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Pakistan wins toss and bowls against archrival India
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field against archrival India in its opening Super 12 match on Sunday at the T20 World Cup.
India has so far won all five of its previous T20 World Cup matches against Pakistan.
Both teams went with three fast bowlers and two spinners with India leaving out Rahul Chahar and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Pakistan left out young batter Haider Ali and preferred the experience of Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez in the middle order.
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India captain Virat Kohli said he wanted his team to stay focused and professional, saying “don’t get overawed.”
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam expects dew in the second half of the match and was looking for early wickets to put India under pressure.
New Zealand, Afghanistan, Namibia and Scotland are the other teams in Group 2.
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Teams:
India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah.
Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf.
T20 WC: Naim, Mushfiqur propel Tigers to 171 vs Sri Lanka
Wonderful fifties from Mohammad Naim and Mushfiqur Rahim propelled the Tigers to 171 in their first Super 12s clash against Sri Lanka on Sunday at Sharjah.
Sri Lanka won the toss in this match and sent Bangladesh to bat first. Liton Das and Naim added 40 runs in the first wicket stand and laid a strong foundation for the Tigers.
Liton fell as the first wicket scoring 16 off 16 balls, and Shakib Al Hasan took the field hitting two fours, but the left-hander failed to continue on a good start as he was dismissed by a great delivery of Chamika Karunaratne for 10 off seven.
On the third wicket, Naim and Mushfiqur added 73 off 51 balls. Along the way, Naim hit his second fifty of the World Cup— the first one came against Oman in Round 1. Naim ended up on 62 off 52 balls with six fours.
READ: T20 WC: Naim hits his second World Cup fifty
Mushfiqur also hit a fifty off 32 balls. It was Mushfiqur’s first fifty in 12 innings in T20Is.
The right-handed batter remained unbeaten for 57 off 37 balls with five fours and two sixes. Mahmudullah Riyad also remained unbeaten for 10 off five balls.
Bangladesh ended up on 171 for four wickets in 20 overs.
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For Sri Lanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, and Lahiru Kumara took one wicket each.
Bangladesh won nine matches scoring 171 or more runs while batting first in T20Is on 11 occasions before this match.
T20 WC: Naim hits second World Cup fifty
Bangladesh left-handed opener Mohammad Naim hit his second fifty in the World Cup on Sunday against Sri Lanka in Bangladesh’s first match at the Super 12s stage.
Naim completed his second World Cup fifty off 44 balls with five fours. Riding on his fifty, Bangladesh completed 100 runs in 13.4 overs.
He ended up on 62 off 52 balls. He also hit a fifty against Oman in Round 1.
It was Naim's fourth fifty in T20Is.
In the first wicket, Naim and Liton Das scored 40 runs off 37 balls. In the powerplay, Bangladesh scored 41 for one wicket.
Bangladesh made one change to the playing XI of this match, adding Nasum Ahmed replacing Taskin Ahmed.
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.
Read T20 World Cup: Tigers to take on Sri Lanka to start Super 12s on high
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: High-Voltage Match between India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan will begin their ICC T20 World Cup 2021 journey on Sunday (October 24). The match between these two teams will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium at 8 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). This match always brings an extra level of excitement among the fans. This time will be no different. Both teams feature world-class cricketers on their squads. On any given day, these players might put the opponent in peril. The match preview of India vs. Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 is discussed in this article.
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Notable T20I Record between India and Pakistan
The following are the most significant T20I records between India and Pakistan.
India
Pakistan
Matches Played (8)
7
1
Most Runs
Virat Kohli (254 runs in 6 innings)
Shoaib Malik (164 runs in 8 innings)
Highest Score
Virat Kohli (78*)
Mohammad Hafez (61)
Most Fifties
Virat Kohli (2)
Mohammad Hafez (2)
Most Wickets
Irfan Pathan (6)
Umar Gul (11)
Best Bowling Figures
Hardik Pandya (3/8)
Mohammad Asif (4/18)
Most Matches
MS Dhoni (8)
Shahid Afridi (8)
Highest Partnership
Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni (97)
Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik (106)
Most Catches
Suresh Raina (7)
Shoaib Malik (4)
Most Dismissals
MS Dhoni (11)
Kamran Akmal (3)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
India Team
India's main strength is its well-balanced team. There are some top Indian players in each category who are capable of helping their team win big games. The batting order of India is among the strongest in the world. On the other hand, bowling offers a wide range of options.
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The most vital factor is that each player has sufficient experience and is well aware of their role in the team. Indian cricketers may be exhausted after playing so much cricket in recent days. However, there is no doubt that led by Virat Kohli, they would want to shine in their own glory in the match against Pakistan.
Three impactful players of India
Rohit Sharma: T20I: 111 | Runs: 2,864 | HS: 118 | 50s: 22 | SR: 138.96
Virat Kohli: T20I: 90 | Runs: 3,159 | HS: 94* | 50s: 28 | SR: 139.04
Jasprit Bumrah: T20I: 50 | Wkts: 59 | BBI: 3/11 | Econ: 6.66 | SR: 18.20
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Predicted Playing XI:
KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (Captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishab Pant (Wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Rahul Chahar
Pakistan Team
There are a handful of aggressive batters in Pakistan. They are assisting Pakistan in winning games against big teams by exhibiting consistency in their play. Furthermore, as expected, the Pakistani have a formidable bowling attack. The opponent must find a strategy to resist Pakistan's bowling threat. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is one of the top batters in the world now.
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However, Babar has yet to find considerable success as a captain. So, he wants to do something exceptional at the Twenty20 World Cup 2021. Pakistan will want to overcome India to start the mission.
Three impactful players of Pakistan
Babar Azam: T20I: 61 | Runs: 2.204 | HS: 122 | 50s: 20 | SR: 130.64
Shoaib Malik: T20I: 116 | Runs: 2,335 | HS: 75 | SR: 124.20 | Wkts: 28 | BBI: 2/7 | SR: 19.90
Hasan Ali: T20I: 41 | Wkts: 52 | BBI: 4/18 | Econ: 8.29 | SR: 15.70
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Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammad Rizwan (Wicket-keeper), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (Captain), Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf
Verdict
There will be a three-way battle in group 2 of the Super 12 round for a place in the semifinals of ICC T20 World Cup 2021. India, Pakistan, and New Zealand are the favorites of this group. So, the winner of the India-Pakistan match will surely get an advantage in the group. There won't be any margin for error in the race for the first knockout round.
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Both teams will be trying to get off to a strong start. India have a good record against Pakistan in T20Is and they will begin the contest as favorites. On the other hand, Pakistan performed well in its recent Twenty20 series. They will be ready to go all-out against their arch-rival India. There will surely be a massive battle on Sunday.
Mahmudullah, Shakib guide Tigers to 181
In the must-win T20 World Cup match against Papua New Guinea, Bangladesh posted 181 on Thursday riding on the batting of Mahmudullah Riyad and Shakib Al Hasan.
Bangladesh’s 181 for 7 is now the highest total in this World Cup so far. The Tigers have surpassed Sri Lanka’s 171 against Ireland in Abu Dhabi.
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh to bat first vs PNG
Shakib, who was the player of the match in the previous match against Oman, posted 46 off 37 balls while Mahmudullah posted 50 off 28 balls. They smashed six sixes and three fours together.
Bangladesh failed to have a good start once again as Mohammad Naim fell for a duck in the first ball of the match. However, on the second wicket, Shakib and Liton Das added 50 runs.
Liton was doing well but fell for 29 off 23 balls with one four and one six. Mushfiqur Rahim failed to impress with the bat as he was dismissed while playing a sweep when he was batting at 5.
On the fifth wicket stand, Mahmudullah and Afif Hossain added 43 off 23 balls. Afif ended up at 21 off 14 balls with three fours.
Bangladesh surpassed the 180-run mark with some wonderful batting display by Mohammad Saifuddin. In the last three balls, he scored 17 runs with a no-ball-six. Saifuddin remained unbeaten scoring 19 off six balls with two sixes and one four.
For Papua New Guinea, Kabua Morea, Damien Ravu, and captain Assad Vala took two wickets each.
Read: Tigers take on PNG Thursday, aim for a Super 12 berth
In the first match of the group, Bangladesh lost to Scotland, but they bounced back in the match against the hosts Oman.
Bangladesh field an unchanged playing XI in this match.
ICC T20 Men’s World Cup 2021: 16 Captains to Watch
Between 2007 and 2016, six T20 World Cups were held. Although it was supposed to be held every 2 years, this time the World Cup is taking place after 5 years due to various complications. The cricket world was stopped due to the corona pandemic and cricket fans all over the world were deprived of joy. The T20 Men’s World Cup is currently being held in Oman and the United Arab Emirates in the presence of spectators. This time India is the main host of the World Cup, but they are hosting it in Oman and the United Arab Emirates because of India’s pandemic situation. This article will discuss the 16 captains of the T20 World Cup 2021.
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Mohammad Nabi- Afghanistan
Nabi is an all-rounder, who is right handed batsman as well as off break bowler. His T20 debut was on February 01, 2010, against Ireland. As of Oct 18, 2021, he played 81 international T20 matches, scored 1396 runs, and took 72 wickets. Apart from playing in the national team, Nabi also played in numerous T20 leagues including the Indian Premier League, Bangladesh Premier League, Pakistan Super League, and more. Since 2009, Nabi has been playing a major role for the Afghanistan cricket team.
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Aaron Finch- Australia
Australian batsman Aaron Finch captains the Australian cricket team and also he is the captain of the 2021 T20 World Cup. Debuted in 2010 Finch played 76 T20 International (T20I) matches and scored 2473 so far. Currently, he holds the record for two of the three T20I highest individual scores. His 156 runs against English in 2013 and 172 against Zimbabwe in July 2018 were the two highest scores. Finch is also the first player to earn 900 rating points in the official ICC T20I rankings.
Mahmudullah Riyad- Bangladesh
Mahmudullah is a lower or middle order batsman and an off spin bowler, hence he is an all-rounder. However, he is highly prominent for his capability to finish a One Day International game. Mahmudullah appeared in 103 T20I matches and scored 1794 with the 64 highest scores. Further, he also took 33 wickets. After winning the second T20I match against New Zealand in September 2021, Mahmudullah has become the most successful Bangladeshi T20 captain after Mashrafe Mortaza.
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Eoin Morgan-England
Irish-born English cricketer Eoin Morgan is well known for his captaincy for the England Cricket team as well as for different cricket league teams including Kolkata Knight Riders, Middlesex, and London Spirit. Nevertheless, Morgan led the England Cricket Team to win the 2019 ICC World Cup, which was the first win for England. Left-handed batsman Morgan has played 107 T20I matches and scored 2360 runs in total with 91 highest runs in his bucket.
Virat Kohli- India
Kohli is considered one of the most successful Indian captains in all formats. However, his T20 debut was in 2010 against Zimbabwe. Since then, Virat played 90 T20I matches and scored 3159 runs along with 94 high scores. Nevertheless, Kohli is one of the consistent players in the current cricket world. Overall his batting average is 52.65 in 90 T20 International matches and he has 28 50s in his bucket.
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Andrew Balbirnie- Ireland
Andrew Balbirnie is currently performing the role of captain for all formats for the Ireland cricket team. Although, he became the captain for ODI and Test in 2019, but picked as T20 captain in 2020. Balbirnie played his first T20 game in 2015 and so far, he appeared in 54 T20I matches in which he scored 1109 with 83 high scores.
Gerhard Erasmus- Namibia
26-year-old Gerhard Erasmus has been playing for Namibia national team since 2011. However, his T20 debut was in 2019 against Ghana. Right before the T20 World Cup 2021, he was named Namibia's captain in September. Previously he performed his role as a captain for Namibia’s ODI team. In the last two years, he played 22 T20I matches in total and scored 522 runs with the highest score of 72.
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ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Major Takeaways from Bangladesh's Loss to Scotland
The ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Super 12 Round will begin on October 23rd (Saturday). Qualifier teams must finish first or second in their respective groups to advance to the Super 12s. Bangladesh lost their opening encounter against Scotland, jeopardizing their chances of finishing first in the group. Bangladesh must win their remaining two matches against Oman and Papua New Guinea to finish second in the group. However, they will need to craft a smart plan for playing those matches. The major points from Bangladesh's loss to Scotland are addressed in this article.
Bangladesh's Defeat to Scotland: Key Takeaways
Bangladesh restricted Scotland to 140/9 in the allocated 20 overs after opting to bowl first. Bangladesh ended their innings with a total of 134/7, losing the match by 6 runs.
Bowling
Spinners will be key on this surface
Unlike in the recent home series, Captain Mahmudullah Riyad gave the ball to pacers to bowl the power play overs. The pacer trio fared well, limiting Scotland to 39 runs and picking up a wicket. However, Bangladesh could have picked even more wickets if Mahmudullah had chosen to begin the innings with two spinners. When the spinners came into play, the surface appeared to be a little more conducive to the slower bowlers.
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Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan and Mahedi Hasan bowled three overs apiece, stretching from seven to twelve overs, and each took two wickets. Scotland's batters struggled to negotiate both of them, and they were 55/6 at the end of 12 overs. Bangladesh were in a strong position at the time. However, Mark Watt and Chris Greaves put up a counter-attacking 51-run stand for the seventh wicket to change the scenario in Scotland's favor.
Key Point: Bangladesh should stick to its core strength and use more spinners in the upcoming matches.
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Effective pace bowlers should use in the death overs
Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, and Mustafizur Rahman bowled Bangladesh's final four overs. They gave up a lot of runs and assisted Scotland in putting up a challenging score to defend.
Scotland were 96/6 after 16 overs but scored 44 runs in the next four overs. Bangladesh's quickest bowler, Taskin Ahmed went for 15 runs in the 18th over. He assisted Scotland in gaining momentum. Overall, Taskin yielded 28 runs in three overs, Mustafizur 32 runs in four overs, and Saifuddin 30 runs in four overs.
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Bangladesh's fast bowlers showed that they were not well equipped for these types of surfaces, particularly in the final overs. They needed a better understanding as well as the necessary knowledge to succeed on these kinds of wickets. On a flat track, Taskin Ahmed could be costly, and skipper Riyad should avoid him in the final few overs.
Key Point: Spinners may be a viable choice for Mahmudullah to bowl the death overs. Pacers must bowl with pinpoint accuracy in order to bowl in the block-hole.
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Batting
Bangladesh need an anchor batter to bat through the innings
There was some concern before the tournament about who would play the anchor role in the absence of Tamim Iqbal. This topic has come up again after the dismal loss to Scotland.
Both Bangladesh openers were dismissed within four overs, putting immense pressure on the middle order to maintain the run rates. One of the openers should have performed as the anchor for Bangladesh, carrying the innings to the end. Because this could relieve the pressure from the following batters.
Key Point: Liton Das can be an excellent choice to play the anchor role as he is more sensible than the others.
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Experienced players must rediscover their best form
Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim batted in the middle for a while and put on a 47-run stand for the third wicket. However, they were both far from their best and need to improve in the coming matches. Otherwise, Bangladesh would be in much more difficulties at crucial moments.
Key Point: The form of Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan will be crucial for Bangladesh.
Late Middle orders must learn how to finish the game
Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, and Mohammad Saifuddin batted in the match. They tried some big shots but were unable to complete the task. Most of the players were caught in the boundary line. Afif Hossain was in excellent form and he needed to be moved up the batting order.
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Key Point: Big hitters must develop the ability to finish games.
Way Forward
After analyzing the key reasons behind Bangladesh's defeat to Scotland, it's apparent that the batters struggled in this match. Bowlers also gave up a lot of runs in the death overs. The team management must address those issues in order to play well in the remaining two qualifying matches of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Bangladesh will face Oman at the same venue on Tuesday (October 19). This will, without a doubt, be a do-or-die contest for team Tigers.
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ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Shakib Al Hasan Reaches Three Unique Milestones
Bangladesh's ICC T20 World Cup 2021 campaign began with a devastating loss against an inspiring Scotland side. However, ace all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan was excellent with the ball and snatched two important wickets. He broke one record and completed two separate accomplishments during the contest thanks to the two wickets. Shakib has taken his brilliant cricket career to new heights after achieving these milestones. Here we will highlight the feats of Shakib in Bangladesh's World Cup opening match.
Shakib Al Hasan Sets Three New Records
Shakib Al Hasan has attained a notable number of successes in his nearly two-decade international cricket career. His amazing consistency has propelled him to greatness on the international stage. Take a look at the records he earned during Bangladesh's match against Scotland.
Highest Wicket-Taker in T20I
The world's best all-rounder Shakib was just two wickets away from being the top wicket-taker in T20I cricket before the Bangladesh vs. Scotland match. The brilliant left-arm spinner eclipsed Lasith Malinga's (107) record after taking the wickets of Richie Berrington and Michael Leask. Shakib delivered yet another outstanding bowling effort, finishing his spell with 4-0-17-2.
Read: Shakib becomes highest-wicket taker in T20Is
Currently, the top Bangladeshi all-rounder has 108 T20I wickets at a superb average of 20.46 from 89 matches. On the other hand, Lasith Malinga ended his 84-match T20I career with 107 wickets at an average of 20.79.
The top five wicket-takers in T20I (as of October 17, 2021)
Player
Matches
Wkts
BBI
Ave
Econ
SR
5W
Shakib Al Hasan
89
108
5/20
20.46
6.70
18.3
1
Lasith Malinga
84
107
5/6
20.79
7.42
16.8
2
Tim Southee
83
99
5/18
25.17
8.39
18.0
1
Shahid Afridi
99
98
4/11
24.44
6.63
22.1
0
Rashid Khan
51
95
5/3
12.63
6.21
12.1
2
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
First Bangladesh player to amass 600 international wickets
Prior to this match, Shakib Al Hasan was just two wickets away from being the first Bangladeshi player to achieve the 600-wicket mark in international cricket. He became the first Bangladeshi player to amass 600 wickets on the international arena (across all formats) after taking two wickets in Bangladesh's opening match of ICC T20 World Cup 2021.
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Among active players, he is presently the sixth most wicket-takers. Shakib has 600 international wickets at an average of 28.40 in 362 appearances for Bangladesh. The renowned off-spinner from Sri Lanka, Muthiah Muralidaran is presently in first place with an astounding 1347 international wickets at an average of 22.86.
Top five most international wickets (active players)
Player
Matches
Wkts
BBI
Ave
Econ
SR
5W
James Anderson
379
919
7/42
27.46
3.30
49.8
33
Stuart Broad
326
767
8/15
27.95
3.46
48.4
19
Ravi Ashwin
236
615
7/59
26.46
3.40
46.6
30
Tim Southee
305
603
7/33
29.70
4.00
44.5
16
Shakib Al Hasan
362
600
7/36
28.40
3.87
43.9
22
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
600 Wickets & 12,000 Runs on the International Stage
Notable cricketer Shakib has accomplished some exclusive records that no one else could achieve yet. He became the first player in international cricket history to take 600 wickets and score 12,000 runs. Jack Kallis of South Africa achieved 25,000 international runs but fell short of capturing 600 international wickets by 23 wickets.
Players with 500+ Wickets and 10,000+ International Runs
Player
Matches
Wkts
BBI
Avg
Runs
HS
Avg
Shakib Al Hasan
362
600
7/36
28.40
12,316
217
34.98
Jack Kallis
519
577
6/54
32.14
25,534
224
49.10
Shahid Afridi
524
541
7/12
32.78
11,196
156
23.92
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Bottom Line
Shakib Al Hasan's achievements have been overshadowed by Bangladesh's loss against Scotland. The all-rounder would have been more pleased if Bangladesh had won the contest. However, no one can deny that he has made significant contributions to the development of Bangladesh cricket. Hopefully, Shakib's form in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021 should encourage Bangladesh to advance to the Super 12 round.
Oman thumps debutant PNG by 10 wkts in T20 World Cup
Openers Jatinder Singh and Aqib Ilyas smashed unbeaten half centuries as co-host Oman thumped debutant Papua New Guinea by 10 wickets in its opening first-round Group B game on Sunday.
Singh scored 73 off 42 balls and Ilyas made 50 that eased the host to 131-0 with more than six overs to spare.
Earlier, skipper Zeeshan Ashraf (4-20) registered Oman’s best figures in a T20 and pinned down PNG to 129-9.
“These are our home conditions, we knew even 140 could be chased easily,” Ashraf said. “We knew the wicket was playing very well, we needed to make sure we didn’t give away loose balls and easy boundaries.”
PNG captain Assad Vala (56) and Charles Amini (37) did well to share an 81-run stand after openers Tony Ura and Lega Siaka had played Oman fast bowlers back onto their stumps without a run on the board.
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But Amini’s run-out was followed by Singh taking a brilliant running catch at long-on before Ashraf, the left-arm spinner, grabbed three wickets in an over to derail the PNG innings.
Singh, played several impressive reverse sweeps, hitting seven fours and four sixes without any of the seven bowlers used by Vala able to trouble the batsman. He raised the victory with a six over mid-wicket in the 14th over.
The 131-run stand was Oman’s best partnership for any wicket in a T20 and the chase, without losing a wicket, was the third-highest in men’s T20 internationals.
“On that wicket, 129 was never going to be enough,” Vala said. “We were looking at 160-plus to give ourselves a chance. (First) Charles got run out, then myself getting out, (and) we lost our way. I think a lot of credit goes to Maqsood and his boys.”
Bangladesh and Scotland are the other two teams in the group and will play later Sunday. Group A comprises Ireland, Namibia, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands.
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The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 12 stage that starts in the United Arab Emirates next Saturday.
Five years ago, Oman sprung a surprise when it beat Ireland in its opening T20 World Cup game in India.