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World Cup 2023: Shakib to rejoin squad tonight in Kolkata
Following a brief and contentious trip to Bangladesh for practice with his childhood coach, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is poised to rejoin the national team in Kolkata, India, ahead of their ICC World Cup clash against the Netherlands on Saturday.
Shakib engaged in an intense batting session with his childhood coach, Nazmul Abedin Faheem, today at the Mirpur indoor facilities. However, he did not face the media awaiting him in Mirpur.
The Bangladesh team held a practice session on Thursday at the Eden Gardens, where they played their last and only ODI over three decades ago, despite the venue being one of the closest international grounds for Bangladesh.
Read: ICC World Cup 2023: Shakib leaves team in India for personal practice sessions in Dhaka
Shakib’s sudden decision to return to Dhaka from Kolkata for practice with his coach raised many eyebrows in Bangladesh’s cricket community. It remains unclear why he made such a surprising move when Bangladesh already boasts one of the largest coaching staffs in the World Cup.
The intense batting session with Faheem was meant to work on retaining a more compact shape while batting. This is after twice in the World Cup so far, he was dismissed trying to pull short balls, usually his forte.
It’s evident that Shakib is going through a rough patch. He has only secured six wickets in the four matches he played in this World Cup, and his batting performance yielded just 56 runs—falling below expectations for an all-rounder of Shakib's caliber, particularly on Indian soil, where he has been playing for many years. This fact might have played the main role behind Shakib’s need for his childhood coach.
Read: Mahmudullah's wife posts emotional status on Facebook after his century vs. South Africa
Alongside Shakib, Bangladesh is also facing a dull period on the field. Out of the five matches they've played so far, they've lost four, making their path to the next phase of the World Cup challenging.
Bangladesh will play their next two matches in Kolkata, where they are expected to have large support in the gallery. People in Kolkata, most of whom also speak Bengali and share Bengali values like the Bangladeshis, and many of them have roots in Bangladesh, are expected to cheer for Bangladesh in this challenging period for the team.
Bangladesh will face the Netherlands on October 28, followed by a match against Pakistan. Despite entering the event as one of the strongest teams in ODIs, Pakistan is also struggling in the World Cup.
The next two encounters are pivotal for Bangladesh. Victories in these matches would give them a slim chance to remain in contention for the next phase of the World Cup. However, defeat would seal their fate, barring them from qualifying for the final four.
ICC World Cup 2023: England choose to bat in must-win game vs Sri Lanka
England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat in a must-win game for the defending champions against Sri Lanka on Thursday at the Cricket World Cup.
England has one win — against Bangladesh — from its opening four games at the tournament following heavy losses to New Zealand and South Africa and an upset defeat to Afghanistan.
Sri Lanka's five-wicket win over the Netherlands last weekend was its first victory in four games at the tournament.
Read: World Cup 2023: Australia brighten their semifinal berth with a record 309-run victory over Netherlands
England made three changes to its side from the massive defeat against South Africa.
Pacer Reece Topley was already ruled out of the tournament with a hand injury, and was replaced by all-rounder Chris Woakes.
Spin all-rounder Moeen Ali and big-hitting batsman Liam Livingstone have also been included, with Harry Brook and pacer Gus Atkinson left out.
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Sri Lanka brought in all-rounder Angelo Mathews as an injury replacement for pacer Matheesha Pathirana. Medium pacer Lahiru Kumara also comes into the side, with bowling all-rounders Dushan Hemantha and Chamika Karunratne left out.
Buttler has managed only 87 runs in four games thus far, with a highest of 43.
Sri Lanka is unbeaten against England in their past four World Cup meetings.
Lineups:
England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (captain), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (captain), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka
World Cup 2023: Australia brighten their semifinal berth with a record 309-run victory over Netherlands
Former world champions Australia brightened their semifinal berth in the ongoing ICC World Cup' 2023 with a record 309-run victory over Netherlands in their 5th match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday.
Replying to Australian massive total 399 runs for 8 in stipulated 50 overs, the Netherlands were bundled out for just 90 runs in 21 overs to suffer a huge defeat.
After the day' s match, Australia advanced to the 4th slot in the points table securing six points from five matches while Netherlands went down to the bottom with two points from five matches
Earlier, Australia opted to bat first after winning the toss and piled up their 2nd highest world Cup total, featuring two centuries by opener David Warner (104) and number six batter Glenn Maxwell (106).
Later, Glenn Maxwell was adjudged man of the match for scoring the fasted century in the World Cup playing just 40 balls.
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He broke Aiden Markram's record of 49- ball century made against Sri Lanka three weeks before, also in Delhi.
Among the Dutch bowlers, Logan van Beek was most successful taking four Australian wickets conceding 74 runs in 10 overs.
Despite opener Vikramjit Singh's 25, the Netherlands were forced to fold their innings at 90 runs due to devastating bowling by Adam Zampa, who grabbed four wickets giving away only eight runs in three overs.
Mahmudullah's wife posts emotional status on Facebook after his century vs. South Africa
Jannatul Kawser Misty, wife of Bangladesh's most consistent performer in the ongoing ICC World Cup Mahmudullah Riyad, gave an emotional status on her verified facebook account on Tuesday night.
She wrote the status after Mahmudullah scored the 4th century for Bangladesh in the ICC event, the 3rd in the ICC World Cup, against South Africa in Mumbai on Tuesday night.
Mahmudullah was very much neglected during selection procedure of Bangladesh team for the World Cup and luckily managed a place following dismal performances of some young stars.
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But in the ongoing World Cup, Mahmudullah proved his worth and emerged as the best performer of Bangladesh scoring not out 41, 46 and 111 runs, playing three matches.
In her status, Mahmudullah's wife Misty said, "Alhumdulillah for everything!!! sometimes allah tests us to get more closer to him. If a believer could have sabr and trust on Allah's plan, they get the best reward! masha allah! alhumdulillah!!
Such a believer is my husband..last few months he just talked to Allah, he found the most peaceful place in mosque, and Allah gave him what he wanted, ..alhumdulillah! ALLAH IS GREAT."
ICC World Cup 2023: De Kock and Klaasen power South Africa to massive total against Bangladesh
Earlier, Ummey Al Hasan Shisir, wife of Bangladesh Cricket team captain Shakib Al Hasan, also gave an emotional status on her verified Facebook account after Bangladesh's convincing victory over Afghanistan in the first match of the ongoing World Cup Cricket.
In her status Shisir said, "Win or lose (loss) doesn’t matter as a family we are always with you, we are our own world.
You know your strength, I know your weakness, we’ve come a long way but yet a long way to go, this is not the end, just be yourself and enjoy! No matter what, know you’re family is there for you."
ICC World Cup 2023: Shakib leaves team in India for personal practice sessions in Dhaka
Preview of ENG vs. SL ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
Ranked at 8th and 9th places, Sri Lanka and England, respectively, are gearing up to face each other with the intent of strengthening their campaigns in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. Both teams find themselves in a must-win situation as they go head to head in the 25th match of the 2023 World Cup on Thursday, October 26, at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time. This crucial showdown will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium at Bengaluru in India.
England vs. Sri Lanka ODI in ICC Men’s World Cup 2023: Match Preview
England Team’s Performance in the World Cup So Far
The England team is facing significant challenges. Having managed to secure just one victory out of their four matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 group stage, the defending champions are on the edge of a potentially embarrassing elimination. This disappointing turn of events has left fans disheartened. England, however, is not alone in their struggles. Just slightly ahead of them in the standings due to a better net run rate, Sri Lanka is sharing the bottom spot with England.
The 2023 tournament began on a sour note for England as they suffered a defeat against New Zealand. They appeared to regain their footing by defeating Bangladesh in the next match. Nevertheless, a surprising loss to Afghanistan halted England's resurgence, and a significant defeat at the hands of South Africa landed them in the ninth position in the league standings.
Jos Buttler's team suffered their most substantial ODI loss ever against South Africa, effectively signaling the demise of England's weak defense of their World Cup title at the Wankhede Stadium. The Proteas exhibited ruthless efficiency against an underwhelming England bowling unit, scoring 399 runs on the scoreboard in their allotted 50 overs, with Heinrich Klaasen demonstrating a brilliant display of aggressive batting. In reply, Buttler and his team struggled, and it was only a partnership between Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson that prevented England from facing complete humiliation.
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Performance of the Sri Lanka Team in the World Cup So Far
On the other hand, Sri Lanka commenced their campaign with three high-scoring matches, although they concluded with losses to South Africa, Pakistan, and Australia. A crucial win against the Netherlands injected some momentum into the Sri Lankan challenge. However, Sri Lanka's batting has generally been sharp, with scores exceeding 300 in two matches against South Africa and Pakistan and a successful chase of 253. However, their bowling has been somewhat inconsistent, particularly when facing stronger opponents. This is an area that England will likely aim to capitalize on, while the Lankans aim to capitalize on the confidence they gained from a win over the Netherlands.
When it comes to their team selection, England has already utilized all 15 players they brought along, leaving them with limited options. However, there is a remaining hope that Brydon Carse, who is set to join the team, can have a similar impact to Liam Plunkett, bolstering their performance in the middle overs. The batting department has underperformed, with only one century and four fifties so far, but they might find some comfort in facing a Sri Lankan bowling attack that initially struggled by conceding scores of 428 for 5 and 345 for 4 in the tournament.
Regarding Sri Lanka's aspirations, securing a spot in the top four is a tough challenge, especially with upcoming matches against India and New Zealand. Nevertheless, they have displayed flashes of their potential, primarily through Kusal Mendis, who has taken on the captaincy in addition to his wicketkeeping duties, and Sadeera Samarawickrama's batting performances. Additionally, Dilshan Madushanka has demonstrated his wicket-taking skill with the ball.
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ENG vs. SL Head-to-Head Records in ODI
In ODI cricket, England and Sri Lanka have played a total of 78 matches. Out of these 78 games, England emerged as winners in 38, while Sri Lanka won 36 matches. Three matches concluded without a result, and one match ended in a tie.
Table: England vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
Matches
England Won
Sri Lanka Won
No Result
Tie
78
38
36
3
1
Predicted Playing XI for England
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (capt, wk), Harry Brook, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood.
Predicted Playing XI for Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (capt, wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha/Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List
English Players to Watch
Dawid Malan
Dawid Malan's remarkable innings of 140 against Bangladesh paved the way for England's only victory in the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup as of the time of writing. Teaming up with Jonny Bairstow as an opening batsman, Malan has displayed occasional brilliance but has also struggled with consistency. However, his explosive potential is evident when he is at his best.
Adil Rashid
Once again, the ever-reliable Adil Rashid has been England's primary choice to stop the opposition's batting aggressiveness and capture key wickets, particularly during the crucial middle overs. Rashid has notched up six wickets in four matches in this World Cup and stands as the second most prolific bowler for the reigning champions, trailing only behind the injured Reece Topley.
Gus Atkinson
Gus Atkinson, who played only one match and bowled for nine overs, managed to take two wickets but gave away 60 runs in the process. He might be the solution to England's bowling needs. His upcoming contest against the effective Sri Lankan batters on Thursday could determine how the important game unfolds.
Sri Lankan Players to Watch
Dilshan Madushanka
To stop the English batsman from scoring, Sri Lanka is expected to bring in Dilshan Madushanka as their bowler. This left-arm fast bowler has been performing well in the tournament so far, taking 11 wickets in four matches, which is the second-best performance. In one of the matches, he took four wickets for 50 runs when they played against the Netherlands.
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Sadeera Samarawickrama has been performing really well. The 28-year-old has had a standout tournament, scoring a total of 230 runs in four games. Notably, he scored 91 runs in one match against the Netherlands and 108 runs against Pakistan. So, he can replicate this against England.
Kusal Mendis
Mendis played a crucial role in Sri Lanka's first two games. He scored 76 runs off 42 balls in a challenging chase against South Africa and followed that with a hundred in just 65 balls against Pakistan. It's worth noting that he's one of the four remaining players in the Sri Lankan team who were part of the squad that caused an upset by defeating England at Headingley in the 2019 World Cup.
Final Words
October 26’s ODI match between England and Sri Lanka is expected to be a closely fought contest, as both teams have been dealing to uplift their ranking in the points table. As both teams have had their moments of success in the past, any of them can win the match. Not to mention, the ENG vs SL ODI match in the ICC World Cup 2023 would be quite interesting and is full of possibilities.
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ICC World Cup 2023: Shakib leaves team in India for personal practice sessions in Dhaka
Bangladesh's ODI Captain, Shakib Al Hasan, who is currently leading the team in the ongoing ICC World Cup in India, returned home on Wednesday (October 25, 2023) for a personal practice session with his childhood coach.
Bangladesh has played five matches in the ICC World Cup 2023 so far, losing four of them.
Shakib has participated in four matches in the Cricket World Cup, missing the match against India due to an injury. He secured six wickets and scored only 56 runs in four matches, which is below his usual performance level.
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The reason for the all-rounder's departure to Dhaka, leaving the team in India and the decision to practice in Dhaka, remains unclear. This unusual move raises questions about the practice facilities provided for the national team.
The Bangladesh team boasts one of the most extensive coaching panels in the World Cup, led by head coach Chandika Hathurusingha. Bangladesh’s next match in the World Cup is on October 28 against the Netherlands in Kolkata. On October 31, Bangladesh will take on Pakistan at the same venue. Shakib is expected to join the team before the Netherlands clash.
Australia win the toss and will bat first against the Netherlands at the Cricket World Cup
Australia won the toss and decided to bat first in its Cricket World Cup match against the Netherlands in the Indian capital on Wednesday.
Batsman Travis Head was again missing from Australia's team. He suffered a fracture on his left hand while touring South Africa last month but re-joined the squad earlier this week.
All-rounder Marcus Stoinis is also sidelined with a calf problem so Cameron Green comes into the side.
Read: ICC World Cup 2023: Despite Riyad heroics, Proteas complete demolition job to send Bangladesh 10th
Star batsman Steve Smith will be under the spotlight. He has only managed 72 runs in four games in this tournament, with a highest score of 46 against India.
Australia sits in fourth place in the standings with a 2-2 record, including a win last Friday over Pakistan. Australia and Pakistan are level on points but the Australians have a better net run- rate and have played one game fewer.
The Dutch side is 1-3, its only win coming in a huge upset victory over South Africa last week.
It is seventh in the standings, equal on two points with Sri Lanka, defending champion England and Bangladesh but ahead on net run-rate.
Read: World Cup 2023: South Africa Recover After Early Blow as De Kock's Masterclass Shines
The Netherlands is unchanged from its previous game against Sri Lanka, which it lost by five wickets.
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium should again help the batsmen and a high-scoring game could be on the cards. Evening dew may be a factor.
Line-ups:
Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
The Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (captain), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren.
ICC World Cup 2023: Despite Riyad heroics, Proteas complete demolition job to send Bangladesh 10th
Bangladesh faced a resounding defeat in the ICC World Cup 2023 clash against South Africa on Tuesday in Mumbai. After conceding nearly 400 runs while fielding first (AidenMarkram won the toss), Bangladesh were all out for 233, to go down by 149 runs.
Amidst the adversity, Mahmudullah Riyad stood out as a lone warrior for Bangladesh, defying all odds to achieve a remarkable run-a-ball century. The next highest scorer for Bangladesh was Litton Das with 22, which took 44 balls.
Also read: ICC World Cup 2023: De Kock and Klaasen power South Africa to massive total against Bangladesh
Coming in when Bangladesh had already lost half their wickets and with the outcome seemingly inevitable, Mahmudullah displayed exceptional resilience, securing his third century in ICC World Cups, adding to his previous two in the 2015 edition.
Despite Mahmudullah's late heroics, Bangladesh's performance left much to be desired. Their bowling unit struggled, conceding nearly 400 runs, and their reply to South Africa's formidable total was doomed from the start, and ultimately insufficient.
Also read: World Cup 2023: South Africa Opt to Bat First vs Bangladesh; Shakib Makes a Return
In contrast, South Africa posted an imposing total of 382/5 while batting in the first innings, with Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen leading the charge.
Although Bangladesh's bowlers showed promise by claiming two wickets in the early overs, the Proteas displayed remarkable resilience, gradually rebuilding their innings.
Also read: World Cup 2023: Bangladesh Make Perfect Start, Claim Two Early South African Wickets
De Kock's century, achieved off the first ball of the 35th over in 101 balls, showcased his exceptional form and adaptability, marking his third century in the ongoing World Cup.
His outstanding performance culminated in an impressive 174 off 140 balls, including 15 fours and seven sixes. He is now the highest run-scorer at this year's World Cup with 407 runs from 5 innings. He also has the most centuries, and the highest individual score of this edition of the Men's ODI World Cup.
Klaasen's explosive style added to the onslaught, as he scored 90 off 49 balls, while Aiden Markram contributed significantly with 60 runs off 69 balls.
Hasan Mahmud was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, claiming two wickets. With this defeat, Bangladesh faces a tougher road to the next phase -needing to win all remaining fixtures while also hoping other results go their way. Their next match is against the Netherlands in Kolkata.//
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ICC World Cup 2023: De Kock and Klaasen power South Africa to massive total against Bangladesh
In an exhilarating showdown, South Africa amassed a colossal total of 382 runs.
Quinton de Kock led the charge, with Heinrich Klaasen adding impetus, setting a formidable target for Bangladesh in their ICC World Cup clash in Mumbai.
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While Bangladesh showed promise at the start, the Proteas demonstrated exceptional resilience, methodically rebuilding their innings. De Kock emerged as the linchpin of this recovery, steering his team through a challenging phase.
In a moment of sheer brilliance, de Kock reached his century off the first delivery of the 35th over, achieving the milestone in 101 balls, embellished with six boundaries and four towering sixes.
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This monumental feat marks his third century in the ongoing World Cup, highlighting his pivotal role in the South African batting lineup. His composed presence at the crease is a testament to his exceptional form and adaptability.
De Kock concluded with an impressive 174 off 140 balls, including 15 fours and seven sixes.
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Klaasen, on the other hand, exhibited a more explosive style, scoring 90 off just 49 balls, featuring two fours and eight sixes. Aiden Markram also contributed significantly, with 60 runs off 69 balls.
During the death overs against England, South Africa scored 143. Now, facing Bangladesh, they posted 144 at the same venue.
Despite a promising start from Bangladesh's bowlers, who took two wickets inside eight overs, they may rue missed opportunities. On several occasions, they came perilously close to inflicting further damage on the Proteas. These near-misses could prove pivotal in the context of the match, as South Africa capitalised on their fortune.
This marks the highest total against Bangladesh in this World Cup so far.
Bangladesh have never scored this many runs in ODIs. To win this match, they must break all the records in their cricketing history.
World Cup 2023: South Africa Recover After Early Blow as De Kock's Masterclass Shines
In a crucial match, Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz made a strong start by taking two early wickets. This put South Africa on the back foot in their ICC World Cup 2023 game in Mumbai on Tuesday.
At the 35-over mark, South Africa stood at 196 for three, with Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen standing strong at 101 and 19 not out, respectively.
Despite a promising start from Bangladesh, the Proteas showcased exceptional resilience, methodically reconstructing their innings. Quinton de Kock emerged as the linchpin of this recovery, steering his team through a challenging phase.
World Cup 2023: Bangladesh Make Perfect Start, Claim Two Early South African Wickets
In a moment of sheer brilliance, de Kock notched up his ton off the first delivery of the 35th over, reaching the milestone in 101 balls, embellished with six boundaries and four towering sixes.
This monumental achievement marks his third century in the ongoing World Cup, underscoring his pivotal role in the South African batting lineup. His composed presence at the crease is a testament to his exceptional form and adaptability.
Despite a promising start from Bangladesh's bowlers, they may rue missed opportunities. On several occasions, they came perilously close to inflicting further damage on the Proteas. These near-misses could prove pivotal in the context of the match, as South Africa looks to capitalize on their fortune.
World Cup 2023: South Africa Opt to Bat First vs Bangladesh; Shakib Makes a Return
As the innings hurtles into its final 15 overs, the balance of momentum appears delicately poised. South Africa, led by de Kock, seems to have wrested control, yet Bangladesh remains eager to reclaim the control.
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