Maiden hat-trick for Cummins Australia cruise past Bangladesh, Pat Cummins secured a hat-trick and David Warner smashed a rapid 53 not out as Australia defeated Bangladesh by 28 runs in a rain-affected T20 World Cup Super Eight match in Antigua. The victory was sealed under the Duckworth-Lewis method after Australia reached 100-2 in 11.2 overs before rain intervened.
Australia, aiming for a rare trifecta of World Test Championship, ODI World Cup, and T20 World Cup titles, restricted Bangladesh to 140-8 in their allotted 20 overs earlier at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound.
Captain Mitchell Marsh praised his bowlers for setting up the win, highlighting their excellent performance. Pat Cummins expressed delight at achieving his first international hat-trick, emphasizing the camaraderie within the team. David Warner led Australia’s charge towards the target despite several rain interruptions.
The match concluded with Warner unbeaten on 53 and Glenn Maxwell not out on 14, with Australia needing 41 runs off 52 balls when play was halted for the final time, securing the win for Australia.
