Australia managed to stay alive in the T20 World Cup, thanks to Usman Khwaja and Adam Zampa

It was a match both the participating teams had to win to stay alive in the Super 10 Group 2 of the ICC World Twenty20 2016. In the end on Monday (March 21), Australia had a little more firepower in its arsenal than Bangladesh.

BANGALORE, INDIA - MARCH 21: Peter Nevill and James Faulkner of Australia celebrate after Faulkner hit the winning runs during the World T20 game Source: Getty Images

Australia managed to stay alive in the T20 World Cup, thanks to Usman Khwaja and Adam Zampa, the two young stars who played leading roles in Australia’s 3 wicket win over Bangladesh on Monday night. Had it not been for these two young inclusions in the team, Australia’s future in the tournament was bleak.

Adam Zampa shone out from his fellow bowlers with an impressive haul of 3 wickets for 23 runs, his best so far in international career, which Usman Khwaja backed it with a stunning 58 runs in 45 balls.

While those who had starred in Australian World Cup victory last year failed, these youngsters rose to the occasion and ensured Australia remained relevant in the tournament.

Here are some interesting facts about these young new stars of the Australian Cricket Team

Usman Khwaja – Khwaja is a qualified pilot.

Adam Zampa – Born in Shellharbour, on the south coast of NSW, Zampa made his state debut in 2012 but in 2013, moved to South Australia.

Usman Khwaja – Born in Pakistan, he became the first Muslim to play for Australia when he made his debut in Sydney test in 2011.