Sean Abbott will make his World Cup debut in Pune, facing Bangladesh in Saturday afternoon’s inconsequential clash at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
The New South Welshman replaces Mitchell Starc, who has been rested for Australia’s final group stage match, while Glenn Maxwell has also been sidelined.
Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Bangladesh is currently 0-11 in the third over, with openers Tanzid Hasan (4*) and Litton Das (1*) in the middle.
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Australia will aim to improve their winning streak to seven when they take on Bangladesh at the MCA International Stadium in Pune in each team’s final group stage match.
While the Aussies already know that they’ll face South Africa in the semi-finals, Bangladesh need a win to ensure a top-eight finish in the World Cup which will in turn see them qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Australia were saved by an otherworldly performance from Glenn Maxwell against Afghanistan in their last game. The Aussies were 7-91 chasing 292 with Maxwell blasting an unbeaten double century to lead his country to a miraculous win.
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Australian XI
David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Bangladesh XI
Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzim Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Bangladesh have only won the two games this tournament but will be looking to finish a disappointing campaign on a high. In a huge blow, The Tigers will have to do it without skipper Shakib al Hasan (fractured finger).
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