Australia get consolation win in World T2o match

Mirpur: Openers Aaron Finch (71) and David Warner (48) set the foundation for Australia’s win with a quick 98-run opening partnership while chasing a competitive 153 for five set by Bangladesh in their last Group 2 league match at the
While Hossain picked up Finch and Warner’s wickets, Ahmed was rewarded for his fine bowling as he cleaned up Glenn Maxwell to finish with figures of one for 24 from four overs.

Cameron White was unbeaten on 18, while captain George Bailey (11 not out) finished off Australia’s chase in style, clobbering Hossain for a four and six as Australia made 158 for three in 17.3 overs.

With both Australia and Bangladesh out of the semifinal reckoning, this was an inconsequential match.

But having lost to India, West Indies and Pakistan in their earlier group matches, a lot of pride was at stake for Australia and Bangladesh as both the teams were desperate to register their first win in the showpiece event.