2023 ODI Global Cup digest: Angelo Mathews embroiled in timed out drama; Australia face spin risk
The Males’s 2023 ODI Global Cup is now construction against the general on November 19. Each and every morning we can spherical up the newest motion and information from the development and convey you the insights from our journalists at the flooring.
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Most sensible Tale: Bangladesh trump Sri Lanka amid timed-out drama in Delhi
Bangladesh 282 for 7 (Shanto 90, Shakib 82, Madushanka 3-69) beat Sri Lanka 279 (Asalanka 108, Nissanka 41, Tanzim 3-80) by means of 3 wickets
But any other bankruptcy was once written into the tale of subcontinental cricket’s maximum engrossing competition, by which Bangladesh got here away deserved winners towards Sri Lanka, successful by means of 3 wickets and, crucially, 53 deliveries in Delhi. The margin of victory way Bangladesh have leapfrogged Sri Lanka at the issues desk on web run fee, whilst Bangladesh, Netherlands and Sri Lanka are all on 4 issues and all 3 – and England – are nonetheless vying for the 2 final spots on the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Explainer: The Mathews timed out – what took place
Angelo Mathews was the primary participant ever to be timed out in world cricket after a helmet malfunction in Sri Lanka’s Global Cup staff fit towards Bangladesh in Delhi, including additional drama to a competition now not in need of it.
Mathews was once already at the pitch and in his last arrangements earlier than taking strike towards Shakib Al Hasan. His helmet strap broke simply as he was once tightening it round his chin. He known as for a alternative helmet, which was once run out to him by means of Chamika Karunaratne. Shakib then perceived to start up a dialogue with umpire Marais Erasmus, and then Mathews, as he was once now not in a position to stand his first ball throughout the two mins to take action as allowed within the ICC enjoying prerequisites, was once knowledgeable he was once timed out.
Should Watch: Shakib Al Hasan explains his movements
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Afghanistan vs Australia, Mumbai (2pm IST; 8.30am GMT; 7.30pm AEDT)
There was once a time when going through Afghanistan in a Global Cup held no fears for Australia. The five-time Global Champions had been not anything in need of ruthless within the two earlier ODI Global Cup conferences. In 2015, in Perth, Australia piled up 417 for six with David Warner cracking 178, on their approach to a 275-run win. In 2019, in Bristol, Australia romped house to a seven-wicket win with 91 balls to spare having bowled Afghanistan out for 207 earlier than Warner once more made 89 now not out.
However there’s no likelihood the 2023 Australians are heading to the Wankhede Stadium assuming they’ll win once more at a canter. Afghanistan poses a huge risk, regardless of Australia’s five-game successful streak. Afghanistan have gained 3 in a row themselves and feature already taken down England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Netherlands as they push for a maiden semi-final berth.
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Afghanistan (possible): 1 Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 2 Ibrahim Zadran, 3 Rahmat Shah, 4 Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), 5 Azmatullah Omarzai, 6 Ikram Alikhil (wk), 7 Mohammad Nabi, 8 Rashid Khan, 9 Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 10 Naveen-ul-Haq/Noor Ahmad, 11 Fazalhaq Farooqi
Australia (possible): 1 David Warner, 2 Travis Head, 3 Mitchell Marsh, 4 Steven Smith/Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Josh Inglis (wk), 6 Glenn Maxwell, 7 Marcus Stoinis, 8 Pat Cummins (capt), 9 Mitchell Starc, 10 Adam Zampa, 11 Josh Hazlewood
Characteristic: Maxwell prepares to tackle Afghanistan’s spinners
He has watched Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis damage the ball round. He has noticed sufficient of Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne take throwdowns. And the best way he’s retaining his pose only some steps clear of the nets with a dead-pan directly face, it might appear as though he’s barred from batting and has been punished additional by means of looking at his team-mates smother the ball within the nets, particularly given the volume of runs that would once more be on be offering on the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.
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