Germany looked lethargic and were very lucky to be behind by only one goal at the break. By the time David Strelec had turned Antonio Rüdiger inside out and doubled the hosts' lead, Germany looked like a boxer who had been 12 rounds.
According to FIFA’s announcement, the minimum ticket price for group-stage matches has been set at 7,200 BDT (USD 60). On the other hand, tickets for the final could cost as much as 807,000 BDT (USD 6,730).
“Look, in our profession, there’s really no room for being satisfied. We can never be fully satisfied because you have to improve every single day. International cricket is very tough. Every moment brings new challenges — whether in how you play, how you think, or the situations you face. So there’s nothing here to feel satisfied about,” Salahuddin said during the pre-match press conference on Sunday. He emphasised that development is what ultimately matters, not the number of coaches or support staff in the dressing room.
The new signing was then culpable as Tottenham scored again just after the break, with Chevalier too easily beaten by a header from the unmarked Romero.
Australia's bowlers took heavy punishment, with only Ben Dwarshuis (2-24) escaping the carnage. He removed Ryan Rickelton early and Rassie van der Dussen late, but the rest leaked freely on a warm tropical night in the Northern Territory.
Group B promises intense competition. North Korea, the most successful nation in the tournament’s history with nine titles, make a return to the continental stage with high expectations. China, the reigning champions and three-time winners overall, bring a wealth of experience and pedigree. Uzbekistan, a steadily improving side, complete the group with ambitions of progressing to the knockout rounds.
Ashraf and Abbas Afridi, who scored a 13-ball 19, had revived the innings from 47-7 with a 41-run stand, but Bangladesh had the last laugh.Bangladesh won the first match at the same venue by seven wickets and took an unassailable 2-0 lead with the final match on Thursday, also in Dhaka.
Teams are ranked by percentage of points won because they play a different number of matches within those six series.
Meanwhile, the highest-priced ticket has been set at Tk3,500 for seats in the International Lounge, offering a premium matchday experience.
