After the thrilling win in St Lucia, South Africa are on the cusp of qualifying for the semi-finals.
Earlier in the day, Australia defeated Bangladesh by 27 runs (DLS Method) in the rain-marred Group 1 game at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
Yesterday's World Cup Match 44: Australia vs Bangladesh in Super 8 Group 1
Match Details
- Match: AUS vs BAN, 44th Match, Super 8 Group 1, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024
- Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
- Toss:Australia won the toss and opt to bowl
- Time: 6:00 AM
- Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
- Umpires: Michael Gough, Richard Illingworth
- Third Umpire: Kumar Dharmasena
- Match Referee: Sir Richie Richardson
Bangladesh Innings:
- Total: 140/8 (20 overs)
- Top Scorer: Towhid Hridoy - 40 runs off 28 balls
- Best Bowler for Australia: Pat Cummins - 4 wickets for 29 runs
Australia Innings:
- Total: 100/2 (11.2 overs)
- Top Scorer: David Warner - 53 not out runs off 35 balls
- Best Bowler for Bangladesh: Rishad Hossain - 2 wicket for 23 runs
Result: Australia won by 27 runs (DLS method)
Player of the Match: Pat Cummins
Yesterday's World Cup Match 45: England vs South Africa in Super 8 Group 2
- Match: ENG vs RSA, 45th Match, Super 8 Group 2, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024
- Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
- Toss: England won the toss and opt to bowl
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
- Umpires: Sharfuddoula, Chris Brown
- Third Umpire: Joel Wilson
- Match Referee: Jeff Crowe
South Africa Innings:
- Total: 163/6 (20 overs)
- Top Scorer: Quinton de Kock - 65 runs off 38 balls
- Best Bowler for England: Jofra Archer - 3 wickets for 40 runs
England Innings:
- Total: 156/6 (20 overs)
- Top Scorer: Harry Brook - 53 runs off 37 balls
- Best Bowler for South Africa: Keshav Maharaj - 2 wicket for 25 runs
Result: South Africa won by 7 runs
Player of the Match: Quinton de Kock