T20 World Cup winners in 2021, the Australians had a disappointing campaign in 2022 as they failed to qualify for the semifinals. This time around, though, they have looked an imposing unit.
After a couple of nervy moments in their tournament opener against Oman, they recovered to post 164 and secure a 39-run victory. They followed that up with a complete performance against arch-rivals England, to win by a similar margin, 36 runs. Australia went on to steamroll Namibia after bowling them out for 72, before successfully chasing 181 against a spirited Scotland outfit.
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Their Super Eights group sees them placed with three Asian sides in India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Along with the Men in Blue, they are the favourites to progress to the semifinals but the other two sides are more than capable of turning one or both of these two over.
.@markbutcher72 has criticised the pre-determined schedule of the 2024 T20 World Cup, along with the ICC's apparent policy of muffling official broadcasters.
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Australia schedule for Super Eights: Full fixtures list, match timings and venues for AUS
All timings local
June 20, 2024: Australia v Bangladesh, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, Group One - 8:30pm
June 22, 2024: Afghanistan v Australia, Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent, Group One - 8:30pm
June 24, 2024: Australia v India, Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, Group One - 10:30am
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