Mitchell Marsh’s mammoth unbeaten century saved the Cricket World Cup momentum rolling for Australia as they beat Bangladesh by eight wickets.
Bangladesh, who’re already eradicated, set a aggressive whole of 307 which Australia have been in a position to chase down with 32 balls to spare.
Marsh starred with the bat, smashing 177 not out off 132 balls alongside David (*177*) and Steve Smith, who each scored half-centuries.
Mitchell Marsh top-scored for Australia of their dominant victory
Sitting third within the desk with seven wins within the group phases, Australia’s consideration now turns to subsequent week’s semi-finals and a gathering with South Africa on Thursday.
Australia prolong profitable streak
After shedding the toss, Bangladesh bought off to a stable begin as Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das piled on the runs earlier than each batters have been dismissed for 36.
Sean Abbott eliminated Tanzid Hasan with a caught and bowled to finish Bangladesh’s opening partnership
Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy picked up the place they left off with a 63-run stand for the third wicket earlier than the captain was run out 5 wanting a half-century.
After Mohammad Mahmudullah was run out by Marnus Labuschagne for 32, Marcus Stoinis earned the large wicket of the innings when Hridoy was dismissed for a prime rating of 74.
Check out Australia’s excellent fielding efficiency as Marnus Labuschagne performed a component in two run outs towards Bangladesh.
Although Australia have been in a position to limit the runs within the ultimate 4 overs, Bangladesh’s efforts earned them their highest whole of the competitors as they completed on 306-8.
They had the right begin when Taskin Ahmed bowled Travis Head simply three overs into the Australian innings, however David (*177*) and Marsh shortly took management with a 120-run partnership off 116 balls.
David (*177*) (proper) made 53 and was a part of a 120-run stand for the second wicket with Mitchell Marsh (left)
(*177*) chipped to Shanto off Mustafizur Rahman to fall for 53 within the twenty third over, however Marsh continued his ruthless kind alongside Steve Smith.
The pair placed on a 175-run partnership off 135 balls and each completed unbeaten, with Marsh scoring 177 and Smith posting 63 to see Australia house within the forty fifth over.
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What’s subsequent?
The group stage reaches its conclusion on Sunday, with match hosts and unbeaten India going through a Netherlands aspect who’re at the moment backside of the standings (8am on Sky Sports Cricket, 8.30am begin).
The semi-final line-up is now confirmed, with India taking part in fourth-placed New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday earlier than Australia tackle South Africa in Kolkata a day later. Build-up of these matches begins on Sky Sports Cricket from 8am on these days, with matches beginning at 8.30am.
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