Hastings claims hat-trick in Aussie win
Australia opened their tour of Bangladesh with a 90-run victory in a practice match.
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 8th, 2011.
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 8th, 2011.