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IPL 2021: Those who are at the Top Before the Tournament Resume
The IPL 2021 was postponed earlier this year due to the coronavirus epidemic in India. Later, the BCCI contacted the United Arab Emirates to host the remaining tournament during the September-October period. The decision was made within a month, and the UAE was picked to host the remainder of the competition. The UAE and Oman will co-host the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in October-November window following this franchise-based Twenty20 competition. Only 29 matches were played in the IPL 2021 before it was postponed. Before the IPL 2021 resumes in September, let's take a look at who's at the top.
BAN vs. NZ 2021: New Zealand Announce Squad For the T20 Series against Bangladesh
The New Zealand T20 team will play a five-match series against Bangladesh starting in September 2021. New Zealand last played a Test, ODI, and T20I series in Bangladesh in 2013. The New Zealand Cricket Board has already named a 15-man team for the forthcoming series against Bangladesh and Pakistan. Surprisingly, no players who will attain in the T20 World Cup or the India series have been included in the tours. Though, the declared team is more than able to put Bangladeshi players under a lot of pressure. Let's take a look at New Zealand's squad for the BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I series.
New Zealand’s Squad for the BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I Series
New Zealand Cricket announced their T20I and One-Day International teams for the upcoming series against Bangladesh and Pakistan on Monday (August 9). New Zealand will play Bangladesh in five T20 matches, followed by five T20s and three ODIs in September.
The selectors included a number of young players in the team for their white-ball tours in Bangladesh and Pakistan, New Zealand. New Zealand Cricket has opted to rest several experienced players in light of the IPL and T20 World Cup. As a result, Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, and other senior members will be unable to participate in the tour.
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Tom Latham will lead the New Zealand team. Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell, Colin de Grandhomme, and Ajaz Patel will have to carry most of the responsibility during the contest. This team has several talented bowlers who may be tricky on a slow pitch.
Bangladesh have had a lot of success against New Zealand in the ODI format. However, they have never beaten New Zealand in T20 or Test cricket. Bangladesh have played 10 T20 matches against New Zealand so far and lost all of them. Bangladesh have a great chance to win a series against a second-tier New Zealand team at home especially after winning a T20I series against Australia.
Meanwhile, the official schedule of the BAN vs. NZ 2021 series has been finalized. The New Zealand squad will follow a strict covid-19 health protocol during their tour in Bangladesh.
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New Zealand T20I Squad:
Tom Latham (Captain &wk), Finn Allen, Hamish Bennett, Tom Blundell (wk), Doug Bracewell, Colin de Grandhomme, Jacob Duffy, Scott Kuggeleijn, Cole McConchie, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, Will Young
Series fixture
The New Zealand Cricket Board wants to play five T20 matches at the same ground due to the coronavirus pandemic. That's why the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur will host all of Bangladesh's matches against New Zealand in September and the matches will start at 6 PM (BST).
M: 1st T20I | Date: September 1, M: 2nd T20I | Date: September 3, M: 3rd T20I | Date: September 5, M: 4th T20I | Date: September 8, M: 5th T20I | Date: September 10
Verdict
We should expect spin-friendly pitches for the BAN vs. NZ 2021 series as Bangladesh aim to dominate the contest. In such a scenario, this Kiwi side would have to put in a lot of effort to beat Bangladesh's T20I team. In addition, Bangladesh team management can test their squad strength during the series. On the other hand, this New Zealand team will be aiming to gain valuable experience, as this sort of slow pitch is hardly seen anywhere else in the world.
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Bangladesh vs. Australia Series 2021: 5th T20I Preview
Bangladesh and Australia will play the fifth match of the bilateral T20I series on August 9. Bangladesh have already clinched the series after winning the first three games. Australia triumphed for the first time in the series in the fourth match, avoiding a humiliating whitewash. The visitors will be trying to end the series on a good note, while Bangladesh will be aiming to win the last match to finish the series 4-1. For the series finale, we may also expect a spin-friendly pitch. The fifth T20I match preview of the Bangladesh vs. Australia Series 2021 is discussed in this article.
Bangladesh Team News
Bangladesh players looked uninterested in batting during the fourth match after winning the series against Australia on Friday (August 6). Bangladesh got off to a good start but collapsed in the middle of the innings. Naim (28), Mahedi (23), and Afif (20) all did their best to put up a good score, but Bangladesh only managed 104/9, which Australia chased down with 6 balls to spare.
Read: Nightmarish outing of Shakib costs Bangladesh 4th T20I
In the fifth match, we may see some changes in Bangladesh's playing XI. Mohammad Mithun, Mosaddek Hossain, and Taskin Ahmed may be included in the playing XI in place of Soumya Sarkar, Shamim Hossain, and pacer Shoriful Islam.
Bangladesh's spinners have been outstanding in this series. Especially, left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed has exhibited his talent, and Australian batters have struggled to deal with his deliveries.
However, Mustafizur Rahman has been the most prolific bowler in this series. The left-arm pacer has found his real form and has become a nightmare for Australian batsmen. He will also be crucial for Bangladesh in the final match.
Read:4th T20: Bangladesh set Australia 105-run target
Predicted XI (Bangladesh)
Mohammad Naim, Mohammad Mithun, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Mahedi Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Nasun Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Australia Team News
Despite the fact that the visiting side has gained a lot of confidence after winning the fourth match by three wickets against a highly competitive Bangladesh team, especially in home conditions. Bangladesh will try to make a big comeback in the fifth match. Therefore, if Australia are to win the final match of the series before leaving Dhaka, they must perform at their best.
Legbreak bowler Mitchell Swepson and pacer Andrew Tye both had solid performances in the fourth match. They both got three wickets each and their brilliant efforts helped Australia to restrict Bangladesh in a low total. Along with them, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa will be crucial for Australia's bowling lineup in the next match.
Read: Shoriful reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct
Australia made some changes in the last match. Dan Christian was one of the key players in their playing XI. This power hitter stepped out to bat at no. 3 and smacked five sixes in the fourth over by Shakib Al Hasan. Without a doubt, this affected the overall scenario of the game as Australia chased down the target with an over to spare.
Australia's in-form batsman Mitchell Marsh and opener Ben McDermott will also be key figures in the final match. However, every individual in the playing XI must do their part effectively to win the series finale match.
Predicted XI (Australia)
Alex Carey, Ben McDermott, Dan Christian, Mitchell Marsh, Moises Henriques, Matthew Wade (captain & wk), Ashton Turner, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Swepson, Josh Hazlewood
Pitch Report, Weather and Recent Form
The curator is expected to build a spin-friendly surface as well for the fifth T20I match of the Bangladesh vs. Australia series 2021. Therefore, batters will find it hard to score fast on this surface.Dhaka's weather will most likely be partly overcast, with a chance of light rain showers in the late afternoon on Monday. Bangladesh have won three of its past five Twenty20 International matches, whereas Australia have only won one of its previous five Twenty20 International matches.
Read: BAN vs. AUS 2021: Bangladesh Secure Historic Series Win Over Australia
Bottom Line
The fifth T20I match of Bangladesh vs. Australia Series 2021 will be an interesting affair, with both teams looking to finish the series on a high note. Bangladesh will try all out to beat Australia once more, as it would give the team more pleasure and confidence. Bangladesh's players must replicate their excellent performance, as they did in the previous matches of the series. This match would be much more important for Australia in order to restore some pride. However, Bangladesh will start as the favorite, and we can expect a closely contested series finale match between these two teams.
BAN vs. NZ 2021: New Zealand Set for Five-Match Twenty20 International Tour of Bangladesh
The New Zealand T20I team will play a five-match series against Bangladesh, starting in September 2021. New Zealand last played a bilateral T20I series in Bangladesh in 2013, in which they won 1-0. The outcome of the forthcoming series might have a major impact on the ICC's T20I standings. Bangladesh have a chance to break into the top five ICC-ranked teams in any format for the first time. Bangladesh's best ICC ranking is seventh in one-day internationals. In this article, we discussed how Bangladesh can become the No. 5 T20I Team at the end of the BAN vs. NZ 2021 series.
Read:Afif, Sohan power Bangladesh to 2nd win vs Australia
Series fixture
The New Zealand Cricket Board wants to play all the five Twenty20 International matches at the same venue due to the coronavirus epidemic. That's why all five matches of the BAN vs. NZ 2021T20I series will be held in Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla Stadium.
Match
Venue
Time (BST)
1st T20I (1st September)
SBNCS, Mirpur
6 PM
2nd T20I (3rd September)
SBNCS, Mirpur
6 PM
3rd T20I (5th September)
SBNCS, Mirpur
6 PM
4th T20I (8th September)
SBNCS, Mirpur
6 PM
5th T20I (10th September)
SBNCS, Mirpur
6 PM
Read:BAN vs AUS 2021: Bangladesh Create History With First T20I Win Against Australia
BAN vs. NZ 2021: How Bangladesh Can Become No.5 T20I Team
Bangladesh are presently ranked 10th in the ICC Twenty20 International rankings, with 222 points. Bangladesh stand a good chance of climbing to the fifth position in the rankings if they whitewash both Australia and New Zealand in the twenty20 series at home.
New Zealand are now in third place with 263 points but would drop to the fourth position if they lose all of their matches against Bangladesh in the upcoming bilateral series. Take a look at the ICC's T20I rankings scenario for Bangladesh at the end of the BAN vs. NZ 2021 series.
Bangladesh win by 5-0
If Bangladesh whitewash both Australia and New Zealand in their home T20I series, they would move up to fifth place in the ICC T20I standings. Bangladesh will finish fifth with 249 points, one point behind fourth-placed New Zealand.
Bangladesh win by 4-1
Bangladesh will be in sixth place, just behind South Africa, if they whitewash Australia and win the next series 4-1 against New Zealand. Bangladesh will be in seventh place with 240 points if they win both the Australia and New Zealand series by a 4-1 margin.
Bangladesh win by 3-2
Bangladesh will be ranked seventh in the ICC T20I rankings if they clean sweep Australia and win the New Zealand series 3-2. Bangladesh will be in ninth place, just below the Windies, if they win both the Australia and New Zealand series by a 3-2 margin.
New Zealand win by 3-2
Bangladesh would move up to seventh place in the rankings, just ahead of Afghanistan, if they whitewash Australia but lose the T20I series to New Zealand 3-2.
New Zealand win by 4-1
Bangladesh will drop to ninth place should New Zealand win the BAN vs. NZ 2021 series 4-1 even if Bangladesh win the Australia series 5-0.
New Zealand win by 5-0
Bangladesh will be ranked ninth in the ICC Twenty20 International rankings if they whitewash Australia but New Zealand whitewash them again in the upcoming series.
Read:Blackcaps to visit Bangladesh for five T20Is in August
Verdict
This will be New Zealand's first T20I series in Bangladesh in eight years. Bangladesh have never won a T20 match against New Zealand. Bangladesh have lost all ten Twenty20 International matches between the two sides. However, they have a good possibility of winning a few games in the forthcoming series. Bangladesh can significantly improve its ICC T20I rankings if they win the series against New Zealand.
In addition, the Bangladesh squad will be able to test their Twenty20 skills through this series. New Zealand, on the other hand, will take the Bangladesh T20 series very seriously in an attempt to improve their preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup in October-November. We may anticipate a fascinating contest in the BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I series.
BAN vs AUS 2021: Bangladesh Create History With First T20I Win Against Australia
Bangladesh beat Australia by 23 runs in the opening match to take a 1-0 lead in the BAN vs. AUS 2021 T20I series. Bangladesh will have an opportunity to extend the lead in the series if they win on Wednesday at the SBNCS in Mirpur. Australia will try to level the series but Bangladesh will be the favorite if they can maintain the fighting attitude that they displayed in the first match. Almost every Bangladesh player in the playing XI contributed to this historic triumph. The match report of the BAN vs. AUS 2021 Twenty20 International series is discussed in this article.
BAN vs. AUS 2021: Match Report of First T20I
It was a hot day in Dhaka, and the Australian players had to adapt to the new environment. During the game, it was apparent that the Australian batters were struggling to cope with the pitch conditions. They aren't used to such a spin track, particularly in the T20 format. As a result, Australia were unable to chase down the small target and lost the first game of the series by 23 runs.
No one expected Bangladesh spinners to upset the Australian batting order and achieve a sensational victory when the Australian openers stepped out to bat in pursuit of 132 runs. Bangladesh, on the other hand, struck first with Mahadi Hasan's first ball of the innings. Bangladesh took two more wickets in the next two overs.
Skipper Mahmudullah Riyad deserves special praise for his decision-making. Riyad employed three spinners in the opening three overs, preventing the Australian top order from settling in the middle. Mahadi, Nasum, and Shakib all took wickets in their respective first overs.
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Australia were under pressure after losing three wickets for only 11 runs in three overs. The in-form Mitchell Marsh and Captain Mathew Wade then took a cautious approach to rebuild the innings. They carried the total to 49 runs in the tenth over before Nasum Ahmed removed Wade with an ordinary delivery.
Things began to shift in Bangladesh's favor after the Wade-Mitchell partnership was broken. The bowlers started to put more pressure on the Australian batsmen by maintaining good line and length with the ball.
Australia had a chance till Mitchell Marsh remained at the crease. However, Australia's batting crumbled after Mitchell Marsh (45) was bowled by Nasum Ahmed in the 16th over. The left-arm orthodox spinner won the player of the match award after taking four wickets for only 19 runs.
Read:Tigers create history winning first T20I v mighty Australia
In the end, Australia were bowled out for 108 runs in exactly 20 overs. Bangladesh successfully defended a low total against mighty Australia. Apart from the spinners, Bangladesh's pacers Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam bowled effectively as well. They each took two wickets in this match.
Earlier, Australia's stand-in skipper Mathew Wade opted to bowl first on a spin-friendly surface. Two spinners Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar were picked in Australia's playing XI. Both have a proven track record on subcontinent surfaces. In particular, their IPL experiences have come in handy in the series.
Bangladesh were watchful of the two Australian spinners but tried to score quickly against the fast bowlers. That is why Aussie pacers picked up most of the Bangladeshi wickets. Only Adam Zampa took the wicket of opener Mohammad Naim among the spinners. The left-hand opener got off to a good start, scoring 30 runs before being clean bowled by leg-spinner Adam Zampa in the seventh over.
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Bangladesh's batters failed to increase the run rates, and whenever they tried to attack the bowlers, they lost wickets.
Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah Riyad recorded the highest 36-run partnership for Bangladesh in the third wicket. They pushed the total to 73 runs within 13th over. Shakib scored the highest 36 runs for Bangladesh before being bowled by Hazlewood in the 17th over.
Left-handed batsman Afif Hossain played an important 20-run knock in the death overs to assist Bangladesh set up a challenging total (131/7) to defend on a tricky surface. Josh Hazlewood was the best Aussie bowler in the match. He picked up 3 wickets for 24 runs.
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Bottom Line
The factors that led to Bangladesh's victory against Australia in the first match of the BAN vs. AUS 2021 series should be maintained in the second match. Because it is crucial for the players to put in consistent performances in order to stay firm in the contest. Furthermore, Bangladesh's players must strive to rectify their mistakes so that they do not repeat them in the next encounter. On the other side, Australia will play with a lot of aggression in the second match in an attempt to level the series. So, we can expect that the second match will be an even more fascinating contest.
Read Bangladesh post 131 in first T20I vs Australia
BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021: Players to watch
Bangladesh have never won a Twenty20 match against Australia. As a result, Bangladesh will be motivated to upset Australia in the upcoming five-match T20I series. The chances of beating Australia are much better this time than they have been in the past.Both sides have some outstanding cricketers who are capable of destroying the opponent on their day. These cricketers will be in pole position to win the best player of the series award if they can perform at their best.This article looks at five talented cricketers who can make a difference in the BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021.
Potential players to make upsets in BAN vs. AUS T20I series 2021
1) Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
T20I Record in 2021:M: 3|Runs: 37|HS: 25|SR: 160.86|Wkts: 3| BBI: 1/24 | Econ: 7.00 | Catch: 2
Shakib Al Hasan will have to shoulder most of the responsibility if Bangladesh is to have a decent series against Australia. The world's finest all-rounder has struggled with the bat since returning from a one-year ban imposed by the International Cricket Council. However, his presence in the playing XI always provides added motivation to the players.Hopefully, Shakib will regain his usual rhythm during the contest and help Bangladesh in winning this series against Australia.
Read:BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: T20I Records Between Bangladesh and Australia
2) Mitchell Marsh (Australia)
T20I Record in 2021: M: 10|Runs: 286|HS: 75|SR: 143.71|Wkts: 8| BBI: 3/24 | Econ: 6.76 | Catch: 5
Mitchell Marsh has been in superb form with the bat and the ball since the start of this year. He is the most consistent performer in the present squad. Mitchell will play an important role in Australia's batting order and could also contribute to the bowling attack in this series.
3) Mahmudullah Riyad (Bangladesh)
T20I Record in 2021: M: 5|Runs: 85|HS: 34 |SR: 126.86
Mahmudullah Riyad is Bangladesh's most proficient power hitter on the international stage. He can speed up the run rates when it’s most needed. Mahmudullah must also demonstrate his ability as a captain, especially at the crucial stage of the game. Bangladesh's chances in the series will be largely determined by his performance as a batsman and as captain.
Read BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021: First Match Preview
4) Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
T20I Record in 2021: M: 2|Wkts: 3| BBI: 3/31 | Econ: 9.87
Bangladesh's cutter-master Mustafizur Rahman has only played two Twenty20 International matches this year because of injuries. He could also miss a couple of games in this series. Mustafiz will be Bangladesh's most lethal weapon whenever he returns in the series. His off-cutter deliveries will be tricky for Australian batters to handle.
5) Mitchell Starc (Australia)
T20I Record in 2021: M: 4|Wkts: 1| BBI: 1/15 | Econ: 8.81 | Catch: 2
Australia's quickest bowler Mitchell Starc has only played four games for the Baggy Greens this year. He has been struggling to find his rhythm, but the Bangladeshi batsmen may find this fiery bowler too much to handle. Bangladeshi batters may struggle with Starc's line and lengths. On a given day, Starc is capable of destroying any opposition in the world. So, it will be interesting to see how Bangladesh batsmen handle the pace of Mitchell Starc. It will be fascinating to see how the Bangladesh batsmen handle Mitchell Starc's pace in the BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021.
Read:Bangladesh and Australia will play a five-match Twenty20 International series starting from August 3
Bottom Line
The visiting Australia team does not have some renowned cricketers. Captain Aaron Finch, David Warner, Steve Smith, and Galen Maxwell are among them. On the other side, the Bangladesh team will play this series in the absence of a few star players. Tamim Iqbal will not be able to take part in the contest due to an injury. Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das will be unable to participate because they breached the bio-secure bubble aimed at protecting players' health safety. Besides, Mustafizur Rahman is likely to miss the opening few games of the series. So, we can't rule out the possibility of youngsters shining in this BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021.
Read:BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: Who Would Make a Bangladesh-Australia Combined T20I XI?
BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021: First Match Preview
Bangladesh and Australia will play the opening match of the bilateral T20I series at the Sher-e-Bangla cricket stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday (August 3). Both Australia and Bangladesh teams are enclosed in a bio-bubble, and all those directly involved in the series are closely monitored by physicians and subjected to the covid19 test on a regular basis. The good news is that all of the players from both sides have tested negative so far and are likely to participate in the series opener. The first match preview of the BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021 is discussed in this article.
Read:BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: T20I Records Between Bangladesh and Australia
BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021: Team News for the First Match
Bangladesh
Bangladesh team management may opt for Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Mithun to open the innings in the series opener because of the growing concern of the injuries of openers Soumya Sarkar and Mohammad Naim. Bangladesh have limited options in the opening slot, therefore they want to give the responsibility to the senior members of the squad.
Mustafizur Rahman is uncertain about the first two matches in the bowling department. Shoriful, Taskin, and Saifuddin may all be in the playing XI. Saifuddin has been struggling with the ball lately, and he will need to change his line and lengths to be successful against the Australian batters. Apart from that, the rest of the players from the just concluded Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe T20I series will likely remain unchanged.
Read:BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: Who Would Make a Bangladesh-Australia Combined T20I XI?
Expected Playing XI (Bangladesh)
M Naim, S Sarkar, Shakib , Mahmudullah (Captain), Afif, Shamim, N Hasan (WK), Nasum, MSaifuddin, Taskin, Shoriful
Australia
Australia have struggled to reach their full potential in the Twenty20 format since the beginning of the year. For the Windies and Bangladesh series, Cricket Australia has rested some star players and offered a few newcomers an opportunity to shine on the international stage.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Mathew Wade may captain Australia in this BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021 in the absence of regular skipper Aaron Finch. He may also open the innings with Josh Philippe in the first match. Australia may field two spinners in the series opener given the fact that Mirpur's surface is likely to assist spinners. That's why both Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa may be included in the playing XI.
Read:Bangladesh and Australia will play a five-match Twenty20 International series starting from August 3
Expected Playing XI (Australia)
J Philippe, M Wade (C & WK), M Marsh, M Henriques, A Carey, A Tye, M Swepson, Ashton Agar, A Zampa, J Hazlewood, M Starc
Toss, Weather Forecast, and Recent Form
Thunderstorms are expected early in the day, but the remainder of the day will most likely be overcast on Tuesday. There is no advantage to choose bat first or bat second at the SBNCS, Mirpur. With this in mind, the captains may make their final decision based on the pitch condition. According to recent form, Australia have lost seven of the ten T20I matches they have played this year, while Bangladesh have lost four of the six matches they have played in 2021.
Read:BAN vs AUS 2021: Shakib Al Hasan On Verge of Achieving Two Unique Milestones
Verdict
All of the matches in this bilateral BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021 will be played at the same venue (SBNCS, Mirpur) to be safe in the middle of the coronavirus outbreak. Every match in this series is crucial in the build-up to the ICC Twenty20 World Cup. Therefore, Bangladesh and Australia will both take the series seriously in order to identify their respective strengths and weaknesses. Bangladesh will certainly seek to use its home advantage during the contest. However, Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo prefers to play on a good surface. Because he believes that playing on a sporting pitch will help them prepare well for the Twenty20 World Cup.
Read BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021: Players to watch
BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: T20I Records Between Bangladesh and Australia
Bangladesh have played six Twenty20 International matches in 2021, winning two and losing four. They won their most recent T20I series against Zimbabwe 2-1 and are confident about the upcoming series against Australia.While, Australia have played 10 Twenty20 International matches this year, winning only three and losing the rest. They are under a lot of pressure ahead of the five-match BAN vs. AUS Series 2021 against the host. Bangladesh have a chance to win a match against Australia in the T20 format in this series. Let's look at some of the most noteworthy T20I records between Bangladesh and Australia.
Head to head T20I record
Bangladesh and Australia have played a total of four Twenty20 Internationals between them. Australia now have a 4-0 lead in the head-to-head meeting. Bangladesh have yet to win a match against Australia in the T20 format. Interestingly, both countries have only met each other in the World Twenty20 tournament and have yet to play a bilateral T20 series between them. The two teams last played in the 2016 World T20 in India, which Australia won by three wickets.
Read BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: Who Would Make a Bangladesh-Australia Combined T20I XI?
BAN vs. AUS Series 2021:Notable T20I Records ahead of the series
Bangladesh last met Australia in a Twenty20 match five years ago in India at the World T20. Here are a few notable T20I records between these two teams.
Bangladesh
Australia
Matches Played (4)
0
4
Most Runs
Shakib Al Hasan (143runs in 4 innings)
David Warner (81 runs in 3 innings)
Highest Score
Shakib Al Hasan (66)
Mathew Hayden (73*)
Most Fifties
Shakib Al Hasan (1)
Mathew Hayden, Usman Khawaja, Aaron Finch (1)
Most Wickets
Shakib Al Hasan (5)
Dirk Nannes (4)
Best Bowling Figures
Shakib Al Hasan (3/27)
Dirk Nannes (4/18)
Most Matches
Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan(4)
David Warner (3)
Highest Partnership
Shakib Al Hasan&Mushfiqur Rahim (112)
Adam Gilchrist & Mathew Hayden (104)
Most Catches
Aftab Ahmed &Shakib Al Hasan (2)
Michael Hussey (4)
Most Dismissals
Mushfiqur Rahim (2)
Adam Gilchrist (1)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
BAN vs. AUS Series 2021:Venue stats (SBNCS, Mirpur)
T20I Record at the SBNCS, Mirpur (All Twenty20 Internationals will be played at this venue)
Matches Played: 44 | Bat-first (won): 22| Bat-Second (won): 22| Highest Innings:111* (Ahmed Shehzad) |Best Bowling (Innings): 5/15 (KMA Paul) | Highest Team innings: 211/4 |Lowest Team Innings: 72
Read PAK vs. WI 2021: Pakistan and the Windies Face-off in a T20 World Cup Preparation Series
Bangladesh’s record at the SBNCS, Mirpur: Played:26 | Win: 11 | Lost: 15
Australia’s record at the SBNCS, Mirpur: Played:4 | Win: 01 | Lost: 03
Players to watch out in the BAN vs. AUS Series 2021
Bangladesh
Three Key Batsmen:Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, MahmudullahRiyad
Three Key Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Shoriful Islam
Predicted Playing XI (Bangladesh)
Mohammad Naim, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, MahmudullahRiyad (Captain), Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, NurulHasan (WK), Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
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Australia
Three Key Batsmen: Josh Philippe, Mitchell Marsh, Moises Henriques
Three Key Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc
Predicted 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
Bottom Line
Australia are currently well ahead of Bangladesh according to the key T20I records between these two sides. However, the Bangladesh team has a lot of confidence after winning the recent twenty20 series against Zimbabwe away from home. On the other hand, Australia were defeated 4-1 by the Windies in their most recent series. Hopefully, some new records will be set and a fierce battle between these two teams will be seen in the BAN vs. AUS Series 2021.
Read Five-match T20Is: Australian cricket team arrives in Dhaka
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.
Read PAK vs. WI 2021: Pakistan and the Windies Face-off in a T20 World Cup Preparation Series
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.
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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.
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# 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.
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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
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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.
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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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