Illustrated Story

Australia revive campaign with crucial win

Shane Watson gave his side a strong start by picking up two early wickets, after Australia opted to field  Getty Images
Mohammad Mithun then lifted Bangladesh with a steady 23  Getty Images
Loading ...
Adam Zampa, however, picked up crucial wickets to help Australia take control in the middle overs  IDI/Getty Images
But Mahmudullah lifted Bangladesh in the death overs once again, with a key 49 not out to take them to 156 for 5  Getty Images
Usman Khawaja gave Australia a brisk start in their chase  Getty Images
Shane Watson provided him with good support, sharing a 62-run opening stand  Getty Images
Watson fell for 21, but Khawaja carried on to bring up his fifty and set Australia up nicely  AFP
Steven Smith scored 14...  Getty Images
... before he was cleaned up by Mustafizur Rahman  Getty Images
David Warner chipped in with 17 at No. 4  Getty Images
Bangladesh hit back with timely strikes towards the end of Australia's innings  Getty Images
Glenn Maxwell, though, struck a few blows to help narrow down the equation in Australia's favour, before he was stumped  Getty Images
James Faulkner struck the winning runs to help Australia clinch a crucial victory  Getty Images
BangladeshAustraliaBangladesh vs AustraliaWorld T20