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Australia vs Bangladesh, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Match 26 - Full Squad
02
nd Innings
Bangladesh
333/8
(50.0 OV)
RR 6.66
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Tamim Iqbal
b Mitchell Starc
62
74
6
0
Soumya Sarkar
run out (Aaron Finch)
10
8
2
0
Shakib Al Hasan
c David Warner b Marcus Stoinis
41
41
4
0
Mushfiqur Rahim
not out
102
97
9
1
Liton Das
lbw b Adam Zampa
20
17
3
0
Mahmudullah
c Pat Cummins b Nathan Coulter-Nile
69
50
5
3
Sabbir Rahman
b Nathan Coulter-Nile
0
1
0
0
Mehedi Hasan
c David Warner b Mitchell Starc
6
7
0
0
Mashrafe Mortaza
c Glenn Maxwell b Marcus Stoinis
6
5
1
0
Rubel Hossain
Mustafizur Rahman
Total
333/8
(50.0 OV)
RR 6.66
Fall of Wickets
1-23 (Soumya Sarkar, 3.5 ov), 2-102 (Shakib Al Hasan, 18.1 ov), 3-144 (Tamim Iqbal, 24.1 ov), 4-175 (Liton Das, 29.2 ov), 5-302 (Mahmudullah, 45.3 ov), 6-302 (Sabbir Rahman, 45.4 ov), 7-323 (Mehedi Hasan, 48.2 ov), 8-333 (Mashrafe Mortaza, 50 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Mitchell Starc
10
0
55
2
Pat Cummins
10
1
65
0
Glenn Maxwell
3
0
25
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile
10
0
58
2
Marcus Stoinis
8
0
54
2
Adam Zampa
9
0
68
1
01
st Innings
Australia
381/5
(50.0 OV)
RR 7.62
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
David Warner
c Rubel Hossain b Soumya Sarkar
166
147
14
5
Aaron Finch
c Rubel Hossain b Soumya Sarkar
53
51
5
2
Usman Khawaja
c Mushfiqur Rahim b Soumya Sarkar
89
72
10
0
Glenn Maxwell
run out (Rubel Hossain)
32
10
2
3
Marcus Stoinis
not out
17
11
2
0
Steve Smith
lbw b Mustafizur Rahman
1
2
0
0
Alex Carey
not out
11
8
1
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile
Pat Cummins
Mitchell Starc
Adam Zampa
Total
381/5
(50.0 OV)
RR 7.62
Fall of Wickets
1-121 (Aaron Finch, 20.5 ov), 2-313 (David Warner, 44.2 ov), 3-352 (Glenn Maxwell, 46.2 ov), 4-353 (Usman Khawaja, 46.5 ov), 5-354 (Steve Smith, 47.1 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Mashrafe Mortaza
8
0
56
0
Mustafizur Rahman
9
0
69
1
Shakib Al Hasan
6
0
50
0
Rubel Hossain
9
0
83
0
Mehedi Hasan
10
0
59
0
Soumya Sarkar
8
0
58
3
02
nd Innings
Bangladesh
Number 10 for the Aussies in terms of points! They get back their pole position. Still, no one is qualified for the semis officially, while no one is out. On Wednesday, New Zealand topped the table. Thursday, it was done by the Aussies. Come Friday, England will look to win the musical chairs round by beating Sri Lanka. Do we have a surprise in store? Join us on June 21, 2019 at 10.30 am local (0930 GMT) at Headingley, Leeds. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
Victorious Australian captain, Aaron Finch, is not quite fussed about being nervous during the Mahmudullah-Rahim stand and says that there is plenty of experience in the Aussie bowling to finish things off. On his partnership with Warner, Finch says that both of them are pretty much experienced and know how to go about things. Admits that they missed Stoinis a lot in the last 2 games and today he was welcome. On the possibility of 2 spinners in the side, Finch says that it depends on the track and also about the balance of the side. Admits that the fielding was very sloppy today. With one leg almost in the semi-final, Aaron says that the Aussies would like to have one more win and consolidate that spot. On his own batting form, Finch says that as an opening batsman, once you get a couple of boundaries, you are on your way to getting confidence.
Bangladesh skipper, Mashrafe Mortaza, says that had the target been 40 runs lesser, the mindset of the Bangladesh batsmen would have been different. Praises his batters though and credits the Aussies for piling on a huge total. On the current squad, Mash says that they have the best team that they can possibly put together. On the run chase, Mortaza says that big partnerships were needed but even then, admits that 381 was a bit too much. Sadly says that he can only focus on winning his own games and hoping that some other teams lose above Bangladesh.
DAVID WARNER HAS BEEN NAMED THE MAN OF THE MATCH. On his 16th ODI hundred, being par with Adam Gilchrist, Warner says that it is a great achievement but is happier with the 2 points. On his and Finch's newly found approach, David says that it is all about respecting the new balls and then opening up and target the secondary bowlers. Adds that one needs to adapt to the conditions and then play according to the situation. On the pitch, Warner says that the pitch was a tad slow and a grind for the bowlers. Ends the conversation with a smile, saying that he will continue trying his best to get the big scores.
Not a great reading for the Aussie bowlers. This was a game where they had plenty of cushion with the score reading 381 but barring Starc, no one bowled well. On a track which had nothing for the bowlers, everyone suffered, not quite doing that well. A worrying sign, with the business end approaching. Australia have 10 points from 5 wins but none of those 5 have quite seen a complete performance yet. Please stay tuned for the presentation...
The brothers-in-law, Rahim and Mahmudullah then decided to have some fun. They teed off, punishing all the Aussie bowlers and added 127 for the 5th wicket but in the end, the task was too much to do. Rahim got to his century but today, when Shakib was needed to score big, could not quite get a big one.
When a team is chasing 382, it needs a solid and a quickfire opening stand. Bangladesh could not get that. Sarkar was dismissed early and after that, even though Shakib and Tamim revived the innings, that stand seemed a bit slow and was always behind the 8-ball. The acceleration never really came till Liton Das joined forces with Mushfiqur Rahim.
Comprehensive win for Australia but Bangladesh fought hard. Had the target been around 350, they might have very well chased it. The Aussies might have ironed out their batting issues but the bowling still needs a lot of working over.
49.6
W
Marcus Stoinis to Mashrafe Mortaza, OUT! Caught. A wicket to end the game. A short ball, outside off, Mortaza pulls it away but it is only as long as deep mid-wicket. Glenn Maxwell runs to his right and completes the formalities. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 48 RUNS.
49.5
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, A low full toss outside off, flicked towards mid-wicket for a run.
49.4
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mashrafe Mortaza, Full and on the off stump, pushed towards point for a run.
49.3
4
Marcus Stoinis to Mashrafe Mortaza, FOUR! Nice shot. Full and in the slot, outside off, Mashrafe gets under it and bashes it out over the bowler for a boundary down the ground.
49.2
0
Marcus Stoinis to Mashrafe Mortaza, Outside off, a wild heave but a miss.
49.1
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, On middle, tucked to the leg side for a single.
49
over
49 | 4 Runs | HH: 326/7
48.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, HUNDRED FOR RAHIM! Well played. What a knock. Fighting hard with the chips down. Gets there with a gentle push through the covers. Starc is done - 10-0-55-2.
48.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Around off, solidly defended.
99...Mushfiqur. No field changes from Finch. Shouldn't the fielders come in?
48.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Mashrafe Mortaza, A terrific yorker, Mortaza somehow gets his bat down in time and ekes out a thick outside edge to third man for one.
48.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, 99. Full and on middle, flicked through mid-wicket for a run.
In comes the skipper, Mashrafe Mortaza, for the final rites. He will be at the non-striker's end as the batsmen crossed.
48.2
W
Mitchell Starc to Mehedi Hasan, OUT! Caught. Starc gets another tail-ender. This is a quick one, 145 kph, in line of the stumps, Mehedi backs away to the leg side and looks to chip this over the on side but only mistimes it straight to mid on. Easy catch for David Warner and Starc has his second.
48.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Yorker on the stumps, dug out towards point for a single. Moves to 98.
48
over
48 | 12 Runs | HH: 322/6
47.6
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, Yorker on off, squeezed behind point for a single to keep the strike.
47.5
0
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, A slower bouncer, outside off, MR looks to play the upper cut but misses.
47.4
4
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! A bit lucky, for Rahim and he will take that. A hit away from a century now. Outside off, Mushfiqur has a poke at it but gets a thick outside edge, wide of Carey to the third man fence.
47.3
2
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full and around off, Rahim works it through square leg, Mitchell Starc gives it a good chase from fine leg and dives, stopping the ball cleanly. Two runs taken.
47.2
4
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Just over! Full and outside off, Rahim backs away and hits it hard. Just about clears a leaping Aaron Finch at mid off. Moves to 90. That is the only point of interest left in this game now.
47.1
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mehedi Hasan, Short and outside off, slapped through point for a single.
Marcus Stoinis to bowl the 48th over. 6-0-35-1 so far.
47
over
47 | 6 Runs | HH: 310/6
46.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Mehedi Hasan, Excellent over. Just 6 off this one. Back of a length on off, Mehedi hits it over the bowler's head and gets just a single.
46.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Mehedi Hasan, Full on middle and leg, Mehedi strokes it towards mid on. Mushfiqur wanted a single but Hasan says no. Warner has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Replays shows had he hit it would not have made a difference as Rahim was in.
46.4
2
Mitchell Starc to Mehedi Hasan, Back of a length ball outside off, Mehedi lofts it over point and gets a couple.
46.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Very full outside off, Mehedi guides it to backward point for a single.
46.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Mehedi Hasan, Full once again on off, Mehedi plays it towards covber and gets to the other end.
46.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller on off, Mushfiqur strokes it to cover and gets a single.
Mitchell Starc is back.
46
over
46 | 4 Runs | HH: 304/6
45.6
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mushfiqur Rahim, Single to end the over. A brilliant over from Coulter-Nile. 4 runs and 2 wickets off this one. The last ball is short, Mushfiqur pulls it to deep mid-wicket and keeps the strike.
45.5
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mehedi Hasan, Mehedi does well to deal with the hat-trick ball. Good length ball on middle, Mehedi tucks it towards mid-wicket and gets one.
Mehedi Hasan comes out to face the hat-trick ball.
45.4
W
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Sabbir Rahman, OUT! Two in two. Coulter-Nile on a hat-trick now. Good length ball outside off, and for some reason Sabbir was trying to run it down towards third man. The required run-rate is well over 12 but he still goes for this shot. He ends up getting an inside edge which goes onto hit the stumps. In a matter of two balls all the Bangladeshi hearts are broken.
Sabbir Rahman walks in at number 7, replacing Mahmudullah. All is not lost yet. One big over, in the 20s, can still even this contest.
45.3
W
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, OUT! Coulter-Nile gives Australia the big breakthrough and maybe that is the final nail in the coffin for Bangladesh in this chase. Coulter-Nile bangs it in short, Mahmudullah goes for the pull. It makes sweet sound off the bat but he does not time it well and it goes straight to Cummins at deep mid-wicket. The crowd is dejected. Mahmudullah did give some hope but could not quite fulfill the needs. End of a magnificent innings though.
45.2
2
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, In the air but safe. Good length ball outside off, Mahmudullah looks to hit it over long on. It does not come off the middle. It goes towards long on. The ball falls short of Starc who lost it in the sun as he dived but was nowhere close.
45.1
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, Smartly bowled. Slower one outside off, Mahmudullah comes down the track and looks to flat bat it over long off but misses.
45
over
45 | 11 Runs | HH: 300/4
44.6
1
Pat Cummins to Mahmudullah, Length ball on the body, Mahmudullah flicks it towards mid-wicket and keeps the strike. 51 runs have come off the last 4.
44.5
6
Pat Cummins to Mahmudullah, SIX! Oh, that is a monster. Overpitched on off, Mahmudullah smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a huge six.
44.4
1
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length balll on off, Mushfiqur runs it down to third man for one. Singles won't hurt Australia.
44.3
1
Pat Cummins to Mahmudullah, Fuller on off, Mahmudullah plays a good looking loft shot over covers. There is a man in the deep so just one.
44.2
1
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, In the air...but short. Cummins bangs it in short. Rahim does not time his pull. It works in his favour as it falls short of Coulter-Nile at deep mid-wicket. A run taken.
44.1
1
Pat Cummins to Mahmudullah, Good length ball on middle, Mahmudullah comes down the track and hits it towards mid-wicket. There is a man in the deep there so just a single.
44
over
44 | 12 Runs | HH: 289/4
43.6
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, Mahmudullah will keep the strike. On the pads, Mahmudullah flicks it to the on side and gets a single. 93 needed off the last 6 overs.
43.5
4
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, FOUR! This is better for Bangladesh. A low full toss on middle, Nathan Coulter-Nile expects Mahmudullah to go straight but he hits it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
43.4
4
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Fifty for Mahmudullah! He is going to fight till the end here. Full outside off, Mahmudullah squeezes it past point for a boundary to bring up his 21st ODI fifty.
43.3
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short on off, Rahim pulls it to deep mid-wicket and gets just a solitary run. Bangladesh need sixes and fours here.
43.2
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, Slower ball on a length. It is on middle Mahmudullah turns it towards 45 on the leg side and takes one.
43.1
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length ball on off, Mushfiqur plays it towards cover and gets one.
Nathan Coulter-Nile back into the attack. 8-0-42-0 so far.
43
over
43 | 13 Runs | HH: 277/4
42.6
1
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off, Mushfiqur guides it down to third man and keeps the strike. 13 off that Cummins over.
42.5
1
Pat Cummins to Mahmudullah, Outside off on a length, Mahmudullah runs it down to third man for a single.
42.5
1
Pat Cummins to Mahmudullah, WIDE! Another one in this over. Cummins is all over the place in this over. Yorker outside off. It is on the wrong side of the tramline and Kettleborough has to stretch out his arms. 100-run stand comes up between the two.
42.4
1
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full again on middle, this time Rahim flicks it towards deep mid-wicket. Gets just a single.
42.3
1
Pat Cummins to Mahmudullah, Very full on middle and off, Mahmudullah flicks it towards mid-wicket and gets one. This is better from Cummins. 9 off the over so far.
42.2
1
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length ball on off, Mushfiqur strokes it towards cover and gets to the other end.
42.2
1
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, WIDE! This time bowls it outside the tramline on the off side and Rahim misses his cut. Wide given by the umpire.
42.2
5
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, WIDE AND FOUR! Slower bouncer bounces too high. Rahim goes after it but misses. The ball pitches in front of Carey and then spins away from him. He misses it and the ball goes to the fine leg fence.
42.1
1
Pat Cummins to Mahmudullah, Slower ball on middle, Mahmudullah turns it towards square leg and gets a single.
Pat Cummins is back on. 8-1-41-0 so far.
42
over
42 | 15 Runs | HH: 264/4
41.6
1
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, Mahmudullah will keep the strike. Tossed up on off, Mahmudullah taps it towards mid off and takes a quick run. 15 from the over, Zampa's figures read 9-0-68-1!
41.5
6
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, SIX! Wrong 'un goes wrong! Zampa lands it in Mahmudullah's zone, he takes the full toll of it and heaves it over mid-wicket for a 91m biggie.
41.4
0
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, Follows that up with a solid front foot defense.
41.3
6
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, SIX! That one is out of here. Tossed up on middle, Mahmudullah comes down the track and heaves it over the bowler's head for a 95m maximum.
41.2
2
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, Tossed up on off, Mahmudullah hits it wide of deep mid-wicket and gets a couple.
41.1
0
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, Quick and short outside off, Mahmudullah looks to cut but misses.
41
over
41 | 4 Runs | HH: 249/4
40.6
0
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length ball on top of middle and leg, Rahim looks to play the paddle but misses. Just 4 off the over.
40.5
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mahmudullah, Full on off, Mahmudullah hits it towards deep mid-wicket and gets a run.
40.4
0
Marcus Stoinis to Mahmudullah, YORKER! A perfect one on middle and leg. Stoinis executes it brilliantly. Mahmudullah does well to get his bat down in time.
40.3
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full outside off, Mushfiqur chips it wide of sweeper cover and gets to the other end.
40.2
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mahmudullah, On middle, Mahmudullah flicks it towards deep square leg and gets a single.
40.1
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full on the pads, Mushfiqur looks to heave it but misses. The ball lobs off his pads towards fine leg region and they take a leg bye.
Powerplay 3 time! Now maximum of 5 fielders can be outside the 30-yard circle till the end of this game.
40
over
40 | 11 Runs | HH: 245/4
39.6
0
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, Zampa goes flat and outside off. Rahim tries to chop this one but fails as he gets an inside edge. Good comeback by Zampa after getting hit for a boundary on the previous delivery. 11 from the over.
39.5
4
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Close call for LBW! Full and straight, Mahmudullah gets down to sweep and would have been gone plumb LBW. But luckily for him, he gets a bit of a glove and it runs fine past short fine leg.
39.4
1
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller and on leg, Rahim tries to come forward and go for a slog but mistimes and ball ends up landing in front of the fielder at wide mid on.
39.3
0
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller and onto off, Rahim plays it back to the bowler.
39.2
4
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Nicely done. Full and outside off, Rahim gets down and plays the reverse sweep through point for a boundary!
39.1
2
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off, Flighted delivery outside off, a bit fuller. Rahim comes down the track and hits a cover drive. Maxwell at covers dives to his right and saves 2 for his side.
Adam Zampa is back into the attack. 7-0-42-1. his figures so far.
39
over
39 | 8 Runs | HH: 234/4
38.6
2
Marcus Stoinis to Mahmudullah, Now flicks it towards backward square leg and takes two.
38.5
2
Marcus Stoinis to Mahmudullah, Full again on the pads, Mahmudullah flicks it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.
38.4
0
Marcus Stoinis to Mahmudullah, Play and a miss. Full outside leg, Mahmudullah comes down the track and looks to hit it straight but misses it.
38.3
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full on off, MR sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
38.2
2
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full on off, Rahim unleashes it towards mid on. Stoinis gets his right leg to it which takes the pace of the ball. The fielder from mid on cleans it up. The batsmen meanwhile come back for the second.
38.1
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mahmudullah, Full on middle and leg, Mahmudullah flicks it to square leg for a single.
Marcus Stoinis is back into the attack. He has the figures of 4-0-24-1.
38
over
38 | 7 Runs | HH: 226/4
37.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Landed outside off, a play and a miss.
37.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Starc goes for a fiery yorker, Rahim opens the face of the bat and plays it towards third man to grab a single.
37.4
4
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Up and over third man! A short ball outside off, Rahim waits for the ball to come and lofts it over the keeper, beating third man!
37.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Mahmudullah, This time going down leg, length delivery again, hits the pad as Mahmudullah misses his flick and batsmen steal a single as the ball goes rolling towards square leg.
37.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Length delivery onto leg, Rahim flicks it towards mid-wicket and grabs a single
37.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Mahmudullah, Steams it in on the body, Mahmadullah pulls it towards fine leg for a single.
37
over
37 | 3 Runs | HH: 219/4
36.6
0
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off, Mushfiqur cuts it to the man at point.
36.5
0
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Once again Cummins hits the deck hard on middle, Rahim blocks it off the back foot.
36.4
0
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Play and a miss. Full outside off, Mushfiqur comes down the track and looks to hit it but misses.
36.3
2
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Very well fielded from Stoinis. Back of a length ball on off, Rahim pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket. Stoinis there runs to his left and puts in a dive to stop the ball. He does so with a reverse cup and saves 2 for his side.
36.2
0
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length ball on off and middle, Mushfiqur defends it towards point.
36.1
1
Pat Cummins to Mahmudullah, Landed outside off, played through point for a single.
36
over
36 | 8 Runs | HH: 216/4
35.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Mahmudullah, Full and outside off, it is stroked towards cover for a single to end the over.
35.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Again full, outside off and it goes past outside edge towards third man as the batsman goes for a drive. One run added to the total.
35.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Mahmudullah, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
35.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Mahmudullah, Starc goes for the yorker, bowls a bit fuller and onto middle. Mahmudullah plays it towards the mid-wicket fielder.
35.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full and outside off, Rahim drives it wide of cover. Aaron Finch runs to his left and dives but manages to stop the ball. Just a single taken.
35.1
4
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Length delivery outside off, Rahim leans back and cuts it towards cover point and the ball races to the fence. Rahim welcomes Starc in fine style.
Here he comes. Mitchell Starc is back for another spell.
35
over
35 | 7 Runs | HH: 208/4
34.6
1
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short and this time Rahim pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
34.5
4
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Poor ball from Cummins! Fifty for Rahim! Cummins comes steaming in and bends his back on this one. It is on the body, Rahim flicks it fine down the leg side and it goes past the diving Carey. He gets to his 35th ODI fifty with that.
34.4
0
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off on a length, Rahim taps it to backward point.
34.3
0
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length ball on the stumps, Rahim defends it towards cover and looks for a quick run but Mahmudullah says no.
Reverse swing on offer? Mitchell Starc is warming up. Looks like Finch wants another wicket here. He might not hold him back and unleash him now to give him a couple of wickets. He has been good in the latter stages of the games in this World Cup.
34.2
1
Pat Cummins to Mahmudullah, Back of a length ball around off, Mahmadullah taps it down to third man for single.
34.1
1
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, On the pads, Mushfiqur flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for one.
Pat Cummins on now. 6-0-36-0 so far.
34
over
34 | 7 Runs | HH: 201/4
33.6
4
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Sliced and...it beats the fielder to the fence. Short outside off, Mahmudullah slices it over point. It looks like he has not timed it well but has enough to go away to the fence.
33.5
1
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Shows good foot movement and cuts this short ball outside off, towards backward point for a single.
33.4
0
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short on the body, Mushfiqur pulls it but finds short fine leg.
33.3
1
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, Loopy full toss outside off, Zampa is lucky as Mahmudullah does not take full toll of it and just creams it to sweeper cover for a single.
33.2
1
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Straight and short outside off, Mushfiqur cuts it to point and takes a single.
33.1
0
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Tossed up on middle and leg, Rahim defends it off the front foot.
33
over
33 | 10 Runs | HH: 194/4
32.6
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, Length delivery outside off, batsman goes for the cut but misses. 10 runs from the over, Bangladesh still won't be happy. They need to shift gears as soon as possible.
32.5
4
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Short and around off, now Mahmudullah comes down the track and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary!
32.4
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mushfiqur Rahim, The batsman plays a pull shot to this short delivery. The batsmen have run through for a single.
32.3
4
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Fuller and onto middle, Rahim dances down the track and slogs it over deep mid-wicket. The ball goes on one bounce and over the ropes.
32.2
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, Length delivery outside off, it is worked towards third man for a single.
32.1
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, Good length ball on off, Mahmudullah defends it towards mid on.
DRINKS BREAK. Bangladesh are slightly losing the plot now. Even at this stage, they are almost on par with Australia. The Kangaroos were 186 at this point of time, but with just a wicket down. It is from here that the explosion started. The Tigers will hope that they don't have an implosion instead.
32
over
32 | 4 Runs | HH: 184/4
31.6
1
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, Tossed up on off, Mahmudullah chips it over the bowler's head. Cummins runs to his right from long off and stops it with a dive. He pushes it to his partner who comes in from long on. A run taken.
31.5
1
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short on middle and off, Mushfiqur pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
31.4
1
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, Flatter on middle, Mahmudullah milks it down to long on for one.
31.3
0
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, Play and miss. Flighted leg spinner outside off, it does not spin much. Mahmudullah looks to drive but misses.
31.2
1
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, On middle, Rahim flicks it to deep mid-wicket and gets a single.
31.1
0
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Beauty. Leg spinner pitching on off, Mushfiqur looks to defend but misses it due to the away spin.
31
over
31 | 3 Runs | HH: 180/4
30.6
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, Length ball on middle, Mahmudullah blocks it to see off the over. 202 needed off 114 balls.
30.5
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, On the stumps now, Mahmudullah defends it back to the bowler.
30.4
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off and full, Mushfiqur drives it to sweeper cover for a run.
30.3
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mahmudullah, Back of a length ball on the body, Mahmudullah pulls it wide of fine leg. There were shouts of catch it but only Superman had a chance of taking that.
30.2
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full on off, Rahim flat-bats it towards sweeper cover for a run.
30.1
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length ball on off, Mushfiqur defends it towards point.
30
over
30 | 2 Runs | HH: 177/4
29.6
0
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, Full and outside off, driven back to the bowler.
29.5
1
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, On middle and leg, tucked through mid-wicket for a run.
29.4
0
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full and outside off, Rahim looks to push but misses.
29.3
1
Adam Zampa to Mahmudullah, Drives this through the covers for a single.
Mahmudullah is the new man in.
29.2
W
Adam Zampa to Liton Das, OUT! LBW! Zampa gets Australia the breakthrough. It was the slider, pitching outside off and Das misses the flick, with the ball hitting the pad. Zampa appeals, umpire Gough thinks for a while and then raises his finger! Das has a look at Rahim, then walks over for a chat. Rahim smiles and then agrees for the review. Replays show that there was no inside edge with the bat being behind the pad. Ball Tracker shows it to be clipping the leg stump. So Bangladesh do not lose a review but lose Das.
Is that the first wicket for Zampa? Liton Das has been adjudged leg before. He has a long chat with Rahim and after a wry smile, they decide to refer it upstairs. No inside edge. Is this sliding down? No. Umpire's call it is, clipping leg stump.
29.1
0
Adam Zampa to Liton Das, Full and a bit outside off, played back to the bowler.
Adam Zampa is back! 4-0-29-0 his figures so far.
29
over
29 | 8 Runs | HH: 175/3
28.6
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full on off, Rahim defends it off the front foot to see off the over.
28.5
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off, Mushfiqur drives it to the man at point.
28.4
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Liton Das, Back of a length ball on off, Liton pulls it down to deep mid-wicket for a run.
28.3
2
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Liton Das, On the pads, Liton follows the boundary with a flick which is wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple.
28.2
4
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Liton Das, FOUR! Liton is not going to die trying. Back of a length ball on off, Das pulls it over short mid-wicket and gets a boundary.
28.1
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full on off, Rahim pushes it towards cover and gets a single.
Nathan Coulter-Nile is back!
28
over
28 | 10 Runs | HH: 167/3
27.6
4
Pat Cummins to Liton Das, FOUR! Poor from Stoinis in the deep. Full on off, Liton drives it wide of sweeper cover. Stoinis runs to his right but slips and the ball goes away to the fence.
27.5
0
Pat Cummins to Liton Das, On the pads, Liton flicks it but finds mid-wicket.
27.4
4
Pat Cummins to Liton Das, FOUR! Oh, gorgeous on drive. On off and on a length, Liton gets on his front foot and drives it handsomely through mid on for a boundary.
27.3
1
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off, Mushfiqur runs it down to third man for a single.
27.2
0
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, On off, Mushfiqur defends it to cover.
27.1
1
Pat Cummins to Liton Das, Good length ball on the pads, Liton nudges it down to fine leg for a single.
27
over
27 | 8 Runs | HH: 157/3
26.6
4
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Gorgeous cover drive. Overpitched on off, Mushfiqur gets on his front foot and drives it through covers for a beautiful boundary.
26.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Liton Das, Short ball on off, Liton pulls it to deep mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
26.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, On the pads, Mushfiqur glances it to fine leg and rotates the strike.
26.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Once again looks to run it down past third man but finds the fielder there.
26.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Liton Das, Oh, almost chopped on. Back of a length outside off, Liton looks to pull but gets an inside edge which goes past the stumps towards fine leg for a single.
26.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Back of a length ball on off, Mushfiqur runs it down to third man and gets a single.
26
over
26 | 3 Runs | HH: 149/3
25.6
1
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, On the pads, Mushfiqur flicks it to fine leg and keeps the strike.
25.5
0
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off, Rahim looks to guide it past short third man but ends up finding him.
25.4
1
Pat Cummins to Liton Das, On off, Liton drives it towards cover and takes a run.
25.3
0
Pat Cummins to Liton Das, Outside off, Liton pushes it to point.
25.2
1
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, In the air but safe. Full outside off, Rahim frees his arm and looks to hit it over cover but he gets an outside edge which goes to third man on a bounce and they take a run.
25.1
0
Pat Cummins to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length ball on off, Rahim pushes it to cover.
Pat Cummins is back!
25
over
25 | 2 Runs | HH: 146/3
24.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Liton Das, Outside off, LD runs it down to point but does not get a single.
24.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Liton Das, Good length ball on the stumps, Das taps it back to the bowler.
24.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length ball on off, Mushfiqur drives it wide of cover for a single.
24.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Liton Das, On the pads, Liton flicks it to deep mid-wicket and gets a single.
The physio is out in the middle having a check on Liton. He looks to be fine but you cannot take any risk with such incidents. He will need a new helmet and the physio is having a concussion test on him.
24.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Liton Das, Nasty! Bouncer on middle, Liton looks to duck but he is late and the ball rattles his helmet. Starc has a check on Liton and Das gives him a thumbs up, indicating he is alright.
Liton Das is the new man in.
24.1
W
Mitchell Starc to Tamim Iqbal, OUT! Chopped on. Tamim does not convert his fifty and Bangladesh in deep waters here. Good length ball outside off, Tamim looks to guide it down towards third man but he ends up getting an inside edge as his feet went nowhere near the ball. The ball goes onto hit the leg pole. Starc is having fun, he keeps his hand on his mouth and smiles looking at Tamim. Maybe even he knows it was not a ball which deserved a wicket. He will take it though as he now becomes the highest wicket-taker in this World Cup.
24
over
24 | 9 Runs | HH: 144/2
23.6
2
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Down the leg side, flicked through square leg for a well-run couple.
23.6
1
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, WIDE. Tossed up outside off, Rahim lets it go. Wide signalled.
23.5
0
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off, Mushfiqur pushes it towards point, sets off for a single but is sent back.
23.4
1
Adam Zampa to Tamim Iqbal, On middle and leg, tucked through square leg for a run.
23.3
0
Adam Zampa to Tamim Iqbal, Full and outside off, pushed straight to cover.
23.2
4
Adam Zampa to Tamim Iqbal, FOUR! Nicely played. Finally a shot in anger. Tamim shuffles towards off, Zampa bowls a fuller delivery onto middle, Tamim goes for a slog sweep and is successful in hitting this one for a boundary as it lands safely near mid-wicket.
23.1
1
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Zampa bowls a flatter one this time, outside off. Rahim cuts it towards covers for a single.
23
over
23 | 6 Runs | HH: 135/2
22.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Brute of a bouncer. It is on the body, Mushfiqur looks to get away from it but he is too late. The ball hits his glove and lobs up towards third man. It falls short of the fielder there and they get a single.
22.5
3
Mitchell Starc to Tamim Iqbal, Poor from Khawaja. Full on off, Tamim drives it hard towards cover. Khawaja misfields there and the ball goes past him. Substitute Lyon runs behind it and stops it before the ropes with a dive. The batsmen take 3. Good fielding from Garry. Saves a run for his side.
22.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, In the air but safe. Length ball outside off, Rahim hits it uppishly towards third man for a single.
22.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Once again there is a lack of communication. Good length ball on the pads, Mushfiqur looks to flick but misses. The ball hits his pad and goes towards the third man region. Rahim comes out for a single but Tamim is not interested and sends him back. Carey has a shy at the keeper's end but misses.
22.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Mushfiqur Rahim, Length ball on middle, Mushfiqur defends it back to the bowler.
22.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Tamim Iqbal, Good length ball outside off, Tamim punches it towards mid off. The fielder is at the edge of the circle, meaning they get the single with ease.
Mitchell Starc is back for another burst. 3-0-15-0 his figures so far.
22
over
22 | 9 Runs | HH: 129/2
21.6
0
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Landed outside off, Mushfiqur comes down the track but is not quite to the pitch of the ball. Pushes it to the off side.
21.5
6
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, SIX! Up and over! Finally it arrives. The first six in a run chase of 382. A full toss onto the leg stump, Rahim races down the track and thrashes into the stands at long on. Easy pickings for Rahim and much-needed one for Bangladesh.
21.4
1
Adam Zampa to Tamim Iqbal, Full and outside off, driven towards long off for a run.
21.3
1
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, A yorker length delivery onto off, Rahim drives it back to the bowler but wait, the ball goes between Zampa's legs and the batsmen take a single. Lethargic.
21.2
0
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pushes this straight to cover.
21.1
1
Adam Zampa to Tamim Iqbal, A bit short and quick, Tamim goes on the back foot and punches it to the mid off fielder. A single taken.
21
over
21 | 8 Runs | HH: 120/2
20.6
1
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, Stoinis is a lucky man. He serves a full toss on the body, Tamim does not make the most of it and he just glances it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
20.5
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full on middle, Mushfiqur flicks it to deep mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
20.4
1
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, FIFTY FOR TAMIM! His first fifty in this World Cup. Good length ball outside off, Tamim taps it down to third man and gets a single to bring up his 47th ODI fifty. He holds the key here in this chase. He needs to convert this into a daddy hundred if Bangladesh wants to keep their hopes alive in this tournament.
20.3
4
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, FOUR! Nicely pulled! Tamim moves to 49! Slower bouncer on the body, Tamim pulls it over mid-wicket and gets a boundary.
20.2
0
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, Full again on middle and leg, Tamim pushes it back to the bowler.
20.1
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full on middle, Mushfiqur flicks it to deep mid-wicket and gets a single.
20
over
20 | 7 Runs | HH: 112/2
19.6
1
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full and outside middle, sweeps this through fine leg for a run.
19.5
0
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Zampa bowls a fuller length, Rahim comes forward and plays a solid defense, ball goes rolling back to the bowler.
19.4
0
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full and outside off, Rahim looks to defend but gets a bottom edge which is stopped by Carey on the bounce.
19.3
0
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, IN THE AIR, SAFE! Full and outside off, Rahim pushes this with a loose bottom hand and it almost goes back to the bowler. Lands just short.
19.2
4
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Fine shot. Bangladesh need to attack Zampa and not let him settle. Full and around off, Rahim gets down, brings out his reverse sweep and connects it really well to send it over short third man.
19.1
2
Adam Zampa to Mushfiqur Rahim, Again a tossed delivery onto leg, Rahim goes for a paddle and works it towards fine leg to grab a pair.
19
over
19 | 3 Runs | HH: 105/2
18.6
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length ball on middle, Rahim flicks it to square leg and gets a single. Brilliant over from Stoinis. Just shows how critical he is for this side. He gives away just three runs and gets the prized scalp of Shakib Al Hasan.
18.5
1
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, On the pads, Iqbal flicks it to the on side and gets a single.
18.4
0
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, On the stumps, Tamim defends it with a straight bat.
18.3
1
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, On the pads, Mushfiqur turns it behind square on the leg side and takes a single.
18.2
0
Marcus Stoinis to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length ball on middle, Mushfiqur defends it off the front foot.
Mushfiqur Rahim walks out to bat next. Bangladesh need a world class innings from him today.
18.1
W
Marcus Stoinis to Shakib Al Hasan, OUT! The slower one does the trick and the Bangla superstar is out of here. It is on middle and leg, Shakib looks to flick but gets deceived by the lack of pace on it. He ends up chipping his flick which goes straight to the man at mid off. You just cannot keep Warner out of this game. He is the one stationed out there, he gets down and takes a good catch. Body blow this for Bangladesh. This is a tough ask and without Shakib this looks close to impossible. Shakib will be disappointed with this dismissal. It was not the best of deliveries and he might feel he could have done better.
18
over
18 | 4 Runs | HH: 102/1
17.6
1
Adam Zampa to Shakib Al Hasan, Tossed delivery onto the leg stump, much fuller this time, batsman works this towards square leg for a single to end the over.
17.5
1
Adam Zampa to Tamim Iqbal, Full and outside leg, flicked through mid-wicket for one more.
17.4
1
Adam Zampa to Shakib Al Hasan, Shorter one and onto the pads, Shakib flicks it towards square leg and grabs a single.
17.3
1
Adam Zampa to Tamim Iqbal, A touch short, the wrong 'un again, Tamim walks across and works it through mid-wicket for a single.
17.2
0
Adam Zampa to Tamim Iqbal, Around middle, watchfully defended.
17.1
0
Adam Zampa to Tamim Iqbal, Googly to start his day, a bit quicker, Tamim goes for the defence and is beaten.
Adam Zampa is brought on to bowl now.
DRINKS BREAK. A look at the scorecard and it might suggest that Bangladesh are nowhere in this run chase. They need 284 from 198 balls at 8.6 an over and one may think, impossible. But consider this - Australia were 101/0 at this stage. So, nothing much to choose between the two. Bangladesh just have to figure out how to counter Usman Khawaja's attack. There is nothing in the pitch, the ball is not moving and the ground is way too small. Decent partnerships will keep them in the hunt and that one mad knock can probably cause the unthinkable.
17
over
17 | 7 Runs | HH: 98/1
16.6
1
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, Single to end the over. Back of a length on off, Tamim pulls it to deep mid-wicket and keeps the strike.
16.5
1
Marcus Stoinis to Shakib Al Hasan, Length ball on off, Shakib milks it down to long off for one.
16.4
1
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, Good length ball on the pads, Tamim flicks it to square leg and takes a single.
16.3
0
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, Once again on the stumps, Tamim blocks it.
16.2
0
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, Almost another run out. Good length ball on off, Tamim defends it and looks for a quick single. Shakib comes but then Tamim sends him back as he slips in his stride out. Smith gets to the ball and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. It would have been close had Steve hit the target but I feel that Shakib would have been in.
16.1
4
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, FOUR! Cut away! Stoinis bowls it wide outside off, Tamim cuts it past of the diving Maxwell at point for a boundary. Good start to over this for Bangladesh.
16
over
16 | 7 Runs | HH: 91/1
15.6
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Tamim Iqbal, Once again Nathan bowls it on the body, Tamim flicks it to deep mid-wicket and keeps the strike.
15.5
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Bouncer! It is away from the body so Shakib pulls it to deep mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
15.4
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Tamim Iqbal, On middle and leg, Tamim flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
15.3
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Outside off on a length, Shakib guides it down to third man for a run.
15.2
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Tamim Iqbal, On the pads, Tamim flicks it to square leg and gets a single.
15.1
2
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Tamim Iqbal, Coulter-Nile bangs it in short. Tamim plays a very controlled pull wide of deep mid-wicket and gets a couple.
By the way, just missed that Marcus Stoinis was called into the attack. Nothing special about that over but Finch will be happy that he has got one extra bowling option. His absence has really hurt the Aussies in the bowling department and his 5-6 overs can take some pressure off the regular bowlers.
15
over
15 | 6 Runs | HH: 84/1
14.6
1
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, Down the leg side, helped through fine leg for one more.
14.5
1
Marcus Stoinis to Shakib Al Hasan, Full and around middle, driven straight back down the ground for a run.
14.4
1
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, Full and around middle, sensibly flicked through mid-wicket for another single.
14.3
1
Marcus Stoinis to Shakib Al Hasan, Around middle, tucked through square leg for one more.
14.2
1
Marcus Stoinis to Tamim Iqbal, Dropped short, Tamim launches into the pull but the ball rises high on him and he mistimes it in the air, but wide of mid on. A single taken.
14.1
1
Marcus Stoinis to Shakib Al Hasan, Around off, tapped to the off side for a quick single.
14
over
14 | 3 Runs | HH: 78/1
13.6
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, A full toss on the pads, whipped through mid-wicket for one.
13.5
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Around middle, defended back to the bowler.
13.4
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Tamim Iqbal, A short ball again, around middle and leg, TI goes for the hook but is cramped for room. The ball takes the inside edge and goes fine down the leg side. A quick run taken.
13.3
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Tamim Iqbal, A bouncer, on middle, Tamim ducks. It bounces way too high and Iqbal looks at the square leg umpire for the wide signal but it does not come.
13.2
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Outside off, played through point for a single.
13.1
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Around off, solidly defended.
13
over
13 | 12 Runs | HH: 75/1
12.6
1
Glenn Maxwell to Shakib Al Hasan, On the pads again, Shakib flicks it towards square leg and gets a single.
12.5
2
Glenn Maxwell to Shakib Al Hasan, This time flicks it wide of mid-wicket and gets a couple. It also brings up the 50-run stand between the two.
12.4
0
Glenn Maxwell to Shakib Al Hasan, On the pads, Shakib flicks it to the man at mid-wicket.
12.3
4
Glenn Maxwell to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR! Two in two and this is even better. Tossed up on middle, Shakib lofts it over the bowler's head and scores another boundary.
12.2
4
Glenn Maxwell to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR! Very well played. Flighted on off, Shakib comes down the track and chips it wide of long on. Nathan Coulter-Nile runs to his right to stop it but fails in his attempt to do so.
12.1
1
Glenn Maxwell to Tamim Iqbal, Flighted around off, Tamim plays it towards point and takes a single.
12
over
12 | 4 Runs | HH: 63/1
11.6
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Tamim Iqbal, Single to end the over. Back of a length ball on off, Tamim defends it with soft hands and takes a run.
11.5
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Outside off on a length, Shakib punches it through covers for one.
11.4
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Tamim Iqbal, Length ball on off, Tamim looks to play it on the off side but gets an inside edge. The ball goes down the leg side and they take a single.
11.3
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Tamim Iqbal, Good length ball around off, Tamim looks to defend but does so off the upper half of the bat. The ball bounces down the ground but on the side of the stumps.
11.2
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Short again, this time Shakib pulls it towards mid-wicket and gets a single.
11.1
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, BOUNCER! Shakib ducks under it and lets it carry to the keeper.
11
over
11 | 6 Runs | HH: 59/1
10.6
0
Glenn Maxwell to Tamim Iqbal, Outside off, Iqbal drives it to the man at point.
10.5
0
Glenn Maxwell to Tamim Iqbal, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
10.4
1
Glenn Maxwell to Shakib Al Hasan, On the pads, Shakib flicks it to mid-wicket and takes one.
10.3
2
Glenn Maxwell to Shakib Al Hasan, In the air but safe. Outside off, Shakib looks to hit it over covers but gets an outside edge which goes over point and they take a couple.
10.2
2
Glenn Maxwell to Shakib Al Hasan, Short outside off, Shakib drives it through covers and takes a couple. Cummins in the deep cleans it up. He slips but no damage done.
10.1
1
Glenn Maxwell to Tamim Iqbal, Good running. Tossed up on the pads, Tamim defends it towards the on side and takes a quick single.
Powerplay 2 signalled. Now 4 fielders can be placed outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over. As Australia have always shown in this tournament, as soon as Powerplay 1 is done, they introduce a spinner. This time, they are not introducing, as Glenn Maxwell has already bowled an over before. Here he comes again.
10
over
10 | 4 Runs | HH: 53/1
9.6
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Short again, Shakib pulls it to short mid-wicket. That ends Powerplay 1, with Bangladesh making 53/1. Australia were 53/0 at this stage.
9.5
4
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR! Slower ball gone wrong. Full on off, Shakib drives it magnificently past mid off and the ball races away to the fence. This man is in some kind of form.
9.4
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Short now. Shakib pulls it to mid-wicket off the upper half of his bat.
9.3
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Yorker! It is on off, Shakib does well to get his bat down in time.
9.2
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Good length ball on off, Shakib punches it to cover.
9.1
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Good length ball around off, Shakib pushes it to the man at cover.
9
over
9 | 8 Runs | HH: 49/1
8.6
1
Pat Cummins to Shakib Al Hasan, Stifled appeal turned down. Good length ball pitching outside leg, Shakib looks to flick but it goes off his pad towards the fine leg region and they take a single
8.5
4
Pat Cummins to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR! Smashed! Outside off on a length. Shakib the form that he is in, will take the width on offer with both hands and smashes his cut over point for a boundary.
8.4
2
Pat Cummins to Shakib Al Hasan, Full on off, Shakib drives it through mid off and gets a couple.
8.3
1
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, Outside off, Iqbal looks to cut but it goes off the outside edge towards third man for a single.
8.2
0
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, This time it is full, and Iqbal defends it off the front foot.
8.1
0
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, On a length on off, Iqbal punches it to the man at cover.
8
over
8 | 3 Runs | HH: 41/1
7.6
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Short ball on middle and leg, Tamim pulls it towards mid on.
7.5
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, SAFE! Waste of a review. It looked to be pitching outside leg and that was the issue. Good length ball around leg, Shakib looks to flick but misses. The Australian players put in an appeal. The umpire though turns it down. Finch has a word with the keeper, NCN was not too convinced but Carey gives the green light for the review. They take it upstairs, Ultra Edge shows no inside edge. Ball Tracker later shows the ball was pitching outside leg.
Review time! Coulter-Nile and Carey reckon that Shakib is plumb in front. Looks to be pitched outside leg though. A gamble by Finch and he takes it. Could be a big wicket if Shakib is dismissed. Well, Ball Tracker shows it to be pitching outside leg. Matter over.
7.4
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Tamim Iqbal, Outside off on a length, Tamim shuffles across and taps it down to third man. Maxwell moves to his right and looks to have a shy even before getting a grip of the ball. He misses and then slips later on. Allows them to take an easy single.
7.3
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Tamim Iqbal, Good length ball on middle, Tamim looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto his pads. There was a stifled appeal but the umpire is not interested at all.
7.2
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Tamim Iqbal, On top of off, Tamim defends it back to the bowler.
7.1
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, Good length ball on off now, Shakib taps it towards deep point and gets a single.
7.1
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Shakib Al Hasan, WIDE! Starts with a wide down the leg side. Shakib leaves it alone and it has been wided.
Nathan Coulter-Nile into the attack. 4 bowlers already used by Finch inside Powerplay 1.
7
over
7 | 6 Runs | HH: 38/1
6.6
2
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, SHOT! Very well played this. Length ball outside off, Tamim guides it past the diving point fielder. Zampa from third man cleans it up as the batsmen take two.
6.5
0
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, Bouncer! It is around the body, Tamim sits under it. He has had issues with the short ball in the past.
6.4
0
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, Good length ball on off, Tamim punches it to cover.
6.3
0
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, In the air but safe. Full outside off, Tamim looks to play it on the on side but it goes off the upper half of his bat. It is short of mid on so no worry there.
6.2
0
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, Full and around middle, watchfully defended.
6.1
4
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, FOUR! Loose start. Full and on the pads, Tamim flicks it through mid-wicket and gets a boundary!
Change of ends for Cummins.
6
over
6 | 7 Runs | HH: 32/1
5.6
1
Glenn Maxwell to Tamim Iqbal, Outside off, Tamim guides it down to the right of short third man. Starc there dives to that side and saves a certain boundary. Only a single taken.
5.5
0
Glenn Maxwell to Tamim Iqbal, OUCH! That must have hurt. Flighted on off, Tamim pushes it to cover and looks for a quick single but he is sent back. The fielder gets to the ball and throws it to the keeper. The ball hits Tamim on his right calf and he slips down. The Aussies get around him and just try to cheer him up.
5.4
1
Glenn Maxwell to Shakib Al Hasan, Flighted on off, Shakib milks it down towards cover and takes a single.
5.3
1
Glenn Maxwell to Tamim Iqbal, Good running. On off, Tamim pushes it towards cover and takes a quick single.
5.2
0
Glenn Maxwell to Tamim Iqbal, Floated on off, Tamim defends it off the front foot.
5.1
4
Glenn Maxwell to Tamim Iqbal, FOUR! Not the welcome Maxwell would have been looking for. Tossed up on off, Tamim gets on the front foot and creams it through covers for a boundary.
Spin inside Powerplay 1. It is going to be Glenn Maxwell.
5
over
5 | 2 Runs | HH: 25/1
4.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Shakib Al Hasan, A bouncer on middle, Shakib ducks.
4.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Tamim Iqbal, On middle and leg, tucked through mid-wicket for a single.
4.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Tamim Iqbal, A bouncer on middle, Tamim is on his back side as he looks to duck.
4.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Shakib Al Hasan, Around off, pushed to the off side for a single. The throw is a wild one, going towards long off and Shakib wants the second but Tamim has backed up too far and hence the run is cancelled.
4.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Shakib Al Hasan, That goes through everything! On a length outside off, cutting back in sharply, Shakib looks to defend but the ball comes back in a long way, cuts him into half and just misses the off stump on height!
4.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Shakib Al Hasan, Full on middle, flicked straight to short mid-wicket.
4
over
4 | 4 Runs | HH: 23/1
3.6
0
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, Bouncer to end the over! Tamim sits under it.
Shakib Al Hasan walks out at number 3. It was his heroics in the last game that saw Bangladesh chase down the 300-plus total with ease. The ask is even bigger this time and he will have to be the savior once again.
3.5
W
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, OUT! Disaster, Disaster! This is just school boy stuff. No communication at all. Good length ball on middle, Tamim flicks it towards mid on and looks for a single. He comes halfway down the track but Sarkar sends him back. And for some reason after sending his partner back Sarkar goes to the keeper's end. Finch slides to his right and stops the ball. Finch shows his alertness and after deciding to throw it at the keeper's end he waits and scores a direct hit at the bowler's end. Sarkar is in middle of nowhere and has to walk back. This is just the kind of start you don't want while chasing a mammoth total.
3.4
0
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, Bouncer! Tamim ducks under it.
3.3
0
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, On off, Iqbal blocks it off the back foot.
3.2
4
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, FOUR BYES! The ball swings and dips but after it goes past the stumps. You don't want that kind of a swing, especially if you are a keeper. Good length ball outside off, Iqbal looks to defend but misses. The ball moves away and Carey behind misses it due to the movement.
3.1
0
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, Good length ball on off, Iqbal pushes it to cover.
3
over
3 | 10 Runs | HH: 19/0
2.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Soumya Sarkar, Better this. Good length ball outside off, Sarkar looks to cut but misses. 10 from the over, Bangladesh are on the march.
2.5
4
Mitchell Starc to Soumya Sarkar, FOUR! This is an even worse ball than the previous one. Full toss on the pads, Sarkar flicks it down the fine leg region. Cummins runs to his left and gets to the ball but he slips and the ball deflects off him to the fence.
2.4
4
Mitchell Starc to Soumya Sarkar, FOUR! Poor ball this from Starc. He gets no swing and he bowls it on the pads. Sarkar just uses the pace of the ball and flicks it over square leg. The outfield is quick and he gets a boundary.
2.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Tamim Iqbal, On middle and leg and coming in with the angle. Tamim turns it towards square leg and gets a single.
2.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Tamim Iqbal, Good length ball on off, Tamim pushes it to mid off.
2.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Soumya Sarkar, Good length ball which comes in with the angle. It is on the pads, Sarkar looks to flick but misses. The ball goes down to the fine leg region and they take a leg bye.
2
over
2 | 5 Runs | HH: 9/0
1.6
0
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, Dot to finish the over. Once again it is on a length, Tamim punches it to cover-point to see off the over.
1.5
0
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, Follows it up with a punch to cover.
1.4
4
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, FOUR! First one of the innings and what a handsome looking stroke this is. Cummins bowls it too full on off, Tamim just strides out his front foot and drives it with class through mid off for a boundary.
1.3
0
Pat Cummins to Tamim Iqbal, Length ball on off, Tamim defends it off the back foot.
1.2
1
Pat Cummins to Soumya Sarkar, In the air...but safe. Good length ball outside off, Sarkar checks his shot and ends up chipping it wide of mid off. Warner slips there to his right and looks to block the ball from hitting his face. In an attempt to do so, he stops the ball as well, that too, with his wrong hand, the left. so just a single. In the end it is a good effort from David. Everyone is smiles. Cummins applauds the effort.
1.1
0
Pat Cummins to Soumya Sarkar, No swing for Cummins either. Full on off, Sarkar pushes it to mid off.
Pat Cummins to bowl from the other end with the second new ball.
1
over
1 | 4 Runs | HH: 4/0
0.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Tamim Iqbal, Good length ball on off, Iqbal defends it to the man at cover.
0.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Soumya Sarkar, Sarkar is off the mark. Good length ball angling away from the batsman slightly, Soumya looks to defend but gets an outside edge which goes to third man. Sarkar takes a single.
0.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Soumya Sarkar, Outside off on a length, Sarkar plays it to the man at point.
0.3
3
Mitchell Starc to Tamim Iqbal, The chase is off the mark. Good length ball outside off, Tamim stays tall and punches it between mid off and cover. Warner at mid off slips but Stoinis from cover runs behind the ball and pulls it before the ropes. 3 taken by the batsmen.
0.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Tamim Iqbal, Full on middle and off, Iqbal blocks it off the front foot.
0.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Tamim Iqbal, Starts with a good length ball on middle, Tamim jumps and tucks it to mid-wicket. Absolutely no movement there.
We are back for the chase! The Australian players are out and going to their respective position in the field. Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar walk out to start this daunting chase. The first new ball is in the hands of Mitchell Starc. He will start the proceedings. He has two slips in place to begin. Also, it is drizzling.
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382 to get in 300 legal balls. Bangladesh showed their batting talent in the last match against West Indies where they overhauled a 300-plus total with 51 balls to spare. Can they repeat it again against the likes of Starc, Cummins and Coulter-Nile? We will find that out shortly.
Harsha Bhogle catches up with the man of the moment, David Warner, for a little chat. The Aussie opener starts by admitting that he felt a bit bogged down at the start but managed to hang in there and build good partnerships with Finch and Khawaja. On whether 200 was in his mind, Warner replies that when you are deep in your innings you are fatigued. On his new approach, Warner smiles and says that he is looking to make up for the one year he lost. On the pitch, Warner informs the wicket is on the slower side and feels that Rubel hit some good lengths. He is happy that they capitalized at the back end. States they have to bowl well and try to get as many wickets as possible early on in the Powerplay and build pressure.
Bangladesh were abysmal in the field! Their bowling wasn't up to the mark and the fielding was in the mood to do some charity. Such was the state of their bowling that the part-timer, Soumya Sarkar, was the best bowler for them with a 3-wicket haul. The Asian team conceded runs at a haemorrhaging rate in the last 10 overs (131/4) and are now left with an improbable task of chasing a gigantic total. They did make a tiny comeback towards the end when a flurry of wickets fell but that didn't have much say in the final score.
David Warner was in his zone today and had the lady luck as well. He started slowly, got dropped on 10, then survived a run out chance also and after that, he just took the attack to the bowlers - smashing 166 off 147 balls, the best individual score in this World Cup. Usman Khawaja also showed his hitting talent in his knock and was unlucky to miss out on his century by 11 runs.
316, 307, 334 and now 381! Australia have peaked well with the bat as the tournament has progressed. Scintillating batting by the Kangaroos today as they feasted on the bowling of the Bangla Tigers. Everything went according to the plan right from the toss. Their openers made a cautious start and then pressed on the accelerator. After the century opening stand was broken with the departure of Aaron Finch, David Warner constructed an even better partnership with Usman Khawaja worth 192. The platform was set for them after that for a big finish and unlike other games, their batsmen didn't disappoint. Glenn Maxwell launched into the Bangla bowlers from the word go and scored a whirlwind 10-ball 32 to power the Australian total beyond the 350-run mark.
49.6
2
Mustafizur Rahman to Marcus Stoinis, Very full in length on off, Stoinis throws all his power behind his shot and drills it down to long off. The fielder in the deep moves across to his right to stop the ball and the batsmen take a brace. 13 in the last over, Australia end on a massive 381/5!
49.5
4
Mustafizur Rahman to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! Streaky! You can't do much with that as a bowler. Back of a length ball on middle, Stoinis swings his bat across the line and it flies off the top edge to the third man fence.
49.4
4
Mustafizur Rahman to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! That's hit dead straight! Mustafizur misses his yorker mark and it falls very full on middle, Stoinis removes his front leg again and bludgeons it back past the bowler.
49.3
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Carey, Nice yorker on off by Rahman. Carey digs it out to wide mid off and scampers across for a run.
49.2
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Marcus Stoinis, Lands it full and on middle, Stoinis clears his front leg and forces it down to long on for another run.
49.1
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Carey, A low full toss outside off, Carey slashes it down to deep cover for a run.
The players have returned on the field for the final over. Mustafizur to continue from this end. Carey on strike...
Update 1426 local (1326 GMT) - Good news. The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off. Play to resume in another 9 minutes. Stay tuned...
Update 1409 local (1309 GMT) - GOING OFF! Dear me, the rain has picked its intensity and the umpires have no other option but to call for covers. Still 6 balls left in this innings as the players leave the field. Let's hope it's just a passing shower.
49
over
49 | 9 Runs |
HH: 368/5
48.6
1
Soumya Sarkar to Alex Carey, Shortish and on off, Carey gets back and slaps it down to covers for one.
NO, NO, PLEASE NO! It has started raining here. It is coming down with quite some force. Please rain god not today. Not now. Let us have a full game.
48.5
4
Soumya Sarkar to Alex Carey, FOUR! Shot! Sarkar serves a low full toss outside off, Carey reaches out for it and caresses his drive past extra cover for a boundary.
48.4
1
Soumya Sarkar to Marcus Stoinis, Too full and outside off, Stoinis shapes up for the paddle scoop but seeing the line, he opens the face and pushes it to short third man for a run.
48.3
0
Soumya Sarkar to Marcus Stoinis, Superb delivery. A near yorker outside off, Stoinis goes hard at it and only manages to dig it out off the bottom edge.
48.2
2
Soumya Sarkar to Marcus Stoinis, A low full toss outside off, Marcus drills it to the left of long off and rushes back for the second run.
48.1
1
Soumya Sarkar to Alex Carey, Slower short ball on middle, Alex gets on top of the bounce and pulls it through square leg for a run.
48
over
48 | 5 Runs |
HH: 359/5
47.6
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Carey, A low full toss around leg, Carey works it out towards long on for one. Excellent over by The Fizz, 5 runs and wicket from it.
47.5
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Marcus Stoinis, Driven towards the mid off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
47.4
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Carey, A high full toss on leg, Carey doesn't go with the full swing of his bat and just pushes it down to long on for a run. Last 9 balls have gone for just 5 runs and it has accounted for three wickets. A bit of a comeback from the Bangla Tigers.
47.3
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Marcus Stoinis, Lands it on a length and down the leg side, Stoinis nudges it to fine leg for a run.
47.2
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Carey, Fullish and on off, Carey drives it to the cover fielder standing at the edge of the circle and collects a single to open his account.
Alex Carey is the new batsman in.
47.1
W
Mustafizur Rahman to Steve Smith, OUT! No inside edge. Smith is dead in front! Rahman fails to execute his yorker but still strikes. A low full toss in the line of the stumps, Steve shuffles across a bit to work it on the leg side but misses. He is thudded on the pads, they appeal and the finger goes up. Smith takes the referral, maybe just because it's left and the Ball Tracker shows three reds. Finally, someone other than Sarkar has taken a wicket.
Rahman has trapped Smith right in front with a full toss. The umpire has raised his finger and only an inside edge can save Smith. He has taken the DRS. Let's see...
Bowling change.
47
over
47 | 8 Runs |
HH: 354/4
46.6
1
Soumya Sarkar to Steve Smith, Sarkar is showing his full range. Hits the yorker mark on middle, Smith does well to keep it out on the leg side and gets off the mark with a single.
Steve Smith walks out to bat next. He is also quite handy with his unorthodox style of playing big shots.
46.5
W
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, OUT! Khawaja is gone! 3-fer for Sarkar! Yet again he gets a wicket with a short delivery. Not much pace there as he lands it around off. Khawaja shapes up for the pull shot but ends up bottom edging it behind. Rahim does well to snap a good low catch inches above the surface. Soumya Sarkar is having a ball, literally.
46.4
1
Soumya Sarkar to Marcus Stoinis, Driven towards the mid off region. They pick up a single.
46.3
0
Soumya Sarkar to Marcus Stoinis, Back of a length delivery outside off, Stoinis stays back to steer it through the line but finds short third man. A rare dot.
Maxwell gone, who will walk out to bat now? Will they go for a power-hitter in Stoinis or Carey? Yes they will. It is going to be Marcus Stoinis who will join Khawaja out in the middle. He has the ability to go big from ball one but has been cautious in his approach of late at the start.
46.2
W
Soumya Sarkar to Glenn Maxwell, OUT! Maxwell is run out! There was a single on offer but for some reason Khawaja stuttered after taking off. A full ball on middle and leg, Glenn tickles it off his pads to short fine leg and sets off for a run. Usman responds but then seeing the fielder attack the ball, he stops. Maxwell is left high and dry in the middle of the pitch and to his bad luck, Rubel Hossain comes up with a direct hit at the striker's end. End of an entertaining cameo from the Big Show!
46.1
6
Soumya Sarkar to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! Sarkar is given yet another over here. Hmm... He bowls a short ball at his pace, Maxwell picks it in a trice and hammers his pull shot over mid-wicket. 350 up for Australia!
46
over
46 | 25 Runs |
HH: 346/2
45.6
4
Rubel Hossain to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! It's becoming too easy! 25 runs in the over! Full and around middle, Khawaja hops back to make room and plays a delightful drive in front of square on the off side for a boundary. England's 397 in danger here!
45.5
3
Rubel Hossain to Glenn Maxwell, Whips a length ball down to wide long on where Tamim makes a stop near the fence. The third umpire finds it clean and three runs have been added to the total.
45.4
0
Rubel Hossain to Glenn Maxwell, Yorker on off, Maxwell digs it out to covers.
45.3
6
Rubel Hossain to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! 102 runs have come in the last 40 balls. Scintillating stuff. Shortish ball on middle, on the slower side, Maxwell with a clean strike dismisses it over square leg. The Big Show is on fire, delivering the KO punch to Bangladesh!
45.2
4
Rubel Hossain to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! BOOM! A length ball around off, Maxwell hangs on the back foot and smacks it over covers for a boundary.
45.1
6
Rubel Hossain to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! Full and wide with mid off in the circle is always a danger. Maxwell latches onto it outside off and transfers all his weight on the right leg and thwacks it over extra cover. It falls flush on the rope and is given as a biggie after consulting the third umpire.
Free Hit loading... Maxwell on strike!!!
45.1
2
Rubel Hossain to Usman Khawaja, A low full toss on middle, Usman flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run. Hang on, Rubel has overstepped...
45
over
45 | 12 Runs |
HH: 321/2
44.6
4
Soumya Sarkar to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! This is a tremendous shot by Glenn Maxwell. A wide yorker outside off, Maxwell reaches out for it and squeezes it through point for a boundary. 12 runs from the over but a big wicket of Warner as well.
44.5
1
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, A yorker on middle, Usman keeps it out on the leg side and crosses.
44.4
1
Soumya Sarkar to Glenn Maxwell, Maxwell has driven it through mid on. They pick up a single.
44.3
2
Soumya Sarkar to Glenn Maxwell, Shortish and on middle, it's eased to wide long on for a brace.
Glenn Maxwell is the next batsman in. He waits for Warner to cross the fence, gives him a pat on the back and then enters the field. The Big Show would try to finish some unfinished business here.
44.2
W
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, OUT! So, it turns out to be the masterstroke from Mashrafe Mortaza! Sarkar has dismissed Warner. Such is the state of Bangladesh's bowling that both the wickets have gone to the part-timer, Sarkar. He delivers a short ball outside off, gives no pace to the batsman to work with. Warner delays his shot and tries to play the ramp shot. But he fails to generate enough power and timing. He ends up ballooning it in the air and Rubel Hossain accepts the simplest of catches inside the circle. No double century for David Warner. He falls for 166 and is walking back to a big cheer from the crowd. End of a terrific, terrific innings from David Warner. Take a bow!
44.1
4
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, FOUR! Doesn't matter who the bowler is, the ball is going to the fence. Sarkar bowls a low full toss outside off, Warner reaches out for it and squeezes it through cover-point.
Change in plan from Mashrafe Mortaza at the last moment. He was about to give the over to Mustafizur Rahman but then brings in Soumya Sarkar. A big punt, this.
44
over
44 | 13 Runs |
HH: 309/1
43.6
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Too full in length on middle, Warner flicks it firmly to deep mid-wicket for one. 13 from the over, 59 in the first four overs of Powerplay 3. This is insane hitting from Australia.
43.5
2
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Finally a yorker on leg, Warner digs it out safely to the leg side for a couple of runs.
43.4
4
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, FOUR! Up and over! Short in length and outside off, Warner rocks back and lofts it over short third man for a boundary. Poor death bowling by Bangladesh.
43.3
4
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, FOUR! Plays the conventional shot and finds the fence! A length delivery on middle, David winds up for a big heave across the line and puts it away for a boundary at wide long on. Moves to 155, the highest individual score in this World Cup.
43.2
1
Rubel Hossain to Usman Khawaja, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
43.1
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Tries to be too fancy, Warner. But he fails to middle his attempted Switch Hit. A delivery in the channel outside leg, Warner shuffles across with the intention to spoon it over short third man but misses. It goes off his pads to the off side and they cross for a leg bye.
Rubel Hossain is back on.
43
over
43 | 14 Runs |
HH: 296/1
42.6
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Mortaza trying his best to execute his yorker but without any success. Another full toss on middle and this time he gets away with it. Warner smashes it to deep mid-wicket for one. 14 from the over, 46 in the last 3.
42.5
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to Usman Khawaja, Angles in a length ball on off, Khawaja gets forward and opens the face of the bat late to work it through cover-point for one.
42.4
4
Mashrafe Mortaza to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Impeccable timing on this shot! Slower length ball outside off, Khawaja takes his front leg forward and creams his square drive to the fence.
42.3
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, 6th 150-plus score in ODIs for David Warner! Too full in length around leg, Warner keeps it out through mid-wicket for one. Raises his bat for the crowd and his teammates are clapping in the balcony. Double century?
42.2
6
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, SIX! Another full toss from Mortaza but this time the batsman is different. Warner stays back to receive the gift and spanks it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
42.1
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to Usman Khawaja, A low full toss on off, from 'round the wicket, Khawaja drives it down through mid on for a run.
Mashrafe Mortaza is back on. 7-0-42-0 so far.
42
over
42 | 19 Runs |
HH: 282/1
41.6
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Usman Khawaja, A low full toss on leg, Khawaja clips it to fine leg for a run. 19 runs in total from this over, 32 in the first two of Powerplay 3.
41.5
4
Mustafizur Rahman to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! 18 runs off the over so far! This is turning out to be a very expensive one for Bangladesh. Short in length on middle, too straight in line, Usman swivels and helps his pull shot down to long leg for a boundary.
41.4
4
Mustafizur Rahman to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! This is very poor bowling from someone who is known to bowl superbly at the death. A full toss on the pads, Khawaja accepts the gift gleefully and just lofts it in front of square leg for a boundary.
41.3
2
Mustafizur Rahman to Usman Khawaja, Bowls a full toss this time, Khawaja turns it through square leg and rushes back for the second run.
41.2
4
Mustafizur Rahman to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! 150-run stand comes up! This has come in good time as well. Rahman goes short this time and bowls it without much pace, Khawaja stands back quietly and then ramps it down to third man for a boundary.
41.1
4
Mustafizur Rahman to Usman Khawaja, EDGY FOUR! Rahman tries to bowl the yorker but it reaches on a low full toss to the batsman. Khawaja throws his bat at it and it takes the bottom edge before running past the keeper for a boundary at third man.
Mustafizur Rahman back for another burst. 6-0-32-0, his figures. Has been economical so far but the death overs are not too kind on the bowlers.
41
over
41 | 13 Runs |
HH: 263/1
40.6
6
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, SIX! This one has disappeared! Shakib drops it short on middle and leg, Warner attacks it with all his might and pummels it over mid-wicket for a biggie. 13 from the over, a good start to Powerplay 3 for Australia.
40.5
0
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, Flatter and on middle, Warner pulls but finds short fine leg.
40.4
4
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, FOUR! Out comes the reverse hit! Tossed up ball around middle, David immediately gets into the position and nails it down towards third man for a boundary.
40.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Short and down the leg side, Usman pulls to the right of short fine leg. The fielder makes a tumbling stop and they cross.
40.2
2
Shakib Al Hasan to Usman Khawaja, A low full toss on off, Khawaja flicks it through mid-wicket and returns for the second run.
40.1
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Misses out! Full and down the leg side, Khawaja sweeps but straight to short fine leg.
Shakib Al Hasan to start Powerplay 3. He has not had the best of days with the ball. Not only has he been wicketless he has also been expensive.
Powerplay 3 signalled. Now a maximum of 5 fielders can be outside the 30-yard circle till the end of this innings. I doubt they will keep any less than 5 outside now.
40
over
40 | 13 Runs |
HH: 250/1
39.6
1
Rubel Hossain to Usman Khawaja, Easily done. Back of a length ball on off, Usman calmly plays it through square leg and keeps strike with a run. 13 from the over. 250/1 with 10 overs to go in this innings.
39.5
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Length delivery on the pads, slower in pace, Warner helps it to mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
39.4
1
Rubel Hossain to Usman Khawaja, Straighter delivery, on a length, Khawaja uses his wrists to work it through mid-wicket for a run.
39.3
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Short again, going down the leg side, David helps it down to fine leg for one.
39.2
2
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Shortish and around leg, Warner tucks it towards square leg and takes a couple of runs.
39.1
6
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, SIX! That's demolished! Rubel serves it full and in the line of the stumps, Warner brings down a straight bat and launches it over the bowler's head for a biggie. Didn't try to hit it too hard, he has just timed it.
39.1
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Wide! Short ball down the leg side, Warner tries his best to pull but fails to make any connection.
39
over
39 | 7 Runs |
HH: 237/1
38.6
2
Mustafizur Rahman to Usman Khawaja, Short delivery, on the slower side around off, Khawaja goes back and pulls it in front of square leg. The fielder in the deep makes a sliding stop and the batsmen take a couple of runs.
38.5
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Usman Khawaja, The batsman was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
38.4
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and outside off, driven off the front foot but straight to covers.
38.3
1
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Shortish again, on middle, Warner flashes and misses. Rahim fumbles and they cross for a bye.
38.2
4
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, FOUR! Boom! Rahman serves another slower one, it's on the shorter side and this time Warner is ready on the back foot. He packs a punch and sends it rocketing over extra cover for a boundary.
38.1
0
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Beaten for the lack of pace! Shortish and on middle, Warner moves back to make space for a big shot but is early into the swing of his bat. He misses the ball completely and it goes over the leg stump.
38
over
38 | 12 Runs |
HH: 230/1
37.6
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Another delivery on the pads has been eased away to backward square leg for a single.
37.5
1
Rubel Hossain to Usman Khawaja, Fifty for Khawaja, his 11th in ODIs. Rubel delivers it on leg, Khawaja tickles it through square leg for a run. A fine knock by him and he has played an active role in this century partnership.
37.4
4
Rubel Hossain to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Helped on its way! Back of a length delivery around middle and leg, Khawaja shifts his weight on the back foot and eases it behind square leg for a boundary. Nicely timed.
37.3
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Played to the point region by the batsman. They pick up a single. 400 runs for Warner in this tournament!
37.2
4
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, FOUR! What a shot! 100-run stand comes up with this glorious boundary. Rubel bowls it short and in the line of the stumps, Warner jumps back to create room and steers it through point. Only the fourth time in World Cup history that the first two wicket partnerships have put on century stands.
37.1
1
Rubel Hossain to Usman Khawaja, Short in length on off, Usman pulls it off one leg to deep mid-wicket for a run. Liton misfields but doesn't concede any extra run.
37
over
37 | 6 Runs |
HH: 218/1
36.6
2
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Bang! Short in length and close to off stump, not enough room there, Warner camps back and flat-bats it over extra cover. The sweeper in the deep cuts it off and they take a couple of runs.
36.5
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Usman Khawaja, Short and on off, Usman gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
36.4
1
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Rahman tries to spear in a delivery but it turns out to be a full ball on the leg side. Warner is beaten for pace as he tries to flick. It goes off his pads to mid-wicket and they steal a leg bye.
36.3
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Usman Khawaja, Reaches out for a full ball wide outside off and plays a flowing drive through covers for a run.
36.2
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Usman Khawaja, Slower one, an off cutter outside off, Khawaja drives on the up but fails to beat the diving cover fielder.
36.1
1
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Back of a length delivery on off, Warner hangs back and pushes it through covers for a run.
Drinks break. Australia are placed superbly here. 212 already on the board and they have 9 wickets left to go hammer and tongs in the last 14 overs. A total close to 350 will be in their mind and with the kind of firepower left in their batting tank, they are very much likely to achieve it. Bangladesh have not bowled too badly here but lack of wickets means that they have failed to gain any control here. It will be all about minimizing the damage from hereon. Mustafizur Rahman to bowl after the mini-break.
36
over
36 | 4 Runs |
HH: 212/1
35.6
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Gets behind the line of the delivery and drives it past the diving bowler for a run at long on.
35.5
0
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Warner is down in pain! Rubel bowls an effort delivery. He extracts some extra bounce from a good length around middle and Warner ends up getting an inside edge near the box region. He immediately falls down on the ground and then catches some breath.
35.4
0
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Fuller in length and on the pads, Warner flicks but finds the mid-wicket fielder.
35.3
1
Rubel Hossain to Usman Khawaja, Short and on middle, Khawaja turns inside the crease and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
35.2
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Shortish and on off, Warner forces it out to mid off for a run.
35.1
1
Rubel Hossain to Usman Khawaja, A length ball down the leg side, Usman deflects it off his pads to fine leg for a run.
Rubel Hossain is back into the attack. 4-0-17-0, so far. Bangladesh will be hoping for some tight overs from him at the back-end.
35
over
35 | 11 Runs |
HH: 208/1
34.6
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to Usman Khawaja, Length delivery on middle, Usman flicks it towards square leg for a run. 11 runs have come from the over. Expensive over from Mortaza in his comeback over.
34.5
4
Mashrafe Mortaza to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Second boundary of the over. Mortaza bowls short of a length delivery, Khawaja pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
34.4
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Full on middle, Warner drives it towards mid on for a single.
34.3
4
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, FOUR! Excellent shot from David. Short of a length delivery, Warner picks it early and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. 200 up for Australia. Time for David Warner to accelerate.
34.2
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Length delivery on off, Warner cuts it to point.
34.1
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to Usman Khawaja, Presents the full face of the ball and gently pushes it in the direction of mid off for a run.
The skipper is back into the attack. Needs a wicket and also needs to stop the run flow. Can the captain deliver?
34
over
34 | 7 Runs |
HH: 197/1
33.6
1
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Loopy and full outside off, it's stroked through covers for another single in this over. 7 from it without any risk. Mehedi has bowled out, 10-0-59-0! Decent effort.
33.5
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Rocks back to a short ball and cuts it through point for a single.
33.4
1
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Sliding down the leg side, helped to mid-wicket for one.
33.3
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. They have run through for a single.
33.2
1
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and shorter on off, punched down to long on for one.
33.1
2
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Fullish and on off, Khawaja drives it through cover-point and the point fielder cuts it off. Saves two.
33
over
33 | 4 Runs |
HH: 190/1
32.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Short in length and pulled through square leg for one.
32.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, Uses his feet to come down the track and eases it through mid off for a run.
32.4
0
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, On the pads, Warner plays it down to mid-wicket.
32.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Gets down and reverse sweeps it wide of short third man for a run.
32.2
1
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, CENTURY NO. 16 IN ODIS FOR WARNER! He gets there with a gentle tickle off his pads through square leg for a run. Here comes the famous leap of joy from him. This is his second hundred in this World Cup and he continues with his rich vein of form. Kisses the badge on his helmet and he is all smiles. Plenty of overs left still and David can go for a really big one here.
32.1
0
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, Full and flighted on leg, flicked straight to mid-wicket.
32
over
32 | 9 Runs |
HH: 186/1
31.6
0
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Driven towards the mid off region. No run to complete a 9-run over.
31.5
3
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Full and floated outside off, it's driven past the cover fielder and the long off fielder does well to chase it down in the deep. Three taken, Warner moves to 99!
31.4
1
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Eases a quicker delivery on off to deep cover for a run.
31.3
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Goes on the back foot and forces it through covers for one.
31.2
0
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, The batsman dances down the track and does well to block the ball.
31.1
4
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, FOUR! Poor fielding by Mustafizur! Short in length and outside off, Warner rocks back and slaps it behind square on the off side. Rahman fails to stop it with a dive to his left at backward point and it speeds away to the fence.
31
over
31 | 9 Runs |
HH: 177/1
30.6
4
Shakib Al Hasan to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Loopy full ball around leg, this time Khawaja brings out the conventional sweep shot, doesn't get it from the middle but enough connection to take it past short fine leg for a boundary.
30.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.
30.4
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Hangs on the back foot and smashes it to deep cover for a run.
30.3
2
Shakib Al Hasan to Usman Khawaja, This time Khawaja connects with his reverse sweep and sends a full ball on middle to deep cover-point. Two taken and that brings up the 50-run stand between this pair.
30.2
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Flighted and full outside off, Usman tries to reverse sweep but misses.
30.1
1
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, A long hop on middle, Warner crouches and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
Shakib Al Hasan is back! He has been expensive so far. 3-0-24-0 his figures so far.
30
over
30 | 3 Runs |
HH: 168/1
29.6
0
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and on off, defended off the back foot to backward point. Only 3 from the over!
29.5
0
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Goes hard at a full ball on off and gets an inside edge onto the pads. It deflects to cover-point and Khawaja looks for a run. He is sent back by Warner.
29.4
0
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Fires in a full ball on off, Usman is on the front foot as he pushes it to covers.
29.3
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Skidding back into the batsman from around off, Warner makes room and strokes it to deep cover for a run.
29.2
1
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Shortish and outside off, Usman stays back and hits it square of the wicket on the off side for one.
29.1
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Forces a full ball through mid off and takes a single.
29
over
29 | 12 Runs |
HH: 165/1
28.6
1
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, Drifting down the leg side, Warner plays it off his pads and clips it to deep mid-wicket for one. 12 from the over, this partnership has moved to 44 runs off 49 balls.
28.5
4
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, FOUR! Raced away to the fence in a flash! Short delivery outside off, slower in pace, Warner camps back and whacks it through point for a boundary.
28.4
1
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, Pitches it up and outside off, Khawaja drives it through mid off for a run.
28.3
1
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, Driven towards the mid on region. They pick up a single.
28.2
4
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, FOUR! Up and over the infield! Sarkar delivers a gentle full ball outside off, that's in the hitting zone for Warner, who gives himself some room and clobbers it over covers.
28.1
1
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery on off, Khawaja remains on the back foot and strokes it to sweeper cover for a single.
28
over
28 | 4 Runs |
HH: 153/1
27.6
0
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Darts one in on middle and leg at 89 kph, Warner flicks it off his pads but finds short fine leg.
27.5
1
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Skidding down the leg side, Usman tickles it in front of square leg and takes a run.
27.4
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Yet another easy rotation of strike. Warner strokes a full ball through mid off and switches his end.
27.3
1
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Fires one full on middle, Khawaja eases his drive through mid off and rotates the strike.
27.2
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Fuller and flatter outside off, Warner drives it through mid off and picks up a run.
27.1
0
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Quicker ball, skidding into the batsman, Warner keeps it out on the leg side from the back foot.
27
over
27 | 5 Runs |
HH: 149/1
26.6
1
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, Length delivery on middle, Warner flicks it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen take a single but Warner wants the second. Khawaja does well to send him back as there was never a second there.
26.5
1
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, Full again on off, Khawaja drives it to long off for a run.
26.4
0
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, Full on middle, Usman plays it to mid on off the back foot.
26.3
1
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, On middle, Warner flicks it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.
26.2
1
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, Length delivery on middle, Khawaja flicks it towards square leg for a run.
26.1
1
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, On a length on off, Warner plays it towards covers for a single.
26
over
26 | 5 Runs |
HH: 144/1
25.6
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Flatter and on off, Warner flat-bats it down towards mid off for a run. 5 from the over!
25.5
1
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Loopy and on middle, drilled down to long off for a run.
25.4
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Quicker one, short and outside off, forced through cover-point for one.
25.3
1
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Mix-up, a run out chance but safe! Khawaja jumps out of the crease to a full ball and bunts it down to mid on. He straightaway wants the run, Warner stutters a bit though as he was ball-watching but then he responds. Sabbir, stationed there, attacks the ball but fumbles while picking it up and that allows David some extra seconds to dash to the other end safely.
25.2
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Too full in length on off, David drives it through mid off and takes a single.
25.1
0
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Quicker and flatter on middle, punched back to the bowler who dived to stop the ball.
25
over
25 | 7 Runs |
HH: 139/1
24.6
0
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, Khawaja has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. Another 7-run over, 14 from the last two.
24.5
4
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! First boundary for Usman Khawaja! A loose delivery, short and on middle, Khawaja swivels a bit on the back foot and directs his half-pull shot behind square leg for a boundary. Easily done, really.
24.4
2
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, Strides forward to a full ball and strokes it through covers for a couple of runs.
24.3
1
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, Warner has pushed it to the cover region. One run added to the total.
24.2
0
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, Gets behind the line of the delivery and punches it back in the direction of the bowler. Sarkar moves across to his right, collides with the non-striker a bit, apologizes immediately and the ball is picked up by the mid on fielder.
24.1
0
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, Well stopped, Sabbir! Short in length and outside off, Warner slaps it off his back foot and Sabbir at backward point makes a diving stop.
24
over
24 | 7 Runs |
HH: 132/1
23.6
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Shortish and outside off, Warner stays back and cracks it through cover-point for a run. 7 from the over.
23.5
1
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and quicker again, on middle, Khawaja gets forward and forces it down to long on for a run.
23.4
2
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Driven through the covers by the batsman. Two runs added to the total.
23.3
0
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Fires in a flatter delivery on off, Khawaja punches it from the crease to covers.
23.2
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Fullish and on middle, knocked down to long on for one.
23.1
2
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Goes on the back foot to a short ball and punches it square of the wicket on the off side for a couple.
23
over
23 | 2 Runs |
HH: 125/1
22.6
1
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, Gets on the back foot and pushes it wide of mid off for a run.
22.5
1
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, Shout for an lbw! Sarkar delivers a full ball around leg, Khawaja tries to flick but misses. He is rapped on the pads, the bowler screams his lungs out in appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Mortaza asks his bowler regarding the DRS and then looks at his keeper. They are of the opinion that it pitched outside leg and hence no referral is taken. Meanwhile, the batsmen have crossed for a leg bye.
22.4
0
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, Good length delivery on off, Usman Khawaja hangs on the back foot and pushes it to mid off.
22.3
0
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, Angling away from the southpaw, Usman tries to drive off the front foot but it takes the inner half and goes to mid on.
22.2
0
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, On a length and outside off, Khawaja plays late with an angled bat but still finds the point fielder.
22.1
0
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, A gentle length delivery, on off, Khawaja pushes it down from the crease to mid off.
22
over
22 | 2 Runs |
HH: 123/1
21.6
0
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Shorter on off, Warner punches it to the man at cover.
21.5
0
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Tossed up on the stumps, Warner taps it back to the bowler.
21.4
0
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Tossed up on off, Warner strokes it to the right of the bowler. Hasan moves to that side quickly and stops the ball.
21.3
1
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Khawaja is off the mark. Floated on middle, this time Khawaja nudges it down to long on for a single.
21.2
0
Mehedi Hasan to Usman Khawaja, Tossed up on middle, Usman strokes it to mid-wicket.
21.1
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Flighted on off, Warner milks it down to long off for a single.
21
over
21 | 4 Runs |
HH: 121/1
20.6
0
Soumya Sarkar to Usman Khawaja, Fullish and outside off, Khawaja pushes it off his front foot to cover-point. 4 runs and a wicket from the over. Soumya Sarkar has done what he was brought on to do.
Who will walk out at number 3? Smith, Khawaja or maybe Maxwell or Stoinis? It is going to be Usman Khawaja, the designated number 3 who will bat at his normal postion.
20.5
W
Soumya Sarkar to Aaron Finch, OUT! Soft dismissal for Aaron Finch! Sarkar delivers an innocuous delivery on the shorter side outside off. Finch remains back footed maybe trying to play it square of the wicket on the off side. But the bounce gets big on his bat and he ends up handing a straightforward catch to Rubel Hossain at short third man. He makes no mistake and finally, Bangladesh get their first breakthrough. The 121-run opening stand is broken and Finch walks back looking a bit disappointed.
20.4
1
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, Reaches out for a length ball wide outside off and strokes it to sweeper cover for one.
20.3
2
Soumya Sarkar to David Warner, Angling across the batsman, Warner takes the full ball in his stride and drives it through the gap between extra cover and mid off. A couple taken.
20.2
1
Soumya Sarkar to Aaron Finch, Wicket to wicket line, the length is fuller and Finch just presents a straight bat to push it down towards long on for a run.
20.1
0
Soumya Sarkar to Aaron Finch, Pitches it up and on off, Finch drives but finds the extra cover fielder.
Bowling change from Mashrafe Mortaza with nothing happening. It's Soumya Sarkar to bowl his slow medium deliveries.
20
over
20 | 7 Runs |
HH: 117/0
19.6
0
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Gets forward to a full ball and defends it on the off side. 7 from the over!
19.5
1
Mehedi Hasan to Aaron Finch, Driven through mid on by the batsman. They pick up a single.
19.4
4
Mehedi Hasan to Aaron Finch, FOUR! 24th ODI fifty for Aaron Finch! He has been in sublime form of late and is just continuing to power the Australian innings forward with his fluent knocks. A delivery down the leg side has been eased fine for a boundary at fine leg. Finch raises his bat to acknowledge the crowd. He got a big century in the last match and would be eyeing another here.
19.3
0
Mehedi Hasan to Aaron Finch, Fullish and on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
19.2
2
Mehedi Hasan to Aaron Finch, Too full in length on middle, Finch makes room and hits it off the inner half to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
19.1
0
Mehedi Hasan to Aaron Finch, Quicker and flatter on off, Finch sticks back to play it late but finds the point fielder.
19
over
19 | 6 Runs |
HH: 110/0
18.6
2
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Poor from the fielder. They were so good in the field against West Indies but have been lethargic today. Good length ball on off, Warner plays it through covers. The fielder misfields there allowing them to get an extra run.
18.5
0
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, This time bowls it on the body, Warner looks to flick but misses and the ball rolls to the side of the pitch off his hips.
18.5
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, WIDE! Another one down the leg side. This is fuller and now Warner misses his flick. Umpire having to do some stretching here.
18.5
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, WIDE! Effort ball gone wrong. Rubel bangs it in short but down the leg side, Warner looks to pull but misses. Wide signalled.
18.4
1
Rubel Hossain to Aaron Finch, Good length ball on off, Finch pushes it wide of mid off and gets a single.
18.3
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Back of a length this time, Warner pulls it down to fine leg and gets a single.
18.2
0
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Corrects his line and bowls it on middle, Warner defends it to mid off.
18.1
0
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Good length ball on the body, Warner looks to pull but misses and gets hit on the body.
18
over
18 | 3 Runs |
HH: 104/0
17.6
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Goes back and pushes it through covers for a run. 3 from the over, a good one by Mehedi!
17.5
0
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Warner has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
17.4
1
Mehedi Hasan to Aaron Finch, This time Finch plays from the back foot and sends it to long on for one.
17.3
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Stays on the back foot and punches it down to long on for a run.
17.2
0
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Warner has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
17.1
0
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Huge shout for an lbw! Not given by the umpire. No DRS taken either. That tells the appeal was more in hope. Flatter and fuller around leg, sliding down, Warner walks forward with the flick shot but fails to connect. The keeper and the bowler appeal but to no avail. Missing leg.
Drinks break. Steady beginning from Australia and now they are looking to up their scoring rate. Once again the Australian openers adopted a cautious approach up front and denied Bangladesh any wicket. Warner, though, got a life when he was on 10 and that will be already hurting the Asian side. Hard to predict from where the first breakthrough will come. Bangladesh should look to dry out the runs if the wickets are not coming otherwise they will be staring down to a massive total.
17
over
17 | 3 Runs |
HH: 101/0
16.6
0
Rubel Hossain to Aaron Finch, Finch has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
16.5
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Short in length on off, pulled across the line without much timing to deep square leg for a run.
16.4
0
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Ouch, that would have hurt! Some extra bounce from a length on middle, shooting up off the surface, Warner tries working it around but gets hit on the bottom hand. Straightaway he takes his hand off in pain. Nothing serious though.
16.3
2
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Shortish and on middle, Warner eases it through square leg for a couple of runs. The century stand comes up! This pair continues to prosper.
16.2
0
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Back of a length ball on off, David rocks back and taps it down to point.
16.1
0
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Gets on the front foot to a full ball and pushes it to covers.
16
over
16 | 12 Runs |
HH: 98/0
15.6
0
Mehedi Hasan to Aaron Finch, Played to the point region by the batsman. No run to end a 12-run over.
15.5
4
Mehedi Hasan to Aaron Finch, FOUR! Finch targets the longer part of the ground this time, hits into the breeze also and as a result it doesn't go all the way. Tossed up all around off, Aaron muscles it across the line and it falls just before the fence at wide long on. Mehedi is targeted at the moment.
15.4
6
Mehedi Hasan to Aaron Finch, SIX! Finch picks the shorter side of the ground, goes with the spin and powers his slog sweep over square leg for a biggie. When he hits, they stay hit!
15.3
0
Mehedi Hasan to Aaron Finch, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
15.2
0
Mehedi Hasan to Aaron Finch, Flighted and full on off, driven back to the bowler who didn't stop cleanly but no run taken.
15.1
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Identical to the last delivery, this time Warner gets bat on ball and works it in front of square leg for a run.
15.1
1
Mehedi Hasan to David Warner, Wide! Starts with a skidder down the leg side, Warner tries to flick but misses.
Mehedi Hasan into the attack now. Bangladesh need to break this partnership here. Can he be the man to give his skipper the first breakthrough?
15
over
15 | 3 Runs |
HH: 86/0
14.6
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, 20th ODI fifty for David Warner! Shortish and on middle, Warner jumps on the back foot and glances it behind square leg for a run. Fine knock by David, he started slowly again but is now picking up the scoring rate. This partnership is 14 runs short of a century now. Good going for the defending champions!
14.5
0
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Good length delivery on middle and leg, David flicks it on the leg side but not in the gap.
Marcus Stoinis is seen going out for a net session. A possible promotion for him on the cards? Quite possible, let's see whether he gets it. He does open the batting for Melbourne Stars. The Aussies have kept the number 3 slot open so far with Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja rotated as per the need of the hour.
14.4
1
Rubel Hossain to Aaron Finch, Fractionally short in length on off, Aaron goes on his toes and gently tucks it in the gap at mid-wicket for a run.
14.3
0
Rubel Hossain to Aaron Finch, Fullish and on off, driven back to the bowler.
14.2
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Shortish and on off, punched from the crease to deep cover for a run.
14.1
0
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Good length ball on middle and leg, Warner defends it from the back foot. It probably takes the inside edge and deflects off his pads to square leg.
14
over
14 | 11 Runs |
HH: 83/0
13.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, Remains back footed this time and helps it through mid-wicket for one. 11 from the over, 24 in Shakib's first 3.
13.5
0
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, Walks down the track and blocks it on the leg side.
13.4
0
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, A bit of a leading edge this time. Warner tries to work it around but closes the face of his willow early. It doesn't carry to the bowler though.
13.3
0
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, Shakib goes quick and flat this time, on off, Warner punches it to covers.
13.2
6
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, SIX! This is the mirror image of Williamson's six last evening in the last over. Full and floated on off, turning back in, Warner goes down on one knee and smokes it over mid-wicket. 94m on the radar, that's a really big one from a short man.
13.1
4
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, FOUR! Well played again by Warner. He dances down the track to take it on the full and crunches his drive through covers for a boundary.
13
over
13 | 5 Runs |
HH: 72/0
12.6
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. One run added to the total. 19 runs in the last 3 overs, Australia are trying to up their scoring rate.
12.5
0
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Appeal for a catch! Width on offer outside off, Warner flashes and misses. Rahim collects the ball and gets ready to throw while the bowler is appealing. Nothing from the umpire. Nothing in the replays either.
12.4
2
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Misfield! Short in length on off, Warner pulls it across the line and the fielder inside the ring at mid-wicket misfields. It rolls behind and Shakib boots it out just before the rope at the last moment. Two added to the total.
12.3
1
Rubel Hossain to Aaron Finch, Another back foot shot, this time from the Australian skipper, and it hurries across the turf to deep cover for one.
12.2
1
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Back of a length delivery on middle and off, Warner sits on the back foot and punches it to sweeper cover for a run.
12.1
0
Rubel Hossain to David Warner, Starts his spell with a touch short of a length ball on off, Warner steers it off his back foot but finds the point fielder.
Rubel Hossain is into the attack.
12
over
12 | 7 Runs |
HH: 67/0
11.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, Yet another single down the ground, towards long on again, and one more run has been added to the Australian score.
11.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Aaron Finch, Knocks a full ball down to long on and rotates the strike.
11.4
3
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, Good fielding effort! Short in length and outside off, Warner cracks it square of the wicket on the off side and it races away. Sabbir chases it down from point and saves a run for his team.
11.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Aaron Finch, Mistimed shot! Extra loopy ball on this occasion, it lands full on middle and Finch tries to drive it through the line. But it skids on to take the inside edge and goes in the gap at mid-wicket for a run.
11.2
1
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, Use of the feet this time by Warner and he eases a full ball down to long on for a run.
11.1
0
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, Full and flighted on off, Warner pushes it back to the left of the bowler who runs across to make the stop.
11
over
11 | 7 Runs |
HH: 60/0
10.6
4
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, FOUR! Poor delivery and Finch makes full use of it. Mortaza serves a good length ball on leg, it's further angling down, Finch just helps it on its way to the fine leg fence.
Dark clouds are slowly building around the stadium. Let's hope they stay away.
10.5
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, Sweet timing but straight to the fielder. A back foot punch by Finch but he fails to pierce the off side field.
10.4
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Sliding down the leg side, it's worked behind square leg for a single.
10.3
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Played to the point region by the batsman. No run.
10.2
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, Slower off cutter on off, Finch moves back and tickles it in front of square leg for a single.
10.1
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Shorter length ball outside off, Warner camps back and slaps it to sweeper cover for a run.
Powerplay 2 time! Now maximum of 4 fielders can be placed outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
10
over
10 | 6 Runs |
HH: 53/0
9.6
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Aaron Finch, Fuller and flatter on middle, Finch keeps it out to mid on. 6 from Shakib's first over! Good start for Australia in Powerplay 1!
9.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan to David Warner, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. They pick up a single.
9.4
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Aaron Finch, Goes on the back foot and punches it towards extra cover for a run. Warner looks for another but then decides against it.
9.3
4
Shakib Al Hasan to Aaron Finch, FOUR! Cracking shot! Shakib lands a full delivery right in the slot for the batsman. Finch goes deep inside the crease and drills it down the ground for a boundary at long on. 50 comes up for Australia!
9.2
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Aaron Finch, Finch has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
9.1
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Aaron Finch, Starts with a friendly short delivery outside off, Finch cuts it off his back foot but finds point.
First bowling change of the game. Spinner finally introduced into the attack. It will be the No.1 all-rounder and Bangla superstar Shakib Al Hasan who will end the first Powerplay. He has been their go-to man, can he break this opening stand.
9
over
9 | 3 Runs |
HH: 47/0
8.6
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, Fullish and on off, Finch drives it straight back and Mashrafe fails to stop it cleanly in his followthrough. He though takes the pace off the ball and it takes time in reaching mid off. The batsmen scamper across for a run in the meantime.
8.5
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, Slower one, an off cutter landing on a length outside off, once again Aaron finds the cover fielder after playing it from the crease.
8.4
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, Lands it on a length and just outside off, Finch this time stays on the back foot and hits it straight to the cover fielder.
8.3
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, Presses forward to a length ball and defends it to the off side.
8.2
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, Good length ball on off, worked on the leg side but straight to mid-wicket this time.
8.1
2
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, Mistimed shot and a misfield after that! Full and wide outside off, Finch tries to play a booming cover drive but it takes the inside edge and hurries towards mid-wicket. The fielder there dives to his right but fails to make a clean stop. Two runs taken.
8
over
8 | 8 Runs |
HH: 44/0
7.6
0
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Change of angle for The Fizz. He switches to 'round the wicket and bangs in a short ball around leg. Warner picks it and evades. 8 from the over!
7.5
0
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Too full in length and on off, Warner gets behind the line of the delivery and digs it out to mid off.
Some issue with the ball. Maybe it has lost its shape after getting a harsh treatment from Warner's bat. The umpires have called for the replacement.
7.4
6
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, SIX! Warner gets his first biggie! He picks the short ball early, swivels on the back foot and fetches it from outside off. He then plays a controlled pull shot after that and sends it packing behind square leg for a maximum.
7.3
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Aaron Finch, Finch has driven it to mid-off. One run added to the total.
7.2
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Aaron Finch, Back of a length delivery outside off, Aaron is on the back foot as he punches it towards covers. Finds the fielder.
7.1
1
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Eases it down towards mid on where the fielder dives to his right to make the stop. Cannot prevent the single though.
7
over
7 | 5 Runs |
HH: 36/0
6.6
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Slower short ball on off, Warner turns it behind square leg and takes a single. A decent going for Australia, so far.
6.5
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Shortish and on off, punched from the back foot to covers.
6.4
4
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, FOUR! Shot! Excellent timing again from Warner. He doesn't try to hit it hard and just places his back foot punch through the gap at extra cover.
6.3
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Another off-pace delivery, it's a bit short and on off, Warner tries to play the horizontal bat shot but it takes the bottom half of his bat and hits him on the body.
6.2
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, A length ball on off, Warner pushes it out towards mid-wicket.
6.1
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, A cutter from Mashrafe. Fuller and on off, Warner pushes at it after getting half-forward and it goes off the inner edge to short fine leg.
6
over
6 | 4 Runs |
HH: 31/0
5.6
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Aaron Finch, Play and a miss! Plenty of room on offer outside off, Aaron is tempted into the shot, he throws his bat at it but fails to connect.
5.5
1
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, A leg stump half-volley is the follow-up delivery to the shorter one, Warner nudges it fine down the leg side for one.
5.4
0
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Rahman bends his back on this occasion and digs in a short ball close to off stump. Warner watches the line closely and sways away at the last moment.
5.3
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Aaron Finch, Hangs on the back foot to a full delivery and pushes it to covers for a run.
5.2
1
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Sliding down the leg side, Warner fails to flick and is hit on the pads. It rolls in the gap on the leg side and they cross for a leg bye.
5.1
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Aaron Finch, Angling away from the batsman, Finch runs it down to third man and takes a run.
5
over
5 | 9 Runs |
HH: 27/0
4.6
2
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Is that dropped? The backward point is saying he didn't pick it up. Hmm... Short in length and outside off, Warner reaches out for it and slaps it through the line. It's aerial and to the right of Sabbir, who reacts but fails to hang on. Early life for Warner. The batsmen take two.
4.5
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Shortish and outside off, Warner reaches out for it and tries to hit it through the line. But it takes the bottom half of his blade and rolls down to mid off.
4.4
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Slants in a length ball on off, Warner pushes it off his front foot to covers.
4.3
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, Straighter in line, Finch goes back and works it to deep square leg for one.
4.2
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, On a length and around off, Finch is on the front foot as he pushes it out safely to covers.
4.1
6
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, SIX! This one has gone the distance! A friendly delivery. It's pitched right up and outside off, Finch exercises his arms and nails it inside-out over extra cover for the first maximum of this match.
4
over
4 | 6 Runs |
HH: 18/0
3.6
0
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Short and wide outside off, Warner goes back and packs a punch through the line. But he fails to beat the diving cover-point fielder.
3.5
4
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, FOUR! Easy pickings! Mustafizur drifts a full ball down the leg side, Warner neatly deflects it off his pads and sends it whistling to the fine leg fence.
3.4
0
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Very well bowled. Rahman brings in a length ball on middle and leg, Warner also does well to block it out on the leg side.
3.3
0
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Lands it on a fuller length just outside off, Warner takes a stride forward and pushes it gently to point.
3.2
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Aaron Finch, Pitches it up and in the line of the stumps, Finch flicks it off his pads to deep backward square leg for a run.
3.2
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Aaron Finch, Wide! Rahman loses his line on this occasion and slips a back of a length delivery down the leg side. Finch tries getting his bat behind the ball but fails.
3.1
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Aaron Finch, Angles across a fuller length ball on off, Finch covers his stumps and allows it through. That was bowled at a decent click, 140 kph to be precise.
3
over
3 | 3 Runs |
HH: 12/0
2.6
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, Half-shout for an lbw! Nothing from the umpire. A good length ball on off, angling down, Finch fails to flick and is hit on the pads. They cross for a leg bye as the umpire turns down the appeal. Missing leg in all likelihood.
2.5
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Slower length ball on off, angling in, Warner just turns it in front of square leg and pinches a single.
2.4
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Misses out, Warner! Short in length around off, David hangs on the back foot and plays the pull shot but he finds the mid-wicket fielder.
2.3
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, Fuller in length on off, on the slower side, Finch plays it closer to his front pad and it goes off the inner half of his blade. The ball rolls to the right of mid on and they cross for a run.
2.2
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, On a length and close to the off pole, Finch sticks back and defends it to the off side.
2.1
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, Shortish and angling in on a length outside off, Finch punches back to the bowler who goes down low to stop the ball.
2
over
2 | 4 Runs |
HH: 9/0
1.6
0
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Gets away with a poor delivery. Short and wide outside off, Warner slaps it off his back foot but finds the cover-point fielder. Just a boundary from the over, a good comeback by Mustafizur after the first ball.
1.5
0
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Stifled appeal for an lbw! The umpire remains still. Looks quite high and going down the leg side too. A touch short and on middle and leg, Warner fails to glance it away on the leg side.
1.4
0
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Shortish and on off, David is on the back foot as he plays it down to cover-point.
1.3
0
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Good length delivery just outside off, Warner allows it through to the keeper this time.
1.2
4
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, FOUR! Timing and placement from Warner! The outfield is lightning fast and David has played it towards the shorter part of the stadium as well. Width on offer outside off, the southpaw goes on the back foot and nicely places his shot between the gap at point and cover-point. The fielders chase but the ball wins the race.
Who will bowl from this end? Spinner or pacer? Pacer it will be. Mustafizur Rahman to bowl from the other end with the second new ball.
1.1
0
Mustafizur Rahman to David Warner, Begins with a length ball in the channel outside off, Warner shoulders arms.
1
over
1 | 5 Runs |
HH: 5/0
0.6
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, Forces a length ball towards covers where Shakib makes a good diving stop. 5 from the first over!
0.5
4
Mashrafe Mortaza to Aaron Finch, FOUR! Shot of a batsman in prime form. Slightly short and angling down the leg side, Finch picks it off his pads and flicks it beautifully through backward square leg for a boundary.
0.4
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Nearly a drag on! Mortaza lands it on a length close to off stump, a scrambled seam delivery, Warner pushes at it away from his body but gets an inside edge. It rolls behind square leg and Warner gets off the mark with a single.
0.3
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, A back foot punch on this occasion but Warner finds the cover fielder inside the ring.
0.2
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, Lands it on a length and outside off, angling in, Warner remains on the back foot and defends it to the off side.
0.1
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to David Warner, A touch short in length to start with, around off, Warner stands back and taps it down towards cover-point.
Right then, it's time to play the game! David Warner and Aaron Finch are the Aussie openers. No, Bangladesh are not starting with spin. It will be the skipper, Mashrafe Mortaza to bowl the first over with the first new ball. One slip in place. Here we go...
We're minutes away from getting underway. Currently, the players from both sides are out in the centre for their respective national anthems.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(WK), Liton Das, Mahmudullah, Sabbir Rahman (IN FOR MOSADDEK HOSSAIN), Mehedi Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza(C), Rubel Hossain (IN FOR MOHAMMED SAIFUDDIN), Mustafizur Rahman.
Australia (Playing XI) - David Warner, Aaron Finch(C), Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (IN FOR SHAUN MARSH), Alex Carey(WK), Nathan Coulter-Nile (IN FOR JASON BEHRENDORFF), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa (IN FOR KANE RICHARDSON).
Bangladesh skipper, Mashrafe Mortaza says they would have batted first as well but he reckons the outfield is heavy right now so one cannot be sure. Informs they have chased well so he is positive. Tells the boys are very confident especially after the last game and they are looking forward for this one. Informs Mohammad Saifuddin has back spasm so he is out and Mosaddek Hossain is out as well. Rubel Hossain and Sabbir Rahman replace them. Tells that they need to pick early wickets as Australia have a good team and he hopes to continue how they bowled early in the previous game.
Australia skipper, Aaron Finch says they are batting first as it looks a good surface. Tells that they have played good cricket in patches but have not been able to continue it for full 100 overs. On his team changes, Finch informs there are three changes in his side as Coulter-Nile, Zampa and Stoinis come in and Richardson, Behrendorff and Shaun Marsh miss out. Mentions that picking wickets in the middle overs are also very important.
Toss - We have captains of both sides along with the match referee all in readiness for the toss. The Australian skipper Aaron Finch has the coin in his hand. Bangladesh skipper, Mashrafe Mortaza calls Heads but it turns out to be the wrong call. AUSTRALIA OPT TO BAT FIRST!
Pitch report - Harsha Bhogle and Mel Jones are the pitch analysts for the game. Harsha says it is a lovely day and the skies are clear. He informs while bowling from the Radcliffe End the boundaries straight are slightly bigger but on the leg side, they are small. It is similar from the other end as well. Mel Jones from the other end looks at the pitch and says there is a slight tinge of grass which we have hardly seen in this tournament. She informs that there are cracks on the pitch indicating that it is a dry surface underneath and she feels it will be interesting to see how much assistance the spinners will get off the deck. Jones suggests that the change in pace will be a key factor on this surface.
Hello and welcome to Match 26 of the ICC World Cup 2019. After a nail-biter last game, we now move from Manchester to Nottingham. And we have another top class contest lined up. Top 4 hopefuls, Bangladesh take on Australia in a crunch contest. The Kangaroos have lost just one game so far in this edition and a win here for the Aaron Finch-led side will see them get even closer to book their place in the semi-final. Bangladesh, on the other hand, chased down one of the highest totals in World Cups quite convincingly against West Indies, all thanks to the Bangla Superstar, Shakib-Al-Hasan. Mashrafe Mortaza will be hoping that Shakib continues his magnificent run and the others too join the party. Will Bangladesh take down another giant in Australia or will the Aussies once again show why they are one of the favourites? We have another spectacle ready for you. Stay tuned as the toss is not far away.
Australia
David Warner
Bat/Bow
Aaron Finch
CAP/Bat/Bow
Usman Khawaja
Bat/Bow
Steve Smith
Bat/Bow
Glenn Maxwell
Bat/Bow
Marcus Stoinis
Bat/Bow
Alex Carey
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Nathan Coulter-Nile
Bat/Bow
Mitchell Starc
Bat/Bow
Pat Cummins
Bat/Bow
Adam Zampa
Bat/Bow
Bangladesh
Tamim Iqbal
Bat/Bow
Soumya Sarkar
Bat/Bow
Shakib Al Hasan
Bat/Bow
Mushfiqur Rahim
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Liton Das
Bat/Bow
Mahmudullah
Bat/Bow
Sabbir Rahman
Bat/Bow
Rubel Hossain
Bat/Bow
Mehedi Hasan
Bat/Bow
Mashrafe Mortaza
CAP/Bat/Bow
Mustafizur Rahman
Bat/Bow