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BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: Who Would Make a Bangladesh-Australia Combined T20I XI?
A Twenty20 International series between Bangladesh and Australia will begin on August 3. The 18-member Australian squad has already arrived in Bangladesh. On the other side, the Bangladesh team has remained unchanged for the forthcoming series against Australia. Both teams have some excellent cricketers who can change the outcome of a match and guide their teams to victory on any given day. We tried to put up a combined T20I XI from the players of the two teams ahead of the five-match bilateral twenty20 BAN vs. AUS Series 2021, which has been discussed in this article.
BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: Best combined T20I XI from Bangladesh and Australia
1) Josh Philippe (Australia)
M: 8|Runs: 119|HS: 45|SR: 111.21
Josh Philippe will have to carry more responsibility in the absence of Aaron Finch. Philippe is a brilliant young talent with a promising future ahead of him.
2) Soumya Sarkar (Bangladesh)
M: 56|Runs: 1,077|HS: 68|SR: 127.60|Wkts:9 | BBI: 2/19 | Econ: 9.81
Soumya Sarkar has rediscovered his rhythm during the away series against Zimbabwe. He will be a key player for Bangladesh in the T20I series against Australia.
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3) Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
M: 79|Runs: 1,604|HS: 84|SR: 124.43|Wkts: 95| BBI: 5/20 | Econ: 6.82
Shakib Al Hasan is a seasoned campaigner despite his recent batting difficulties. Shakib could be the deciding factor in the series against Australia.
4) Mitchell Marsh(Australia)
M: 25|Runs: 544|HS: 75|SR: 128.30|Wkts:15 | BBI: 3/24 | Econ: 7.48
Mitchell Marsh has been in excellent form since the Windies series. Mitchell’s performance would be vital for team Australia in the Bangladesh series.
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5) Moises Henriques (Australia)
M: 19|Runs: 315|HS: 62*|SR: 131.79|Wkts:7| BBI: 3/22 | Econ: 8.59
Moises Henriques is a crucial part of Australia's T20 lineup. He will play an important role in the Australian batting order during the contest.
6) Mahmudullah Riyad (Bangladesh, Captain)
M: 92|Runs: 1,560|HS: 64*|SR: 123.02|Wkts:31| BBI: 3/18 | Econ: 7.34
The captain of Bangladesh's T20I team, Mahmudullah Riyad will have to bear a significant amount of responsibility against Australia. He is an important hitter in the death overs.
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7) Mathew Wade (Australia, WK)
M: 43|Runs: 613|HS: 80|SR: 130.70
In the absence of Aaron Finch, wicketkeeper-batsman Mathew Wade is the most likely candidate to lead Australia in this series. He is a tough batsman in the death overs.
8) Andrew Tye (Australia)
M: 29|Runs: 76|HS: 20|SR: 120.63|Wkts:42| BBI: 4/23 | Econ: 8.95
Andrew Tye is a genuine breakthrough bowler in the shorter-version format. He has the ability to cause trouble to Bangladesh batters.
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9) Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
M: 43|Wkts:61| BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 8.02
Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman will lead Bangladesh's bowling attack in the series. His cutter bowling could be crucial in putting pressure on Australia's batting lineup.
10) Mitchell Starc (Australia)
M: 39|Wkts:48| BBI: 3/11 | Econ: 7.15
Mitchell Starc is a fiery pace bowler, and Bangladesh batters must be prepared to face him. On his day, he can destroy any batting order.
Read Soumya takes big leap in ICC T20 rankings after Zimbabwe series
11) Adam Zampa (Australia)
M: 46|Wkts: 47 | BBI: 3/14 | Econ: 7.03
Adam Zampa is an excellent wicket-taker with his leg-spin. Zampa's spin, as well as his ability to take wickets, may make a difference in a match.
Bottom Line
It's never easy to pick the best XI from two international teams. The Bangladesh-Australia Combined T20I XI 2021 has been selected based on recent form and experience. The majority of the players in the XI are Australians, as the Australian squad has more experience and better stats than the current Bangladesh side. Although, Bangladesh's twenty20 team has the ability to upset the opponent in the forthcoming BAN vs. AUS Series 2021.
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Bangladesh and Australia will play a five-match Twenty20 International series starting from August 3
Bangladesh are a formidable opponent at home, and their confidence is high following a recent away series victory against Zimbabwe. Australia's T20I team, on the other hand, lost their most recent series against the Windies. The Australian team will be keen to whitewash the team tigers in the series, while Bangladesh's primary goal will be to register their first twenty20 victory against Australia. Bangladesh's squad includes some quality players, and they have a strong chance of winning a couple of matches against Australia. The preview of the BAN vs. AUS series 2021 will give you an insight into the two teams' strengths.
Notable T20I record between Bangladesh and Australia
The Bangladesh-Australia Twenty20 International series will begin on August 3. The remaining four matches will be held on August 4, 6, 7, and 9, respectively. The Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur will host all of the matches. The following are some significant T20I head-to-head records between Bangladesh and Australia.
# The forthcoming five-match series between Bangladesh and Australia will be the first bilateral T20I series between the two countries.
# Australia presently have a 4-0 lead in the head-to-head meeting.
# Shakib Al Hasan has scored the most (143) runs for Bangladesh, while David Warner (81) is topping the list of most runs for the Aussie side.
# Shakib Al Hasan has taken the most (5) wickets for Bangladesh, while Dirk Nannes (4) is topping the list of most wickets for Australia.
# Mathew Hayden made the highest individual score (73*) for Australia, while Shakib Al Hasan played the highest individual innings (66) for Bangladesh.
READ: BAN vs. ZIM 2021: Bangladesh Player Ratings for T20I Series
# Dirk Nannes has the best bowling figures (4/18) for Australia, while Shakib Al Hasan has the best bowling figures (3/27) for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s Squad for the BAN vs. AUS Series 2021
The team that competed in the last Zimbabwe series will play the forthcoming twenty20 home series against Australia. Only Liton Das will be unavailable due to personal reasons. Mushfiqur Rahim will not play in the series after breaking the bio-bubble regulation, while Tamim Iqbal has been ruled out due to injury.
Apart from them, the team has all of the expected names. The squad includes several top-notch pacers, spinners, and all-rounders.The most crucial players for Bangladesh in the series will be CaptainMahmudullahRiyad, the world-best all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, and cutter-master Mustafizur Rahman.
READ: Tigers chase down 194 to seal T20 series against Zimbabwe
This will be an excellent opportunity for the young players to display their abilities against one of the world's most formidable opponents. Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, and Nurul Hasan have all been in excellent form recently, and Bangladesh cricket fans have big expectations from them. Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed will be crucial in the pace attack. They must play well in order to keep their place in Bangladesh's T20 squad.
The Bangladeshi players who can make a difference
Mahmudullah: T20Is: 92 | Runs: 1,560 | HS: 64* | SR: 123.02| Wkts: 31 | BBI: 3/18 | Econ: 7.34
Shakib Al Hasan: T20Is: 79 | Runs: 1,604 | HS: 84 | SR: 124.43| Wkts: 95 | BBI: 5/20 | Econ: 6.82
Mustafizur Rahman: T20Is: 43 | Wkts: 61 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 8.02
Also read: Liton to miss Australia T20 series
Probable Playing XI (Bangladesh)
Mohammad Naim, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, MahmudullahRiyad (Captain), Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan (WK), Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
Australia’s Squad for the BAN vs. AUS Series 2021
The Australian Cricket Board announced an 18-man squad for the series against the Windies and Bangladesh. Led by Aaron Finch, the Australian side was defeated 4-1 by the Windies in a five-match Twenty20 series. However, they bounced back in the One-Day International series, winning 2-1 against the Windies.
Aaron Finch was hurt during the limited-over series against the Windies and has been ruled out of the upcoming Bangladesh series. Mathew Wade is most likely to captain Australia during the Twenty20 series against Bangladesh.
Australia's squad still contains some world-class players and is capable of beating any team in the world. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazelwood have both returned to the Australia team, and the Baggy Greens will have a formidable bowling attack for the series. Mathew Wade, Mitchell Marsh, and Moises Henriques will be crucial in the batting order.
Read Soumya takes big leap in ICC T20 rankings after Zimbabwe series
The Australian players who can make a difference
Mitchell Marsh: T20Is:25 | Runs: 544 | HS: 75 | SR: 128.30 | Wkts: 15 | BBI: 3/24 | Econ: 7.48
Mathew Wade: T20Is: 43 | Runs: 613 | HS: 80 | SR: 130.70
Adam Zampa: T20Is: 46 | Wkts: 47 | BBI: 3/14 | Econ: 7.03
Probable Playing XI (Australia):
Josh Philippe, Matthew Wade (Captain, WK), Mitchell Marsh, Moises Henriques, Alex Carey, Andrew Tye, Mitchell Swepson, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc
Verdict
Both teams will be looking to put up a strong performance since this five-match contest is deemed a pre-ICC T20 World Cup preparation series. The preview of the BAN vs. AUS series 2021 reveals that Australia are clearly ahead of Bangladesh in terms of the overall twenty20 International record between these two sides. However, the current Bangladesh twenty20 squad is stronger than before. Bangladesh will make the series difficult for Australia. Therefore, we can expect a fiercely contested series between Bangladesh and Australia.
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BAN vs AUS 2021: Shakib Al Hasan On Verge of Achieving Two Unique Milestones
Bangladesh cricket team won a bilateral T20I series in Zimbabwe for the first time against the host nation. Shakib Al Hasan took few wickets during the series and he is currently on the verge of achieving a couple of important milestones in international cricket. The Mighty Australians will face Bangladesh in a five-match Twenty20 series next month. The veteran all-rounder is expected to reach those milestones during the contest if he stays fit and finds his usual rhythm. Two unique milestones that Shakib Al Hasan can reach during the upcoming BAN vs. AUS 2021 series are discussed in this article.
Two Unique Milestones that Shakib Can Reach in BAN vs. AUS 2021 Series
Shakib Al Hasan has achieved several milestones in his 15-year international cricket career. His remarkable consistency on the international stage has taken him to greater heights. Shakib may reach two more new milestones in the upcoming BAN vs. AUS 2021 Series. Let's take a look at these significant milestones.
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First Bangladesh Player to Take 100 T20I Wickets
The world's number one all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is just 5 wickets away from being the first Bangladeshi and only the second player in history to take 100 wickets in Twenty20 international.
Shakib Al Hasan has a chance to surpass Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga as the most wicket-takers in T20I cricket. Shakib needs 13 more wickets to overtake Malinga in the shorter version of the game.
Shakib Al Hasan has 95 T20I wickets at a fantastic average of 20.82 from 79 appearances. Lasith Malinga, on the other hand, grabbed 107 wickets at an average of 20.79 in 84 matches.
Read:BAN vs. AUS 2021: How Bangladesh Team Shapes Up Without Tamim, Mushfiqur?
Here is the list of the top five most wicket-takers in T20I
Player
Matches
Wkts
BBI
Ave
Econ
5W
Lasith Malinga
84
107
5/6
20.79
7.42
2
Tim Southee
83
99
5/18
25.17
8.39
1
Shahid Afridi
99
98
4/11
24.44
6.63
0
Rashid Khan
51
95
5/3
12.63
6.21
2
Shakib Al Hasan
79
95
5/20
20.82
6.82
1
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
First Bangladesh Player to Take 600 International Wickets
Shakib Al Hasan is just 13 wickets away from becoming the first Bangladeshi player to reach the 600-wicket milestone in international cricket. He is currently the sixth most wicket-takers among the active players. Shakib Al Hasan has taken 587 international wickets at an average of 28.64 from 352 appearances for Bangladesh.
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Surpassing New Zealand's Sir Richard Hadlee (589) and Australia's Mitchell Johnson (590), Shakib will become the 23rd player to take 600 wickets in international cricket if he takes those 13 wickets in the series.
If Shakib achieves this remarkable milestone during the BAN vs. AUS 2021 twenty20 contest, he would also become the only cricketer in history to have 12,000 runs and 600 wickets in international cricket.
Here is the list of the top six most international wickets (active players)
Player
Matches
Wkts
BBI
Ave
Econ
5W
James Anderson
375
904
7/42
27.51
3.33
32
Stuart Broad
325
766
8/15
27.88
3.46
19
Dale Steyn
265
699
7/51
23.37
3.78
29
Ravi Ashwin
236
615
7/59
26.46
3.40
30
Tim Southee
305
603
7/33
29.70
4.00
16
Shakib Al Hasan
352
587
7/36
28.64
3.85
22
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Bottom Line
Shakib Al Hasan has more than enough extra motivation to upset a fiery Australian team. The world's finest all-rounder is on the cusp of accomplishing two significant milestones as a bowler. Apart from Shakib, a number of players from both Australia and Bangladesh will be able to reach personal milestones if they perform well during the BAN vs. AUS 2021 twenty20 international series. However, the primary goal for both sides should be to win the series. Bangladesh's ICC T20I team rankings will improve if they clinch the series against Australia.
BAN vs. ZIM 2021: Bangladesh Player Ratings for T20I Series
Bangladesh easily defeated Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in the third T20I match in Harare on Sunday (25th July) and clinched the twenty20 series 2-1. With this victory, Bangladesh have also won their first T20I series in Zimbabwe. Bangladesh previously played only one twenty20 series in Zimbabwe which ended in a 1-1 draw.Zimbabwean batters did well in the series-deciding match, with a huge 193/5 on the board in their allotted 20 overs. Bangladesh responded well by reaching the target with four balls to spare. Bangladesh player ratings for the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 T20I series are mentioned in this article.
Read:Tigers chase down 194 to seal T20 series against Zimbabwe
Bangladesh Player Ratings of BAN vs. ZIM 2021 T20I Series
Soumya Sarkar (8/10)
Inn: 3 | Runs: 126 | SR: 124.75 | HS: 68 | 50s: 2
Inn: 3 | Wickets: 3 | Econ: 7.57 | BBI: 2/19 | 5W: 0
Soumya Sarkar performed well in the Twenty20 series. He was the second-highest run scorer and also took three wickets.
Mohammad Naim (4/10)
Inn: 3 | Runs: 71 | SR: 107.57 | HS: 63* | 50s: 1
Naim had one good knock and then he was silent for the next two innings in the series.
Shakib Al Hasan (5/10)
Inn: 2|Runs: 37 | SR: 160.86 | HS: 25 | 50s: 0
Inn: 3 | Wickets: 3 | Econ: 7.57 | BBI: 2/19 | 5W: 0
Shakib Al Hasan failed with the bat once again, but he contributed with the ball in the series.
Mahmudullah Riyad (3/10)
Inn: 3|Runs: 53 | SR: 115.21 | HS: 34 | 50s: 0
Skipper Mahmudullah Riyad was ineffective with both the bat and the ball in the twenty20 series.
Read: Zimbabwe post highest T20I total vs Bangladesh
Shamim Hossain (9/10)
Inn: 2| Runs: 60 | SR: 214.28 | HS: 31* | 50s: 0
The new sensation Shamim Hossain showed that he will be an important asset for Bangladesh's Twenty20 lineup in the near future.
Afif Hossain (7/10)
Inn: 2| Runs: 38 | SR: 126.66 | HS: 24 | 50s: 0
All-rounder Afif Hossain is a genuine talent. Afif has a promising career ahead of him.
Nurul Hasan (6/10)
Inn: 3| Runs: 26 | SR: 152.94 | HS: 16* | 50s: 0
Nurul Hasan has made a significant impact with the bat since returning to the Bangladesh national squad. He is a real power hitter in the death overs.
Mahedi Hasan (4/10)
Inn: 1| Runs: 15 | SR: 78.94 | HS: 15 | 50s: 0
Inn: 2 | Wickets: 1 | Econ: 14.50 | BBI: 1/11 | 5W: 0
Mahedi Hasan struggled in the T20 series against Zimbabwe.He needs to remain consistent to keep his place in the squad.
Read:BAN vs. ZIM 2021: T20I Series Finale Review
Mohammad Saifuddin (4/10)
Inn: 1| Runs: 19 | SR: 126.66 | HS: 19 | 50s: 0
Inn: 3 | Wickets: 3 | Econ: 9.08 | BBI: 2/23 | 5W: 0
Mohammad Saifuddin gave up a lot of runs in the death overs. He will have to adjust his lines and lengths.
Taskin Ahmed (2/10)
Inn: 2 | Wickets: 0 | Econ: 9.33 | BBI: -- | 5W: 0
Right-arm medium pacer Taskin only played two games in the series and failed to pick up a wicket.
Mustafizur Rahman (8/10)
Inn: 1 | Wickets: 3 | Econ: 7.75 | BBI: 3/31 | 5W: 0
Left-arm pacer Mustafizur only played one match in the series, but he took three wickets.
Shoriful Islam (9/10)
Inn: 3 | Wickets: 6 | Econ: 7.00 | BBI: 3/33 | 5W: 0
Shoriful Islam has established himself as a regular starter for Bangladesh across all formats. He had the most wickets in the series.
Read:Zimbabwe restore parity in T20 series
Bottom Line
The Bangladesh player ratings for the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 T20I series show that some of the cricketers had a fruitful outing throughout the series. The star performers in the three-match contest were Soumya Sarkar, Shoriful Islam, Afif Hossain and newcomer Shamim Hossain.Following the performances of the young stars in the T20 series, it is evident that Bangladesh's pipeline is quite strong.Bangladesh have the potential to become a dominant force in the Twenty20 format in the near future if the Bangladesh Cricket Board can properly nurture the young players.
BAN vs. AUS 2021: How Bangladesh Team Shapes Up Without Tamim, Mushfiqur?
Bangladesh's young cricketers would have greater responsibilities during the bilateral series against Australia in the absence of two senior cricketers, Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim. Both cricketers will be absent from the contest. Selectors will have to focus their efforts on producing players who can represent Bangladesh national team. There is reason to be optimistic after the young cricketer's amazing display in the Zimbabwe series. We can expect them to continue to develop in the coming series. How Bangladesh XI could shape up in the BAN vs. AUS 2021 series without Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim is discussed in this article.
The Reasons for Tamim and Mushfiqur's Absence from the BAN vs. AUS 2021 Series
Mushfiqur Rahim will miss the next Australia series because he failed to arrive in Dhaka on time for a ten-day quarantine.The quarantine period was already moved back to July 20 because of Bangladesh's tour in Zimbabwe and Australia's tour in the West Indies. Mushfiqur had to breach the quarantine protocol and return home on July 14 due to family obligations. He had failed to separate himself by July 20, and therefore he will be unavailable for the T20I series against Australia.
Read BAN vs. ZIM 2021: T20I Series Finale Review
Meanwhile, Bangladesh's ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal will miss the forthcoming Australia and New Zealand series due to a leg injury. Tamim was injured earlier this year during the home series against Sri Lanka. He has been instructed to rest completely for the next two months.
How Bangladesh’s T20I playing XI could shape up without Tamim and Mushfiqur
Young cricketers should make the most of their opportunities. Let's take a look at Bangladesh's probable starting Lineup.
Mohammad Naim
T20Is: 11 | Runs: 371 | HS: 81 | SR: 120.45
Mohammad Naim is one of Bangladesh's most promising young cricketers. He will most likely replace Tamim Iqbal in the next T20I series against Australia.
Read Australia’s August tour of Bangladesh 'on'
Soumya Sarkar
T20Is: 55 | Runs: 1,009 | HS: 62* | SR: 126.91
Soumya Sarkar has struggled to make an impression on the international stage. So, this series will be an acid test for him to cement his place in the playing XI.
Shakib Al Hasan
T20Is: 78 | Runs: 1,579 | HS: 84 | SR: 123.74 | Wkts: 94 | BBI: 5/20 | Econ: 6.83
Bangladesh's most crucial player in the series will be veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.
MahmudullahRiyad
T20Is: 91 | Runs: 1,526 | HS: 64* | SR: 123.06 | Wkts: 31 | BBI: 3/18 | Econ: 7.34
Skipper MahmudullahRiyad will have to shoulder more responsibilities in order to put up a good fight against mighty Australia.
Read Bangladesh vs. Australia 2021: Expected Personal Milestones to Reach
Afif Hossain
T20Is: 17 | Runs: 192 | HS: 52 | SR: 119.25 | Wkts: 6 | BBI: 2/9 | Econ: 8.06
Afif Hossain has shown consistency with the bat. Afif will perform well if he is given a regular spot in the playing XI.
Nurul Hasan
T20Is: 11 | Runs: 103 | HS: 30* | SR: 130.37
Nurul Hasan has been exceptional since making his international comeback during the Zimbabwe series.
Mahedi Hasan
T20Is: 9 | Runs: 47 | HS: 15 | SR: 92.15 | Wkts: 6 | BBI: 2/45 | Econ: 9.64
Mahedi Hasan is an outstanding all-rounder. He can make a significant contribution if gets the opportunity.
Read Tamim to miss home series against Australia, New Zealand
Shamim Hossain
T20Is: 1 | Runs: 29 | HS: 29 | SR: 223.07
Newcomer Shamim Hossain has a lot of potentials. He has a promising future with the Bangladesh national team.
Mohammad Saifuddin
T20Is: 19 | Runs: 164 | HS: 39* | SR: 109.33 | Wkts: 17 | BBI: 4/33 | Econ: 8.80
Mohammad Saifuddin is the best-pace bowling all-rounder of Bangladesh. He is a great asset to Bangladesh's national team.
Mustafizur Rahman
T20Is: 43 | Wkts: 61 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 8.02
The Cutter-Master Mustafizur Rahman is without a doubt Bangladesh's best bowler. He will be in charge of the Bangladesh bowling unit during the Australia series.
Read Bangladesh Cricket’s Next Generation Superstars: Potential Youngsters Who Could Lead the National Team
Shoriful Islam
T20Is: 5 |Wkts: 7 | BBI: 3/33 | Econ: 8.56
Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam is a new sensation in Bangladesh's national team. Shoriful has been in excellent form since his debut earlier this year.
Bottom Line
A T20I XI has been formed based on the current Bangladesh squad for the BAN vs. AUS 2021 series. This playing XI shows us a picture of how Bangladesh's Twenty20 team might look if Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim were absent. Tamim and Mushfiqur replacements are tough to come by. However, Bangladesh have a significant number of quality cricketers in the pipeline. Hopefully, many good cricketers will emerge in the future if BCB follows a proper plan.
Read Mushfiqur to miss T20 series against Australia over isolation norms
BAN vs. ZIM 2021: T20I Series Finale Review
The third match of the T20I series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will be held on 25th July. This match will take place at the Harare Sports Club. The first two matches were also held at the same location, and we observed that the batters were benefited the most from the pitches. We may expect the series finale match to be played on the same pitch. The series is now level at 1-1. Bangladesh will have to perform well against Zimbabwe to win the series. The third T20I match preview of the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 series is discussed in this article.
Team News – Bangladesh
Bangladeshi batsmen failed to keep up the pressure on Zimbabwe's bowling unit while chasing 166 runs in the second T20I, losing wickets at a regular interval. In the end, the visiting side came 24runs short of winning the match.
Read Bangladesh vs. Australia 2021: Expected Personal Milestones to Reach
Bangladesh must come out with a proper setup in the third match in order to win the series. They could make a few adjustments in the series-deciding battle. Bangladesh's big challenge in this important match will be to score rapidly while keeping wickets in hand.
Two senior players in the team, Shakib Al Hasan and skipper Mahmudullah Riyad will have to do a little more in the last match of the tour if Bangladesh is to win a Twenty20 series in Zimbabwe for the first time.
Newcomer Shamim Hossain showcased his power-hitting skills in the second match, which is a promising sign for Bangladesh. Nurul Hasan and the bowlers have been outstanding throughout the series. They must maintain their excellent performance in the final match. Bangladesh can win if the players give it theirs best during the contest.
Read Zimbabwe restore parity in T20 series
Three key players for Bangladesh
Shakib Al Hasan: T20Is: 78 | Runs: 1,579 | HS: 84 | SR: 123.74 | Wkts: 94 | BBI: 5/20 | Econ: 6.83
Mahmudullah Riyad: T20Is: 91 | Runs: 1,526 | HS: 64* | SR: 123.06 | Wkts: 31 | BBI: 3/18 | Econ: 7.34
Mustafizur Rahman: T20Is: 43 | Wkts: 61 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 8.02
Read Mushfiqur to miss T20 series against Australia over isolation norms
Bangladesh’s Predicted XI
Mohammad Naim, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad (C), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
Team News – Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's campaign has gained a lot of confidence after winning the second match by 23 runs against a highly competitive Bangladesh team. Though, Bangladesh can still come back strong in the third match. And, the host will have to put on their finest display if they want to win their first-ever T20 series against Bangladesh.
Read Tigers crush Zimbabwe in first T20 match
Left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza had an outstanding outing in the second match. His quick breakthroughs aided Zimbabwe in reclaiming control of the game. Masakadza received the player of the match award after finishing his spell with three wickets.
Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, and other senior members of the squad will be essential for Zimbabwe In the last match. However, everyone in the playing XI will have to do their part properly to win the series.
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Three key players for Zimbabwe
Sikandar Raza: T20Is: 41 | Runs: 524 | HS: 59 | SR: 107.37 | Wkts: 13 | BBI: 2/7 | Econ: 8.20
Wellington Masakadza: T20Is: 19 |Wkts: 17 | BBI: 4/28 | Econ: 7.35
Luke Jongwe: T20Is: 13 | Wkts: 19 | BBI: 4/18 | Econ: 8.94
Read Tamim to miss home series against Australia, New Zealand
Zimbabwe’s predicted XI
TadiwanasheMarumani, Wesley Madhevere, Regis Chakabva (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Milton Shumba, Wellington Masakadza, TendaiChatara, Blessing Muzarabani
Pitch and Weather Report
The curator is likely to create a batting-friendly surface, and we might see a run-fest between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in the third Twenty20 match. The weather in Harare will most likely be partly cloudy on Sunday, although it will remain bright throughout the day. Overall, we may anticipate pleasant weather for a cricket match.
Read Tamim, Shohan guide Tigers to ODI series sweep against Zimbabwe
Verdict
The third T20I match of the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 series will be far more challenging, with both teams hoping to win the series. Therefore, the host Zimbabwe will go all out to overcome Bangladesh. On the other side, Bangladesh have never won a T20 series in Zimbabwe but this time they have a great opportunity to win a Twenty20 series against Zimbabwe in their own backyard for the first time.
However, the responsibilities that Bangladeshi players will play against Zimbabwe would be crucial. Bangladesh would be the favorite to win the series against the host if they can maintain their intensity throughout the game. Cricket fans are looking forward to a thrilling finish of the twenty20 series.
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PAK vs. ENG 2021:England Level T20I Series Against Pakistan
England came back strong in the do-or-die match in the T20I series against Pakistan on Sunday (July 18) after losing the series opener by 31 runs. England won by 45 runs to level the three-match series at 1-1. The series-deciding match will take place in Leeds on Tuesday, July 20.The English bowlers had a pretty good game in this encounter, as their tight bowling gave the Pakistani batters a lot of problems. Moeen Ali was the player of the match for his all-round performance. The second match report of the PAK vs. ENG 2021 T20I series is discussed in this article.
The Second Match Report: PAK vs. ENG 2021 T20I Series
England needed to win the second match in order to keep the series alive. Therefore the home team made several changes for the second match at the Headingley, Leeds.
Wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler captained the English side in this match as Eoin Morgan didn't take part in the contest. David Willey and Lewis Gregory were replaced by Chris Jordan and leg-spinner Adil Rashid in the starting XI. On the other side, the Pakistani team remained unchanged.
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Having asked to bat first, England lost two early wickets in the first three overs. Skipper Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali then counter-attacked the Pakistani bowlers and added 67 runs in just 31 balls in the third wicket.
Pacer Mohammad Hasnain dismissed Moeen Ali (36 off 16) in the eighth over. Pakistan's campaign expected to take control of the contest after getting the breakthrough. Though, Jos Buttler-Liam Livingstone pair taunted the visitor further more. They put up a 52-run partnership in 34 balls to take the total to 137 in the 14th over.
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Pakistani bowlers performed well in the final five overs. They gave up 46 runs before capturing the remainder of England's wickets. England were bowled out for 200 runs in exactly 20 overs. Jos Buttler scored the most runs for England with 59, while last match centurion Livingstone scored 38 runs. Despite being an expensive bowler, Hasnain took the most wickets for Pakistan with 3/51.
Babar Azam (22) and Mohammad Rizwan (37) gave Pakistan a solid start in the chase, putting on a 50-run partnership in 5.4 overs. However, Pakistan's innings began to crumble after the departure of Rizwan.
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Pakistan lost half of their batters within 100 runs In 13 overs. Lower middle-order batsmen Shadab Khan (36) and Imad Wasim (20) tried to save the match with some big hitting, but their efforts merely reduced the margin of defeat. Pakistan's innings ended with a score of 155/9 in 20 overs.
Saqib Mahmood took the most wickets with 3/33 for England. While spinners Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali took two wickets each for the 'Three Lions'.
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Bottom Line
England's fielding unit was keen to keep the Pakistani batters under strain in the second match. Their efforts were rewarded with a comprehensive victory against Pakistan in the contest. The host gave up a lot of runs and eventually lost by a big margin to the visitors in the first match.
England will be hoping to keep their winning streak intact in the last match of the PAK vs. ENG 2021 T20I series. On the other side, Pakistani batsmen must perform well in the third match if they want to win the twenty20 series.The winner of the series will gain confidence ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, which will be hosted in the Middle East in the October-November window.
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T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh Likely to Face India and Pakistan in the Group Stage
The ICC has announced the groups for the eagerly awaited Men's Twenty20 World Cup 2021, which will begin in October of this year. This mega event will be held from October 17 to November 14 in two Middle Eastern countries: Oman and the United Arab Emirates. There will be two qualification rounds prior to the actual event, with the champions and runner-ups from each group competing in the tournament. Bangladesh will have to compete in the qualifying round and will most likely be placed in the same group as India and Pakistan. This article is discussed about the T20 World Cup 2021.
Who Will Play With Whom in the T20 World Cup 2021 Group Stage?
The T20 World Cup 2021 was originally slated to be held in India. However, the event will now be hosted in the Middle East due to the coronavirus epidemic.
The matches of the tournament will be held in three UAE stadiums: Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Dubai), Sharjah Cricket Stadium (Sharjah), Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium (Abu Dhabi), and one venue in Oman (Oman Cricket Academy Ground). The competition will take place between the middle of October and the middle of November.
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The top two teams from each group (Super 12s round) will advance to the semifinals. The best two teams will then compete in the final on November 14.
The groups were determined based on ICC's team rankings as of March 20, 2021. The West Indies, England, Australia, and South Africa are in Group 1. They will be joined by two more teams from the first round.
Former champions India and Pakistan, as well as New Zealand and Afghanistan are in Group 2. Two more teams from the first round will also join this group.
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There are two groups in the first round. In Group A; Ireland, the Netherlands, Namibia, and Sri Lanka will compete for a spot in the Super 12s. In group B; Oman, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, and Bangladesh will fight for a place in the next round.
Bangladesh is expected to come out on top in Group B. Bangladesh will join India and Pakistan in Group 2 if they finish top in the first round. The group B runner-up will be placed in group 1. Asian superpower Sri Lanka may finish first in group A and would most likely face the teams from group 1 in the super 12s round.
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Let's take a look at the two groups separately
Group 1
Group 2
The Windies
India
England
Pakistan
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Afghanistan
Winner Group A
Winner Group B
Runner-Up Group B
Runner-Up Group A
Source:https://www.icc-cricket.com/
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Prize Money for the T20 World Cup 2021
The overall prize money for the T20 World Cup this year has been increased. The prize money budget for the tournament is predicted to surpass $10 million. Teams will be paid large sums of money as soon as they reach the knockout stage.
Each team that advances to the semi-finals will get $750,000. The runner-up will get $1.5 million, while the champion will receive $3.5 million. Funds have been allocated for the individual awards. The individual prizes will cost $100,000.
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Bottom Line
The situation in India's covid-19 has recently worsened significantly, making it an unsafe host country for the competition. According to the ICC release, four Asian teams would most likely meet each other in group 2 of the T20 World Cup 2021. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan are the four teams, which ensures at least one Asian team will proceed to the knockout round.Fans may or may not be allowed into the stadium depending on the covid-19 situation. The tournament committee is committed to following the health and safety standards to reduce the risk of coronavirus infection. Overall, we anticipate a competitive tournament.
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WI vs. AUS 2021: Australia Seal Their First Win of the T20 Series
Australia came back strong in the fourth match of the T20I series against the Windies after losing the series with two games to spare on Monday. The Windies are 3-1 up in the series, with the fifth match scheduled for Friday (July 16). It was a great match between these two teams, with Australia winning by just four runs. Mitchell Marsh had an exceptional outing in this match. He received the player of the match award for his all-round display, which helped Australia to victory. The fourth match report of the WI vs. AUS 2021 T20I series is discussed in this article.
The Fourth Match Report: WI vs. AUS 2021 T20 Series
Australia were desperate to win this match or risk losing the Twenty20 series to the Windies 5-0 for the first time in their cricket history. This would have been humiliating for a big team like Australia.
Thankfully for Australia, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh rose to the occasion, contributing both with the bat and the ball. It was his all-around effort that proved to be the most crucial in the game. Australia eventually won the match by 4 runs.
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Australia elected to bat first after winning the toss in the fourth game of the series against the Windies at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia. Matthew Wade returned to the pavilion in the second over after scoring only 5 runs.
Mitchell Marsh walked in to bat after his departure and put on a 114-run stand with skipper Aaron Finch for the second wicket.
The Marsh-Finch duo was aggressive from the start, bringing the total to 126 in the 12th over. Finch was dismissed after a 53-run innings, while Marsh remained at the crease until the 18th over before succumbing to Fabien Allen. Australia scored 189/6 thanks to Mitchell Marsh's 75 from 44 balls. For the Windies, Hayden Walsh took three wickets.
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The Marsh-Finch duo was aggressive from the start, bringing the total to 126 in the 12th over. Finch was dismissed after a 53-run innings, while Marsh remained at the crease until the 18th over before succumbing to Fabien Allen. Australia scored 189/6 thanks to Mitchell Marsh's 75 from 44 balls. For the Windies, Hayden Walsh took three wickets.
The Windies got off to a flying start while chasing the target. Openers, Lendl Simmons and Evin Lewis smashed 62 runs in 29 balls. Though after the departure of Evin Lewis (31) in the fifth over, things started to turn in Australia's favor.
The West Indies lost two more key wickets within the following five overs, including Chris Gayle and Andre Fletcher. Meanwhile, Lendl Simmons stood firm and was determined to lead the Windies to victory. However, he failed to remain at the crease till the end. Simmons fell to Mitchell Marsh in the 16th over after a gutsy 72 off 48 balls knock. Marsh had made a crucial breakthrough at the right time.
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After he left, everyone assumed Australia would comfortably win the match. Though, the match still had a few twists and turns left in it. Andre Russell and Fabien Allen came alive in the death overs and pushed the Windies close to the target. However, they ended up scoring 185/6, 5 runs short of victory. Australia's best player of the match, Mitchell Marsh took the most three wickets in the innings.
Bottom Line
The Windies have shown to be amongst the toughest T20 opponents in the world during the ongoing WI vs. AUS 2021 series. They have some excellent hitters and all-rounders on their roster. In a nutshell, they have a well-balanced twenty20 squad. The Windies are a strong contender to win the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. On the other side, Australia have struggled to defeat the Caribbean team. They need to reassess their approach before the all-important ICC mega event.
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