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BAN vs. NZ 2021: Bangladesh Clinch Their First T20I Win Against New Zealand
Bangladesh take a 1-0 lead in the BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I series after defeating New Zealand by 7 wickets in the first match. Bangladesh will have a chance to extend their series lead if they win the second match on Friday (September 3). Bangladesh will be favorites in the next match if they can maintain their present form at home, but New Zealand will attempt to tie the series. Bangladesh's bowlers did an outstanding job in the first match, allowing the host to win easily. This article covers the opening match of the BAN vs. NZ 2021 Twenty20 International series.
BAN vs. NZ 2021: The First T20I Match Report
The weather was nice in Dhaka, ideal for a T20 contest. The New Zealand batsmen appeared to be battling with the pitch conditions throughout the game. They are not used to playing on such a spin surface, especially in T20 cricket.
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New Zealand made a poor decision by electing to bat first on an unfamiliar pitch. They kept losing wickets from the start of the innings and were finally bowled out for only 60 runs with 19 balls to spare, their lowest total ever in the T20 format. The Sri Lanka team similarly bowled New Zealand out for 60 runs in the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. The match took place at Chattogram.
Bangladesh’s Chase
Bangladesh's campaign was optimistic that they would be able to comfortably chase down the target after a stellar fielding effort. The New Zealand spinners, though, took two wickets quickly while defending the low total, making the Bangladesh camp panic. Mohammad Naim tried to find a gap in the cover region, but all he discovered was Henry Nicholls in the short cover.
Bangladesh found themselves in a tough position all of a sudden, and they were 7/2 at the time. Later, Bangladesh were able to turn the game around thanks to a 30-run partnership between Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim.
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The Shakib-Mushfiqur partnership took the total to 37 before newcomer Rachin Ravindra removed Shakib (25) with a length ball in the 10th over. Bangladesh didn't lose any wicket after that, and they comfortably reached the target in the last delivery of the 15th over. Mushfiqur Rahim (16) hit the winning shot in the deep midwicket area with his trademark pull shot. Captain Mahmudullah Riyad was undefeated for 14* runs.
New Zealand Innings
Mahmudullah Riyad handed the ball over to off-spinner Mahadi Hasan in search of an early breakthrough. He did not disappoint and Rachin Ravindra was out in the third ball of the innings.
Mahmudullah's strategy of using multiple spinners in the power play to unsettle the batsmen paid off well. He employed Mahadi, Shakib, Nasum, and Mustafizur in the power play and took four important wickets in the first four overs.
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Captain Tom Latham (18) and Henry Nicholls (18) tried to rebuild the innings with a 34-run stand for the fifth wicket, but it only lasted until the 11th over. New Zealand would have scored more than 100 runs in their innings if they had stayed at the crease till the end. Bangladesh would have struggled to chase 100 runs on such a pitch.
Mohammad Saifuddin broke this partnership, but all credit goes to Nasum Ahmed, who took a superb catch in the deep square leg region.
New Zealand were 43/5 at that stage, and they were on the verge of scoring their lowest ever T20I total. That fear came true as they were bowled out for 60 in 16.5 overs. The left-arm pacer, Mustafizur Rahman did what he does best. He took three wickets in the death overs. Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, and Mohammad Saifuddin each took two wickets.
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Player of the Match
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was named Player of the Match for his excellent bowling and batting performance. Shakib's bowling figure in the match was 4-0-10-2, in addition to his 25 runs.
Bottom Line
A turning pitch aided Bangladesh spinners in choking out New Zealand batsmen in the opening of a five-match BAN vs. NZ 2021 series. Mustafizur Rahman was the only pacer in the playing XI for the host, and the strategy worked perfectly. Bangladesh's management is expected to use three spinners as well in the second encounter. However, New Zealand have more spinning choices than Australia, and they might cause Bangladesh batsmen more trouble than Australia did in the previous series. So, a spin-friendly pitch may not ensure Bangladesh's victory in every match in the series. The second encounter is likely to be much more exciting.
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Bangladesh overpower New Zealand on tricky surface
Coming to the 11th match, Bangladesh registered their maiden T20I victory over New Zealand by seven wickets on Wednesday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad praised his bowlers for the victory.
In post-match comments he said: “The first match is important and we have to do it again in the remaining matches.”
New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first putting only 60 runs on the board losing all wickets. Bangladesh’s spin department literally went through their batting line-up. Bangladeshi spinners bowled 12 overs in this game and conceded 38 runs to take five wickets.
“It was a disappointing start to the series,” Tom Latham, New Zealand captain said after the match. “We built some partnerships in the middle overs but failed to continue on those. We couldn’t hold on. I hope we can learn from this game and do better in the next matches.”
Chasing 61 for victory, Bangladesh sealed the game in 15 overs with seven wickets in hand despite losing the openers inside seven runs.
Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim posted a 30-run stand and recovered the early damage well.
Shakib fell on 25, but Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah Riyad remained unbeaten on 16 and 14 respectively.
“It’s good to win the first match of the series, and it was also our first win against New Zealand,” man-of-match Shakib told the broadcaster after the match. “It will boost our team and give us confidence for the rest of the series”.
Read: BAN vs. NZ: Bangladesh's Three Memorable Victories Against New Zealand
New Zealand’s 60 for all wickets was their joint-lowest total in T20Is.
On the terribly slow wicket, Mustafizur Rahman bagged three wickets conceding 13 runs while all of Nasum Ahmed, Shakib and Mohammad Saifuddin scalped two wickets each.
New Zealand only managed to score 18 runs in the power play losing four wickets. They had a miserable start as they lost the first wicket in the first over of the match bowled by Mahedi Hasan.
Rachin Ravindra, the debutant, failed to impress as he chipped a return catch and suffered a duck on his debut.
One over later Shakib came and removed Will Young for five. Shakib put it on an in-between length, and the ball didn’t bounce as much as the batsman wanted it. Young missed the ball which eventually hit his stumps.
Nasum struck twice in the fourth over to remove Colin de Grandhomme and Tom Blundell for one and two respectively. Mohammad Naim took a regulation catch at the square leg when Grandhomme tried a mighty slog sweep, and Blundell fell while giving a return catch to the bowler.
In the next six overs, New Zealand didn’t lose any more wickets and reached 40 in 10 overs.
Mahmudullah brought in Saifuddin in the 11th over, and he kept the faith intact removing New Zealand captain Latham for 18.
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In the next over, Shakib removed Cole McConchie for a duck— with this, both of the Blackcaps debutants suffered a duck each. Saifuddin struck again in the next over as Henry Nicholls fell prey to him for 17 with Mushfiqur took a dolly at the long-on.
Bangladesh’s premium T20 bowler Mustafizur struck twice in the 14th over scalping Ajaz Patel and Doug Bracewell for three and five respectively.
Latham and Nicholls were the best batsmen of New Zealand in this match scoring 18 each.
Eventually, New Zealand’s nightmarish batting display ended on 60 for all out, their lowest against Bangladesh. It was also the lowest total by any team against Bangladesh.
The remaining matches of the series will take place on September 3, 5, 8 and 10 respectively at the same venue.
Dale Steyn Retirement: Where does he Rank Among the Greatest Fast Bowlers?
38-year-old South African fearsome bowler, Dale Steyn has decided to retire from all forms of cricket, citing his age and the coronavirus epidemic as reasons. Dale Steyn announced his retirement on Tuesday (August 31) in a tweet on his verified Twitter account, which included three photos of him. Dale Steyn gave thanks to his family, colleagues, media, and fans for their support throughout the span of his 20-year cricket career. He also expressed gratitude for his accomplishments in cricket. In this article, we will look at Dale Steyn's cricket career and where does he rank among the greatest fast bowlers?
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Dale Steyn’s International Cricket Career at a Glance
Dale Steyn debuted in international cricket in 2004 during a tour of England. His first international wicket was former English opener Marcus Trescothick. Steyn played 93 Tests, 125 One-Day Internationals, and 47 Twenty-20 Internationals before retiring on August 31, 2021. Dale Steyn was plagued by injuries throughout his career, which caused him to miss several international matches. Otherwise, he could have improved his record much more if he had been in better shape. He was at his best from 2007 to 2011.
Dale Steyn received the ICC Test Player of the Year award in 2008 and the Wisden Cricketer of the Year award in 2014. He was a member of the ICC Test team of the year in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016. Dale Steyn was named to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Test Team of the Decade (2011–2020).
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Let's take a quick look at his international cricket career…
Test
Wkts
BBI
Ave
Econ
SR
93
439
7/51
22.95
3.24
42.30
ODI
Wkts
BBI
Ave
Econ
SR
125
196
6/39
25.95
4.87
31.90
T20I
Wkts
BBI
Ave
Econ
SR
47
64
4/9
18.35
6.94
15.80
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Dale Steyn’s International Record in Numbers
Dale Steyn had a stellar cricket career, particularly in Test cricket. Steyn's record speaks for itself. Here are a few of Dale Steyn's most notable records.
8 – He was named to the ICC Test team of the year Most times.
80 – Dale Steyn is the fastest pace bowler to complete 400 Test wickets.
92 – Dale Steyn has taken the most wickets on Asian soil (92).
439 – Dale Steyn claimed 439 wickets in 93 Tests, the most by a South African bowler.
31.9 – Dale Steyn has the third-highest strike rate (31.9) in ODI among the South African bowler.
42.3 – He has the best strike rate of any bowler with more than 200 wickets
7/51 – In Tests, his best bowling performance was against India in Nagpur in February 2010.
Dale Steyn is the eighth highest wicket-taker in Test cricket (439), and the fifth-highest by a fast bowler. In the Test format, he has the third-best average among the top ten wicket-takers. What's more amazing is that he has the best strike rate (42.3) among Test bowlers with 200 or more wickets.Dale Steyn's incredible record demonstrates that he is a class of his own and one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history.
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Bottom Line
Dale Steyn's overall cricket record indicates that he is unquestionably one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. Yet we can't say for sure where he ranks among the greatest bowlers of all time? Because the game has been graced by so many outstanding fast bowlers over the years. Therefore, making an all-time list should not be used to diminish someone's accomplishments. However, Dale Steyn was the most terrifying fast bowler of the last decade, and he was admired by the previous generation's best pace bowlers.
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Mahmudullah warns against overconfidence before NZ T20Is
Bangladesh T20I captain Mahmudullah Riyad has advised his boys against being overconfident as they prepare to play the five-match T20I series against New Zealand starting on Wednesday.
He, however, said the Bangladesh players have the ability to beat the Blackcaps in this series.
The Tigers go into the series with their first-ever 4-1 series win against Australia, which surely is boosting the confidence of the Bangladesh T20I side.
“As I always say that the T20 is a format where you can count yourself the favourite,” Mahmudullah said. “But being overconfident might play a negative role in our mind. To get successful in this format, we have to have the spirit to play well. If we can ensure it, we may have a good chance (to win this series).”
Read: BAN vs. NZ 2021: Milestones Bangladesh Cricketers Can Achieve in the T20I Series
Bangladesh played a total of 10 matches against New Zealand in this format and failed to win any of them. Mahmudullah believes the team should continue on being hungry to win against New Zealand.
“We have played well against Zimbabwe, and we also played good cricket at home against Australia. We have to keep this hunger intact. It will surely bring positive results for us,” Mahmudullah added.
The squad that the New Zealand Cricket has sent to Bangladesh doesn’t have any member of their World Cup squad. Despite that, Mahmudullah said that it’s required to play disciplined cricket against New Zealand to beat them.
Bangladesh team management is sweating over deciding the opening stand. In the absence of Tamim Iqbal, the spot for the number one opener is quite open.
“Liton (Das) is outstanding, and Soumya (Sarkar) is also good. Along with them, (Mohammad) Naim is at the top ranking among us. We are not worried much about it. We just have to ensure that we can contribute to the team. Here is some positive competition in the team, and it will surely help us,” Mahmudullah further told in a virtual press conference on Tuesday.
Read: BAN vs. NZ: Bangladesh's Three Memorable Victories Against New Zealand
Bangladesh will split the keeping work in this series to Mushfiqur Rahim and Nurul Hasan Sohan, as the head coach Russell Domingo told the media.
According to him, Sohan will play the role of the wicketkeeper in the first two matches while Mushfiqur will do it in the next two matches, and the team management will decide who will be the keeper in the fifth match.
Tom Latham, the T20I captain of New Zealand, said the whole Bangladesh team is a big threat for them.
“They have threats all around their group. We saw how well they played against Australia. They have some great spinners and experience in the group. Our batting will be challenged by their spinners. They have some fearless batsmen, who take the game head-on,” Latham said in a virtual press meet also on Tuesday.
BAN vs. NZ 2021: Milestones Bangladesh Cricketers Can Achieve in the T20I Series
The bilateral T20I series between Bangladesh and New Zealand will begin on Wednesday (September 1). This will be Bangladesh's last bilateral series before the Twenty20 World Cup. While New Zealand will play one more series in Pakistan. Bangladesh will have a genuine chance to beat New Zealand in a T20 format for the first time since the conditions are in their favor. Individually, cricketers will have the opportunity to achieve some personal milestones while playing in the series. In this article, we have listed a few anticipated milestones that Bangladesh cricketers can achieve during the BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I series.
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Milestones that Can be Achieved in the BAN vs. NZ 2021 Series
1000 International Runs
All-rounder Mosaddek Hossain needs only 16 runs to get 1,000 international runs. Mossadek has 984 runs in 59 international matches.
600 International Wickets
Bangladesh's best all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan needs only 6 wickets to get 600 international wickets. Shakib has collected 594 wickets in 357 appearances for Bangladesh.
200 International Wickets
Experienced bowler Rubel Hossain only needs 7 wickets to get 200 international wickets for Bangladesh. Rubel has 193 wickets in 159 appearances for Bangladesh.
150 International Wickets
Taijul Islam needs only three wickets to achieve the 150 international wickets landmark. In 44 appearances for Bangladesh, Taijul has 147 wickets.
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150 International Catches
Mahmudullah Riyad needs six more catches to attain 150 international catches for Bangladesh.
100 International Catches
Only two catches are required for Shakib Al Hasan to reach 100 international catches for Bangladesh.
50 International Catches
Liton Das just needs three more catches to achieve 50 international catches for Bangladesh.
350 International Appearances
Mahmudullah Riyad has to play three more matches to reach 350 international appearances for Bangladesh.
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2,000 T20I Runs for Bangladesh
Shakib Al Hasan has 1,718 runs for Bangladesh in 84 Twenty20 International matches. He only needs 282 runs to achieve the 2,000-run milestone in the T20 format.
100 T20I International Appearances
Mahmudullah Riyad has to participate in three more games to become the first Bangladeshi player to play 100 Twenty20 International matches.
50 T20I International Appearances
Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman needs two more games to earn 50 T20I appearances for Bangladesh.
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BAN vs. NZ 2021: Series Fixtures and Squads
Bangladesh and New Zealand will play a five-match bilateral series under a strict bio-bubble setup. The matches will be held on September 1, 3, 5, 8, and 10. All matches will be held at the SBNCS in Mirpur because both cricket boards have agreed to reduce the threat of coronavirus infection.
Squads
Bangladesh
Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Mohammad Naim, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Soumya Sarkar, Mosaddek Hossain, Afif Hossain, NurulHasan, MahediHasan, Shamim Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Aminul Islam
New Zealand
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, RachinRavindra, Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, Will Young
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Bottom Line
All matches in the BAN vs. NZ 2021 series will be played in Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla national cricket stadium in order to maintain the covid-19 health protocols. Therefore, players will benefit as the matches will be played on similar pitches. Bangladesh cricketers will be able to reach the above-mentioned milestones if they can maintain consistency throughout the T20I series. However, the main goal for Bangladesh campaign would be to win the series against this second-string New Zealand team.
BAN vs. NZ Series 2021: Who Would Make Bangladesh-New Zealand Combined T20I XI?
The twenty20 International series between Bangladesh and New Zealand will start on September 1 (Wednesday). New Zealand's 16-man squad has already landed in Bangladesh. On the other hand, the Bangladesh T20 team has undergone some changes ahead of the upcoming series against New Zealand. Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das were both included in the team, but Mohammad Mithun was left out. We sought to create a joint T20I XI of players from both sides prior to the five-match bilateral twenty20 BAN vs. NZ Series 2021. Let's take a look at who made the Bangladesh-New Zealand Combined T20I XI.
BAN vs. NZ Series 2021: Combined Bangladesh-New Zealand T20I XI
1) Liton Das (Bangladesh)
M: 33 | Runs: 646 | HS: 61 | SR: 134.02
Liton Das is one of Bangladesh's finest batsmen, and he will have to shoulder greater responsibility in the absence of experienced opener Tamim Iqbal.
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2) Tom Latham (New Zealand, WK)
M: 13 | Runs: 163 | HS: 39 | SR: 103.82
The wicketkeeper-batsman, Tom Latham will lead the New Zealand side in this contest in the absence of regular captain Kane Williamson. He is a tough player who will play an important role in the series.
3) Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
M: 84 | Runs: 1,718 | HS: 84 | SR: 122.53 | Wkts: 102 | BBI: 5/20 | Econ: 6.80
Shakib Al Hasan is one of the most experienced Twenty20 players in the world, and he will be a crucial player for Bangladesh in the New Zealand series.
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4) Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)
M: 86 | Runs: 1,282 | HS: 72* | SR: 120.03
Mushfiqur Rahim is Bangladesh's most dependable middle-order batsman. His inclusion in the squad will undoubtedly help the team in the forthcoming series against New Zealand.
5) Henry Nicholls (New Zealand)
M: 5 | Runs: 19 | HS: 7 | SR: 67.85
Henry Nicholls is an experienced player in the team, despite not having the best T20I record with the bat. So, Nicholls will play an important part in the series.
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6) Mahmudullah Riyad (Bangladesh, Captain)
M: 97 | Runs: 1,651 | HS: 64* | SR: 121.21 | Wkts: 32 | BBI: 3/18 | Econ: 7.31
Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah Riyad performed well during the Australia series. He will have to emulate his performance in the next series against New Zealand.
7) Afif Hossain (Bangladesh)
M: 23 | Runs: 315 | HS: 52 | SR: 123.52 | Wkts: 6 | BBI: 2/9 | Econ: 8.06
Afif Hossain is one of Bangladesh's most promising young players. He has demonstrated his full potential in the recent series.
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8) Colin de Grandhomme (New Zealand)
M: 36 | Runs: 487 | HS: 59 | SR: 143.23 | Wkts: 11 | BBI: 2/22 | Econ: 8.92
In the absence of some of the top players, experienced all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme will be crucial for New Zealand in this series against Bangladesh.
9) Ajaz Patel (New Zealand)
M: 2 | Wkts: 1 | BBI: 1/27 | Econ: 7.50
Ajaz Patel might not have significant international experience, but he does have a lot of experience in the domestic circuit. On Mirpur's slow wickets, his spin bowling will be crucial for New Zealand.
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10) Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
M: 48 | Wkts: 68 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 7.59
Mustafizur Rahman will lead Bangladesh's pace bowling attack in the series. Australian batting lineups were decimated by his cutter bowling. The New Zealand campaign will very likely have to craft a strategic plan for Mustafiz.
11) Nasum Ahmed (Bangladesh)
M: 9 | Wkts: 10 | BBI: 4/19 | Econ: 6.87
Nasum Ahmed is a great slow-pitch bowler, as he exhibited during the Australia series. He may once again be a game-changer in the series against New Zealand.
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Bottom Line
Getting the right XI from two international teams is never easy. The Bangladesh-New Zealand Combined T20I XI was picked based on recent form, experience, and weather conditions. Seven of the players in the XI are from Bangladesh because they have more experience and a better record on slow surfaces than this New Zealand team. However, New Zealand's this twenty20 team has the potential to surprise the home side in the upcoming BAN vs. NZ Series 2021.
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T20 Ranking : How Bangladesh Can Become No. 5 T20I Team at the End of the New Zealand series?
The New Zealand Cricket Board has permitted its players to participate in the rest of the IPL to enhance their preparation because the T20 World Cup will also be held in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Therefore, the NZC will send a second-string New Zealand squad to play Bangladesh in a five-match bilateral T20I series. Bangladesh have a good chance of winning the series if they play smart cricket. Bangladesh have also a chance to become the No. 5 T20I team after the end of the New Zealand series. Let's look at how Bangladesh can improve its ICC T20 ranking.
Ranking Scenarios at the end of BAN vs. NZ T20I Series 2021
Bangladesh climbed to No. 10 after a 4-1 victory against Australia in the T20I series. They have closed the gap with Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and Afghanistan in terms of rating points. If Bangladesh repeat their performance in the next bilateral home series as they did in the Australia series, they may considerably improve their position in the ICC team rankings.
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If Bangladesh win the series, it will be bad news for New Zealand in terms of post-series rankings. New Zealand are ranked third in the ICC's T20 ranking for teams. However, if they lose all of their remaining matches, they will drop to fourth place. The following is the ranking scenario for the BAN vs. NZ series in 2021.
Bangladesh win (5-0)
Bangladesh would move up to fifth place in the ICC T20I team rankings with 248 rating points if they beat New Zealand 5-0. While New Zealand will drop to fourth place with 250 points.
Bangladesh win (4-1)
Bangladesh would move up to sixth place with 245 points if they defeat New Zealand 4-1. New Zealand will likewise drop a spot from their current ranking, with a rating point total of 253.
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Bangladesh win (3-2)
Bangladesh would climb up to the sixth position with 241 points if they win the bilateral T20I series against New Zealand 3-2. New Zealand, on the other hand, will drop to fourth place with 256 points.
New Zealand win (3-2)
Even if Bangladesh lose the series 3-2 to New Zealand, their T20I team rankings will rise. With 238 rating points, Bangladesh will move up to seventh place. New Zealand will drop to fourth place with 259 rating points Due to two losses.
New Zealand win (4-1)
If New Zealand win the series 4-1 against Bangladesh, they will be able to maintain their current ICC T20I team rankings. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will maintain its present position in the rankings.
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New Zealand win (5-0)
A clean sweep of Bangladesh by New Zealand would boost the Kiwis' rating points, but it wouldn't affect their standing at all. Despite the fact that Bangladesh will remain in the No.10 spot, they will lose some rating points in the process.
Verdict
The upcoming series will be New Zealand's second bilateral Twenty20I series in Bangladesh. Bangladesh's first target would be to win a T20I against New Zealand, something they had failed to achieve in the previous 10 meetings. Bangladesh will thereafter be aiming for a series victory.
If Bangladesh win the series against New Zealand, they will be able to improve their current T20 ranking. The number of games won by Bangladesh in the series will determine how far they may climb the rankings. Bangladesh will be the fifth-ranked T20I team in the ICC rankings if they whitewash New Zealand, which would be a historic feat.
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BAN vs. NZ 2021: How Bangladesh Can Clinch the T20I Series Against New Zealand
Bangladesh's dependable opener Tamim Iqbal has been ruled out due to injury, but Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das will be available, ensuring a full-strength Bangladesh lineup for the five-match Ban vs. NZ 2021 T20I series. The T20 World Cup team of New Zealand will not compete in the series. They will send an inexperienced team to Bangladesh. Given this, Bangladesh have a strong chance to upset New Zealand, since they have yet to defeat them in a T20 encounter. How Bangladesh can clinch the T20I series against New Zealand is discussed in this article.
What Bangladesh need to do to win the Ban vs. NZ 2021 Series?
Bangladesh and New Zealand will begin their bilateral Twenty20 International series in early September. The matches will be held on September 1, 3, 5, 8, and 10. All of the matches will take place at the SBNCS in Mirpur.
Having a game strategy for each match
Having a solid game plan is important in the T20 format. It is essential to put together the ideal playing XI after analyzing the opponent's weaknesses. Bangladesh's spin attack is formidable, and the Tigers' management must develop a clear strategy to defeat the Kiwis.
Mustafizur Rahman, in particular, has been in superb form, and they now have a variety of fast bowling options. It is possible to maintain total domination over New Zealand throughout the series if the plan is properly implemented.
Read BAN vs. NZ T20I Series 2021: Bangladesh Squad Analysis
Mahmudullah Riyad's inspirational leadership
Mahmudullah Riyad has shown in recent series that he is the ideal choice to captain Bangladesh's T20I team. He needs more time to achieve consistent success in this format. Mahmudullah's ability as captain will unveil on a true sporting pitch.
Mahmudullah should not be scared to make difficult decisions when required. He has to motivate the bowlers and make better decisions, especially when fielding. The captain's personality might affect the team's performance. So, the focus should be on his efforts to inspire the team to succeed.
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Partnerships are important to build a challenging total
We may witness slow surfaces in the BAN vs. NZ 2021 Twenty20 series. The batters in this series will have a tough time forming big partnerships. Batsmen will have a difficult time in the middle when faced with slower bowlers. Bangladesh batters, on the other hand, are well-versed with the conditions of the Mirpur surface.
They know how to score runs on this ground. Batters should be mindful of the pitch's potential dangers and modify their batting technique accordingly. Bangladesh's main goal should be to form at least two fifty-plus partnerships for a challenging total.
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Concentrate on obtaining all of the opponent's wickets
New Zealand have a number of recognized power hitters who can destroy an opponent's bowling attack. So, picking up wickets at regular intervals will be the best way for Bangladesh to keep pressure on the Kiwi batting order.
Thankfully, Bangladesh have several potent spinners who can unsettle New Zealand's top and middle order. Nasum, Shakib, and Mahadi showcased their skills during the Australia series. The Australian batsmen had no idea how to deal with Bangladesh's powerful spin attack.
New Zealand batsmen are likely to struggle on a subcontinent pitch. They may find it difficult to cope with Bangladesh's spin bowling. Bangladesh will be able to put pressure on New Zealand if they continue to take wickets.
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Verdict
Bangladesh have won five consecutive bilateral series, including series against Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia. Bangladesh's campaign has gained a lot of confidence after winning the T20I series against powerful Australia at home earlier this month.
BCB will likely build favorable pitches for Bangladesh in order to win a Twenty20 series against New Zealand for the first time.BCB's decision to use more spin-friendly pitches against Australia has been criticized.
According to some experts, these kinds of pitches would not help Bangladesh prepare properly for the T20 World Cup. However, BCB may again use slow tracks in order to win the BAN vs. NZ 2021 series.
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ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Dubai to Host Epic India-Pakistan Group Stage Match
The seventh edition of the T20 World Cup was postponed for a year due to the coronavirus. India was slated to host the event, but because of a massive outbreak of covid-19 in India, it will now be hosted by the UAE and Oman. The ICC has already announced the fixtures of the tournament. Interestingly, India and Pakistan are both placed in the same group of Super 12 round. The arch-rivals will go head-to-head in their Opening Encounter in Dubai on 24th October. The possibilities of India and Pakistan winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 have been discussed in this article.
What are the chances of India winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2021?
India are one of the favorite teams to win the seventh edition of the Twenty20 World Cup, which will begin in mid-October. India now have some good Twenty20 players by virtue of the IPL (franchise based T20 league). So, we should expect a well-balanced squad from India for the next mega event.
India have one of the finest batting lineups in the world. Led by flamboyant skipper Virat Kohli, India have power hitters Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Rishab Pant, and Hardik Pandya in their lineup. They are capable of scoring swiftly against any opponent in the world. So, India will have no problem scoring runs in this tournament.
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India have a diverse bowling attack that can unsettle any batting lineup in the world. Bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Yuzvendra Chahal are all good in the T20 format. You may expect them to flourish for India in the competition.
India would be a difficult team to beat if they can establish their groove early in the tournament. India have failed to reach the final of any ICC limited-overs event since 2011. Can India win a limited-overs World Cup for the first time in ten years?
Five important players of India
Virat Kohli (batsman), Rohit Sharma (batsman), Hardik Pandya (All-rounder), Yuzvendra Chahal (Spinner), Jasprit Bumrah (medium-pacer)
Probable Squad of India
Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, T Natarajan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammad Shami, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan (Wicket-Keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (Wicket-Keeper), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah
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What are the chances of Pakistan winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2021?
Pakistan are one of the world's best limited-overs national teams. They have some talented players in the Twenty20 format. We should expect them to go all out for the big tournament. Pakistan may be one of the top contenders to win the ICC T20 World Cup this year if they can maintain consistency throughout the tournament.
Pakistan's premier batsman Captain Babar Azam is ranked among the best batters in the ICC rankings across all formats. Pakistan's batting lineup also includes Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Hafiz, and Shoaib Malik. These players have a lot of experience on the international stage and they know how to win big trophies.
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Pakistan have always produced great fast bowlers, and the current side has a few dangerous pacers as well. Shaheen Shah Afridi has established himself as Pakistan's premier strike bowler over the last two years. Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Nawaz are all capable of upsetting the batting lineups of the opponent.
Pakistan will be a deadly side in the upcoming tournament if they can find their best form. Pakistan's lone T20 World Cup triumph came in 2009. Will Pakistan win its second Twenty20 World Cup in November?
Five important players of Pakistan
Babar Azam (batsman), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicket-keeper & batsman), Mohammad Hafeez (all-rounder), Shoaib Malik (all-rounder), Hasan Ali(medium-pacer)
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Probable Squad of Pakistan
Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicket-Keeper), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Sharjeel Khan, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Danish Aziz, Arshad Iqbal
Verdict
After assessing both sides' squad depths, it is clear that India and Pakistan are the two strong contenders for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. The two teams will meet in the Super 12 stage's opening match of Group 2 on October 24. In that match, we will be able to see how competitive they are with one another. Whoever win their first match will have a greater belief in their own capabilities. Both India and Pakistan's players are expected to give it their all in this blockbuster contest.
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Who Are Favourites?
The seventh edition of the Twenty20 World Cup will be held in the UAE and Oman. The 16-team competition will begin on October 17th. The month-long tournament will end on November 14 with the final match. The championship will include 12 Test-playing nations and four ICC associate members. The event will be split into two rounds. Eight teams will compete in the Round 1. The top four teams from Round 1 will advance to the Super 12 round. This round will feature 12 teams separated into two groups. Let's have a look at the favourites for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021?
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Super 12 Fixtures
The Super 12 round will be held from October 23 till November 8. There will be a total of twelve teams in this round, divided into two groups. In Group 1, Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies, the winner of group A (Round 1) and the runner-up of group B (Round 1) will compete with each other.
The teams who will participate in Round 1 are as follows:
Group A: Sri Lanka, Namibia, the Netherlands, and Ireland
Group B: Bangladesh, Scotland, Papua New Guinea, and Oman
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Group 1 fixtures
Date
Matches
Venue
23/10/2021
Australia vs. South Africa
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
23/10/2021
England vs. Windies
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
24/10/2021
A1 vs. B2
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
26/10/2021
South Africa vs. Windies
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
27/10/2021
England vs. B2
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
28/10/2021
Australia vs. A1
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
29/10/2021
Windies vs. B2
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
30/10/2021
South Africa vs. A1
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
30/10/2021
England vs. Australia
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
01/11/2021
England vs. A1
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
02/11/2021
South Africa vs. B2
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
04/11/2021
Australia vs. B2
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
04/11/2021
Windies vs. A1
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
06/11/2021
Australia vs. Windies
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
06/11/2021
England vs. South Africa
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/
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Most of the teams in Group 2 are from Asia. This group will feature India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, New Zealand, the winner of Group B (Round 1), and the runner-up of Group A (Round 1). Each group's top two teams will advance to the semifinals.
Group 2 fixtures
Date
Matches
Venue
24/10/2021
India vs. Pakistan
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
25/10/2021
Afghanistan vs. B1
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
26/10/2021
Pakistan vs. New Zealand
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
27/10/2021
B1 vs. A2
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
29/10/2021
Afghanistan vs. Pakistan
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
31/10/2021
Afghanistan vs. A2
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
31/10/2021
India vs. New Zealand
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
02/11/2021
Pakistan vs. A2
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
03/11/2021
New Zealand vs. B1
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
03/11/2021
India vs. Afghanistan
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
05/11/2021
New Zealand vs. A2
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
05/11/2021
India vs. B1
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
07/11/2021
New Zealand vs. Afghanistan
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
07/11/2021
Pakistan vs. B1
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
08/11/2021
India vs. A2
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/
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Who are the Favourites to WinICC T20 World Cup 2021?
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be staged in Asia. Therefore, Asian teams will have a significant edge during the competition. The Asian players will certainly benefit from the environment, weather conditions, and pitches. In this perspective, the Asian heavyweights, India and Pakistan, will be heavy favorites to win this year's competition.
Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka are the other Asian countries whose main goal is to get to the knockout stage (semifinals). It will be a huge accomplishment for them if they can do that.
Aside from Asian nations, the West Indies, England, and New Zealand have a decent chance to win the tournament if they play with their full potential. These three teams have a formidable squad that will allow them to dominate their opponents all through competition. Australia and South Africa have a chance, but they are hardly the tournament favorites. Those who can shine in the Super 12 round have good chances of winning this T20 World Cup.
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Verdict
According to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 schedule, at least one Asian team from Group 2 will proceed to the semifinals. Because New Zealand are the group's only other non-Asian strong team. On the other side, in Group 1, the favourites to advance to the semifinals are England and the West Indies. However, all of the equations may change once the tournament begins. Each team strives to give their best in the major event and we might see some major upsets during the tournament. Overall, the Twenty20 World Cup 2021 is expected to be a competitive and interesting event.