Mitchell Marsh: The 24-run defeat against India in the T20 World Cup 2024 has now dealt a big blow to Australia's hopes of reaching the semi-finals. Because, if Australia had won against India, the Kangaroo team's place in the semi-finals would have been almost confirmed.

But now the Australian team will have to keep an eye on the matches to be played against Bangladesh and Afghanistan. At the same time, after the defeat against India, Australia team captain Mitchell Marsh has also placed hopes on the Bangladesh team and is supporting the Bangladesh team.

There is hope from Bangladesh – Marsh

After Australia's crushing defeat against India in their last Super 8 match, team captain Mitchell Marsh said in the post-match presentation, "Disappointing.

This happens in the game of cricket. There are very small differences during 40 overs. India was the better team. Rohit is a class player.

(On Head and Maxwell's batting) Gave us more confidence than expected. In this kind of run chase if you keep it at 10 per over. Then we are in the game. Although in the end India's bowlers were very good. Come on, now Bangladesh! " Marsh's statement seemed like he has a lot of expectations from Bangladesh and in a way he was requesting the Bangladesh team.

Afghanistan's defeat will be beneficial

The Australian team is still in second place on the points table.

But Australia has 2 points in 3 matches. Whereas the Afghanistan team has 2 points in only 2 matches. Due to which the Australian team is now hoping that Afghanistan loses against Bangladesh in its last match.

Due to which Australia will enter the semi-finals due to good run rate. However, if Afghanistan wins the match then Australia will be out of the T20 World Cup. At the same time, even if the match is cancelled due to rain, Afghanistan will still make it to the semi-finals.

Team India suffered a crushing defeat

Australia won the toss against India and decided to bowl first.

Batting first, Team India scored 205 runs in 20 overs. In response, Australia could only score 181 runs in 20 overs and lost the match by 24 runs.

For Australia, opener Travis Head hit 76 runs in 43 balls. While captain Mitchell Marsh also managed to score 37 runs in 28 balls. But even after this, the team had to face defeat.