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Wary of Shakib, Australia face resurgent Bangladesh in World Cup

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Last Updated : Jun 19 2019 | 3:45 PM IST

It has been a smooth if not dominant ride for Australia thus far but the defending champions run into a tricky Bangladesh when they strive to get closer to World Cup semifinals, here Thursday.

The Aaron Finch-led side is at number two behind table-toppers England, though it also has eight points from five matches. Australia (0.812) are marginally behind the hosts (1.862) when Net Run Rate is taken into account.

Australia will start favourites in tomorrow's clash but a passionate Bangladesh are expected to make life tough for the holders.

The 'Tigers' have shown what they are capable of when they comprehensively beat the West Indies, riding on a magnificent 124 not out from all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.

In the form of his life, Shakib has already hit back-to-back centuries and Australia
"We just need to do our basics right. I think we're a skilled team and we are capable enough to counter those challenges."
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First Published: Jun 19 2019 | 3:45 PM IST

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