Match 10, Canberra, February 27, 2020, 01:30 PM
Australia Women
189/1(20.0ov)
Bangladesh Women
103/9(20.0ov)
Australia Women beat Bangladesh Women by 86 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Alyssa Healy
Commentry
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That is it for the double header from Thursday. Australia manage to strut their stuff after a slow start to the tournament and have pumped up a net run rate of 1.23, better than any team in the group. But they have two wins. They need to win to go through and that victory has to come against New Zealand, which is a possible quarter-final.
Victorious Australian skipper, Meg Lanning, says that it was a good all-round performance, set right from the first ball. Praises the openers and then the bowlers. Admits that the Aussies wanted to come out and take the game to the opposition. On two instances of fielders clutching shoulders in the field, Meg smiles and says that she has not met the doctor yet, so hopes that everything is fine. On a possible quarter-final clash against New Zealand, Lanning says that they are a terrific opponent, playing some good cricket and is eager to play the game. States that is all World Cups are all about.
Bangladesh captain, Salma Khatun, says that Australia are a very good team with plenty of power-hitting batters. Rues her bowlers for not bowling well. Admits that 190 was a big target. On being hit around the park, Salma says that her bowlers bowled way too short while Australia were accurate on lines and lengths. Is eager to play New Zealand and Sri Lanka and is not too perturbed with two losses on the trot.
ALYSSA HEALY HAS BEEN NAMED THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH. She says that they wanted to get on top of the bowling and they were not doing that in the earlier games. Adds that they practiced a lot in the nets and the practice paid off. Says that they figured out to which area the wind is blowing and they made full use of that.
Perfect practice game for Australia. It was not at all dissimilar to a warm-up game and the openers raked up confident half centuries, setting up their country's best opening stand in T20Is. And then, with the ball, barring one dropped catch from Ashleigh Gardner, Meg Lanning ensured that her team was performing with precision. Megan Schutt smiled her way to three wickets while Jess Jonassen got two towards the end. Disappointing for Bangladesh. Given the way they fought against India, one would have expected a better show. Please stay tuned for the presentation...
An 86-run drubbing for Bangladesh. Their pity ends. It was as if they never turned up for this game. They were listless in the field and chasing 190, they just gave up.
19.6
1
That is it! Australia have won the game! Floated on middle, Fahima flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a single. AUSTRALIA WOMEN WIN BY 86 RUNS.
Nahida Akhter is the last player in.
19.5
W
OUT! RUN OUT! Yes, it is a team hat-trick and Tul Kubra is out of his crease. Floated on off, Tul Kubra drives it to the cover region and takes off for a single. Meg Lanning collects the ball and throws it to Jonassen. Jess whips the bails off and the third umpire is called for. The replays roll in and they show that Tul Kubra was out of her crease.
Another run out appeal! Is this a team hat-trick? Referred upstairs. Yup. 3 wickets in 3 balls for Australia.
Khadija Tul Kubra walks in at number 10, replacing Salma Khatun.
19.4
W
OUT! RUN OUT! The skipper has been stranded on the middle of the pitch. Comedy of the errors. Fullish on the pads. Salma looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW made but nothing from the umpire. The ball goes to point. Salma wants the run and but the non-striker is not interested. Salma waits in the middle of the pitch as Delissa Kimmince, the substitute, throws it to the keeper, who whips the bails off. She is nowhere in the picture.
Salma Khatun is the next batter in.
19.3
W
OUT! BOWLED! Full and straight, Jahanara looks to swing across the line but misses. The LED bails illuminate again. Second wicket for Jess.
19.2
1
Outside off, swung towards long on for a run.
19.1
1
Low full toss, outside off, pushed towards long off for a single.
Jahanara Alam is the new batter.
In over# 1
0W
1
1
1
0
0
Megan Schutt 21/3(4)
18.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust and the last rites are being prepared for Bangladesh. Full delivery on middle, Fargana looks to sweep but it takes the top edge and goes up in the air. Healy comes off her mark and then manages to pouch it safely. Third wicket for Schutt. She finishes with figures of 4-0-21-3.
18.5
1
Good length ball outside off, Khatun looks to heave it away but it takes the outside edge and it goes towards deep point for a single.
18.4
1
Full on middle, Hoque drives it to long on for a single.
18.3
1
On middle, played towards mid on for single.
18.2
.
NOT OUT! The ball has hit the ground The fielder was not confident and the on-field umpires have taken it upstairs. Short ball on middle, Khatun pulls it to mid-wicket where Sutherland dives forward to take the catch. She gets up and is not confident that she has taken it cleanly. The on-field umpires take it upstairs after a discussion. The replays roll in and they show that the ball has bounced just in front.
That is a stinger! Or not? The fielder herself shakes her head, or perhaps she says she is not sure, so the umpires refer it upstairs. The soft signal is NOT OUT. Interestingly, Fahima started to walk but then was stopped. Here come the replays. Seems like the ball has bounced just in front of Annabel Sutherland.
18.1
.
Play and a miss! Good length ball outside off, Khatun looks to heave it away but misses to get any bat on it.
Megan Schutt to bowl out. 3-0-18-2 so far.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0W
1
Jess Jonassen 14/1(3)
17.6
.
Outside off, pushed to cover for a dot.
17.5
1
Loopy one on middle, Khatun sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
17.4
1
The batsman has driven it through mid on. They pick up a single.
17.3
.
Fargana comes down the track and then converts this ball to a full toss on middle to long on for a single.
Fahima Khatun is the next batter in.
17.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Straight to the fielder! It is basically catching practice. Floated on middle, Rumana bends on her knees and then looks to slog sweep it. She does not get the required elevation on it and neither the distance. The ball goes to Georgia Wareham at deep square leg.
17.1
1
Floated on off, Fargana drives it to long off for a single.
In over# 1
1
2
0
1
4
0
Georgia Wareham 15/0(3)
16.6
1
This is driven straight back for a single.
16.5
2
Outside off, dabbed to third man for a couple.
16.4
.
Full and outside off, Fargana goes for the slog but gets a thick inside edge onto her pads.
16.3
1
A short ball, outside off, pulled through mid-wicket for a single.
16.2
4
FOUR! Tossed up outside off, thank you very much, says Rumana. Comes down the track and lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
16.1
.
Full and outside off, driven straight to cover.
In over# 1
1
0
2
1
0
1
Megan Schutt 18/2(3)
15.6
1
Fuller one on middle, Ahmed scoops it to fine leg for a single.
15.5
.
Full on middle, Ahmed pushes it to mid on.
15.4
2
Short ball on middle, Ahmed pulls it to the deep square leg region and collects a couple.
15.3
1
Another length ball outside off, Hoque taps it to third man for a single.
15.2
.
On off, pushed to the point region.
15.1
1
Good length ball outside off, Ahmed guides it to third man for a single.
Megan Schutt is back into the attack. 2-0-13-2 so far.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
2
0
Jess Jonassen 11/0(2)
14.6
1
Floated on middle, Ahmed scooped to fine leg for a single.
14.5
1
Floated on the pads, Hoque flicks it to the deep square leg region for a single.
14.4
.
Full and on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
14.3
1
Down the leg side, swept off the inner half through fine leg for a single.
14.2
2
Full and down the leg side, Rumana looks to sweep but gets a top edge. A couple taken.
14.1
.
Full and outside off, pushed straight to cover.
Jess Jonassen is back on.
Rumana Ahmed is the next batter in.
In over# 1
0W
0
1
4
1
2
Nicola Carey 16/1(3)
13.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT! After a partnership, Bangladesh have lost a wicket. It is Nicola Carey who has provided the breakthrough. Good length ball on off, Sultana looks to heave it to the off side, but takes an edge which goes towards cover. Meg Lanning, the skipper takes the simplest of catches and the Aussies inch closer and closer to victory.
13.5
.
Swing and a miss! Short ball outside off, Sultana looks to pull but fails to get any bat on it.
13.4
1
EDGY! Good length ball outside off, Hoque looks to cut but it takes the bottom edge and it goes towards third man. A single. 50-RUN STAND IS UP!
13.3
4
FOUR! Full on middle, Fargana whips it through mid on. Jess Jonassen dives to her right at that position but lands awkwardly on her right shoulder. She now clutches her shoulder in pain. So in the span of two overs, Australia have two fielders clutching their shoulders.
13.2
1
On off, Sultana drives it to mid off and takes a single.
13.1
2
Fullish outside off, Sultana drives it through the cover region and picks up a couple before the fielder comes across and cleans it up.
Nicola Carey is back on. 2-0-8-0 so far.
In over# 1
4
0
2
4
2
1
Annabel Sutherland 21/1(3)
12.6
4
FOUR! Whipped away! Full on middle, Hoque whips it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
12.5
.
Full on off, driven to mid off.
12.4
2
Excellent piece of fielding! Short delivery outside off, Hoque cuts it to the deep point region. Mooney runs across from deep cover and makes a dive to her left to stop the ball. Stops a couple of runs but she lands awkwardly on her right shoulder. Winces in pain.
12.3
4
FOUR! Creamed! Fullish ball on off, Fargana drives it past the bowler and into the fence at long off.
12.2
2
Short ball outside off, Huque pulls it and it lands over the mid on fielder. The batters complete a couple.
12.1
1
Short ball on middle, Sultana pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Annabel Sutherland is back on. 2-0-8-1 so far.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
0
1wd
0
Georgia Wareham 7/0(2)
11.6
1
Full down the leg side, Sultana sweeps it to fine leg for a run.
11.5
.
BEATEN! Shorter in length outside off, Sultana looks to cut but fails to make any connection to it.
11.4
1
Flatter outside off, Hoque punches it to the deep cover region for a single.
11.3
1
Loopy on middle, Sultana sweeps it to fine leg for a single.
11.2
.
On off, punched to the off side.
11.2
1wd
WIDE! Tossed up ball down the leg side, Sultana looks to sweep but misses. Wide signaled.
11.1
.
Full delivery on the pads, Sultana looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. No run.
In over# 1
0
0
1
4
0
1
Jess Jonassen 6/0(1)
10.6
.
BEATEN! Flatter one outside off, Hoque looks to cut but misses to get any bat on it.
10.5
.
Floated on middle, Hoque prods forward and defends it out.
10.4
1
On middle, Sultana pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.3
4
FOUR! Shot! Short ball on middle, Sultana pulls it towards deep square leg. The fielder runs across from deep mid-wicket and dives but the ball goes into the fence. 50 up for Bangladesh.
10.2
.
Flatter on middle, Hoque plays it back to the bowler.
10.1
1
Flatter one outside off, Hoque plays it to deep cover for a single.
Jess Jonassen is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
1
0
Georgia Wareham 3/0(1)
9.6
.
Wareham tosses this one up on middle and leg, Sultana defends this out. 45/3 at the halfway mark. Need 145 runs more in the last 10 overs.
Bangladesh's head coach, Anju Jain, says that the plan is to get as close as possible to the target. Adds that they have discussed to break the target into blocks of 5 overs each. Stresses that the girls are full of confidence but for today, believes that Australia batted really well but laments the missed opportunities. Admits that they would have preferred to play more matches and series before coming into the World Cup.
9.5
1
Flatter one outside the off stump line, Hoque pushes it to the off side for a single.
9.4
1
Outside off, punched to deep cover for a single.
9.3
.
Shorter in length outside off, Hoque cuts it to the point region.
9.2
1
Flatter one outside off, Farqana punches it to deep point for a single.
9.1
.
BEATEN! Short delivery outside off, Hoque looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it.
Georgia Wareham is on now.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
1
4
Nicola Carey 8/0(2)
8.6
.
Good stop! Good length ball outside off, Sultana drives towards the cover region where the fielder dives to make a good stop. Saved some run there.
8.5
.
Length ball outside off, Sultana punches it to cover.
8.4
1
Another short one on the pads, Hoque pulls it to backward square leg for another single.
8.3
.
Good length delivery on middle, Hoque defends it back to the bowler.
8.2
1
Length ball on the pads, Sultana flicks it to the fine leg region for a single.
8.1
4
FOUR! Driven nicely. Carey dishes a fullish delivery outside off, Sultana leans forward and creams the drive through the cover region for a boundary.
In over# 1
4
1wd
0
1
0
1nb
0
0
Annabel Sutherland 7/1(2)
7.6
4
FOUR! Poor delivery! Short ball down the leg side, Fargana pulls it to the fine leg region for a boundary. Good end to the over.
7.6
1wd
WIDE! Down the leg side, Hoque looks to pull but misses. Wide signaled.
7.5
.
The batsman has played it to the point region.
7.4
1
On middle, pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
7.3
.
Nothing of the Free Hit! Short delivery outside off, Sultana looks to pull but misses and the ball goes to short third man off her ribs.
FREE HIT COMING up!
7.3
1nb
Another short one around middle and off, Sultana is early into the shot as she looks to pull. She gets hit on the groin and the ball rolls to short third man. The third umpire intervenes and then the on-field umpire signals it a NO BALL.
7.2
.
Short ball on middle, Sultana comes down the pitch and then looks to pull. She misses and gets hit on the body.
7.1
.
Short delivery around off, Sultana pulls it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
1
0
Nicola Carey 2/0(1)
6.6
.
Carey bowls a full delivery on off, Hoque lunges and pushes it to cover.
6.5
1
Outside off, punched to deep cover for a single.
6.4
.
Fullish on middle, Nigar pushes it to mid on.
6.3
.
Another one on a length, Sultana pushes it to point.
6.2
1
Good length delivery outside off, Sultana taps it to third man for a run.
6.1
.
Full delivery on off, Fargana prods forward and then defends it to the cover fielder.
Nicola Carey into the attack.
In over# 1
0
1
0W
0
0
0
Annabel Sutherland 1/1(1)
5.6
.
Short ball on middle, Sultana pulls it to mid-wicket. End of another successful over from Sutherland. Bangladesh finish at 27/3 in the Powerplay, nearly half as compared to Australia's 53/0.
5.5
1
Length on off, guided to third man for a single.
Fargana Hoque is the next batter in.
5.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Strangled down the leg side! Sutherland enters the bowling fray and picks up a wicket. Bangladesh slip further down the barrel. Short ball down the leg side, Sanjida looks to pull but the ball takes the gloves and goes straight into the hands of Healy. She does not make a mistake and the umpire raises his finger. Islam starts walking back without even thinking about the review.
5.3
.
Good length ball on off, Islam defends it to the off side.
5.2
.
Length ball on off, Sanjida taps it to point.
5.1
.
Sutherland starts with a full delivery on middle, Islam pushes it to mid on.
Annabel Sutherland given the ball now.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
2
0
Ellyse Perry 12/0(3)
4.6
.
Full on middle, Sultana defends it out.
4.5
.
On a length outside off, punched to point.
4.4
.
Length ball on off, Sultana pushes it to the cover fielder.
4.3
1
DROPPED! Gardner drops a sitter! This has been a night of dropped catches. Bangladesh put down many and now it is the turn of the Aussies. Short ball on middle, Islam looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes towards fine leg. Gardner runs ahead a little and takes the catch but is a bit too far from the ball. It goes straight in and then pops down. The batters take a single.
4.2
2
Short ball down the leg side, Islam pulls it to the fine leg region where Gardner comes across from fine leg, dives and makes a stop. Two taken.
4.1
.
On middle, Islam defends it back to the bowler.
Nigar Sultana walks in at number 4, replacing Sanjida.
In over# 1
0W
4
0W
0
4
0
Megan Schutt 13/2(2)
3.6
W
OUT! TIMBER! What a ripper of a delivery from Megan Schutt. Bangladesh lose both their openers and are struggling big time. This is brilliant bowling from Schutt. Fullish delivery on off, angling in sharply, Sultana looks to flick but misses. The ball goes and hits the middle stump. That was some delivery. Australia eight wickets away. End of a brilliant over from Schutt. 2 wickets from it.
3.5
4
EDGY FOUR! Length ball outside off, Sultana looks to guide it but takes the edge going to the third man fence.
Sanjida Islam comes in at number 3, replacing Murshida.
3.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Excellent catch from Jess Jonassen. Back of a length ball on middle, Khatun looks to heave it to the leg side but does not time it well at all. Jonassen at mid on, moves to her left and takes an excellent tumbling catch, over her head. Good start for Australia. They continue to rule the roost here.
3.3
.
Full on off, Khatun pushes it to the mid off fielder.
3.2
4
FOUR! Very well played! Fullish around off, Khatun lifts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
3.1
.
On middle, flicked to the leg side for another dot.
In over# 1
4
1
1
1
1nb
0
0
Ellyse Perry 9/0(2)
2.6
4
FOUR! Full on middle, Sultana flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
2.5
1
Top edge but safe! Short ball around middle, Khatun looks to pull, taking the top edge and the ball goes to fine leg. Another single.
2.4
1
Length ball on off, Sultana guides it to third man for a single.
2.3
1
Short ball on off, Khatun looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes towards the point region. The fielder takes the catch but it does not matter as it was a Free Hit. A single.
2.3
1nb
No Ball! Third umpire comes into play. Full delivery down the leg side, Khatun looked to flick but missed and got hit on the pads. There was nothing from the on-field umpire but the third umpire intervened and instructed the replay to be checked. Sure enough, Perry had overstepped. A Free Hit will follow.
2.2
.
Excellent bowling! Perry bowls an inswinging yorker on the pads, Khatun looks to flick but misses. Just missed the leg stump.
2.1
.
Length ball on the pads, Khatun looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the off side but another dot ball.
In over# 1
4
0
0
1
0
0
Megan Schutt 5/0(1)
1.6
4
FOUR! Pulled away nicely! Short ball on middle, Sultana pulls it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. First one of the innings.
1.5
.
Play and a miss! Fullish delivery outside the off stump line, Sultana looks to push but fails to get any bat on it.
1.4
.
On off, Sultana defends it off the back foot.
1.3
1
Fullish outside off, Khatun drives it to mid off for a single.
1.2
.
On a length on off, Khatun blocks it to cover.
1.1
.
BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Khatun looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
Megan Schutt will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
1lb
0
Ellyse Perry 1/0(1)
0.6
1
Full on middle, Khatun flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. Good start from Perry. Just 2 runs from it.
0.5
.
Very full delivery outside off, Khatun pushes it to the point fielder.
0.4
.
Length ball on off, Khatun defends it off the back foot to cover.
0.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Khatun pushes it back to the bowler.
0.2
1lb
Good length ball on the pads, Sultana looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball rolls to square leg and the batters steal a leg bye.
0.1
.
Almost a wicket first ball. Perry starts with a length ball around off, Sultana looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and goes towards the leg side.
We are back for the chase! The Australian players make their way out to the middle in defense of 189. Shamima Sultana and Murshida Khatun follow them out. Ellyse Perry will start with the ball.
190 to win then. The pitch is flat as a pancake but expect the Australian bowlers to be much better than the Bangladesh ones. And yes, fielding should be a good thing to watch too. Stay tuned.
Beth Mooney is down for an interview with Lisa Sthalekar. Mooney says that she loves playing at this ground. Adds that they lost their way in the middle as they tried to overhit the ball. Goes onto say that they are good players of spin and it is all in the mindset. Further says that she likes playing with Healy as she takes the pressure off.
A flat, very flat pitch. But that cannot be an excuse for poor bowling or fielding. Bangladesh simply did not turn up. Rumana Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers, but at an economy of 7.5.
Just the kind of game Healy and Mooney wanted. They were under the pump, after failing against India and Sri Lanka. But tonight, they came out all guns blazing, with plenty of runs from the opposition. Their 151-run stand is the best for Australia for the opening wicket in T20Is, second best ever in World Cups in this criteria and the 6th best first-wicket stand ever in Women's T20Is. Both batters played freely, swinging through the line, getting to the pitch of the ball. Both made a score in the region of the 80s but each would be happy with the returns. Towards the end, Ashleigh Gardner's cameo helped the home side a bit.
Make hay while the sun shines, is the statement. Australia made hay after the sun was set. They are playing Bangladesh for the first time in Women's T20Is and were given a pretty courteous welcome. Full tosses, looseners, dropped catches, misfields and what not. It was a buffet. In fact, Australia might be cursing themselves for not getting 200 on this deck and with such a bowling display.
19.6
1lb
NOT OUT! Missing the leg stump by a big margin! Slower full delivery down the leg side. Gardner is early into the shot as she looks to flick. She misses and gets hit on the pads. The Bangladesh players appeal but the umpire shakes his head. They opt for the review. The Ultra Edge shows that there is no bat on it and the Ball Tracker then rolls in which shows that is missing the leg stump. The ball rolls to the off side and the batters steal a leg bye. AUSTRALIA FINISH ON 189/1.
Bangladesh have gone for a review of the last ball. It looks not out. And it is. More of a review in desperation, with the ball projected to be missing leg stump.
19.5
4
FOUR! Full toss and it has been put away. Full toss on middle, Gardner hammers it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
19.4
2
Just short! Good length ball on middle, Gardner looks to heave it but it takes the top edge and goes way up in the air. The long on and the deep mid-wicket fielder run ahead but the ball falls short. The batters pick up a couple.
19.3
1
Low full toss on middle, Mooney looks to scoop it but it goes off the back of the bat and towards mid-wicket. A single taken.
19.2
2
Very full delivery outside off, Mooney drives it to deep point and picks up a couple before the fielder comes across and cleans it up.
19.1
4
FOUR! The over starts in style. A full toss outside off, Mooney carves it over point and gets a boundary.
In over# 1
6
1
1
4
4
0
Salma Khatun 39/1(4)
18.6
6
Dropped and six! Another chance goes begging! Bangladesh have been miserable in the field. Floated on off. Gardner comes down the track and then heaves it towards deep mid-wicket. The fielder stationed there settles herself but the ball pops out and over the fence. A six signaled.
18.5
1
Flighted outside off, Mooney dances down the track and then looks to drive but it takes the inside half of the bat and the ball goes towards long on for a single.
18.4
1
On off, pushed down to long off for a single.
18.3
4
FOUR! Nine of the first three balls! Flighted outside off, Gardner lifts this over the cover region and picks up a boundary.
18.2
4
FOUR! Hammered away! Short ball on middle, Gardner rocks on her back foot and then pulls it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
18.1
.
Full on middle, Gardner comes down and pushes it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
1
1
4
0
2
0
Jahanara Alam 27/0(3)
17.6
1
Full delivery outside off, Gardner gets off the mark by driving this to long off for a single.
17.5
1
Very full delivery on off, Mooney digs it out to cover and takes a single.
17.4
4
FOUR! One bounce four! Short delivery on middle, Mooney moves to the off side and then scoops it over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.
17.3
.
Landed outside off, Mooney looks to play this through the line but misses.
17.2
2
Comes down the track a touch, takes it on the full and whips it through square leg for a couple.
17.1
.
Full and outside off, Mooney looks to drive but misses.
Ashleigh Gardner walks in at number 3, replacing Healy.
In over# 1
0W
1b
2
1
1
4
Salma Khatun 23/1(3)
16.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Finally, finally Bangladesh take the opportunity to take a wicket. There were already two dropped catches in the over and it is third time lucky. Another flat one outside off, Healy looks to cut but it goes uppishly towards the point region. Sanjida Islam does not have to move an inch as she takes the catch. Big relief for Bangladesh as Healy falls after playing a terrific knock. Can they restrict Australia to around 185?
16.5
1b
Flatter one down the leg side, Mooney gets across and looks to scoop it but misses. The keeper fails to collect and the batters take a bye.
16.4
2
DROPPED! Another drop! Bangladesh are giving chances and chances to Australia. Flatter one outside off, Mooney looks to punch but it goes uppishly and towards point. The fielder dives to her left but fails to hold on. The ball rolls to deep point and the batters take a couple.
16.3
1
DROPPED! That should have been taken. Full and outside off, Healy comes down the track and swings hard. Gets a top edge which goes straight down the throat of short third man but she puts it down. A single taken.
16.2
1
Pushes this through mid on for a single.
16.1
4
FOUR! Short and outside off, Mooney backs away and cuts it over point for a boundary. She moves to 63 in 46 balls.
Salma Khatun returns. 2-0-15-0 so far.
In over# 1
2
4
4
0
1
2
Nahida Akter 26/0(3)
15.6
2
Top edge but safe! Floated outside off, Healy looks to lift it but it takes the top edge but it lands safely over the extra cover fielder. Two taken.
15.5
4
EDGY FOUR! Full outside off, Healy looks to drive but it takes the inside edge and goes towards fine leg. The keeper looks to chase after it but then sees the short fine leg fielder going after it. The fine leg fielder runs across and dives but the ball still touches the ropes.
15.4
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Loopy one on middle, Healy lifts it towards the long on region. The fielder comes across but the ball goes past her and into the fence.
15.3
.
Loopy one on middle, Healy defends it out after coming down the pitch.
15.2
1
Floated outside off, Mooney drives it to deep cover for a single.
15.1
2
DROPPED! When these chances come your way, it has to be taken. Bangladesh though do not take it and give an opportunity to Mooney. Floated outside off, Mooney dances down the track and then looks to lift it over long off. The fielder comes across from long off, tumbles but fails to hold onto the catch.
Nahida Akter is back on.
In over# 1
1
1
1
4
1
1wd
1
Rumana Ahmed 30/0(4)
14.6
1
Tossed up ball outside off, Mooney plays it to deep cover for a single.
14.5
1
Floated on off, Healy comes down the track and drives it to long off for a single.
14.4
1
The batsman gets to the pitch of the ball and connects. They pick up a single.
14.3
4
FOUR! This is now the highest opening partnership for Australia in T20Is. Full on middle, Mooney goes on her knees and reverse sweeps it to the third man region for a boundary.
14.2
1
Tossed up ball outside off, Healy lifts it towards long off for a single.
14.2
1wd
WIDE! Flighted ball down the leg side, Healy looks to sweep but misses. Wide signaled.
14.1
1
FIFTY! Mooney follows her partner's footsteps as he gets to her fifty now. Very good innings so far from Mooney. Flighted ball outside off, Beth drives it to deep cover for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
1
0
Fahima Khatun 23/0(3)
13.6
1
Full and outside off, Mooney comes down the track and drives it to long off. There is a thought about the second but they settle for one. Another good over for Bangladesh.
13.5
.
Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off.
13.4
1
And again. Down the pitch, getting to the ball and driving. Through the covers for one more. Healy moves 30 short of what could be the best possible chance of getting a century.
13.3
1
Floated this time, outside off, now Mooney steps out and drives it through the covers for a run.
13.2
1
Tossed up outside off, Alyssa comes down the track and lofts it down to long off for a single.
13.1
.
Full and outside off, Healy comes down the track and steers it straight to short third man.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
1
1
Rumana Ahmed 20/0(3)
12.6
.
NOT OUT! Mooney has done really well to get her bat down in time. Was the keeper slow in whipping the bails off? Flighted ball outside off. Mooney dances down the track and looks to heave it to the leg side but misses. Nigar Sultana collects it and whips the bails off. Mooney takes her time to get her bat down and she looks gone for all money. The third umpire is called for and the replay shows that Mooney had somehow managed to get her bat down in time! Lucky for Beth or was the keeper too slow?
A stumping! Is it? Referred upstairs. Looks gone. Wait. The bat has come down in time!
12.5
1
Low full toss on middle, Healy flicks it to the deep mid-wicket for a single.
12.4
.
Flighted ball on off, Healy looks to heave it away but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket.
12.3
1
Outside off, Mooney drives it to deep cover for a single.
12.2
1
Full outside off, Healy drives it to the off side for a single.
12.1
1
Flighted outside off, Mooney looks to drive but it takes the inside edge and rolls towards square leg. A single taken.
Rumana Ahmed returns. 2-0-16-0 so far.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
1
4
Fahima Khatun 19/0(2)
11.6
1
Full on middle, Beth makes room and then drives it to long off to keep strike for the next over.
11.5
1
Short ball outside off, Healy punches it to deep cover for a single.
11.4
1
Outside off, Mooney drives it down to long off for a single.
Australian assistant coach, Ben Sawyer, is down for a chat with Lisa Sthalekar. Sawyer says that Alyssa Healy is very much focussed during training, even though she has missed out in this tournament. Feels that she is in the mood tonight. Is happy that Australia are bating first as he reckons that they usually like to bat first, get a total on the board and then defend the same.
11.3
.
Floated on off, Mooney pushes it to the mid off fielder.
11.2
1
Punched off the back foot by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.
11.1
4
FOUR! Healy dances down the pitch, converting this ball to a full toss. She flicks it to the deep square leg region where the fielder comes across from deep mid-wicket. She dives but fails to make the stop. Boundary signaled. Healy becomes the highest run-scorer of the tournament.
In over# 1
1
1
4
1
0
0
Jahanara Alam 19/0(2)
10.6
1
Fullish delivery outside off, Healy drives it to cover where the fielder makes a half stop allowing the batters to take a single.
10.5
1
On middle, Mooney drives it striahgt past the bowler and crosses over for a single.
10.4
4
FOUR! No fielder in the deep. 100-run partnership comes up as well. Fullish on the pads, Mooney flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
10.3
1
Length ball on off, Alyssa pushes it to cover and takes off for a single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Healy would have been in though.
10.2
.
Low full toss outside off, Healy misses out as she drives it straight to the cover fielder.
10.1
.
Play and a miss! Alam starts with a fullish delivery outside off, Healy looks to drive without moving her feet and fails to get any bat on it.
Jahanara Alam is back on. Her first over cost 12 runs.
In over# 1
2
4
2
0
2
1
Fahima Khatun 11/0(1)
9.6
2
Full and outside off, eased through the covers for another brace. 11 from the over, 38 from the last 3!
9.5
4
FOUR! Great shot. Full and outside off, Mooney comes down the track and lofts it straight, beating long off's dive to her left!
9.4
2
Comes down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it wide of long off or a couple. The throw comes in to the bowler who turns and fires a direct hit at her end but Healy is well in.
9.3
.
Slowly tossed up outside off, short in length, Beth goes back, waits and pulls it straight to short mid-wicket.
9.2
2
Short and outside off, Mooney rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket. The mid on fielder gets across to get left and dives but the ball goes beneath her. It almost makes it to the fence but deep mid-wicket dives to her right and stops the boundary. Two runs taken.
9.1
1
Short and in line of the stumps, punched through the covers for a single.
Fahima Khatun into the attack now.
In over# 1
1
2
1
4
2
1
Rumana Ahmed 16/0(2)
8.6
1
Short ball outside off, Healy punches it to deep cover for a single.
8.5
2
Just short! Short delivery on middle, Healy pulls it wide of long on. Alam moves across from long on and tumbles. The ball falls short but Alam does well to stop the ball. Another two runs.
8.4
1
On off, pushed to mid off for a single.
8.3
4
FOUR! Not well timed but still fetches Mooney a boundary. Floated outside off, Mooney prods forward and lifts it wide of mid off for a boundary.
8.2
2
Floated on off, Mooney lifts it over the bowler's head. The mid on fielder comes across and cleans it up. She throws it to the bowler who tries to parry it back to the stumps but misses. Two taken.
8.1
1
Full on middle, Healy plays it to long on for a single.
In over# 1
1
1
1
6
6
1
Khadija Tul Kubra 29/0(2)
7.6
1
Flighted on off, Healy drives it to long off for a single.
7.5
1
Mooney comes down the track, converts this ball to a full toss and drives it to long off for a single.
7.4
1
Flighted on middle, Healy flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
7.3
6
SIX! Consecutive maximums! What a way to get your fifty! Healy is roaring back to form in this World Cup. This is turning out to be a brilliant innings from the opener/keeper. Loopy on middle, Healy goes on her knees and slog sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie.
7.2
6
SIX! Just over the long off fielder! Floated outside off, Mooney dances down the track and lifts it over the long off fielder for a biggie. The fielder was interested for a while but it goes just over her head.
7.1
1
Short one outside off, Mooney pushes it to the deep cover region for another run.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
1
0
Rumana Ahmed 5/0(1)
6.6
4
FOUR! Hammered! Flighted on middle, Healy moves a bit forward and then lifts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
6.5
.
Full on middle, Healy flicks it to mid-wicket.
6.4
.
Full on middle, Healy pushes it back to the bowler.
6.3
.
Missed out! Flatter one outside off, Healy punches but it goes straight to the cover fielder.
6.2
1
Flighted outside off, Mooney prods forward and drives it to deep cover for a single.
6.1
.
Tosses this one up outside off, Mooney pushes it to cover.
Rumana Ahmed is into the attack.
In over# 1
1
1
6
1
4
0
Khadija Tul Kubra 13/0(1)
5.6
1
Outside off, Mooney lunges and drives it to long off for a single. Excellent Powerplay for Australia. 53/0 after the first 6 overs.
5.5
1
Flighted ball on off, Healy guides it to short third man for a single.
5.4
6
SIX! 50-run opening stand comes up in some style! Looped up ball on middle, Healy dances down the track and lifts it over the wide long on region for a maximum.
5.3
1
Good running! Floated on middle, Mooney taps it to cover and takes off for a quick single. The fielder runs ahead and then has a shy at the keeper's end. He misses but it would not have mattered.
5.2
4
FOUR! Hammered down the ground! Flighted outside off, Mooney dances down and plays it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
5.1
.
Flatter outside off, Mooney cuts it to point.
Khadija Tul Kubra into the attack. An offie.
In over# 1
1
1
4
0
1
0
Nahida Akter 13/0(2)
4.6
1
Tossed up ball outside off, Mooney drives it to long off for a single.
4.5
1
On middle, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
4.4
4
FOUR! For the first time, Australia's batting is looking good. They are not struggling against spin and this is turning out to be a terrific start! Floated outside off, Healy uses the feet and lifts it over the cover region for a boundary.
4.3
.
Full on middle, Healy dances down and then looks to flick. It takes the inside edge and hits the pads. No harm done.
4.2
1
Full around off, Mooney drives it to long on and crosses over for a single.
4.1
.
Tossed up ball outside off, Mooney uses her feet and then drives it straight to the mid off fielder.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
4
1
Salma Khatun 15/0(2)
3.6
1
Loopy one outside off, Mooney takes a long stride forward and then drives it to deep cover for a single.
3.5
.
Flatter outside off, Mooney punches it to cover.
3.4
1
Outside off, punched to deep cover for a single.
3.3
.
Full on middle, Alyssa uses her feet and then pushes it to mid off.
3.2
4
FOUR! Whacked! Flighted ball on off, Healy puts on her dancing shoes and then hammers it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
3.1
1
Flatter one outside off, Mooney punches it to the deep cover region for a single.
In over# 1
1
4
0
1
0
0
Nahida Akter 6/0(1)
2.6
1
Full on middle, Mooney drives it to long on to keep strike for the next over.
2.5
4
FOUR! Excellent use of the feet! Tossed up outside off, Mooney comes down the pitch and lifts it over the cover region for a boundary. First one for her.
2.4
.
Looped up ball on off, Mooney defends it off the front foot. They think of a run but decide against it in the end.
2.3
1
Healy comes down the track and then converts this ball to a full toss. Flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
2.2
.
Flatter one on middle, Healy looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and goes towards the leg side.
2.1
.
Floated on middle, Healy flicks it to mid-wicket.
Nahida Akter is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
1
4
0
1
2
Salma Khatun 8/0(1)
1.6
.
Floated on off, Mooney defends it to cover. 8 from the skipper's first.
1.5
1
Loopy one outside off, Healy dances down the track and drives it to deep cover for a single.
1.4
4
FOUR! Healy is off to a flier! Fourth boundary already for her! Shortish outside off, Healy moves inside her crease and then drives it to the deep cover region for a boundary.
1.3
.
Shorter outside off, Healy punches it to cover for a dot.
1.2
1
Shorter one outside off, Mooney pushes it to deep cover for a single.
1.1
2
Khatun starts with a flatter one outside off, Mooney punches it to the deep point region and picks up a couple before the fielder comes across and cleans it up.
Salma Khatun, the skipper will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
4
0
4
0
4
Jahanara Alam 12/0(1)
0.6
.
Outside off, driven to cover. Good start for Australia. 12 from the first over.
0.5
4
FOUR! Punched! Shortish outside off, Healy punches it towards point where the fielder dives but the ball goes past him and into the deep point fence. Three boundaries already.
0.4
.
On a length outside off, Healy punches it to cover.
0.3
4
FOUR! Nice fielding attempt! Short ball outside off, Healy cuts it uppishly in the gap through point. The fielder from sweeper comes across and dives to her left but the ball goes beneath her and touches the ropes. 8 already off the first three balls.
0.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Healy this time leaves the ball alone.
0.1
4
FOUR! What a way to start the innings! Perfect start! Full delivery outside off, swinging away, Healy leans and drives it through the extra cover region for a boundary.
Both the sides are out in the field to stand in respect of their respective National Anthems. Bangladesh's National Anthem is up first followed by Australia's. Jahanara Alam will start with the ball.
Pitch report - Alan Wilkins is down near the pitch, he says that the shortest boundary is 57m and the straight hit is 67m. He is joined by Michael Clarke, who says that the Australian batters struggled against the spin and that will have a major impact on this wicket and the Australian batters will have to use their feet well to counter that.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Murshida Khatun, Shamima Sultana, Sanjida Islam, Nigar Sultana (WK), Fargana Hoque, Rumana Ahmed, Salma Khatun (C), Fahima Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Khadija Tul Kubra (In place of Panna Ghosh), Nahida Akter.
Australia (Playing XI) - Alyssa Healy (WK), Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Meg Lanning (C), Ellyse Perry, Rachael Haynes, Nicola Carey, Jess Jonassen, Georgia Wareham (In place of Delissa Kimmince), Annabel Sutherland (In place of Molly Strano), Megan Schutt.
Salma Khatun, the Bangladesh skipper, says that they would have bowled first and they are excited to be playing against Australia for the first time. Says that they have made a single change.
Meg Lanning, the Australian skipper, says that they will bat first as it is generally a good batting deck in Canberra. States they have not played against Bangladesh and praises them for playing well against India.
Toss - Australia have won the toss and they choose to bat.
We have just finished with a thriller of a game between India and New Zealand and now it's time for the second game of the day, Australia and Bangladesh. The Aussies are coming off a much-needed win against Sri Lanka and they would hope to continue the momentum. Their opponents, Bangladesh, on the other hand, need to start winning if they want to stand a chance but they face a strong opponent and it will not be easy. Will the Aussies achieve back-to-back wins or will Bangladesh pull an upset out of the hat? Join us in a while for the toss and team updates.
