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Xtra Time Web Desk: Australia's fast bowler, Pat Cummins, admitted he was unaware of his hat-trick against Bangladesh until it was displayed on the big screen during their Super 8 match on June 21. Cummins, who rejoined the lineup, claimed the wickets of Mahmudullah and Mahedi Hasan in the 18th over and completed his hat-trick with the first ball of the final over. His performance helped limit Bangladesh to 140 runs, setting up Australia's 28-run victory via the DLS method in a rain-affected game.

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- Cummins' Hat-Trick: Cummins became the second Australian bowler to achieve a hat-trick in T20 World Cups, following Brett Lee. His hat-trick was pivotal in restricting Bangladesh's total.

- Warner's Contribution: David Warner scored a crucial 53, contributing to Australia's win in a match interrupted by rain.

- Team's Depth: Cummins praised the team’s depth, highlighting the presence of quality players like Nathan Ellis and Ashton Agar on the bench. He emphasized that the team aims to maintain their momentum in the Super 8 stage.

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Post-match, Cummins expressed his satisfaction with his performance, particularly the wicket of Hridoy, who was well-set. He noted the importance of not confusing Bumrah with too much input, allowing him to stick to his plans.

“Agar and Ellis have been on the bench for us, that shows the depth we have in the bowling unit. Fairly polished performance, the goal was to win and we did well with the run-rate, we'll need to continue with the momentum going ahead in the Super 8s," Cummins said.