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Australia and Bangladesh are facing on each other in Match 43 of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Maharashtra Cricke💟t Association Stadium in Pune. While Australia had already secured their spot in the semi-finals, Bangladesh, battling elimination, aimed for a victory to salvage their hopes for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Australia won the toss and elected to field, a decision that proved effective as they managed to restrict Bangladesh to a total of 306/8 in their allocated 50 overs. Towhid Hridoy played a pivotal role for the Tigers, contributing a stellar 74 ꦺruns ꧅off 79 deliveries, featuring five fours and two sixes.
Marnus Labuschagne’s fielding brilliance
Amidst the action, Marnus Labuschagne showcased exceptional fielding prowess, securing two catches and executing a pair of run-outs. One particular run-out left cricket enthusiasts reminiscing about the legendary Jonty Rhodes.
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A Jonty Rhodes-esque run-out
The standout moment occurred in the 36th over when Josh Hazlewood delivered a 135kph length ball. Hridoy, in an attempt to rotate the strike, pushed t🐓he ball towards cover and embarked on a quick single. Mahmudullah respo🍌nded, but the risky single was always going to be challenging.
Labuschagne, displaying shades of Rhodes, sprinted towards the ball, e꧑ffortlessly picked it up with one hand, and unleashed a precision t🌠hrow directly at the batting end. Mahmudullah, despite a desperate dive, fell significantly short of his crease, resulting in an extraordinary run-out by Labuschagne.
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For Australia, Sean Abbott and Adam Zampa were the pick of the bowlers, bagging two wickets each while all-rounder Marcus Stoinis picked up one scalp.
