Spinners Zampa and Davies shine as Australia wins opening T20 vs Bangladesh
- On Wednesday, Australia clinched a 4-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Chattogram, chasing 132 with 10 balls to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
- Bangladesh collapsed to 131 in 19 overs after electing to bat first, with spinners Adam Zampa and debutant Joel Davies each taking 3 wickets to dismantle the home side's lineup.
- Cooper Connolly set the platform with a rapid 47 off 27 balls, while Tim David and Nikhil Chaudhary chipped in to guide Australia home despite losing momentum in the middle overs.
- Mahedi Hasan offered the only resistance for Bangladesh with an unbeaten 29 off 22 balls, while Zampa became the first Australian to take 150 wickets in men's T20s.
- The two teams will meet again in Chattogram on Friday for the second match of the series, where Australia seeks to extend their lead and Bangladesh aims to level the contest.
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Spinners Zampa and Davies shine as Australia wins opening T20 vs Bangladesh
Slow bowlers Adam Zampa and Joel Davies have claimed three wickets apiece to lead Australia to a four-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the opening game of their three-match T20 series.
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