Hastings claims hat-trick in Aussie win

DHAKA: Fast-bowler John Hastings grabbed four wickets, including a hat-trick, as Australia opened their tour of Bangladesh with a 90-run victory in a practice match.

Australia scored 308 for six against the Bangladesh Cricket Board team, with new captain Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, former captain Ricky Ponting and Brad Haddin all scoring half-centuries.

Hastings finished with four for 15 as the hosts were restricted to 218 for seven.

Australia will play three One-Day Internationals, with the opening match in Dhaka on Saturday.



Published in The Express Tribune, April 8^th, 2011.