Twenty20 World Cup recap: Australia claim DLS victory over Bangladesh in rain-affected clash
A full-strength Australia have won the toss and will bowl first against Bangladesh in their first match of the Twenty20 World Cup Super 8 stage.
For only the second time at the North American tournament, Australia will use their “big three” quicks Mitch Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in tandem, in Antigua on Friday.
Back-up paceman Nathan Ellis and second spinner Ashton Agar drop out to accommodate the return of Cummins and Hazlewood, both rested from the last-start win over Scotland.
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ANALYSIS
Jackson Barrett unpacks the spinner central to Australia’s World Cup hopes.
POTM
Pat Cummins has been named Player of the Match after his hat-trick.
“It’s pretty awesome to tick that off,” Cummins said of his feat.
The Aussies move to the top of their Super Eight group, of which the top two will progress.
Australia win!
Rain has the final say in Antigua and Australia are declared winners by 28 runs (DLS).
Update: Still raining
It’s past midnight in Antigua and the rain does not look like easing anytime soon.
As we’ve said, Australia are well in front of the DLR par score of 72, should play be called off due to poor weather.
And it’s raining again
The skies have opened again as rain falls again at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
The Aussies are well ahad of the DLR par score (72) at 100-2.
41 required from 52 balls.
50 up for Warner
David Warner raises the bat as he reaches the half-century with a powerful six.
10 overs done
After 10 overs, Australia are well on their way to reaching this target at 2-80.
OUT - AND REVIEWED - AND OUT!
Mitch Marsh was given out LBW but sent it upstairs.
Front foot OK, no bat involved and it’s clipping - umpire’s call.
Marsh departs for just the single and Australia are 2-70.
Glenn Maxwell comes to the crease and is desperate for some runs.
WICKET!
Travis Head has been bowled for 31.
Rishad gets the breakthrough wicket with the fifth ball after play resumed following the rain delay.
Australian skipper Mitch Marsh is at the crease.
