Australia vs Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2019: Key Australian players to watch out for

The five-time World Cup Champions will take on the Bangladesh cricket team today at Trent Bridge stadium.

Updated on Jun 20, 2019  |  12:44 PM IST |  1.1M
Australia vs Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2019: Key Australian players to watch out for
Australia vs Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2019: Key Australian players to watch out for

The defending Champions currently rank third in the points table and have won four of the five games played in the tournament so far. Australia has an exceptional record when it comes to this tournament and has won the trophy more than any teams in the tournament. Aaron Finch led Australian cricket team won their previous match against the Lankans by 87 runs and will play against the Bangladesh in order to continue their winning streak. Let’s have a look at their key players.

Aaron Finch- Australian skipper, Aaron Finch leads the team from the front as far as their batting is concerned. He smashed a brilliant 153 runs against Sri Lanka in their previous match, leading the team to the path of victory. Finch scored a brilliant 153 runs off only 132 deliveries with the strike rate of 115.91 and was named the Player of the Match in that game. He scored a solid 82 against the Men in Green and 66 against the Afghans. His consistency with the bat makes him one of the most reliable batsmen in the team.

Mitchell Starc- One of the most dangerous and lethal bowler to face in the tournament, Mitchell Starc is the team’s biggest asset. He claimed crucial four wickets against the Lankans and the highest wicket-taker in that game. Against the West Indian hard-hitter, Starc took 5 wickets whilst maintaining a brilliant economy of 4.60. Mitchell Starc along with Pat Cummins will play a key role in taking crucial wickets in pressure situations.

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