Chasing the mammoth total of 382 set by Australia, even Mushfiqur Rahim's hundred could not guide Bangladesh to victory, but it ensured that Bangladesh's losing margin remains low. Bangladesh showed fight and courage to reach 333/8. However, they fell short of Australia's target by 48 runs. Mushfiqur Rahim hit a brilliant hundred to headline Bangladesh's chase against Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. And though Bangladesh lost, Twitter seemed mighty impressed by Bangladesh's fighting spirit against Australia in Thursday's match. Bangladesh vs Australia Highlights of ICC World Cup 2019 Match: Mushfiqur Rahim Century in Vain as AUS Beat BAN by 48.
Mushfiqur Rahim remained unbeaten on 102 and brought up his hundred with the help of nine fours and one six. This was Rahim's seventh hundred in his ODI career. Other than Rahim, Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah hit fifties to give Bangladesh a chance. Australia vs Bangladesh Highlights And Cricket Score - 26th ODI match - Full Scorecard.
But Australia's total of 381/5 in 50 overs proved just too much for the Tigers in the end, as they fell short by 48 runs. Twitter was floored by the effort of the Tigers even in the face of massive 381 by Australia.
Even Cricket World Cup Acknowledged Mushfiqur Rahim's Knock
A superb battling 💯 for Mushfiqur Rahim!
He brings up the mark off 95 balls, and though it doesn't seem to be enough to win his side the match, it's been a terrific knock! #CWC19 | #AUSvBAN | #RiseOfTheTigers pic.twitter.com/8sb3eGDia1
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 20, 2019
More Praise For Mushy
that's why cricket is called gentleman's game 😍
well done Mushy 😘
Mushfiqur Rahim 🔥
we Are proud of you💘 pic.twitter.com/azo8M9PoAx
— A S Palash (@ASPalash1) June 20, 2019
They Keep Coming
❤Mushfiqur Rahim this guy is pure class! pic.twitter.com/CWXUpsMND3
— Dipto (@Dipto11441497) June 20, 2019
Shoaib Akhtar Floored by Bangladesh's Effort
Amazing fighting spirit again from Bangladesh. They gave extra runs in last few overs otherwise this was their match pretty much.
Such good lessons in how these guys approach a big chase. #AUSvBAN #CWC19
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 20, 2019
This Match Had Plenty of Amazing Moments
▶️ David Warner's thumping straight six
▶️ Aaron Finch's sensational fielding effort
▶️ Mahmudullah's massive strike
What is your @Nissan Play of the Day for #AUSvBAN? Vote here: https://t.co/7SsrSjNv2c #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/dyRjVJgUi6
— ICC (@ICC) June 20, 2019
Match Lost, Hearts Won
Today Bangladesh lost the match against Australia but won the heart of millions by showing their spirit 👏#mushis_unbeaten100#AUSvBAN pic.twitter.com/CXXeCubwtC
— sbk tonoy (@sbk_tonoy) June 20, 2019
Bangladesh Fans Had Enough to Cheer About
What a pugnacious batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is and one of the favorite sons of Bangladesh. Full marks for his commitment and passion in today's match. #AUSvBAN
— Rvel Zahid (@RvelZahid) June 20, 2019
Lesson For Pakistan Team
Pakistan team learn lesson from Bangladesh team, how to play and give their 100 percent efforts into the game and work hard to chase #AUSvBAN
— Fayaz Khaskheli (@fayazsindh) June 20, 2019
All Hail Bangladesh's Fight
What a fight by Bangladesh. Mature and sensible batting. Even when they are losing it wasn't just like give away. They fought till end. Playing the best this season. #BANvAUS #CWC19 #AUSvBAN
— Sania Khan (@sania_khan01) June 20, 2019
Yes, The Tigers Played Really Well
What a spirited performance by Bangladesh while chasing 300+. Most teams almost implode while chasing such an insurmountable score, Bangladesh were in the game till the very end against a side like Australia @BCBtigers #AUSvBAN
— Jinit Jain (@jinitjain08) June 20, 2019
They Really Did More Than Fight
Bangladesh fought till the end!! #AUSvBAN
— Anjali Khakhkhar (@Anjali_k) June 20, 2019
Earlier, Australia's destructive opening batsman David Warner hit a scintillating 166 off 147 balls after skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh. The Southpaw was dismissed by Soumya Sarkar. However, Warner registered the highest individual score in the ICC CWC 2019 so far.
Warner also went past Bangaldesh's Shakib Al Hasan in terms of highest number of runs in the tournament. Warner is also the leading run scorer in the ICC CWC 2019 with 447 runs to his name. After the win against Bangladesh, Australia are now at the top of the points table ahead of New Zealand, England and India. Bangladesh are on the fifth spot in the points table following this loss. A total of 714 runs were scored in this match, the most in any match in this world cup so far. The fans in the stadium surely got their tickets worth.
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