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Australia in Bangladesh

1st T20I / Chattogram

Bangladesh 131. Australia 133 for 6.

Australia win by 4 wickets.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 4 runs. Bowler: Abdul Gaffar Saqlain. Australia: 133/6 (rr 7.25)

  2. 18.2

    A short, no movement delivery outside off, met with a well-timed drive by Xavier Bartlett. The ball races crisply through extra cover for a boundary. Xavier Bartlett opens his account as Australia crosses the line to win by 4 wickets!

  3. 18.1

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, driven with a mis-timed, uncontrolled flick. The edge flies to mid-wicket where the catch is taken, sending Matt Renshaw back to the pavilion caught. Matt Renshaw departs after scoring 18 runs from 28 balls.

  4. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 7 runs. Bowler: Saif Hassan. Australia: 129/5 (rr 7.17)

  5. 17.6

    The off break drifts outside off on a length, and Davies goes for a drive but mistimes it, finding the fielder easily for no run. Australia require 3 runs from 12 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a strong chance to chase.

  6. 17.5

    An off break pitched back of a length outside off, Matt Renshaw leans into a controlled drive, guiding it elegantly for a single.

  7. 17.4

    Joel Davies attempts a slog-sweep against the off break, catching an inside edge that sneaks away for a quick single.

  8. 17.3

    A length off break pitching outside off, Matt Renshaw leans into a controlled drive, nudging the ball along the ground for a single.

  9. 17.2

    The off break drifts just outside off stump at length, and Joel Davies pushes it neatly along the ground for a well-timed single.

  10. 17.1

    That off break drops nicely on a length just on middle stump, and the batter splices a neat sweep towards fine leg, racing away for three.

  11. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 7 runs. Bowler: Rishad Hossain. Australia: 122/5 (rr 7.18)

  12. 16.6

    Rishad Hossain bowls a length leg spinner on off stump, but Joel Davies surprises with a well-timed switch hit. The controlled shot races away through third man for four. Australia target 10 runs from 18 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a 97% chance to win.

  13. 16.5

    The leg spinner delivers a length ball outside off, and Davies calmly pushes it straight into the extra cover region. No run comes off this well-controlled shot.

  14. 16.4

    A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner, worked neatly by Renshaw for a tidy single toward deep mid wicket.

  15. 16.3

    On a length ball outside off, the leg spinner tries to deceive but Joel Davies splices a neat sweep through the off side for a quick single. Joel Davies gets off the mark.

  16. 16.2

    The googly pitches back of a length on middle stump as Chaudhary attempts a controlled sweep but only manages a gloved touch. He is caught by the wicketkeeper, departing after a review confirms the decision. Nikhil Chaudhary goes for 18 from 13 balls. Bangladesh's review effort pays off.

  17. 16.1

    The googly, pitched at length outside off, is met with a controlled drive along the ground towards deep cover for a quick single.

  18. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 3 runs. Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman. Australia: 115/4 (rr 7.19)

  19. 15.6

    Mustafizur fires a length ball outside off, and Renshaw drives it with an outside edge, nudging a single through to third man. Australia are chasing 17 from 24 balls with six wickets in hand, standing strong at a 96% win probability according to WinViz.

  20. 15.5

    A length ball outside off stump, comfortably pushed by Renshaw into the off side, no run added.

  21. 15.4

    The off cutter pitches full on leg stump and is dropped deftly by the batter who nudges through for a single.

  22. 15.3

    The off cutter, pitching outside off on a length, is worked with a thick edge through third man for a comfortable single.

  23. 15.2

    A back-of-a-length delivery outside off, attempted to be pushed but the batter misses completely. No run comes off this one.

  24. 15.1

    Off cutter outside off and back of a length, pushed quietly by Renshaw towards gully. No run as the fielder is alert.

  25. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 12 runs. Bowler: Abdul Gaffar Saqlain. Australia: 112/4 (rr 7.47)

  26. 14.6

    The off cutter settles outside off on a back of a length. Renshaw offers a dropped shot, catches a thick edge, and sneaks a quick single toward deep cover. Australia need 20 runs from 30 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a strong 96% win probability.

  27. 14.5

    A back of a length delivery outside off, no movement on offer. Nikhil Chaudhary deftly steers it low past the short third man for a quick single.

  28. 14.4

    The off cutter is pitched just outside off, and Nikhil Chaudhary steers it beautifully with a well-timed touch, racing away to the third man boundary for four. That's another boundary for Chaudhary, his second in this over.

  29. 14.3

    Renshaw drives the length ball outside off with a controlled, crisp stroke for a smart single, nudging it along the ground.

  30. 14.2

    On a back of a length delivery outside off, the batter works the ball along the ground for a quick single.

  31. 14.1

    Abdul Gaffar Saqlain bowls a length ball wide outside off. Nikhil Chaudhary meets it with a well-timed, controlled drive that races away through extra cover for four.

  32. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 3 runs. Bowler: Shak Mahedi Hasan. Australia: 100/4 (rr 7.14)

  33. 13.6

    The off break pitched just outside off, a length ball inviting a controlled drive. The batter meets it with a neat bat-pad connection but finds no room to score. Australia faces a chase needing 32 from 36 balls with six wickets in hand; WinViz rates their chances at 92 percent.

  34. 13.5

    An off break tossed on a back of a length just on off stump, Matt Renshaw tries a delicate glance but misses, the ball striking pads and safely fielded by the keeper. No run.

  35. 13.4

    An off break drifting outside off, length ball. The batter goes for a drive but misses, the ball striking the pad without offering a run.

  36. 13.3

    An off break tossed up just outside off, gently pushed bat-pad into the off side for no run.

  37. 13.2

    On a length ball angling on off stump, the batter works it neatly into the leg side, sneaking through for a single. Australia moves on to 100 for 4 in their second innings.

  38. 13.1

    Shak Mahedi Hasan bowls a back of a length off break just on off stump, and Nikhil Chaudhary cleverly plays a well-timed reverse sweep for two runs, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

  39. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 5 runs. Bowler: Shoriful Islam. Australia: 97/4 (rr 7.46)

  40. 12.6

    On a length ball just on leg stump, the batter gently pushes it towards cover and races through for a quick single. Australia require 35 runs off 42 deliveries with six wickets in hand, enjoying a strong position.

  41. 12.5

    On a length outside off, the batter works the ball cleverly along the ground for a quick single.

  42. 12.4

    On a length ball pitching on leg stump, the batter drops the bat but manages to edge the ball off the pad towards the leg side, picking up a single.

  43. 12.3

    On a back of a length delivery outside off stump, the batter cleverly steers the ball along the ground and picks up a well-run single.

  44. 12.2

    Shoriful Islam delivers a length ball just outside off stump. Renshaw gets behind it with a confident defensive stroke, keeping the scoreboard quiet with no run.

  45. 12.1

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, neatly pushed along the ground for a single by Nikhil Chaudhary.

  46. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 10 runs. Bowler: Shak Mahedi Hasan. Australia: 92/4 (rr 7.67)

  47. 11.6

    Renshaw flicks an off break pitching just outside off, timing it well to sneak two runs through deep mid-wicket. Australia require 40 off 48 deliveries with six wickets in hand, holding strong at a 5-run required rate and a 92% win probability.

  48. 11.5

    An off break pitched outside off at length, worked nicely by Nikhil Chaudhary who steers it carefully for a single. Nikhil Chaudhary has opened his account.

  49. 11.4

    An off break drifting outside off, pitched at length. The batter works it carefully along the ground, keeping the scoreboard quiet with no run.

  50. 11.3

    The off break drifts gently on off stump length, and Tim David attempts a big slog but mistimes it badly, sending a catch to long on. He's caught and out, bringing an end to his lively innings. Tim David departs for 20 runs off 16 balls.

  51. 11.2

    A quicker length ball on off stump is met with a powerful slog from Tim David. He times it perfectly, sending the ball soaring over long on for a huge six.

  52. 11.1

    A length quicker ball outside off, and Renshaw drills a controlled drive through the covers, taking a well-judged single.

  53. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 4 runs. Bowler: Rishad Hossain. Australia: 82/3 (rr 7.45)

  54. 10.6

    Renshaw flicks a length ball down leg spinner with neat timing, steering it along the ground for a single. Australia need 50 from 54 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a strong position in the chase.

  55. 10.5

    Outside off, a length ball from the leg spinner, Tim David drives it crisply on the ground, pushing it past extra cover for a quick single.

  56. 10.4

    Rishad Hossain tosses up a leg spinner, pitching outside off, and Renshaw elegantly sweeps it away along the ground, picking up a neat single. Matt Renshaw has finally got off the mark.

  57. 10.3

    Rishad Hossain bowls a back of a length leg spinner, landing on leg stump. Matt Renshaw calmly glances it down to short fine leg, safely fielded by Mustafizur Rahman. No run comes off this tidy delivery.

  58. 10.2

    The leg spinner drifts a length ball wide outside off. Tim David goes for a drive, mistiming it but still managing to sneak a single through the infield to long off.

  59. 10.1

    The leg spinner runs in and bowls a length delivery on middle stump. Tim David blocks it firmly along the ground, leaving no room for a run.

  60. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 10 runs. Bowler: Abdul Gaffar Saqlain. Australia: 78/3 (rr 7.8)

  61. 9.6

    A back of a length delivery outside off, and Matt Renshaw works it carefully along the ground, but no run as the fielder at square leg cuts it off. Australia need 54 runs from 60 balls, holding strong with seven wickets in hand and a 91% chance to chase down the target.

  62. 9.5

    The batter defends with soft hands, the outside edge guiding the ball safely to backward point for no run off this length ball outside off.

  63. 9.4

    A length ball outside off, met with a steady defensive stroke by Renshaw, safely back to the bowler for no run.

  64. 9.3

    Cooper Connolly attempts a slog but mistimes it completely, sending a wild shot in the air. He is caught at deep mid wicket, departing after a lively knock. A significant wicket as Connolly goes for 47 from 27 deliveries.

  65. 9.2

    A length ball outside off, no movement and perfectly punished by Cooper Connolly. He drives it well-timed and low along the ground through long on for a beautiful boundary. He's already hit two boundaries this over, really finding his rhythm.

  66. 9.1

    An off cutter delivered wide outside off and pitched at length. Cooper Connolly drives with perfect timing, sending the ball soaring over extra cover for a magnificent six.

  67. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 10 runs. Bowler: Rishad Hossain. Australia: 68/2 (rr 7.56)

  68. 8.6

    The leg spinner tosses up a length delivery on middle stump, and Connolly works it carefully along the ground for a single. Australia is chasing 64 from 66 balls with 8 wickets in hand, holding a strong 90% win probability.

  69. 8.5

    Rishad Hossain floats a length ball outside off from the leg spinner, Tim David confidently drives it along the ground for a well-timed single.

  70. 8.4

    On a back of a length leg-spin delivery, the batter drives firmly along the ground through mid-on for a quick single.

  71. 8.3

    Rishad Hossain bowls a length leg spinner on leg stump. Connolly unleashes a well-timed, controlled slog-sweep over mid wicket for six! That brings up thirty for Connolly off just 22 balls, striking at 159.

  72. 8.2

    The leg spinner tosses up a length ball on off stump, and the batter attempts a drive but misses completely.

  73. 8.1

    Tim David drives a length ball from the leg spinner with a crisp cut through the off side, beating the infield for a quick single.

  74. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 6 runs. Bowler: Abdul Gaffar Saqlain. Australia: 58/2 (rr 7.25)

  75. 7.6

    A full toss right on middle stump is driven back firmly by the batter, but it's kept nicely down and fielded quickly at short mid-on for no run. Australia needs 74 from 72 with 8 wickets still in hand, maintaining strong control in this chase.

  76. 7.5

    Off cutter pitched outside off, and Connolly attempts a slog but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.

  77. 7.4

    A length delivery on the outside off, nicely driven with poise and precision. The batter times it well, sending the ball racing through extra cover for a boundary.

  78. 7.3

    An off cutter pitched just outside off, Cooper Connolly attempts a slog but misses as the ball is safely gathered by the keeper.

  79. 7.2

    Tim David pushes a length ball just outside off stump, edging it cleverly to third man for a quick single.

  80. 7.1

    Connolly pushes a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, keeping it grounded and sneaking a quick single.

  81. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 5 runs. Bowler: Rishad Hossain. Australia: 52/2 (rr 7.43)

  82. 6.6

    The leg-spinner turns one outside off, length ball, and the batter cleverly plays a late cut, keeping it grounded to gully for no run. Australia require 80 runs from 78 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding an 86% chance to win.

  83. 6.5

    The leg spinner pitches a back of a length just outside off, and Tim David drives it firmly back to the extra cover region where it's fielded cleanly. No run comes off this neat shot.

  84. 6.4

    The leg spinner delivers a length ball on off stump, and Cooper Connolly drives it crisply along the ground, picking up a well-judged single.

  85. 6.3

    The leg spinner tosses up a length ball on middle, and Connolly meets it crisply with a controlled drive through the off side, picking up a smart two runs. Australia moves along to 51 for 2.

  86. 6.2

    On a back of a length delivery outside off, the leg spinner draws out a quick cut from Tim David, who keeps the ball down and picks up a well-placed single.

  87. 6.1

    The leg spinner drops a length ball on middle stump, and the batter pushes it neatly through the infield for a single.

  88. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 9 runs. Bowler: Shak Mahedi Hasan. Australia: 47/2 (rr 7.83)

  89. 5.6

    An off break pitched up on off stump, met with a neat, compact cut shot from Tim David that stays down and is swiftly fielded at backward point for no run. Australia requires 85 runs from 84 balls with 8 wickets in hand, holding a strong winning probability at 86 percent.

  90. 5.5

    An off break pitched back of a length on the leg side, Tim David unleashes a controlled slog that is perfectly middled. The ball flies clean and high over mid-wicket for a massive six!

  91. 5.4

    This off break pitches up on middle stump, and Tim David confidently drives it through the covers for a stylish two runs. Tim David is off the mark now.

  92. 5.3

    An off break landing at length down the leg side, Tim David works it neatly along the ground towards mid-wicket but no run comes off the stroke.

  93. 5.2

    Cooper Connolly pushes a length off break on leg stump, finding a single with a controlled stroke into the off side.

  94. 5.1

    The off break pitches length ball down the leg side, and Cooper Connolly pushes it quietly back down the ground. No run comes off this delivery.

  95. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 3 runs. Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman. Australia: 38/2 (rr 7.6)

  96. 4.6

    A back of a length delivery on leg stump from Mustafizur, worked neatly off the bat into the mid-wicket region. No run taken as the fielder Shak Mahedi Hasan claims it comfortably. Australia chase 94 from 90 balls with eight wickets intact, holding an 83 percent win probability.

  97. 4.5

    A back of a length delivery on leg stump with no movement, the batter attempts a cut but edges it thick to gully and is caught. Mitch Marsh is out after scoring 13 runs from 14 balls.

  98. 4.4

    The off cutter pitched up outside off, and Connolly attempts a slog but gets a mis-timed swipe that sneaks away for a single.

  99. 4.3

    The off cutter comes in at a good length outside off stump, and Connolly comfortably drives it along the ground towards extra cover, but there’s no run as the fielder stops it cleanly.

  100. 4.2

    A length ball on off stump, Marsh drives with a thick, controlled edge that races away to deep backward point for a sharp single.

  101. 4.1

    Mustafizur Rahman bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Cooper Connolly pushes it along the ground completing a well-timed single.

  102. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 7 runs. Bowler: Shak Mahedi Hasan. Australia: 35/1 (rr 8.75)

  103. 3.6

    Pitching a length ball on off stump, this off break is pushed firmly by Marsh into point, where it's quickly fielded. No run comes off this delivery. Australia need 97 runs from 96 balls with 9 wickets in hand, chasing at 6.1 per over and holding an 88% winning probability.

  104. 3.5

    On a back of a length delivery just on middle, Cooper Connolly confidently drives the ball along the ground, racing away for a single to long off.

  105. 3.4

    Marsh steps forward to an off break pitching on off stump, driving it neatly along the ground for a single.

  106. 3.3

    A tidy back of a length off break drifting on off stump. The batter drives it crisply, timing it perfectly through extra cover for a beautiful four.

  107. 3.2

    An off break pitched at a good length on off stump, and the batter pushes it calmly towards mid-wicket where it's fielded cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.

  108. 3.1

    The off break comes in outside off stump, and the batter goes for a drive. It's mis-timed but controlled, and he manages to sneak a single through.

  109. Update

    Summary

    Over 3: 15 runs. Bowler: Shoriful Islam. Australia: 28/1 (rr 9.33)

  110. 2.6

    A length delivery outside off from Shoriful Islam, met with a controlled push by Connolly who finds a quick single through the extra cover region. Fifteen runs come from that over as Australia chase 104 off 102 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding an 87% win probability according to WinViz.

  111. 2.5

    A short ball outside off is met with a well-timed, controlled pull. Cooper Connolly sends it soaring over long on for a clean six. That marks the first six of the innings and the third boundary for Connolly in this over.

  112. 2.4

    A back of a length delivery outside off stump with no movement, expertly pulled by Connolly through deep square leg for a boundary. That’s another four for Cooper Connolly, his second in this over.

  113. 2.3

    This length ball just outside off sees a crisply timed drive from Cooper Connolly. He sends it racing through extra cover with perfect control and timing for four. Cooper Connolly is off the mark.

  114. 2.2

    A length ball outside off, driven firmly along the ground by Connolly but well stopped at cover by Shamim. No run added.

  115. 2.1

    An off cutter on a length, angling in on leg stump. The batter attempts a switch hit but misses completely, and he's bowled cleanly. Josh Inglis departs for 5 runs off 5 balls.

  116. Update

    Summary

    Over 2: 10 runs. Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman. Australia: 13/0 (rr 6.5)

  117. 1.6

    Marsh leans into a well-timed drive down the leg side, the ball coming off the middle and racing away to the boundary at long on after a misfield. Australia are chasing 119 from 108 balls with all ten wickets intact and hold an 86% chance of victory according to WinViz.

  118. 1.5

    Mustafizur bowls a length ball down the leg side, and Mitch Marsh responds with a well-timed, controlled flick. The ball is fielded neatly at square leg, resulting in no run.