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BAN vs AUS, 2nd T20I: Matt Renshaw stars in Australia's series-clinching win
Matt Renshaw cracked a marvellous knock of 89* as Australia romped to a series-clinching win, beating Bangladesh by seven runs in the second T20I in Chattogram on Friday. The visitors came out with another amazing all-round performance to overcome a spirited challenge from Bangladesh, who remained in control for a crucial phase of the chase, but Australia's bowlers delivered under pressure in the closing overs to snatch victory from the hosts. Australia, deciding to bat, got off to a bleak start, losing openers Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh for low scores of (11) and (20), respectively.
Even young gun Cooper Connolly had a disappointing outing, contributing only one run before being dismissed by threatening Nahid Rana. However, things were brought under control by big-hitting Matt Renshaw, who plundered a timely knock of 89 from 52 balls, launching five sixes in an entertaining knock that marked his new career-best in T20Is. His innings guided Australia to a challenging total of 196/5 in 20 overs.
Chasing the target, Bangladesh could not have asked for a better start after Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan hit 30 and 42, respectively, to set a perfect platform. But after their wickets Bangladesh's chase lost the momentum as they lost Soumya Sarkar, who was looking in fine touch, early on. Still, Pervez Hossain Emon and Tawhid Hridoy led a sensational turnaround, firing 36 and 35, respectively, yet Bangladesh failed to go over the line, being limited to 189/6 in 20 overs.
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Zimbabwe eye another victory over Bangladesh in Tri-Series opener
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“I Was Surprised”: R Ashwin reacts to Kuldeep Yadav being dropped from India’s XI
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IND vs WI, T20Is: Ex-Indian player slams India’s team combination amid struggle against West Indies
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has hit out at the team management’s selection strategy after India fell to a 24-run defeat against West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Kaif was critical of India’s decision to give more impetus to their batting depth and not worry much about their bowling strength, which has been a major concern in the ongoing series.&...
AUS C vs WI C 2nd Semi-Final at WCL 2026: Who has the edge?
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Wasim Jaffer bemoans Rinku Singh’s absence after India’s crushing loss against West Indies
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer is of the opinion that the absence of Rinku Singh proved costly for the Indian team during their unsuccessful chase of a mountainous target of 248 against West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. India were bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs, with their middle-order being totally decimated by West Indies bowlers. ...
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