World T20; Lose Fielding of Bangladesh Gifts Australia 3 Wicket Win

Chasing a target of 157 against Bangladesh, Australia won the match by three wickets, with 9 balls sparing. If Bangladesh had not dropped a couple of catches and missed out run-out chances, the match result would have been the other. Score; Bangladesh - 156/5 (20 overs), Australia - 157/7 (18.3 overs).

BANGALORE: In a must win match, Australia defeated Bangladesh to seal their first win in the World T20 tournament after they have lost to New Zealand in the first match. Bangladesh could blame their fielding alone because their poor performance remained key in the Australia win. If Bangladesh had not dropped a couple of catches and missed out a few run-out chances, the result would have been the other.
Chasing the target of 157, Australia needed a very good start and that is what Watson and Khawaja offered. The opening pair added 62 runs in 7.2 overs before Watson was dismissed. Watson scored 21 on 15 with the help of a couple of boundaries and a maximum. The other Australian opener scored 58 from 45 balls. His innings include seven boundaries and a maximum. But once the openers and captain Smith departed, Australia were facing a threat.

Rising to the occasion, Maxwell proved his power and class, smashing a couple of boundaries and maximums during his 15-ball 26 run knock. His knock remained crucial in the final overs. For Bangladesh, Shakib Al Hasan picked three wickets. Mustafizur Rahman bagged two while Al Hossain bagged one. Australia reached the target of 157 in 18.3 overs.

Bangladesh scored 156 in 20 overs for the loss of five wickets, after they were invited to bat by the Australian captain in the crucial match. Thanks to the quick fires by Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiquer in the final overs. Mahmudullah and Mushfiquer added 44 runs in the final three overs helping the team to cross 150 mark.

Mahmudullah top scored with his unbeaten 49 runs scored off 29 balls with the help of seven boundaries and a maximum. Shakib Al Hasan -33 from 25 deliveries (3x4, 1x6) and Mohammad Mithun - 23 from 22 deliveries (1x4, 1x6) and Mushfiquer Rahim - 15 from 11 balls (2x4) also contributed to the score.

For Australia, Zampa was the most successful bowler. Conceding 23 runs in four overs, Zampa bagged three crucial wickets.Shane Watson bagged two while no other bowler could create an impact on Bangladesh innings. Zampa was later declared man of the match.