Australia's unexpected defeats against Afghanistan and India had a surprising element: the Australians' uncharacteristic lapses in the field. In the match against Afghanistan, a handful of dropped catches and misfields at critical moments proved costly. Similarly, during the encounter with India, Mitchell Marsh's dropped catch off Hardik Pandya allowed the Indians to accumulate around 15 additional runs, which ultimately made a significant difference in the outcome. This was particularly surprising given Australia's reputation and expectations at the start of the tournament.
