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Bangladesh bowl first in series decider vs South Africa
Bangladesh lost the toss and were sent to bowl first in the third ODI of the three-match series against South Africa at Centurion.
In the first two matches, Bangladesh won one, and the hosts bettered the visitors in another. So this match became a series decider.
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Bangladesh never won a series in South Africa. If they can win in this match, it will be a history-making win for the Tigers.
The Tigers fielded an unchanged XI in this match.
This series is a part of the ICC World Cup Super League. Bangladesh are currently at the top of the table of this league with 11 wins in 17 matches while South Africa are at 9th with two wins in 12 matches so far.
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Bangladesh (Playing XI): Tamim Iqbal(c), Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Yasir Ali, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
South Africa (Playing XI): Janneman Malan, Quinton de Kock(w), Kyle Verreynne, Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
Pakistan reaches 159-1 against Australia in 3rd test
Azhar Ali posted his first test half century in his hometown and Abdullah Shafique continued to flourish against Australia as Pakistan reached 159-1 at lunch Wednesday on Day 3 of the third and final cricket test.
Australia missed a chance to break the century partnership when Steve Smith couldn’t hold onto a sharp one-handed catch off Azhar at slip in Mitchell Swepson’s last over before the interval.
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Both batters were otherwise untroubled against pace and spin on a slow wicket in a dominating first session for Pakistan, which still trails by 232 runs after bowling out Australia for 391 in the first innings.
Opener Shafique was unbeaten on 75 and Azhar, veteran of 94 test matches, was not out on 63 while playing his first test match at Lahore. He made his test debut against Australia in 2010.
Resuming on 90-1, both batters defied the reverse swing of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins and also batted resolutely against spinners Nathan Lyon and Swepson.
They have extended their second-wicket stand to 139 runs with Azhar needing 11 more runs to complete 7,000 in test cricket.
Australia is left with only one referral after it lost its second review when it unsuccessfully challenged a not out decision for lbw against Shafique in Starc’s first over soon after the batter had completed his half century.
Shafique is in impeccable form in the batter-dominated series as he scored his maiden test hundred in the drawn first test at Rawalpindi. He narrowly missed out on a century at Karachi, but his patient 96 had helped Pakistan to survive for well over five sessions and forced an epic draw.
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Shafique, resuming Wednesday on 45, completed his half century in 3-1/2 hours when he drove Starc to the mid-off boundary for two.
Azhar, on 30 overnight, reverse swept Lyon for a boundary and then completed his half century with a drive to mid-wicket.
Bangladesh eye to historic series win vs South Africa
With the three-match series is on parity, the Bangladesh team is eyeing to win it against South Africa in their home backyard. Bangladesh has never won a series on South African soil.
In the first match, Bangladesh won by 38 runs— which was Bangladesh’s maiden against South Africa in their home. The hosts bounced back strongly in the second match in Johannesburg.
For Bangladesh, the first match was a great demonstration of playing together as a team.
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The batters did well after putting into bat first. Tamim Iqbal and Liton Das managed to have a good start. The middle-order also did well with the fifties from Shakib Al Hasan and Yasir Ali. And while bowling, the pacers put enough pressure on the Protea batters, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz bagged four wickets. Overall, that was a great team effort from the Tigers.
Now, ahead of the third match in Centurion where the series has begun, the Bangladesh team is confident to clinch the series.
“We have played good cricket in the first match. We are eager to play the same brand of cricket tomorrow,” Mehidy, the allrounder told on Tuesday. “We have a great chance to win a series in South Africa. For that, we have to play as a team. We have to perform together.”
Mehidy also added that Bangladeshi batters will have to come up with a good batting display that can ease the task of the bowlers.
“The wickets of Centurion is so good for the batters,” he added. “Having a good total is important in ODI cricket. We cannot win a match scoring only 200 runs. In the last match, the wicket was so tough. We have faced uneven bounces that made it tough for us to score runs.”
In the last match at this venue, Bangladesh posted more than 300 runs. Mehidy said the result of the last match at this venue is encouraging them to do replicate that performance.
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In the all-important match on Wednesday, Bangladesh will get the service of Shakib. The allrounder was about to take a flight back home due to a family emergency. He, however, changed his mind and opted to play in the ODI series.
The last match of the ODI series will kick off at 5 pm (Bangladesh time).
After the ODI series, both teams will take on each other in a two-match Test series. While the first Test will take the field on March 31 at Kingsmead, Durban, the second Test will be played at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth from April 8.
Taskin Declines IPL 2022: Why Do Lucknow Super Giants Want to Sign the Right-Arm Pacer?
Taskin Ahmed was among the Bangladeshi players selected for the IPL 2022 auction. Though, he was not put up for auction. The Delhi Capitals picked left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman for a base price of Rs 2 crore during the auction. The remainder of the players were not sold, including all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. IPL franchise, the Lucknow Super Giants could not overlook Taskin Ahmed's recent international performance. However, the right-handed pacer declined Lucknow's invitation to play for the national team. Take a look at Taskin Ahmed's recent international success, which attracted Lucknow to him.
Taskin Ahmed’s Recent Performance on the International Stage
Taskin Ahmed made headlines when he took five wickets in his ODI debut against India in 2014. This right-arm medium pacer was regarded as one of Bangladesh's most promising young pacers at the time. However, Taskin's ambition for cricket started to crumble due to a series of injuries since late 2017. He was not picked for the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup team. Taskin cried in front of the media after being left out of Bangladesh's World Cup squad.
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Taskin Ahmed did not give up despite many obstacles. Following his absence from the World Cup squad, he worked hard to regain physical fitness and to enhance his overall bowling variations. The promising bowler returned to the Bangladesh national side in the bilateral ODI series against the West Indies in 2021 and has since represented the country in all formats.
Taskin Ahmed has been one of Bangladesh's most successful bowlers since 2021 and he currently leads the pace attack. Bangladesh had a poor showing in the 2021 T20 World Cup, particularly in the Super 12 stage. However, Taskin was one of the few Bangladeshi players that performed well in the event. The cricket community particularly appreciated his bowling spell (2/18) against South Africa.
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Taskin Ahmed has played 34 matches across all formats since January 2021, taking 44 wickets at an average of 36.61. He has 16 Test wickets in 5 games, 17 ODI wickets in 15 games, and 11 T20I wickets in 14 games since 2021. When looking at Taskin's statistics from the last year, it's clear that his average is higher than expected, but his impact as a fast bowler at the start of the innings is significant.
Taskin Ahmed’s international bowling stats since January, 2021
Match
Wickets
BBI
Ave
Econ
SR
34
44
4/46
36.61
4.45
49.2
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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What made Lucknow Super Giants want Taskin to join the squad?
The English recruit from Lucknow, Mark Wood was forced to withdraw from the West Indies series and the IPL 2022 owing to an elbow injury. The Lucknow Super Giants want a young, prominent pacer to take his position. Taskin Ahmed of Bangladesh was their initial pick to replace Mark Wood. There are two main reasons for this: To begin with, Taskin's inclusion will widen the market. Due to Taskin's participation, Lucknow may draw a large number of Bangladesh supporters. Second, Taskin's development as a genuine fast bowler has been outstanding, and he may be a good option to have in the squad in sub-continent conditions.
According to sources, Lucknow's mentor, Gautam Gambhir approached BCB about his availability for the whole IPL15 season, and the franchise called Taskin to express their interest in him. However, after consulting Taskin, BCB's Cricket Operations Committee chairman Jalal Yunus confirmed that he will not play for the Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming IPL 2022.
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Bottom Line
Taskin Ahmed was surprised to get a call from an Indian Premier League franchise inviting him to participate in IPL 2022. Though he will not be playing for the Lucknow Super Giants this season owing to national duty. However, Taskin Ahmed will be driven by this unexpected call to do even better in the future. It's also a recognition of his passion and hard work to cricket.
Women’s World Cup: Bangladesh lost to India by big margin
Bangladesh lost to India by 110 runs at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Tuesday in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup.
India won the toss and batted first. They posted a moderate total of 229 runs for seven wickets in 50 overs.
For them, Yastika Bhatia was the highest-run getter with a fifty off 80 balls with two fours. Shafali Verma scored 42 while Smriti Mandhana and Pooja Vastrakar scored 30 each.
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India lost three wickets at 74, and all of them were taken by Ritu Moni who picked up the wicket of Mithali Raj for a duck as well.
In reply, Bangladesh lost five wickets even before scoring 50 runs. After losing five for 35, Bangladesh had little to do in the match. They lost wickets in regular intervals, and thus, they lost the match by a big margin.
Salma Khatun scored 32 which was the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi batter in this match. Lata Mondal scored 24 while Murshida Khatun scored 19.
Sneh Rana scalped four wickets for India conceding 30 runs in 10 overs while Jhulan Goswami and Pooja Vastrakar took two wickets each.
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Bangladesh played five matches so far, and won only one against Pakistan— their first win in the World Cup. In the next two matches, Bangladesh will take on Australia and England on March 25 and 27 respectively.
SA vs BAN 2022: Bangladesh, South Africa Lock Horns in ODI Series Decider in Centurion
With the golden opportunity to make history, Bangladesh will face South Africa in the third ODI of the series on Wednesday. For the first time in South Africa, Team Tigers have a chance to win a bilateral series against the Proteas. After the first match, they have started to believe that winning a series against South Africa is well within their grasp. This is definitely a fantastic opportunity for Bangladesh, and they will go all out to win both the match and the series. The third ODI preview of the SA vs BAN 2022 series is discussed in this article.
Third Match Preview of the South Africa-Bangladesh ODI Series 2022
Bangladesh team’s performance in the second match was disappointing despite the fact that the surface had provided a lot to the bowlers in the first hour. Besides, the contest was plagued with uneven bounces and sharp turns. The hosts had displayed their dominance in the second match by comfortably chasing down the visiting side's low target. Now that they have regained momentum, South Africa will strive to dominate Bangladesh in the series decider. Oppositely, the team tigers must evaluate the situation and prepare a game plan properly. The SuperSport Park in Centurion will host the third match of the SA vs BAN 2022 ODI series on Wednesday (March 23), at 5 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time).
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Bangladesh
The performances of Yasir Ali and Afif Hossain in the first two matches signal that the Bangladesh team's middle order has a promising future. The inspirational batting effort of Afif Hossain was the highlight of the second match for team tigers. The left-handed, aggressive batter once again showed why he is regarded as one of Bangladesh cricket's brightest prospects. Afif also seems to be the likely successor to veteran Mahmudullah Riyad. On the other hand, Yasir Ali and Shakib Al Hasan had a fantastic partnership in the first match. Bangladesh will be hoping that these two talented players continue to shine in the final encounter of the series. They also require some contributions from the top-order batters.
The faster bowlers did not perform as predicted in the second ODI. However, they have figured out how to put pressure on the opposition batting lineup, especially on these types of surfaces. Mustafizur Rahman has struggled a bit among the pacers, and he has to improve his bowling technique, especially on bouncy pitches.
Read ICC Women’s World Cup 2022: Can Bangladesh still Qualify for the Semi-Finals?
Probable playing XI
Top Order: Tamim Iqbal (Captain), Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan.
Middle-Orders: Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicket-Keeper), Yasir Ali, Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Lower-Order: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam.
South Africa
The South African team management made some changes to their playing XI for the second match, which allowed the hosts to level the three-match ODI series at 1-1. The inclusion of Quinton de Kock in the playing XI in place of Kyle Verreynne was one of the most significant changes. Quinton provided the Proteas a fantastic start in the second match while pursuing Bangladesh's target. South Africa will need this aggressive batter in the third match as well. Wayne Parnell, who made his international comeback last year, took his maiden wicket in the second ODI. Though both players are doubtful for the third match.
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Kagiso Rabada took five wickets in the last match, so he will be confident going into this crucial encounter. On the other hand, Lungi Ngidi isn't having much luck with the ball. He needs to be more aggressive in his defense of the Proteas. The South African side is expected to use two spinners for the last match of the series. However, changes to the playing XI may be made given to injury concerns in the South African camp.
Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Quinton de Kock (Wicket-keeper), Janneman Malan, Kyle Verreynne.
Middle Orders: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo.
Lower Order: Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.
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Centurion’s Weather on Wednesday and Pitch Report
Centurion's weather is expected to be partly sunny and mild on Wednesday, making it a perfect day for a cricket match. The pitch at SuperSport Park is ideal for batters, and it will most likely be the same for the third match. The captain who won the toss may decide to chase a total.
Verdict
Bangladesh failed to read the Wanderers pitch in the second ODI. The top order made errors in their batting approach, and Bangladesh were reduced to 5 for 34 at one point. A big team's mentality requires players to be able to appraise situations and respond properly. On the other hand, the Proteas were the superior team in the second match and deservedly won the contest. South Africa currently have the upper hand, and they will be favourites to win the SA vs Ban 2022 ODI series. Oppositely, Bangladesh can draw inspiration from the fact that they won the first ODI in Centurion, which is also the venue for the third ODI.
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Shamim smashes a ton as Abahani secure big win
Left-handed batter Shamim Hossain hit 108 off 66 balls to guide Abahani Limited to an 111-run victory against City Club in the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League on Monday.
Abahani batted first and lost five wickets for 138 runs.
In the sixth wicket stand, Shamim and Jaker Ali added 171 runs on the board. Along the way, Shamim hit a ton and Jaker scored 65. Abahani ended up on 309 for five in 50 overs.
In reply, City Club tumbled for 198 in 42 overs. For them, Ashik Ul Alam and Moinul Islam hit a fifty each. Arafat Sunny bagged five wickets for Abahani.
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In the other two matches of the day, Prime Bank beat the Legends of Rupganj by four wickets, and Gazi Group Cricketers beat Khelaghar Samaj Kalyan Samity.
Raqibul Hasan scored a century for Rupganj, while Shahadat Hossain Dipu hit a century for Prime Bank Cricket Club.
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Taskin overlooked IPL call for national duty
Bangladesh speedster Taskin Ahmed overlooked a call from the Indian Premier League team Lucknow Super Giants due to tight national team duty, confirmed Jalal Yunus, the cricket operation chairman of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Taskin is currently in South Africa to play a three-match ODI and two-match Test series. He has done well in the first two ODIs of the series.
“The Lucknow IPL team contacted us about Taskin,” Jalal said. “But we have a lot of matches coming up. In this situation, we don’t want Taskin to leave the national team and play in IPL.”
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Jalal added that Taskin also wants to continue performing his national duty instead of IPL.
The pacer did not respond to UNB message for a comment.
Taskin started his international career back in 2014. He got his ODI cap against India when he bagged a five-for in Mirpur. Bangladesh, however, lost that rain-hit match.
Due to injury and off-forms, Taksin had been going through a chequered time in his international career. But in the last two years, the pacer proved his improvement in every format of cricket.
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In his last 10 international bowling innings, he bagged 10 wickets. In his last 10 ODIs, Taksin conceded runs at an economy rate of under 5 with scalping 14 wickets with the best bowling of 4-46.
The pacer has recently expressed his desire to become the number one bowler in the world.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2022: Can Bangladesh still Qualify for the Semi-Finals?
The twelfth edition of the women's fifty-over World Cup began on March 4. The Bangladesh women's team is competing in their first-ever world cup in this edition of the competition. The Bangladesh team is scheduled to play seven matches in the group stage. The top four teams in the points table will go to the semifinals, and the tigresses have a chance to advance to the knockout phase. Let's have a look at how Bangladesh's women's team can reach the semifinals of the ICC Women's World Cup 2022.
How Can Bangladesh Qualify for the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 Semi-Finals?
Bangladesh women's team has made significant progress by competing in the ICC World Cup. No one imagined the tigresses would have a chance to upset the big teams in the competition before the event. However, the Bangladesh team has shocked everyone by putting up some strong performances thus far in the competition. They began their World Cup campaign with a match against South Africa on March 5. Bangladesh lost their first two matches but came back strong against Pakistan in their third encounter. Let's take a look at how the Bangladesh women's team has performed so far in the World Cup.
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Bangladesh Women vs South Africa Women
Bangladesh were defeated by South Africa by 32 runs in the match. South Africa scored 207 runs in their innings. Bangladesh were bowled out for 175 runs in reply. Bangladesh's Sharmin Akhter scored 34 runs and Fariha Trishna took three wickets.
Bangladesh Women vs New Zealand Women
New Zealand won the match by nine wickets. Bangladesh scored 140 runs in their innings. In response, New Zealand successfully chased down the target with only one wicket loss. Bangladesh's Fargana Haque scored 52 runs and Salma Khatun took one wicket.
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Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women
Bangladesh created history by defeating Pakistan by 9 runs. It was Bangladesh women's team's first victory in a 50-over world cup tournament. Bangladesh scored 234 runs in their innings. Pakistan responded with a score of 225 in their allocated 50 overs. Bangladesh's Fargana Haque scored 71 runs and Fahima Khatun took three wickets.
Bangladesh Women vs West Indies Women
Bangladesh were defeated by the West Indians by four runs. The West Indies scored only 140 runs when they batted first. Bangladesh were bowled out for 136 runs after failing to chase down the target. Bangladesh's Nahida Akter scored 25 runs and took two wickets.
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The remaining World Cup group stage matches for Bangladesh women's team
Date
Fixture
Venue
Time (BDT)
22 March (Tuesday)
Bangladesh Women vs India Women
Hamilton
7 a.m.
25 March (Friday)
Bangladesh Women vs Australia Women
Wellington
4 a.m.
27 March (Sunday)
Bangladesh Women vs England Women
Wellington
4 a.m.
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Bangladesh women's team has three more matches to play, and their remaining opponents are the World Cup favourites. As a result, defeating India, Australia, and the English women's teams will be difficult. Bangladesh have two points and need at least six points to advance to the knockout stage. Therefore, they will have to win at least two matches to qualify for the semi-finals. Though having six points will not confirm a spot in the next round, and they will have to rely on other fixtures. However, Bangladesh will almost certainly move to the knockout stage if they win all three matches.
According to the recent updates, Australia are in first place with ten points, followed by South Africa with eight points. The Windies are also in an excellent position with 6 points. India, England, and New Zealand have four points apiece. However, the Kiwis only have one game remaining in the group phase. With two games remaining, India and England have a better chance of reaching the semi-finals.
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Verdict
The top four teams with the most points at the end of the group stage will advance to the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 semifinals. As a result, each match is significant for the teams involved. According to the most recent point standings, the Australian women's team is the first to qualify for the knockout phase. The South African team has a good chance of finishing in the top two in the points table. Therefore, the final two positions in the semi-final lineups are up for grabs among the remaining six teams. With three games left in the group phase, Bangladesh's women's team is still in contention for a semifinal spot. However, Bangladesh will have to put in their best effort in the remaining matches if they want to win them.
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Shakib to continue playing in SA despite family issues
Although five members of Shakib Al Hasan’s family are hospitalized due to different illnesses the allrounder is willing to continue playing in South Africa, said Jalal Yunus, the chairman of the cricket operation department of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Shakib’s mother, mother- in-law, his three children are also suffering from different illnesses. But none of them is in critical condition.
“Shakib wants to continue playing for now,” Jalal told the media. “I have talked to Shakib. For now, we are keeping an eye on the situation.”
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Shakib was reluctant to travel to South Africa for this series even after the squad was announced by the board. Shakib had said that he is not fit mentally to play international cricket. The board had accepted a two-month leave for him as well.
But eventually, Shakib changed his mind and travelled to South Africa. He won the player of the match award as well in the first match of the series which was Bangladesh’s maiden win in South Africa against South Africa.
After the three-match ODI series, the Bangladesh team is scheduled to take on the Proteas in a two-match Test series. Shakib is also a part of the Test squad.