Australia were left flabbergasted following an inspirational spell from Afghanistan bowlers led by Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, which sealed a 21-run win for the Asian side in the Super 8 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Arnos Vale Ground.
The ICC T20 World Cup, which is in its second stage with Super 8 matches being played, has witnessed some thrilling games, never-seen-before bowling spells and resilient and fighting knocks that define the unpredictable nature of this format
Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh said he is "loving" leading the "great group filled with experience" in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup after registering a convincing 28-run victory against Bangladesh.
After his side's 28-run win over Bangladesh, Australia all-rounder Pat Cummins said that the Aussies displayed a 'fairly polished performance' in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup 2024.
The 31-year-old speedster scripted history in Antigua when he became the second Australian player and seventh overall to claim a hat-trick in an ICC T20 World Cup match.
For Australia, Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa were the stand-out bowlers with five wickets among them. Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, and Glenn Maxwell chipped in with one apiece. Only Towhid Hridoy (40 off 28) remained around in the middle and delivered some ferocious smashes to propel Banglad
Ponting, an ICC Hall of Famer and winner of the same accolade in 2006 and 2007, presented his compatriot with the trophy to celebrate his work in 2023.
Scotland will be taking on Australia in their ICC T20 World Cup match at Saint Lucia on Sunday. Australia has qualified for the Super Eights with three wins in three games so far, giving them six points. Scotland is at the second place, with two wins and a no result, giving them five points.
Australia will take on Namibia in their ICC T20 World Cup Group B match. Australia is at number two with two wins in two matches and Namibia is at number three with a win and loss, giving them two points.
After producing yet another match-winning performance with the ball for Australia, spinner Adam Zampa opened up about missing the possibility of arguably taking the best catch of the ongoing T20 World Cup.