The National's Sport cover for the Tuesday, March 22 issue features spinner Adam Zampa celebrating after Australia pulled out a thrilling three-wicket victory against Bangladesh in their World Twenty20 clash in Bangalore.
Usman Khawaja hit a quick-fire half-century to help Australia. The left-handed opener smashed 58 off 45 balls as Australia successfully chased down Bangladesh’s total of 156 for five.
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The victory puts Australia’s bid for a first ever World T20 trophy back on track after the top-ranked Test side lost to New Zealand in their opening match.
Khawaja, 29, whacked seven fours and one six before he was bowled by Al-Amin Hossain in their Super 10 Group Two match.
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