That's it from Match 43 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 where Australia beat Bangladesh in Pune. Switch tabs to catch Match 44 of the World Cup between England and Pakistan in Kolkata. Stay tuned to our network for all the other cricketing actions across the globe.
For now, this is Ayan Chatterjee signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Akshay Bhide,AkshayaKrishna Polya alongside scorers/analysts ZeeshanNaiyer and Ghanendra Singh Thakur. Stay safe, happy, and cool. Goodbye and CHEERS!
Most sixes hit in a World Cup innings for Australia:
10 - Glenn Maxwell vs Afghanistan in Mumbai, 2023 9 - David Warner vs Pakistan in Bengaluru, 2023 9 - Mitchell Marsh vs Pakistan in Bengaluru, 2023 9 - Mitchell Marsh vs Bangladesh in Pune - TODAY
Highest individual scores against Bangladesh in World Cups: 177* - Mitchell Marsh in Pune - TODAY 175 - Virender Sehwag in Mirpur, 2011 174 - Quinton de Kock in Wankhede, 2023 166 - David Warner in Nottingham, 2019
Highest individual score in a World Cup chase: 201* - Glenn Maxwell vs Afghanistan in Mumbai, 2023 177* - Mitchell Marsh vs Bangladesh in Pune - TODAY
Highest totals chased successfully against Bangladesh in ODIs:
327 by Pakistan in Mirpur, 2014 307 by Australia in Pune - TODAY 306 by England at The Oval, 2017
Highest totals chased successfully by Australia in World Cups:
307 vs Bangladesh in Pune - TODAY 292 vs Afghanistan in Mumbai, 2023 287 vs New Zealand in Chennai, 1996 272 vs Sout Africa in Leeds, 1999
Pat Cummins (Australia Captain):"It was great win leading into the semis and chasing a big total. We were not at our best in the first innings. But we pulled it back and was happy to chase it down. There will be a few selection headaches and that is something that is good to have. Let's go to Kolkata and see what we do over there. Marsh was brilliant out there and he was a treat to watch and is dangerous for other sides. We haven't been at our best in this tournament but still managed 7 wins in a row and Maxwell was good for us in the last game. So, all in all happy with where we are and let's look forward to Kolkata."
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh Captain):"I think for me, the two run-outs were crucial. We started very well but in the middle, we lost momentum due to two run-outs.
We could have easily scored 340 but we needed to bowl well here. The fast bowlers bowled well but we have to improve in the middle overs.
It's disappointing that we didn't play our best cricket in this tournament. We will look forward to improving in the future.
I think Mahmudullah Riyad batted really well in this World Cup. Shakib also played well in a couple of games. But we have to think how we can perform well as a team and try to improve in the future."
Mitchell Marsh (Player of the Match):"Yeah. It feels great. Nice to finish the round games with a win and onto the semis.
I mean I was going to go down to three once Heady came in. I had to tick in the pressure. There were some games in the middle of the tournament where I fell down with intent. There were some failures for me but it was important to learn from them and back myself.
I'm sure my nana and all the family members will be watching it at home. Pops was a great man and he will be enjoying his beer and watching us all. He enjoyed his life and I hope he will be proud of this.
It's going to be a ripper mate. Last week of the World Cup and face South Africa in the semis. Can't wait for it.
None for 50 in four overs. I wouldn't have got Man of the Match for my bowling (laughs). I started with minus fifty but I love my bowling and I'll try to stick with it but nice to get some runs under the belt."