In a match where bowlers dominated the match, Travis's quickfire knock of 62 runs proved to be a difference as Australia denied South Africa their first-ever spot in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup, beating them by three wickets at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Marnus's fielding, which saw him run out Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mahmadullah and take a catch of Towhid Hridoy, helped Australia prevent Bangladesh from posting a very massive score.
Australia has already reached the semifinals and are at third spot with six wins and two losses, translating to 12 points. Bangladesh has won just two out of their eight games, having lost all others. With four points, they are hanging on to the eighth spot and hope to secure a place in the
Maxwell's historic double ton, the first-ever by an Australian in ODIs, lifted Aussies from a troublesome situation at 91/7 during a run-chase of 292 against Afghanistan and helped them script a miraculous three-wicket win at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Maxwell played perhaps one of the best ODI knocks, helping Australia bounce back from 91/7 while chasing 292 to beat Afghanistan by seven wickets at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.
Maxwell's historic double ton, the first-ever by an Australian in ODIs, lifted Aussies from a troublesome situation at 91/7 during a run-chase of 292 against Afghanistan and helped them script a miraculous three-wicket win at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Maxwell's one-man army effort lifted Australia from a troublesome scoreline of 91/7 while chasing 292, to a miraculous seven-wicket win over Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.
A masterclass double century by Glenn Maxwell, the first for his country in international cricket, helped Australia secure a semifinal spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup as they defeated Afghanistan by three wickets in a crucial match here.