Every passing day is interesting in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The thrills got even more interesting because of the constant happenings. On June 21, the cricket fraternity witnessed two thrilling encounters. In the first match, Australia locked horns with Bangladesh and South Africa faced England in the evening. Both matches made the competition to score the most runs in this tournament more interesting.
Australia’s Win Over Bangladesh:
In the 44th match of the Super 8 Group 1 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Australia faced Bangladesh. Batting first, Bangladesh posted a total of 140/8 in their 20 overs. Najmul Hossain Shanto, the captain, top-scored with 41 runs off 36 balls, followed by Towhid Hridoy who added 40 runs off 28 balls. Litton Das, the wicketkeeper, contributed 16 runs from 25 balls.
In response, Australia chased the target using the DLS method, scoring 100/2 in 11.2 overs to secure a 28-run victory. David Warner led the charge with an unbeaten 53 off 35 balls, supported by Travis Head’s 31 runs from 21 balls. Glenn Maxwell also contributed a quick 14 runs off 6 balls, sealing the win for Australia.
Brief Score: Bangladesh: 140/8 in 20 overs ( Najmul Hossain Shanto 41 (36), Towhid Hridoy 40 (28), Rishad Hossain 2/23)
Australia: 100/2 in 11.2 overs ( David Warner 53* (35), Travis Head 31 (21), Pat Cummins 3/29)
South Africa’s Clinical Win Against England:
In the 45th match of the Super 8 Group 2 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, South Africa secured a thrilling 7-run victory over England. Batting first, South Africa posted a competitive total of 163/6 in their 20 overs. Quinton de Kock led the charge with a brilliant 65 off 38 balls, supported by David Miller’s 43 off 28 balls and Reeza Hendricks’ 19 off 25 balls.
In response, England’s batters fell short, finishing at 156/6 in their 20 overs. Harry Brook top-scored with 53 off 37 balls, while Liam Livingstone added a quick 33 off 17 balls. Jos Buttler, the captain and wicketkeeper, contributed 17 runs off 20 balls. Despite their efforts, England couldn’t reach the target, giving South Africa a hard-fought win.
Brief Score: South Africa: 163/6 in 20 overs ( Quinton de Kock 65 ( 38), David Miller 43 (28), Keshav Maharaj 2/25, Kagiso Rabada 2/32)
England: 156/6 in 20 overs ( Harry Brook 53 (37), Jofra Archer 3/40)
The Most Runs Table:
| Batter | Team | Runs | Match | Highest score | Average |
| Nicholas Pooran | West Indies | 200 | 5 | 98 | 40.00 |
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 187 | 6 | 74 | 31.17 |
| Andries Gous | USA | 182 | 4 | 80 | 60.67 |
| Travis Head | Australia | 179 | 5 | 68 | 44.75 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | 178 | 5 | 80 | 35.60 |
| David Warner | Australia | 169 | 5 | 56 | 42.25 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 160 | 5 | 70 | 32.00 |
| Phil Salt | England | 158 | 6 | 87 | 39.50 |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | 156 | 5 | 67 | 78.00 |
| Aaron Jones | USA | 152 | 4 | 94* | 50.67 |
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