Australia chose to field after winning the toss, but Bangladesh made a strong start, reaching 62 without loss in the initial ten overs, courtesy of the impressive performances by Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das.
The tide turned when Sean Abbott dismissed Tanzid Hasan for 36, followed by Zampa removing Litton Das for the same score within the next five overs, eliminating both openers. After their departure, a steadier partnership unfolded between Bangladesh’s Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy.
Unfortunately, the rhythm was disrupted when the captain was run out at 45. Another promising partnership with Mahmudullah followed, but it concluded similarly to the captain’s dismissal.
As the match progressed to the 36th over, both batsmen appeared settled and focused on accumulating runs. The quest for quick singles became evident. Despite managing only a single until that point, Hridoy directed the ball towards cover, aiming for a swift run.
However, Labuschagne foresaw the opportunity, swiftly gathered the ball, and executed a precise underarm throw, hitting the stumps directly at the batting end. Despite Mahmudullah’s desperate dive, he fell short of reaching his crease, resulting in a remarkable run-out executed by the exceptional fielder.
