AUS vs BAN Super 8 Match Highlights | Points Table and Match Details: Tournament heavyweights Australia moved closer to the knockout stages of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a crucial win over Bangladesh in a rain-affected encounter at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground.
The match was notable for Pat Cummins’ brilliant hat-trick, a quickfire half-century and being interrupted by rain multiple times.
Australia showed their dominance by beating Bangladesh in a match affected by weather interruptions and securing a crucial win using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
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AUS vs BAN: Bangladesh Innings
Bangladesh elected to bat first but struggled to gain momentum due to disciplined bowling from Australia. Mitchell Starc dismissed Tanji Hasan on the initial strike, making Starc surpass Lasith Malinga to become the highest wicket-taker in the men’s World Cup.
Despite the early setbacks, Liton Das and captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto held the innings together and took Bangladesh to 39/1 by the end of the powerplay. Shanto’s aggressive batting raised some hope, but Adam Zampa’s tight bowling halted Bangladesh’s lead by dismissing Das in the ninth over.
There was more collapse throughout the innings, with important wickets losing at critical times. Bangladesh reached a decent 140/8 thanks to Tauheed Hridaya’s 40 off 28 balls, but Cummins’ hat-trick in the last overs limited their total. In Australia’s bowling attack, Cummins’ closing numbers of 3/29 were very significant.
AUS vs BAN: Australia’s chase
Australia started aggressively, with openers David Warner and Travis Head scoring quickly, reaching 60/0 by the end of the powerplay. Warner’s explosive batting laid a strong foundation, ensuring Australia dominated despite rain interruptions.
After the first rain delay, Bangladesh lost Head for 31 and Mitchell Marsh for low scores, giving them a small ray of hope. However, Australia crossed the 100-run mark thanks to Glenn Maxwell’s quickfire knock and Warner, but the game had to be halted for the final time due to rain.
Australia’s score at the time of the interruption was 28 runs more than the DLS par score, giving them a comprehensive win.
AUS vs BAN: Key Highlights
Pat Cummins hat-trick:
Pat Cummins etched his name in history by becoming the second Australian to take a hat-trick in the Men’s T20 World Cup along with Brett Lee. Cummins’ hat-trick came at a crucial juncture, significantly impacting Bangladesh’s final score.
Hat-tricks at Men’s T20 World Cups
| Player | Year and opposition |
| Pat Cummins (Australia) | 2024 v Bangladesh |
| Josh Little (Ireland) | 2022 v New Zealand |
| Karthik Meiyappan (UAE) | 2022 v Sri Lanka |
| Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) | 2021 v England |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) | 2021 v South Africa |
| Curtis Campher (Ireland) | 2021 v Netherlands |
| Brett Lee (Australia) | 2007 v Bangladesh |
Mitchell Starc’s Achievements:
Starc’s early wicket not only brought the crucial breakthrough but also made him the highest wicket-taker in the Men’s World Cup, a testimony to his consistent performances over the years.
David Warner’s Aggression:
Warner’s quickfire knock set the tone for Australia’s chase, showing his aggressive attitude and giving his side a solid start.
AUS vs BAN: Match Details:
| DETAILS | INFORMATION |
| Match | Super Eight – Match 4 |
| Venue | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua |
| Date & Time | Friday, 21st June |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2024 |
| Toss | Australia elected to field |
| Umpires | Michael Gough (ENG), Richard Illingworth (ENG), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) |
| AUS Score | 100/2 (11.2) |
| BAN Score | 140/8 (20.0) |
| Winner | Australia beat Bangladesh by 28 runs (DLS method) |
| Player of the Match | Pat Cummins – 3/29 (4) |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight Points Table
Super 8 Group A
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.471 |
| India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.350 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.350 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.471 |
Super 8 Group B
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.343 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.900 |
| United States | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.900 |
| West Indies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.343 |
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Source: ICC
