs
  • 49.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 49.5
  • 19.6
D. Warner
41 (30)
G. Maxwell
6 (3)
M. Rahman
2-0-23-0
9.6
1
Mustafizur Rahman To David Warner
Full on the pad. Flicked through mid-wicket for a single.
9.5
4
Mustafizur Rahman To David Warner
FOUR! BANG! Short of a length, on off. Warner goes back and pulls it with disdain to the deep mid-wicket region for a cracking boundary.
9.4
0
Mustafizur Rahman To David Warner
Goes short, around the left shoulder. Warner sways out of the line and lets it go.
9.3
0
Mustafizur Rahman To David Warner
Length delivery outside off. Warner cuts it straight to the backward point fielder.
9.2
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Glenn Maxwell
Good length delivery, attacking the stumps. Maxwell pushes it past the bowler for a single.
9.1
4
Mustafizur Rahman To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! Goes full and on off, Glenn Maxwell leans on it and creams the drive through covers for a glorious boundary.
End Of The Over 9 : 70/2
4 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • W 8.5
  • 18.6
G. Maxwell
1 (1)
D. Warner
36 (26)
R. Hossain
2-0-10-2
8.6
1
Rishad Hossain To Glenn Maxwell
Tossed up on off. Maxwell reverse sweeps it to short third region. The fielder puts in the dive and makes a decent stop. They cross.
Glenn Maxwell walks out to the middle.
8.5
W
Rishad Hossain To Mitchell Marsh OUT!
OUT! LBW! Appeal and given by the umpire. Rishad Hossain bowls it full and at the stumps. Marsh goes for the sweep but misses and gets pinned in front. The finger goes up. Marsh takes the review. The Ball Tracking shows wickets is umpire's call as the ball is clipping the leg stump and the on-field decision stays. Marsh is a goner. Australia are two down!
8.4
1
Rishad Hossain To David Warner
Leg break, on the middle and off-stump line. Warner goes back and knocks it toward mid-on for one.
8.3
1
Rishad Hossain To Mitchell Marsh
Tad short, on off. Marsh gets on his knee and swipes it through backward square leg for a run.
8.2
1
Rishad Hossain To David Warner
Floated on off. Warner heaves it through mid-wicket for a single.
8.1
0
Rishad Hossain To David Warner
Tosses it on the middle. Warner prods and bunts it back at Rishad Hossain.
End Of The Over 8 : 66/1
1 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
M. Marsh
0 (4)
D. Warner
34 (23)
M. Hasan
4-0-22-0
7.6
0
Mahedi Hasan To Mitchell Marsh
Keeps it flat and at the stumps. Marsh knocks it to the left of the bowler.
7.5
0
Mahedi Hasan To Mitchell Marsh
Quicker one, around off. Marsh cuts and misses.
7.4
0
Mahedi Hasan To Mitchell Marsh
Flat and at the stumps. Marsh knocks it back at Mahedi Hasan.
7.3
1
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
Flat and quick outside off. Warner punches it to sweeper cover for one.
7.2
0
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
Tad short, turning away, around off. Warner covers the line and nudges into the leg side.
7.1
0
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
Flatter on off. Warner goes back and knocks it into covers.
End Of The Over 7 : 65/1
6 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 46.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • W 6.5
  • 06.6
M. Marsh
0 (1)
D. Warner
33 (20)
R. Hossain
1-0-6-1
6.6
0
Rishad Hossain To Mitchell Marsh
Leg break, turning away, just outside off. Marsh comes forward and gets beaten on the outside edge.
Mitchell Marsh walks out to bat now.
6.5
W
Rishad Hossain To Travis Head OUT!
OUT! BOWLED'EM! Rishad Hossain strikes immediately after the break! Another leg break, on the middle stump line. Travis Head looks to cut this through the covers but the ball spins in and disturbs the stumps. Australia lose their first as Head departs after a breezy knock.
6.4
1
Rishad Hossain To David Warner
Leg break, on the middle. Warner nudges it through mid-wicket for one.
6.3
0
Rishad Hossain To David Warner
Full and just outside off. Warner gets low to hack it across but fails to connect.
We are all set for the resumption. The two umpires and players have made their way out to the centre. No overs have been lost, which is a good thing. David Warner and Travis Head are all set to resume their innings. Rishad Hossain is at the top of his mark. Away we go...
UPDATE - 9.02 am IST (3.32 am GMT) - Great news! The rain has subsided and all covers have been removed. The ground staff have done a good job of getting the field ready for play and we should be resuming shortly.
UPDATE - 8.47 am IST (3.17 am GMT) - Not again! The rain has returned, as have the ground staff with the covers. The entire square has been covered, which wasn't the case earlier when the play was stopped, so the rain seems to be heavier this time around. Stick around for more news.
UPDATE - 8.38 am IST (3.08 am GMT) - Oh, no! The heavens have opened up and the umpires have asked the ground staff to bring the covers on. In case you were wondering, the DLS par score at this stage for Australia is 35 and they are well ahead. However, the rain has subsided and the strip has been uncovered. The ground staff are busy mopping up the outfield and we should be back underway soon.
6.2
4
Rishad Hossain To David Warner
FOUR! Cheeky and Effective! Flighted, full, on off. Warner brings out the reverse and connects nicely to get it past the short third fielder for a boundary. The runs are flowing for Australia.
6.1
1
Rishad Hossain To Travis Head
Tossed up on off. Head drives it past the bowler and down the ground for a single.
End Of The Over 6 : 59/0
10 Runs
  • 15.1
  • 1 LB 5.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 65.6
D. Warner
28 (17)
T. Head
30 (19)
M. Hasan
3-0-21-0
5.6
6
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
SIX! PUMPED! Too short, on the middle stump line. Warner goes back and pulls it powerfully over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. A perfect powerplay for Australia. The required rate is under six now.
5.5
1
Mahedi Hasan To Travis Head
Flatter arm ball on the leg peg. Head flat-bats it on the bounce to long-on.
5.4
1
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
Drifted on the pad. Warner tucks it through backward square leg.
5.3
0
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
Pitched full, at the stumps. Warner defends it forward.
5.2
lb
Mahedi Hasan To Travis Head
LEG BYE! Fired in outside leg. Travis Head makes room to slog it away but it deflects off his pad and rolls past the keeper for an extra.
5.1
1
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
Flatter, around off. Warner gets low and swipes it to deep square leg for a single. 50-run stand is up between Warner and Head.
End Of The Over 5 : 49/0
13 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 14.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 64.5
  • 44.6
T. Head
29 (17)
D. Warner
20 (13)
M. Rahman
1-0-13-0
4.6
4
Mustafizur Rahman To Travis Head
FOUR! Flayed away! Australia are off to a real flier here! Mustafizur goes into the surface but offers width on off, Travis Head hangs back in his crease and goes after it. Carves it up and over backward point for a boundary. An expensive first over from Mustafizur, 13 runs off it.
4.5
6
Mustafizur Rahman To Travis Head
SIX! Straight as an arrow! Mustafizur Rahman goes fuller and slower but ends up serving it right in the slot, at the stumps, Travis Head waits for the ball to arrive and with a still head, thumps it straight towards the sightscreen for a biggie.
4.4
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Travis Head
Bends his back and digs it in short, right at the batter, Travis Head tries to move leg side but gets cramped for room and ungainly plays it towards mid on.
4.3
1
Mustafizur Rahman To David Warner
Rolls his fingers over the ball and keeps it on a back of a length, on middle and leg, David Warner nudges it wide of mid-wicket for one more run.
4.2
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Travis Head
Angling in, on a back of a length, on the pads, Travis Head gets on his toes and flicks it to deep square leg for one.
4.1
1
Mustafizur Rahman To David Warner
Misfield! Charges in from over the wicket and slants it in at the stumps, on a length, David Warner presses forward and times the drive towards cover where Shakib Al Hasan fails to get his body behind the ball and concedes a single as the ball goes past him.
The umpires are not happy with the condition of the ball. The box of balls comes out and the ball is changed.  Also, Mustafizur Rahman comes on now.
End Of The Over 4 : 36/0
15 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 43.2
  • 13.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 63.6
T. Head
18 (13)
D. Warner
18 (11)
T. Ahmed
1-0-15-0
3.6
6
Taskin Ahmed To Travis Head
SIX! That has gone many a mile! Taskin Ahmed bowls this one at 122 kph as he tries to vary his pace, short of a length, on off, it sits up nicely for Travis Head who stands and delivers. Nails the pull way over deep mid-wicket for half a dozen.
3.5
0
Taskin Ahmed To Travis Head
Switches to around the wicket and angles it into the batter, on a back of a length, Travis Head hops back for the pull but gets rushed in his shot and he fails to connect. Wears it on the midriff does Head.
3.4
4
Taskin Ahmed To Travis Head
FOUR! Absolutely crunched! Not a bad delivery by any means by Taskin as this is on a good length, on off, Travis Head stays still and whacks it right between cover and mid off for his first boundary.
3.3
1
Taskin Ahmed To David Warner
Hurries the batter on this occasion as the ball skids off the deck, on a hard length, around the pads, David Warner nudges it through square leg and rotates the strike.
3.2
4
Taskin Ahmed To David Warner
FOUR! Hit with real authority! Taskin bowls it on a back of a length, outside off, David Warner fetches it from outside off and flat bats it along the ground and beats mid on to his right for a boundary.
3.1
0
Taskin Ahmed To David Warner
Hits the good length straight away, in the channel on off, going across, David Warner looks to drive it on the up but ends up chopping it beside the pitch on the off side.
Taskin Ahmed comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 3 : 21/0
7 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 62.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
T. Head
8 (10)
D. Warner
13 (8)
M. Hasan
2-0-12-0
2.6
0
Mahedi Hasan To Travis Head
With a flatter trajectory, short and on middle, Travis Head cuts it hard but picks out the man at cover.
2.5
0
Mahedi Hasan To Travis Head
So nearly trickled back onto the stumps! Head shows his cards early as backs away to open up the off side. Full and speared in, on middle and leg, Travis Head is relying on the turn to go through the off side but this comes in with the angle. Catches the inside edge back onto the pads and it rolls past the off stump.
2.4
1
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
Goes wide of the crease and darts an arm ball in, full and at the stumps, David Warner makes room and drives it past cover for a single.
2.3
0
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
Gets a hint of away turn on this one, short and outside off, David Warner plays away from his body and mistimes the shot to cover.
2.2
6
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
SIX! Clean strike! Mahedi Hasan tosses it up but bowls it right in the arc, full and sliding on the pads, David Warner stays low to make the connection and slog-sweeps it over deep square leg for a biggie.
2.1
0
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
This is flat and short, on off and middle, David Warner rocks back and punches it firmly to cover.
End Of The Over 2 : 14/0
9 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 21.3
  • 21.4
  • 01.5
  • 41.6
T. Head
8 (8)
D. Warner
6 (4)
T. Sakib
1-0-9-0
1.6
4
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Travis Head
FOUR! Width offered and Travis Head cashes in! Takes pace off but errs in line as this is wide on off, short as well, Travis Head reaches out and cuts it past backward point for a boundary.
1.5
0
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Travis Head
Beaten! This zips through at 142.7 kph, fuller and outside off, Travis Head goes for an expansive drive but gets beaten for pace.
1.4
2
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Travis Head
Serves it on a shortish length, over middle, Travis Head hangs back to take the short ball on. Pulls it in the air but well in front of the man at deep square leg. Two runs taken.
1.3
2
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Travis Head
Travis Head gets off the mark now! Angling across, on a length, Travis Head stays back and hits it between cover and mid off for a couple of runs.
1.2
0
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Travis Head
Shaping back in a touch, on a hard length, on middle, Travis Head punches it firmly to cover.
1.1
1
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To David Warner
Was that a chance? Did that carry? Yes, it did. DROPPED by Towhid Hridoy. Tanzim Hasan Sakib steams in from over the wicket and hurls it on a hard length, on off, David Warner slaps it towards point where the ball dips in front of Towhid Hridoy but it does carry and he fails to hold on low in front. Bangladesh need to convert every chance if they are to defend this total.
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
End Of The Over 1 : 5/0
5 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 40.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
T. Head
0 (3)
D. Warner
5 (3)
M. Hasan
1-0-5-0
0.6
0
Mahedi Hasan To Travis Head
Sees the batter back away and cleverly follows him does Mahedi Hasan. Short and slanting in, Travis Head does not have the room to work with and can only punch it down to mid on.
0.5
0
Mahedi Hasan To Travis Head
Bowls it on a nagging length, on off, punched from the crease to cover by Travis Head.
0.4
0
Mahedi Hasan To Travis Head
Nearly dragged it back on! Floats it up and keeps it full, on off, Travis Head plays for the turn but it goes straight on and catches the inside edge. It rolls down to short fine leg for a dot.
0.3
1
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
Drags the length back and fires it in flat, on off, David Warner tucks it in front of mid on and takes a quick single.
0.2
4
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
FOUR! David Warner and Australia are away! Much fuller and on off, David Warner switches his hands and goes for the reverse sweep. Gets a top edge but it lands safely near the deep third fence for a boundary.
0.1
0
Mahedi Hasan To David Warner
Begins with a tossed-up delivery from around the wicket, angling in, on middle, David Warner gets on the front foot and pats it to cover.
Match Info
  • Venue Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
  • Weather Rainy
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat Bangladesh by 28 runs (DLS method)
  • Player of the Match Pat Cummins
  • Umpire Michael Gough (ENG), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Kumar Dharmasena (SL)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Bangladesh 140/8 in 20.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 100/4 in 15.3 overs
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 67/3 in 10.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 52 off 41 balls between L Das (15) and N Shanto (27)
  • Bangladesh 52/1 in 7.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bangladesh 39/1
  • Rain Stoppage: Australia 100/2 in 11.2 overs
  • Australia 100/2 in 11.2 overs
  • D Warner 28th T20I fifty: 52 runs in 34 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • Australia 69/2: M Marsh lbw b R Hossain 1(6)
  • Referral 1 (8.5 ovs): M Marsh against BAN (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, BAN: 2) (Retained)
  • Rain Stoppage: Australia 64/0 in 6.2 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 31 balls between D Warner (21) and T Head (29)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 59/0
  • Australia 50/0 in 5.1 overs
Advertisement
Match Poll

Who will win the Match

Latest Form
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • W
Worm
Player Runs Avg.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz AFG 281 35.12
Rohit Sharma IND 257 36.71
Travis Head AUS 255 42.50
Quinton de Kock SA 243 27.00
Ibrahim Zadran AFG 231 28.87
View More
Player Wickets Eco.
Fazalhaq Farooqi AFG 17 6.31
Arshdeep Singh IND 17 7.16
Jasprit Bumrah IND 15 4.17
Anrich Nortje SA 15 5.74
Rashid Khan AFG 14 6.17
View More
Advertisement

Cricket News