Australia’s T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh in Antigua turned out to be a thrilling contest. Pat Cummins played a pivotal role in the match, taking a hat-trick during the Super Eight clash. He managed to dismiss Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, and Towhid Hridoy in consecutive deliveries over two overs. This impressive feat helped restrict Bangladesh to 140-8 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound.
Cummins finished with figures of 3-29 off four overs, while spinner Adam Zampa also contributed with 2-24. This hat-trick made Cummins only the second Australian and seventh overall to achieve this feat in the history of the T20 World Cup. Mitchell Starc also made a significant impact by becoming the most prolific bowler in the history of white-ball cricket with his 95th World Cup wicket. His early breakthrough set the tone for Australia’s bowlers, who kept Bangladesh on the back foot throughout the innings.
Despite Bangladesh’s aggressive approach from their batsmen, Australia’s bowlers maintained control with notable performances from Josh Hazlewood and Glenn Maxwell, along with Cummins and Zampa. The team’s disciplined bowling limited Bangladesh to a target of 141 for Australia to win the match. Overall, it was an exciting game that showcased some impressive performances from both teams.
