2023 ODI World Cup digest: Angelo Mathews embroiled in timed out drama; Australia face spin menace

The Males’s 2023 ODI World Cup is now constructing in direction of the ultimate on November 19. Every morning we are going to spherical up the most recent motion and information from the occasion and produce you the insights from our reporters on the bottom.

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Prime Story: 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 three wickets

Yet one more chapter was written into the story of subcontinental cricket’s most engrossing rivalry, during which Bangladesh got here away deserved winners in opposition to Sri Lanka, successful by three wickets and, crucially, 53 deliveries in Delhi. The margin of victory means Bangladesh have leapfrogged Sri Lanka on the factors desk on web run fee, whereas Bangladesh, Netherlands and Sri Lanka are all on 4 factors and all three – and England – are nonetheless vying for the 2 remaining spots on the 2025 Champions Trophy.

This, although, was a recreation the place a solitary incident overshadowed all else. The now customary controversy related to the “Naagin Derby” was this time a historic first, as Angelo Mathews was dismissed timed out – the primary occasion of the uncommon dismissal in worldwide cricket.

Explainer: The Mathews timed out – what occurred

Angelo Mathews argues with the umpires after being timed out•AFP/Getty Photographs

Angelo Mathews grew to become the primary participant ever to be timed out in worldwide cricket after a helmet malfunction in Sri Lanka’s World Cup group match in opposition to Bangladesh in Delhi, including additional drama to a rivalry not wanting it.

Mathews was already on the pitch and in his remaining preparations earlier than taking strike in opposition to Shakib Al Hasan. His helmet strap broke simply as he was tightening it round his chin. He known as for a alternative helmet, which was run out to him by Chamika Karunaratne. Shakib then appeared to provoke a dialogue with umpire Marais Erasmus, after which Mathews, as he was not able to face his first ball inside the two minutes to take action as allowed within the ICC taking part in situations, was knowledgeable he was timed out.

Should Watch: Shakib Al Hasan explains his actions

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Match preview

Afghanistan vs Australia, Mumbai (2pm IST; 8.30am GMT; 7.30pm AEDT)

There was a time when going through Afghanistan in a World Cup held no fears for Australia. The five-time World Champions have been nothing wanting ruthless within the two earlier ODI World Cup conferences. In 2015, in Perth, Australia piled up 417 for six with David Warner cracking 178, on their method 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 not out.

However there is no such thing as a probability the 2023 Australians are heading to the Wankhede Stadium assuming they may win once more at a canter. Afghanistan poses an infinite menace, regardless of Australia’s five-game successful streak. Afghanistan have gained three in a row themselves and have already taken down England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Netherlands as they push for a maiden semi-final berth.

Staff information

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

Glenn Maxwell is standing diagonally behind the Australia group nets. Arms folded, his physique straight, the cap worn backwards on the pinnacle, darkish shades masking the eyes that are presumably fastened on what is going on on within the nets.

He has watched Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis smash the ball round. He has seen sufficient of Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne take throwdowns. And the way in which he’s holding his pose just a few steps away from the nets with a dead-pan straight face, it might appear as if he’s barred from batting and has been punished additional by watching his team-mates smother the ball within the nets, particularly given the quantity of runs that would once more be on supply on the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.