Round 1 will take place from October 17 to October 22. This round will feature a total of eight teams divided into two groups. In Group A, Sri Lanka, Namibia, the Netherlands, and Ireland will compete. In Group B, Bangladesh, Scotland, Papua New Guinea, and Oman will face each other. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super 12.
Group A fixtures
Date Matches Venue
|
Date |
Matches |
Venue |
|
18/10/2021 |
Ireland vs. Netherlands |
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
|
18/10/2021 |
Sri Lanka vs. Namibia |
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
|
20/10/2021 |
Namibia vs. Netherlands |
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
|
20/10/2021 |
Sri Lanka vs. Ireland |
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
|
22/10/2021 |
Namibia vs. Ireland |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
|
22/10/2021 |
Sri Lanka vs. Netherlands |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/
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Group B fixtures
Date Matches Venue
|
Date |
Matches |
Venue |
|
17/10/2021 |
Oman vs. Papua New Guinea |
Oman Cricket Academy Ground, Al Amarat |
|
17/10/2021 |
Bangladesh vs. Scotland |
Oman Cricket Academy Ground, Al Amarat |
|
19/10/2021 |
Scotland vs. Papua New Guinea |
Oman Cricket Academy Ground, Al Amarat |
|
19/10/2021 |
Oman vs. Bangladesh |
Oman Cricket Academy Ground, Al Amarat |
|
21/10/2021 |
Bangladesh vs. Papua New Guinea |
Oman Cricket Academy Ground, Al Amarat |
|
21/10/2021 |
Oman vs. Scotland |
Oman Cricket Academy Ground, Al Amarat |
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/
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Bangladesh's Probable Super 12 Round Schedule for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka both have a strong chance of finishing first in their respective groups in Round 1. If it happens, Bangladesh would play in Group 2 and Sri Lanka will play in Group 1 in the Super 12 Round.
The Super 12 Round will begin on October 23rd with a match between Australia and South Africa. The most anticipated match between India and Pakistan will take place on October 24 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.The Super 12 Round will finish on November 8.
Following the end of the Super 12 Round, the top two teams from each group will proceed to the Semifinals. The semifinals will take place on November 10 and 11 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi and the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, respectively. The championship match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 will be held on November 14 at the Dubai Stadium.
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Bangladesh's Super 12 Round fixtures (If Bangladesh finish top of group B of Round 1)
Date Matches Venue
|
Date |
Matches |
Venue |
|
25/10/2021 |
Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
|
27/10/2021 |
Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka / Ireland / Netherlands / Namibia |
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
|
03/11/2021 |
Bangladesh vs. New Zealand |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
05/11/2021 |
Bangladesh vs. India |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
07/11/2021 |
Bangladesh vs. Pakistan |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/
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Verdict
According to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 fixtures, Bangladesh are the overwhelming favourite to finish top in Group B of the round 1 phase and they have a good chance to play in Group 2 of the Super 12 round. On the other hand, Sri Lanka may finish first in Group A and will most likely be seen in Group 1 of the Super 12 stage. The top two teams from each group in the Super 12 round will progress to the semifinals. Therefore, we may expect fierce competition among the participating teams from the beginning of the tournament.
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