Australia vs Bangladesh, World Cup 2023 Highlights: Marsh (177*), Smith (63*) guide AUS to their highest successful WC chase
Towhid Hridoy (74) scored his maiden World Cup half-century in the first innings as Bangladesh posted 306/8 after being put in to bat. However, Mitchell Marsh (177*) and Steve Smith (63*) shared an unbeaten 175-run stand to seal Australia's highest successful run chase in their World Cup history in match 43 of the tournament played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.
Over 39: Bangladesh 228/4 - FIFTY up for Hridoy! 50* (61)
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Australia need 307 runs to win!
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Over 15: Australia 100/1 - FIFTY up for Marsh! 50* (37)
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Over 19: Australia 122/1 - FIFTY up for Warner! 51* (50)
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Over 31: Australia 192/2 - HUNDRED up for Marsh! 100* (87)
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Over 40: Australia 264/2 - HUNDRED & FIFTY up for Marsh! 152* (117)
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Over 41: Australia 270/2 - FIFTY up for Smith! 50* (55)
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Australia win by 8 wickets!
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That's it from this game!
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Pat Cummins is happy that all 15 players in the squad have played at the tournament now
It was great. Great win leading to the semis, chasing a good total. We were not at our sharpest in the first innings. it was a really good wicket. We brought it back to a total that we could chase, not too upset with it. (On selection headaches for the semi-final) Good problems to have. All 15 have played this tournament now and I feel we can pick any one of them. (On Marsh's innings) Outstanding. I thought it was impressive the way he finished off the innings. The tempo that he played at was sustainable and he is a scary prospect to have in the next week. Seven games in a row, even when we were not at our best in some of those games, we came away with a win. Chasing 300-plus was something we did not do earlier. Feels like everything is clicking together.
Pat Cummins (Australia Captain)
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Najmul Shanto says the two run-outs shifted the entire momentum in Australia's favour
I think the two run-outs (which changed the momentum). We got off to a good start but lost momentum because of those run-outs. If we had scored 340-350 it would have been different. Our fast bowlers bowled really well but the spinners weren't as effective in the middle overs, we want to improve our bowling in the middle overs. It's disappointing, we didn't play our best this tournament. We will see what we can do better from now. Mahmuduallah batted really well in this World Cup and Shakib also bowled well in a couple of games. We have to improve as a team. It is not about individual performances, we want to look at the 9 games and work on areas we need to improve.
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh Captain)
18:1611 Nov 2023
Mitchell Marsh is named the Player of the Match for his stunning 177* off just 132 balls
It feels great. Obviously nice to chase this total down. Now, onto the semis. (On shifting down to No.3) I sort of knew that when Head came back in, I would go down to 3. Important to play with the same intent, back myself. There were a few games where I lost my intent but good to get it back. You will fail some times but important to get it right more times. (On his family back home) I am sure my Nana and Mum and everyone will be watching at home, and hopefully they will have a smile on their faces. My grandfather was a great man and we celebrated his life. Nice to be able to perform (for them) and nice to get the win. (On the semi-finals) Can't wait, mate. It is going to be a ripper. The four best teams are playing in the semis and I cannot wait to get to Kolkata. (On his bowling) Not every day that you get POTM after you concede 50 in four overs (laughs). Started off with -50 when I began batting (smiles). But good to get stuck in.