Paceman 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 on Thursday.
Published: Apr 07, 2011, 07:28 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 07, 2011, 07:28 PM (IST)
Australian bowler John Hastings (centre) celebrates taking three wickets with his teammates during a practice match between Australia and Bangladesh Cricket Board XII at Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on Thursday.
Dhaka: Apr 7, 2011
Paceman 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 on Thursday.
Australia scored 308-6 against a Bangladesh Cricket Board team, with new skipper Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, former captain Ricky Ponting and Brad Haddin all scoring half-centuries. Hastings finished with 4-15 as the hosts were restricted to 218-7.
Australia will play three one-day internationals on their current tour, with the opening match starting in Dhaka on Saturday.
Brief Scores: Australia 308 for 6 in 50 overs (Michael Hussey 69*, Ricky Ponting 69, Brad Haddin 66, Michael Clarke 55; Shuvagoto Hom 1 for 18) bt Bangladesh Cricket Board XI 218 for 7 in 50 overs (Maisuqur Rahman 68, Raqibul Hasan 65; John Hastings 4 for 15) by 90 runs.
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