Twitter reaction: Australia registers a valuable 3 wicket win over Bangladesh

Published - 21 Mar 2016, 23:34 IST | Updated - 21 Mar 2016, 23:34 IST

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In a humdinger of a contest at the Chinnaswamy stadium, Australia emerged as winners against Bangladesh. Winning the toss, the Aussie captain Steve Smith decided to field first.

Bangladesh came into the game with three huge blows since their leading pacer Taskin Ahmed and spinner Arafat Sunny were suspended for suspect bowling action while the in-form batsman Tamim Iqbal out due to illness.

Bangladesh had a shaky start as they managed only 33/2 by the end of the powerplay. Shakib Al Hasan somehow revived Bangladeshi batting lineup before he got out for 33 runs off 25 balls. Zampa struck thrice for Australia as he was the pick of the bowlers for Australia.

However, Mushfiqur Rahim played well along with Mahmudullah who’s quick-fire 49 off 29 balls ensured Bangladesh registered a decent score. They slammed 44 from the last 3 overs and set a target of 157 for the Poms.

Australia began with a bang with Usman Khawaja continuing his terrific form. He slammed 58 from 45 balls well supported by Watson as they set the platform for Australia’s chase. Bangladesh spinners and fielding also didn’t do good enough to put any sort of pressure on the Aussies.

However, the Aussie middle order collapses as they began to lose wickets in regular intervals. Maxwell brought them close to a victory before Shakib struck twice in his last over. However Faulkner ensured there were no further hiccups as he scored the winning runs for Australia.

Here are some of the Twitter reactions during the Australia vs Bangladesh clash:-

Throw caution to the wind Bangladesh attack from ball one . Let's see some Afgan style batting. #nothingtolose #AUSvBAN #ICCWT20
— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) March 21, 2016

Watch closely for Muztafizur's form. Bangladesh and Sunrisers will be doing so!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 21, 2016

Stop Glory Hunting Sabbir. Single doubles?
— Rohit Yoda (@rohitshahmi07) March 21, 2016

Watson bags second wicket. How can I not fall in love again? #AUSvBAN
— Foram MP Gosrani (@MissRahulDravid) March 21, 2016

20th wicket for Shane Watson in #WT20 – joint-most for #Aus with Mitchell Johnson.#AUSvBAN
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) March 21, 2016

Fifty up for Bangla . #WT20 #AUSvBAN
— ️Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) March 21, 2016

A boundary and now a six, off Maxwell from Shakib. #BAN finally getting the runs they need. 9 overs done, #BAN 61/2! #WT20
— CricWizz (@CricWizz) March 21, 2016

Leg spinners turning it on, most dangerous in T20s as they get steep bounce making it hard for batsmen esp righthands #AUSvBAN #WT20
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 21, 2016

Expected that #BAN will attack #AUS with spinners but need at least 100 in last 10 overs, tough but possible.
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) March 21, 2016

Two wickets in two overs for Zampa! Finally opens his wicket account in T20Is in his 4th match
BAN have slumped to 80/4 in 12 ov #WT20
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) March 21, 2016

Australians right now "Dil Zamping Zapang.. Zampak Zampak" #WT20 #AUSvBAN
— ️Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) March 21, 2016

Terrific spell by Zampa. Three wickets and one catch was dropped as well off his bowling. #WT20
— Nikhil Mane ??? (@nikhiltait) March 21, 2016

Faulkner Greatest finisher they said, for the opposition they didn't! #AUSvBAN #WT20
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) March 21, 2016

4 4 1 4 1 1
An expensive 18th over from Faulkner after two quiet overs. Can Bangladesh reach 150? https://t.co/z7d3gjL6nY #AUSvBAN #WT20
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 21, 2016

50-run stand between Mahmudullah and Rahim in just 27 balls. #WT20
— CricWizz (@CricWizz) March 21, 2016

Khawaja is keeping Finch out for a reason. Off just his 4th ball, effortlessly lifts Mortaza into the stands for a six #AUSvBAN #WT20
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) March 21, 2016

Khawaja can be a left-handed Don Bradman! #ThatGood #ClassAct
— Manya ? (@CSKian716) March 21, 2016

Mahmadullah is #Ban best T20 batsman at the moment…good to see him bat ahead of Mushfiqur. Should be picked in the #IPL #WT20 #BanvsAus
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 21, 2016

#BAN have not quite troubled #AUS batsmen enough. 3 overs done, #AUS are 24/0! #WT20
— CricWizz (@CricWizz) March 21, 2016

After trouble with bowling actions, Bangladesh face problems with their catching actions#AUSvBAN
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) March 21, 2016

Watson and Khawaja are like hares between the wickets. Sluggish, creaking hares. #WT20
— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) March 21, 2016

if watson could, he would review the third umpire's decision #AUSvBAN #WT20 #espnmatchday
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) March 21, 2016

#BAN smash 52 runs from the final five overs and #AUS will need 157 to win! https://t.co/6g23cMD2JY #WT20 #AUSvBAN pic.twitter.com/dF0vorDvTv
— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) March 21, 2016

Brilliant batting by Mahmudullah. This a handy little score. Not ideal but defendable.#WT20 #BANvAUS #Ban
— Sonali Dhulap (@pillya) March 21, 2016

Fifty for Khawaja! That's his maiden half century in T20I cricket. He's looked in serious touch tonight! #WT20 pic.twitter.com/ZpbRHiASl5
— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) March 21, 2016

Spin not working for Bangladesh at all.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 21, 2016

Playing in his first match since Feb 28th, Mustafizur Rahman remains razor sharp, cleans up Steve Smith, OUT for 14 #AUSvBAN #WT20
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) March 21, 2016

Khawaja is bowled by Al-Amin for 58! Can Bangladesh sneak their way back into this match? https://t.co/6BptWCrel2 #AUSvBAN #WT20
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 21, 2016

…but with Smith, Khwaja and Warner falling in rapid succession might be forced to get more measured! #WT20
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 21, 2016

#AUS could have benefited from winning early with RR likely to be in the frame ahead.
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) March 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/cricbc/status/711960896692756485

The cutter catches Marsh by surprise! Australia lose another; they surely can't lose it from here https://t.co/6BptWCrel2 #AUSvBAN #WT20
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 21, 2016

Hurricane Maxwell is leading #AUS towards the victory post. Dampens #BAN's spirits with two huge sixes off Mustafizur #AUSvBAN #WT20
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) March 21, 2016