Cummins' historic hat-trick

Australia's bowlers dominate Bangladesh in rain-interrupted T20 World Cup clash

Premier pacer Pat Cummins grabbed the tournament's first hat-trick and spinner Adam Zampa showcased his artistry to fashion Australia's 28-run win over Bangladesh via the Duckworth Lewis (DLS) method in their Super Eights fixture of the T20 World Cup here.

If Zampa (2/24) operated with precision in the middle overs, Cummins (3/29) claimed three wickets off successive balls at the back end, as Australia restricted Bangladesh to 140 for eight after Mitchell Marsh opted to bowl first in the raininterrupted game.

Veteran opener David Warner (53*) then hit a scintillating half-century, a knock that was studded with five fours and three sixes.

"I've had a few (hat-tricks) in juniors, never for Australia. (Ashton) Agar and (Nathan) Ellis, on the bench, have hattricks, joined their club. It's pretty awesome to tick that off," player of the match Cummins said at the post-match presentation. Australia were in a hurry to finish the game with openers Warner and Travis Head (31) going hammer and tongs from the very first ball.

The pair raced to 60/0 before rain interrupted play. Once play resumed, the Aussies lost a bit of momentum as Rishad Hossain (2/23 in 3 overs) got into the act.

The young leg-spinner removed Head and Mitchell Marsh (1) in quick succession.

Despite the twin blows however, Australia never looked in trouble as Warner went about his business.

Playing his last T20 World Cup, he brought up his fifty with a majestic six.

I've had a few (hat-tricks) in juniors, never for Australia

Pat Cummins

Australian pacer