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ICC World Test Championship 2021-2023: Favourites, Current Standings, Remaining Fixtures
The final match of the ICC World Test Championship 2021–2023 is likely to be held on March 31. The venue for the second edition of the final is yet to be confirmed, but the ICC wants to host the match at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground in London. The top two teams in the points table will advance to the final. With less than a year left before the WTC championship match takes place, all the big teams are pushing hard to finish in the top two in the points standings. Let’s take a look at the favourites to reach the final, the current standings and the remaining fixtures of the ongoing Test Championship.
2021-2023 ICC World Test Championship: Points Table Scenario
The ICC has twelve full members but not all the teams are taking part in the ICC World Test Championship 2021–2023. Nine teams are playing in the second edition of the championship. The teams that are participating in the Test Championship are: Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and West Indies. As per the latest standings, Australia are leading the points table with 77.78 PCT, while Bangladesh are at the bottom of the standings with 13.33 PCT.
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ICC World Test Championship (2021-2023) Points Standings (Updated: July 5, 2022)
Team
Matches
Won
Lost
Draw
Points
PCT
Australia
9
6
0
3
84
77.78
South Africa
7
5
2
0
60
71.43
Pakistan
7
3
2
2
44
52.38
India
12
6
4
2
75
52.08
West Indies
9
4
3
2
54
50.00
Sri Lanka
7
3
3
1
40
47.62
England
16
5
7
4
64
33.33
New Zealand
9
2
6
1
28
25.93
Bangladesh
10
1
8
1
16
13.33
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/world-test-championship/standings
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2021-2023 ICC WTC: Remaining Fixtures
69 matches are scheduled to be played in 27 series over the two-year period. Each team will take part in six series, three at home and three away. Each series will contain two to five matches, and all the participating teams will play 12 to 22 Test matches. England are scheduled to play the most with 22 matches in the second edition of the competition. 12 points for a win, 6 points for a tie, and 4 points for a draw are allocated for the Championship. Therefore, 24 points are available for 2-match series, 36 points for 3-match series, 48 points for 4-match series, and 60 points for 5-match series. Let’s take a look at the remaining fixtures of all nine participating teams.
Australia
The current leader of the WTC 2021–2023 points table, Australia, have three series left. They don’t have any series against Bangladesh and New Zealand.
Remaining series (3): West Indies (November-December, 2022 / home), South Africa (December 2022-January 2023 / home), and India (February-March, 2023 / away).
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South Africa
The Proteas team has played three WTC series so far, and they will play three more in the current edition of the tournament. They don’t have any series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Remaining series (3): England (August-September, 2022 / away), Australia (December 2022-January 2023 / away), and West Indies (TBD / home)
Pakistan
Pakistan have three series remaining in the ongoing World Test Championship. They don’t have any series against India and South Africa in this edition of the competition.
Remaining series (3): Sri Lanka (July, 2022 / away), England (November-December, 2022 / home), and New Zealand (December, 2022 / home).
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India
The Indian Test team will play two more series in the 2021–2023 WTC. They have no scheduled series against Pakistan and the West Indies in the current championship.
Remaining series (2): Bangladesh (November, 2022 / away), and Australia India (February-March, 2023 / home)
West Indies
The Caribbean Test team has already played four Test series, so they have two more series in this Test Championship. They will not play any WTC series against India and New Zealand.
Remaining series (2): Australia (November-December, 2022 / away), and South Africa (TBD / away).
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Sri Lanka
The Lankan Test team has two more series left in the ongoing WTC. They have no scheduled Test series against England and South Africa.
Remaining series (2): Pakistan (July, 2022 / home), and New Zealand (March, 2023/ away).
England
England will play two more series in the competition as they have already competed in four series. The English Test side has no scheduled Test series against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Remaining series (2): South Africa (August-September, 2022 / home), and Pakistan (November-December, 2022/ away).
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New Zealand
The Kiwi Test team has two more series in the WTC 2021–2023. They will not play any series against Australia and the West Indies.
Remaining series (2): Pakistan (December, 2022 / away), and Sri Lanka (March, 2023 / home)
Bangladesh
Bangladesh have completed the highest number of series among the participating teams. They have already played five series and have one series left against India. Bangladesh have no series against Australia and England in the 2021–2023 Test Championship.
Remaining series (1): India (November, 2022 / home).
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ICC WTC 2021-2023: Favourites to Reach the Final
The ICC made some changes to the rules and one of the major changes is that the PCT (percentage) determines the position of the 2021–2023 World Test Championship points table. As a result, teams with higher PCT rank higher in the points standings. Let’s take a look at all the teams' current scenarios in their quest for the Test Championship final.
Australia
Australia are currently leading the standings with 6 victories and 3 draws. They are the only team that has remained unbeaten in the tournament. With 10 matches in hand, Australia are in a strong position to finish top of the points table and secure a place in the final.
Verdict: Top 2
South Africa
The ICC Test Championship 2021–2023 is going well for South Africa, who are now placed second with 71.43 PCT. The Proteas team still has to play two challenging series against England and Australia. In these two series, they will compete in six games that will determine whether they advance to the final or not.
Verdict: Top 5
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Pakistan
Pakistan are in the third position with 52.38 PCT. Pakistan have a genuine chance to reach the final as there are 7 matches still left for them. Four of those matches will be against New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Both the New Zealand and Sri Lanka series will not be a big threat to the Pakistan side. However, the series against England will be a tough challenge for them.
Verdict: Top 4
India
India’s current position is fourth with 52.08 PCT. Team India will be favourite to beat Bangladesh in both of the matches. However, the four matches against Australia at home will decide whether they can reach the final for the second time.
Verdict: Top 4
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West Indies
The Caribbean team’s remaining two series would be against Australia and South Africa. Both the opponents will target the West Indies to increase their respective PCT. Therefore, the West Indies will have a tough time during the two series. The West Indies are in fifth position, and they will try to finish in the top five in the final point standings.
Verdict: Top 7
Sri Lanka
The Lankan Test side has three victories so far in the tournament and they have currently occupied the sixth position in the points table. Sri Lanka have no realistic chance of finishing in the top two even if they win the series against New Zealand and Pakistan. They will try to finish as high as possible in the points table.
Verdict: Top 7
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England
Two months ago, England's Test team looked shambolic and they were at the bottom of the points standings. However, they have made a brilliant comeback after Ben Stokes was appointed as captain. England have now won four consecutive Tests and moved up to the seventh position. With only six matches left, England have no chance to qualify for the final.
Verdict: Top 7
New Zealand
The reigning champions, New Zealand, are having a difficult time in the ongoing 2021–2023 Test Championship. They have only won two of nine matches so far in the tournament. The Kiwi Test side will likely finish in the bottom half of the points table in the second edition of the competition.
Verdict: 8th position
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s only victory in the WTC has come against New Zealand earlier in January 2022. Apart from that, Bangladesh have lost eight matches and they will likely taste the same results against India in November. Therefore, the Bangladeshi team's ICC Test Championship 2021–2023 campaign is expected to be another lackluster event.
Verdict: 9th position
Way Forward
Australia's qualification for the final appears to be fairly guaranteed based on the current standings. The reigning champions, New Zealand’s chance to secure a place in the ICC World Test Championship 2021–2023 final is all but over. So, they won’t be able to defend their title. First edition runner-up India are still in the race for the championship match, but they will face staunch competition from Pakistan and South Africa. The majority of the remaining teams have no chance to qualify for the final, with Bangladesh finishing bottom in the points standings, which is all but assured.
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ICC chairman inspects site of Sheikh Hasina Cricket Stadium
Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Greg Barclay arrived in the capital Sunday afternoon, for a 2-day visit mainly focused on infrastructure inspection.
Right after his arrival in Dhaka, the ICC chairman directly moved to Sheikh Hasina Cricket Stadium site at Purbachal from the airport.
He will join a dinner Sunday night to be hosted by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
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The ICC Chairman is expected to be present at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur Monday (May 23) morning to watch the first session of the opening day of the second Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Greg Barclay is also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina later in the day, before visiting Sylhet to see the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium and adjacent cricket facilities.
He is expected to depart for Kolkata, India on Tuesday (May 24).
ICC turns 20: Hague conference to mark milestone July 1
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced that a conference titled “International Criminal Court at 20: Reflections on the Past, Present and the Future” will take place on July 1 at the World Forum in The Hague, the Netherlands.
The conference will be webcast live in English, French and Spanish on the ICC’s YouTube channel.
The conference will be an occasion to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the International Criminal Court as one of the permanent pillars of the international legal system, said the ICC on Saturday.
The entry into force on 1 July 2002, of the ICC’s founding treaty, the Rome Statute, enabled the commencement of the Court’s operations under its mandate aimed at ensuring accountability for the gravest crimes under international law, contributing to their prevention, and providing justice to victims.
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The conference will start with a keynote speech by the Chair of Rome Conference and first ICC President Philippe Kirsch, followed by three substantive panels on various aspects on the Court's work.
Speakers will include the President, Prosecutor and Registrar of the ICC, the President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the ICC’s Trust Fund for Victims, the President of the International Criminal Court Bar Association, as well leading academics, civil society experts and practitioners.
The conference will allow for in-depth discussions on the different aspects of the Court’s concrete operations, from the earliest reports of alleged crimes to final judgments and the reparation of victims.
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It will also be an occasion for reflections on how well the ICC has met expectations, as well as what main trends can be discerned for the further development of the international criminal justice system going forward.
While in-person participation at the conference is by invitation only, virtual attendance is open to all interested persons.
ICC Cricket World Cup Super League: Bangladesh's Current Standings, Forthcoming Fixtures
The Tamim Iqbal-led Bangladesh's ODI team has been in fine shape lately, and they are now leading the points standings of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League. With only two ODI League series remaining, Bangladesh do not have enough chances to earn points for the World Cup 2023 qualification tournament. Therefore, they must concentrate on winning as many games as possible in the remaining fixtures. Bangladesh's upcoming Super League schedule and World Cup qualification scenario are discussed in this article.
The Updated Standings of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League
Bangladesh climbed to the top of the World Cup Super League points table after winning the ODI series against Afghanistan in February. The team Tigers strengthened their lead in the standings after clinching a historic series against South Africa (2-1) last March. Bangladesh are now in top place with 120 points, 25 points ahead of England in second place.
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The top eight teams in the standings will advance to the World Cup in 2023. As a result, the thirteen teams competing are fighting it out for a spot in the top eight spots in the points table. India will automatically qualify for the World Cup 2023 as the host nation, regardless of where they place in the Super League. India are currently in third place, ahead of Australia and Afghanistan. According to the most recent updates, Ireland, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand rounded up the top eight.
Interestingly, three major cricket teams, Pakistan, the West Indies, and South Africa, are currently outside the top eight. They must make a strong recovery in their remaining ODI Super League matches.
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World Cup Super League Points Standings (Updated April 4, 2022)
Position
Team
Match
Win
Loss
Points
NRR
1
Bangladesh
18
12
6
120
0.384
2
England
15
9
5
95
0.838
3
India
12
8
4
79
0.416
4
Australia
12
7
5
70
0.496
5
Afghanistan
9
7
2
70
0.416
6
Ireland
18
6
10
68
-0.355
7
Sri Lanka
18
6
11
62
-0.031
8
New Zealand
6
6
0
60
2.171
9
Pakistan
12
6
6
60
-0.194
10
West Indies
15
5
10
50
-0.972
11
South Africa
13
4
7
49
-0.206
12
Zimbabwe
12
3
8
35
-0.894
13
Netherlands
10
2
7
25
-1.028
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Bangladesh’s Upcoming Fixtures for the ODI League
Six of Bangladesh's eight ICC ODI World Cup Super League series have already been completed. As a result, they have only two series left in the competition. The Bangladesh team has already completed their series against Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, New Zealand, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. They will play Ireland and England in their final two series, respectively. Let's take a look at the completed series results and the match schedules for the upcoming matches.
Results
Bangladesh vs West Indies
(Bangladesh won the series 3-0/home)
New Zealand vs Bangladesh
(New Zealand won the series 3-0/away)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
(Bangladesh won the series 2-1/home)
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh
(Bangladesh won the series 3-0/away)
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
(Bangladesh won the series 2-1/home)
South Africa vs Bangladesh
(Bangladesh won the series 2-1/away)
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Remaining Fixtures
3-match ODI series between Bangladesh and England (March 2023/Home)
3-match ODI series between Ireland and Bangladesh (May 2023/away)
Bottom Line
Bangladesh should focus more on the Ireland series in order to gain as many points as possible, as England at home would be a difficult series for them. However, Bangladesh have a strong home record in the recent ODI series, thus England will find it difficult to match the hosts. Team Tigers would have a great chance to finish among the top eight teams in the points standings if they can earn 40 more points in the two remaining series. If it happens, Bangladesh would qualify for the 2023 World Cup in India by participating in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.
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It’s great to get recognised, says Shakib after being in ICC ODI team of year
Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan said it’s great to be recognised by the ICC after he found a place in the ICC ODI Team of the year 2021.
Bangladesh has a total of three players in the team— Mushfiqur Rahim and Mustafizur Rahman have also featured in the team along with Shakib.
No other nation has as many members in the ICC ODI Team of the Year which was announced on Thursday.
“This is a very positive sign for our cricket. It feels really good to be recognised by the ICC,” Shakib told the media after his BPL team Fortune Barishal’s training session on Thursday at the BCB Academy Ground.
Earlier, Mustafizur was named in the ICC T20 Team of the Year 2021. He was the only Bangladeshi in the T20 team.
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ICC, on Thursday, also announced the ICC Test Team of the Year. However, no Bangladeshi were featured in the Test which came as a reflection of Bangladesh’s poor show in the format.
Meanwhile, Shakib along with other Bangladeshi cricketers are all set to take part in BPL which is set to begin on Friday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
A total of six teams are taking part in this season of BPL— Chattogram Challengers, Comilla Victorians, Fortune Barishal, Khulna Tigers, Minister Group Dhaka, and Sylhet Sunrisers.
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This year’s BPL will be played in three different venues in Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet.
Shakib, Mushfiq, Mustafiz make way into ICC Men’s ODI team 2021
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its men’s and women’s teams for the year 2021 for different formats of cricket with maximum three cricketers being picked from Bangladesh in the Men’s ODI team.
All- rounder Shakib Al Hasan, wicket-keeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim and pacer Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh included in the ICC Men’s ODI team.
Bangladeshi brilliant pacer Mustafizur Rahman has also been included in the ICC Men’s T20 team for the year. But, Bangladesh has no representation in the ICC Men’s Test, Women’s ODI and T20 teams.
Unrepresented in the ICC's Men's 'T20 Team of the Year 2021' due to a disastrous World Cup campaign in the UAE, no Indian cricketer featured in the global body's 'ODI Team of the Year 2021', despite the inclusion of two players from minnows Ireland.
Incidentally, the ICC Men’s ODI team also does not have any cricketers from Australia, England, New Zealand and West Indies.
But the team has two Pakistani cricketers, including Babar Azam as captain for both the Men’s ODI and T20 teams and another is Fakhar Zaman.
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Babar, who has played least among the 11 players, also has 405 runs in six games with two hundreds while his country-mate Zaman has 369 runs in the year.
Shakib was superb as an all-rounder having 277 runs and 17 wickets, while Mushfiqur Rahim had 400-plus runs along with stumping and catches while pacer Mustafizur Rahman had 18 wickets to consider for ICC Men’s ODI team.
Sri Lanka (15), Ireland (14) and Bangladesh (12) played the most number of ODIs in 2021, so their players dominate in the ICC XI.
ICC teams of the year 2021 for different formats:
Men's ODIs: Paul Stirling, Janneman Malan, Babar Azam (capt), Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Mustafizur Rahman, Simi Singh and Dushmantha Chameera
Men's Tests: Dimuth Karunaratne, Rohit Sharma, Kane Williamson (capt), Joe Root, Marnus Labuschagne, Fawad Alam, Rishabh Pant (wk), R Ashwin, Kyle Jamieson, Hasan Ali, and Shaheen Afridi
Men's T20Is: Jos Buttler, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (capt), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tabraiz Shamsi, Josh Hazlewood, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shaheen Afridi
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Women's ODIs: Lizelle Lee, Alyssa Healy (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Mithali Raj, Heather Knight (capt), Hayley Matthews, Marizanne Kapp, Shabnim Ismail, Fatima Sana, Jhulan Goswami, and Anisa Mohammed
Women's T20Is: Smriti Mandhana, Tammy Beaumont, Danni Wyatt, Gaby Lewis, Nat Sciver (capt), Amy Jones (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Sophie Ecclestone, Loryn Phiri, Shabnim Ismail
Bangladesh to co-host ICC ODI World Cup 2031 with India
Bangladesh will co-host the ICC Men’s World Cup 2031 with India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Tuesday
The ICC has also finalized the host nations of all ICC men’s limited-overs events between 2024 and 2031.
Bangladesh offered to host the ODI World Cup alone, but ICC did not accept it for lack of required number of venues.
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Bangladesh has previously hosted ICC Men’s World Cup 2011 jointly with India and Sri Lanka, in 2014. Bangladesh hosted both men and women editions of the ICC T20 World Cup.
ICC T20 World Cup 2021: How Bangladesh can qualify for the Semifinals
The 7th edition of the Twenty20 World Cup began on October 17. Bangladesh finished second in group B of the qualifications, qualifying for the Super 12s. They will play Sri Lanka, England, West Indies, South Africa, and Australia in Group 1 of the Super 12 Round. The top two teams will progress to the semifinals in this group. Tigers have a chance to go to the knockout phase in this year's competition. Let's take a look at how Bangladesh may advance to the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 semifinals.
Bangladesh's Overall T20 World Cup Record
Interestingly, Bangladesh's biggest success in the Twenty20 World Cup history came in the tournament's inaugural edition in 2007. Bangladesh upset the West Indies with a 6-wicket win. South Africa and Bangladesh both have qualified for the Super 8. The Tigers have been defeated in all of their matches in the Super 8 and ended last in the points standings.
The country’s World Cup performance in 2009 was hopeless. They were eliminated from the competition after losing both of their group-round matches against India and Ireland. Bangladesh were placed in a difficult group in 2010. As predicted, both of their matches against Pakistan and Australia ended in defeat.
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Bangladesh had a difficult time in Sri Lanka at the 2012 T20 World Cup. They were unable to progress to the Super 8s after losing both of their matches against New Zealand and Pakistan.
The 2014 ICC Twenty20 World Cup was held in Bangladesh, where the team Tigers fared well in comparison to previous editions. The Tigers won the group stage and qualified for the Super 10s. However, Bangladesh lost all of their Super 10s matches and ended last in the points standings.
Bangladesh advanced to the Super 10s in the 2016 T20 World Cup after finishing first in group A of the qualifying phase. Unfortunately, they didn't win a single match in the Super 10 Round. It would be interesting to see if the Tigers can win a match in the Super Round for the first time in this ongoing competition.
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Can Bangladesh reach T20 World Cup 2021’s Semifinal round?
According to cricket analysts, the country’s second-place finish in the qualifiers was a blessing in disguise. If Bangladesh played Group 2, they would have to face three strong Asian opponents. It would have been extremely tough to defeat Asia's best teams in Asian conditions. With this in mind, Bangladesh will have a fair chance in Group 2 against England and Australia.
Tigers will play two of its five Super 12 matches at Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, respectively. Dubai will host the other match.
According to statistics, the Sharjah pitch is no longer as batting-friendly as it once was. Slower bowlers have a significant edge here. One six was hit per 12 balls in the 2020 IPL. However, batters were able to knock one-six out of every 23 deliveries in the IPL 2021.
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However, it's worth noting that pace bowlers have a far higher strike rate than spinners here. Among the pacers, those who can diversify their bowling skills are more likely to thrive on this ground. It is possible to defend 150 runs in this field if there are good quality slow bowlers. Bangladesh's spinners and left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman can be effective bowlers on this wicket. Tigers need to win both of their matches at Sharjah Cricket Ground In order to advance to the semifinals.
Bangladesh's Fixtures at Sharjah:
Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka | Date: 24 October (Sunday) | Time: 4 pm (BST)
Bangladesh vs. West Indies | Date: 29 October (Friday) | Time: 4 pm (BST)
The pitch at Abu Dhabi is good for batsmen. On this wicket, batsmen have a high propensity to score runs. Spinners will not have an extra advantage here. Because spinners have a 33 average on this surface, while fast bowlers have a 29 average.
Bangladesh will play two matches here. They will have to put in a lot of effort and come on the field with the right strategy to win these two games. However, the Tigers must win at least one match in Abu Dhabi to advance to the semifinals.
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Bangladesh's Fixtures at Abu Dhabi:
Bangladesh vs. England | Date: 27 October (Wednesday) | Time: 4 pm (BST)
Bangladesh vs. South Africa | Date: 2 November (Tuesday) | Time: 4 pm (BST)
The Dubai pitch hasn't altered much in the last two years. If we look at the statistics from the previous two seasons of the IPL, we can see that the average score is between 150 and 160. Pace bowlers are more successful here than spin bowlers. So, the fast bowlers of Bangladesh will be quite useful on the Dubai pitch due to their diversity of bowling tactics.
Bangladesh will meet Australia in their last Super 12 fixture on November 4 (Thursday) in Dubai (the match will start at 4 pm, BST). Bangladesh will be confident ahead of this fixture after winning the T20 series against Australia at home a few months ago.
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Verdict
The top two teams in Group 1 point standings are England and Australia as of October 23. These two teams look to be well-balanced and motivated to win the competition. On paper, the West Indies remain the strongest team, and they will certainly bounce back in their next four matches.
Bangladesh have to win at least three games in its group to qualify for the semifinals. Not to mention, Tiger's matches against Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and South Africa will be important in this regard. Bangladesh have a better recent record against Sri Lanka and the West Indies. On the other hand, South Africa have recently struggled on the international stage.
In such a scenario, the final few games of the group may be do-or-die affairs. Overall, the Super 12s of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 appears to be an intriguing round.
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ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka Match Preview
Bangladesh finished second in Group B of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2021 qualifying phase. Therefore, team Tigers will play in Group 1 in the Super 12 Round. Bangladesh will play five matches in this round in order to qualify for the semifinals. Sri Lanka will be Bangladesh's first opponent in the Super 12. The match will begin at 4 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) on October 24 (Sunday). The match preview of Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2021 is discussed in this article.
Notable T20I Record between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
The following are the significant Bangladesh-Sri Lanka T20I records.
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Matches Played (11)
4
7
Most Runs
Mahmudullah (261 runs in 10 innings)
Kusal Perera (365 runs in 7 innings)
Highest Score
Sabbir Rahman (80)
Kusal Perera (77)
Most Fifties
Mushfiqur Rahim (2)
Kusal Perera (5)
Most Wickets
Mustafizur Rahman (11)
Lasith Malinga (11)
Best Bowling Figures
Mustafizur Rahman (4/21)
Lasith Malinga (3/20)
Most Matches
Mahmudullah (10)
Thisara Perera (10)
Highest Partnership
Sabbir Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan (82)
Gunathilaka and Mendis (98)
Most Catches
Soumya Sarkar (8)
Thisara Perera (7)
Most Dismissals
Mushfiqur Rahim (6)
Kusal Perera (3)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Bangladesh Team
Bangladesh's openers failed in the qualifying round. The primary focus for Bangladesh team management would be to find the right opening combination. Another disadvantage is that the team lacks a well-known big hitter. Besides, will Bangladesh deploy three spinners against Sri Lanka? So, the head coach Russell Domingo and captain Mahmudullah Riyad need to make important decisions on a number of issues. Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman are two of the team's most reliable players. Their contributions will be important to the success of the team tigers.
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Three impactful players of Bangladesh
Mahmudullah Riyad: T20I: 105 | Runs: 1,861 | HS: 64* | SR: 119.90 | Wkts: 33 | BBI: 3/18 | SR: 23.90
Shakib Al Hasan: T20I: 91 | Runs: 1,871 | HS: 84 | SR: 121.02 | Wkts: 115 | BBI: 5/20 | SR: 17.60
Mustafizur Rahman: T20I: 55 | Wkts: 82 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 7.54 | SR: 14.70
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Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammad Naim, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah (captain), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wicket-keeper), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Sri Lanka Team
Sri Lanka came out on top in their group in the qualifying phase. The players have a lot of faith in each other. The Lankan team has some outstanding T20 players on their squad and can surprise any side in the world at any time. Sri Lanka are in fantastic form and will be the favorite to win the match against Bangladesh.
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Kusal Perera: T20I: 55 | Runs: 1,460 | HS: 84 | 50s: 12 | SR: 132.24
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva: T20I: 28 | Runs: 271 | HS: 71 | SR: 116.30 | Wkts: 42 | BBI: 4/9 | SR: 13.60
Dasun Shanaka: T20I: 52 | Runs: 632 | HS: 54 | SR: 107.66 | Wkts: 15 | BBI: 3/16 | SR: 16
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Predicted Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wicket-keeper), Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara
Verdict
Group 1 of the Super 12 seems to be the most difficult on paper. Because each team has an equal chance of reaching the semifinals. There will be no room for error in the bid for the first knockout round. Both teams will be hoping to get off to a good start in this round. Furthermore, maintaining momentum will be crucial in the late stage of the Super 12 round.
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Bangladesh have had a decent record against Sri Lanka in recent years. As a result, this Bangladesh team will be much more confident in their ability to overcome the Sri Lankans. Bangladesh's team management must prepare a strategic plan for the main event of the T20 World Cup 2021. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to show their full capabilities against bigger opponents.
Where to watch T20 World Cup 2021 Live Streaming from Bangladesh?
After changing venues twice in a row, the T20 World Cup 2021 finally started on October 17, 2021, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The seventh edition of the 20-over cricket World Cup will run until November 14, 2021. The UAE and Oman are co-hosting the tournament of 45 matches of 16 countries. As always, some media in Bangladesh have allowed the viewers to watch the sports live. Let's see where to enjoy the T20 World Cup 2021 matches live from Bangladesh.
T20 World Cup 2021 at a glance
Four stadiums have been determined for T20 matches and they are Al Emirates Cricket Stadium, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.
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The entire tournament includes Selection and Super 12 rounds. In the selection round, 8 teams will be equally distributed into two groups where they will compete against each other. According to the T20 ranking, the four qualified countries will join the top eight countries who are already in the Super 12.
Apart from Bangladesh, Oman, Sri Lanka, Scotland, Ireland, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, and Namibia are in the qualifying round.
West Indies, India, England, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Afghanistan are already enlisted in the Super 12.
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T20 World Cup 2021 live streaming
Broadcast media
In addition to Bangladesh Television (BTV), two private TV channels in Bangladesh will broadcast the T20 matches live. Those channels are Gazi Television (GTV) and T Sports.
The first-round matches will be held twice a day from 17 October to 23 October 2021, which will be shown live at 4 pm and 8 pm Bangladesh time. The splendid contests of the Super 12 rounds will be shown from October 24 to November 8, 2021. One match will be played on October 25, October 28, November 1, and November 8. Those will be broadcast live at 8 pm Bangladesh time.
After the two semi-final matches on November 10 and 11, the final will be held on November 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Bangladeshi people will be able to watch these three matches live at 8 pm.
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