Bangladesh were restricted to 131 all out by Australia in the opening match of the T20 series in Chattogram on Wednesday, as the visitors’ disciplined spin attack dismantled the hosts’ batting line-up.
After Kylian Mbappe's historic goal, France added another goal to take a 2-0 lead. The reigning world champions have been in great control since the start of this important match of the World Cup against Senegal. Attack, possession and dominance of the midfield - Didier Deschamps' team has been putting pressure on the opponent from all sides.
France and Senegal were tied at half-time in the much-awaited Group ‘I’ match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams created a few good chances in the match held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, but neither found the net in the end.
Australia will naturally be on the back foot before entering the T20 version after losing the ODI series 2-1. However, they want to make a great comeback in twenty-over cricket — that is what captain Mitchell Marsh has made clear. Captain Liton Das also gave a glimpse of what Bangladesh's counter-plan will be to deal with Australia's familiar aggressive form.
The drama was saved for the final moments. Both teams created multiple chances, troubled each other's defences, and hit the crossbar several times, but it was Manchester United winger Amad Diallo who decided the match. His goal in the 90th minute gave the African powerhouse Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador, making their return to the World Cup stage after 12 years memorable. The African 'Elephants' left the field with all three points.
Scotland headed into the break with a 1-0 advantage over Haiti in their Group C clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with John McGinn scoring the decisive goal in the first half.