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BAN vs. ZIM 2021: Bangladesh Player Ratings for T20I Series
Bangladesh easily defeated Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in the third T20I match in Harare on Sunday (25th July) and clinched the twenty20 series 2-1. With this victory, Bangladesh have also won their first T20I series in Zimbabwe. Bangladesh previously played only one twenty20 series in Zimbabwe which ended in a 1-1 draw.Zimbabwean batters did well in the series-deciding match, with a huge 193/5 on the board in their allotted 20 overs. Bangladesh responded well by reaching the target with four balls to spare. Bangladesh player ratings for the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 T20I series are mentioned in this article.
Read:Tigers chase down 194 to seal T20 series against Zimbabwe
Bangladesh Player Ratings of BAN vs. ZIM 2021 T20I Series
Soumya Sarkar (8/10)
Inn: 3 | Runs: 126 | SR: 124.75 | HS: 68 | 50s: 2
Inn: 3 | Wickets: 3 | Econ: 7.57 | BBI: 2/19 | 5W: 0
Soumya Sarkar performed well in the Twenty20 series. He was the second-highest run scorer and also took three wickets.
Mohammad Naim (4/10)
Inn: 3 | Runs: 71 | SR: 107.57 | HS: 63* | 50s: 1
Naim had one good knock and then he was silent for the next two innings in the series.
Shakib Al Hasan (5/10)
Inn: 2|Runs: 37 | SR: 160.86 | HS: 25 | 50s: 0
Inn: 3 | Wickets: 3 | Econ: 7.57 | BBI: 2/19 | 5W: 0
Shakib Al Hasan failed with the bat once again, but he contributed with the ball in the series.
Mahmudullah Riyad (3/10)
Inn: 3|Runs: 53 | SR: 115.21 | HS: 34 | 50s: 0
Skipper Mahmudullah Riyad was ineffective with both the bat and the ball in the twenty20 series.
Read: Zimbabwe post highest T20I total vs Bangladesh
Shamim Hossain (9/10)
Inn: 2| Runs: 60 | SR: 214.28 | HS: 31* | 50s: 0
The new sensation Shamim Hossain showed that he will be an important asset for Bangladesh's Twenty20 lineup in the near future.
Afif Hossain (7/10)
Inn: 2| Runs: 38 | SR: 126.66 | HS: 24 | 50s: 0
All-rounder Afif Hossain is a genuine talent. Afif has a promising career ahead of him.
Nurul Hasan (6/10)
Inn: 3| Runs: 26 | SR: 152.94 | HS: 16* | 50s: 0
Nurul Hasan has made a significant impact with the bat since returning to the Bangladesh national squad. He is a real power hitter in the death overs.
Mahedi Hasan (4/10)
Inn: 1| Runs: 15 | SR: 78.94 | HS: 15 | 50s: 0
Inn: 2 | Wickets: 1 | Econ: 14.50 | BBI: 1/11 | 5W: 0
Mahedi Hasan struggled in the T20 series against Zimbabwe.He needs to remain consistent to keep his place in the squad.
Read:BAN vs. ZIM 2021: T20I Series Finale Review
Mohammad Saifuddin (4/10)
Inn: 1| Runs: 19 | SR: 126.66 | HS: 19 | 50s: 0
Inn: 3 | Wickets: 3 | Econ: 9.08 | BBI: 2/23 | 5W: 0
Mohammad Saifuddin gave up a lot of runs in the death overs. He will have to adjust his lines and lengths.
Taskin Ahmed (2/10)
Inn: 2 | Wickets: 0 | Econ: 9.33 | BBI: -- | 5W: 0
Right-arm medium pacer Taskin only played two games in the series and failed to pick up a wicket.
Mustafizur Rahman (8/10)
Inn: 1 | Wickets: 3 | Econ: 7.75 | BBI: 3/31 | 5W: 0
Left-arm pacer Mustafizur only played one match in the series, but he took three wickets.
Shoriful Islam (9/10)
Inn: 3 | Wickets: 6 | Econ: 7.00 | BBI: 3/33 | 5W: 0
Shoriful Islam has established himself as a regular starter for Bangladesh across all formats. He had the most wickets in the series.
Read:Zimbabwe restore parity in T20 series
Bottom Line
The Bangladesh player ratings for the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 T20I series show that some of the cricketers had a fruitful outing throughout the series. The star performers in the three-match contest were Soumya Sarkar, Shoriful Islam, Afif Hossain and newcomer Shamim Hossain.Following the performances of the young stars in the T20 series, it is evident that Bangladesh's pipeline is quite strong.Bangladesh have the potential to become a dominant force in the Twenty20 format in the near future if the Bangladesh Cricket Board can properly nurture the young players.
BAN vs. AUS 2021: How Bangladesh Team Shapes Up Without Tamim, Mushfiqur?
Bangladesh's young cricketers would have greater responsibilities during the bilateral series against Australia in the absence of two senior cricketers, Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim. Both cricketers will be absent from the contest. Selectors will have to focus their efforts on producing players who can represent Bangladesh national team. There is reason to be optimistic after the young cricketer's amazing display in the Zimbabwe series. We can expect them to continue to develop in the coming series. How Bangladesh XI could shape up in the BAN vs. AUS 2021 series without Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim is discussed in this article.
The Reasons for Tamim and Mushfiqur's Absence from the BAN vs. AUS 2021 Series
Mushfiqur Rahim will miss the next Australia series because he failed to arrive in Dhaka on time for a ten-day quarantine.The quarantine period was already moved back to July 20 because of Bangladesh's tour in Zimbabwe and Australia's tour in the West Indies. Mushfiqur had to breach the quarantine protocol and return home on July 14 due to family obligations. He had failed to separate himself by July 20, and therefore he will be unavailable for the T20I series against Australia.
Read BAN vs. ZIM 2021: T20I Series Finale Review
Meanwhile, Bangladesh's ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal will miss the forthcoming Australia and New Zealand series due to a leg injury. Tamim was injured earlier this year during the home series against Sri Lanka. He has been instructed to rest completely for the next two months.
How Bangladesh’s T20I playing XI could shape up without Tamim and Mushfiqur
Young cricketers should make the most of their opportunities. Let's take a look at Bangladesh's probable starting Lineup.
Mohammad Naim
T20Is: 11 | Runs: 371 | HS: 81 | SR: 120.45
Mohammad Naim is one of Bangladesh's most promising young cricketers. He will most likely replace Tamim Iqbal in the next T20I series against Australia.
Read Australia’s August tour of Bangladesh 'on'
Soumya Sarkar
T20Is: 55 | Runs: 1,009 | HS: 62* | SR: 126.91
Soumya Sarkar has struggled to make an impression on the international stage. So, this series will be an acid test for him to cement his place in the playing XI.
Shakib Al Hasan
T20Is: 78 | Runs: 1,579 | HS: 84 | SR: 123.74 | Wkts: 94 | BBI: 5/20 | Econ: 6.83
Bangladesh's most crucial player in the series will be veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.
MahmudullahRiyad
T20Is: 91 | Runs: 1,526 | HS: 64* | SR: 123.06 | Wkts: 31 | BBI: 3/18 | Econ: 7.34
Skipper MahmudullahRiyad will have to shoulder more responsibilities in order to put up a good fight against mighty Australia.
Read Bangladesh vs. Australia 2021: Expected Personal Milestones to Reach
Afif Hossain
T20Is: 17 | Runs: 192 | HS: 52 | SR: 119.25 | Wkts: 6 | BBI: 2/9 | Econ: 8.06
Afif Hossain has shown consistency with the bat. Afif will perform well if he is given a regular spot in the playing XI.
Nurul Hasan
T20Is: 11 | Runs: 103 | HS: 30* | SR: 130.37
Nurul Hasan has been exceptional since making his international comeback during the Zimbabwe series.
Mahedi Hasan
T20Is: 9 | Runs: 47 | HS: 15 | SR: 92.15 | Wkts: 6 | BBI: 2/45 | Econ: 9.64
Mahedi Hasan is an outstanding all-rounder. He can make a significant contribution if gets the opportunity.
Read Tamim to miss home series against Australia, New Zealand
Shamim Hossain
T20Is: 1 | Runs: 29 | HS: 29 | SR: 223.07
Newcomer Shamim Hossain has a lot of potentials. He has a promising future with the Bangladesh national team.
Mohammad Saifuddin
T20Is: 19 | Runs: 164 | HS: 39* | SR: 109.33 | Wkts: 17 | BBI: 4/33 | Econ: 8.80
Mohammad Saifuddin is the best-pace bowling all-rounder of Bangladesh. He is a great asset to Bangladesh's national team.
Mustafizur Rahman
T20Is: 43 | Wkts: 61 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 8.02
The Cutter-Master Mustafizur Rahman is without a doubt Bangladesh's best bowler. He will be in charge of the Bangladesh bowling unit during the Australia series.
Read Bangladesh Cricket’s Next Generation Superstars: Potential Youngsters Who Could Lead the National Team
Shoriful Islam
T20Is: 5 |Wkts: 7 | BBI: 3/33 | Econ: 8.56
Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam is a new sensation in Bangladesh's national team. Shoriful has been in excellent form since his debut earlier this year.
Bottom Line
A T20I XI has been formed based on the current Bangladesh squad for the BAN vs. AUS 2021 series. This playing XI shows us a picture of how Bangladesh's Twenty20 team might look if Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim were absent. Tamim and Mushfiqur replacements are tough to come by. However, Bangladesh have a significant number of quality cricketers in the pipeline. Hopefully, many good cricketers will emerge in the future if BCB follows a proper plan.
Read Mushfiqur to miss T20 series against Australia over isolation norms
BAN vs. ZIM 2021: T20I Series Finale Review
The third match of the T20I series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will be held on 25th July. This match will take place at the Harare Sports Club. The first two matches were also held at the same location, and we observed that the batters were benefited the most from the pitches. We may expect the series finale match to be played on the same pitch. The series is now level at 1-1. Bangladesh will have to perform well against Zimbabwe to win the series. The third T20I match preview of the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 series is discussed in this article.
Team News – Bangladesh
Bangladeshi batsmen failed to keep up the pressure on Zimbabwe's bowling unit while chasing 166 runs in the second T20I, losing wickets at a regular interval. In the end, the visiting side came 24runs short of winning the match.
Read Bangladesh vs. Australia 2021: Expected Personal Milestones to Reach
Bangladesh must come out with a proper setup in the third match in order to win the series. They could make a few adjustments in the series-deciding battle. Bangladesh's big challenge in this important match will be to score rapidly while keeping wickets in hand.
Two senior players in the team, Shakib Al Hasan and skipper Mahmudullah Riyad will have to do a little more in the last match of the tour if Bangladesh is to win a Twenty20 series in Zimbabwe for the first time.
Newcomer Shamim Hossain showcased his power-hitting skills in the second match, which is a promising sign for Bangladesh. Nurul Hasan and the bowlers have been outstanding throughout the series. They must maintain their excellent performance in the final match. Bangladesh can win if the players give it theirs best during the contest.
Read Zimbabwe restore parity in T20 series
Three key players for Bangladesh
Shakib Al Hasan: T20Is: 78 | Runs: 1,579 | HS: 84 | SR: 123.74 | Wkts: 94 | BBI: 5/20 | Econ: 6.83
Mahmudullah Riyad: T20Is: 91 | Runs: 1,526 | HS: 64* | SR: 123.06 | Wkts: 31 | BBI: 3/18 | Econ: 7.34
Mustafizur Rahman: T20Is: 43 | Wkts: 61 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 8.02
Read Mushfiqur to miss T20 series against Australia over isolation norms
Bangladesh’s Predicted XI
Mohammad Naim, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad (C), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
Team News – Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's campaign has gained a lot of confidence after winning the second match by 23 runs against a highly competitive Bangladesh team. Though, Bangladesh can still come back strong in the third match. And, the host will have to put on their finest display if they want to win their first-ever T20 series against Bangladesh.
Read Tigers crush Zimbabwe in first T20 match
Left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza had an outstanding outing in the second match. His quick breakthroughs aided Zimbabwe in reclaiming control of the game. Masakadza received the player of the match award after finishing his spell with three wickets.
Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, and other senior members of the squad will be essential for Zimbabwe In the last match. However, everyone in the playing XI will have to do their part properly to win the series.
Read Australia’s August tour of Bangladesh 'on'
Three key players for Zimbabwe
Sikandar Raza: T20Is: 41 | Runs: 524 | HS: 59 | SR: 107.37 | Wkts: 13 | BBI: 2/7 | Econ: 8.20
Wellington Masakadza: T20Is: 19 |Wkts: 17 | BBI: 4/28 | Econ: 7.35
Luke Jongwe: T20Is: 13 | Wkts: 19 | BBI: 4/18 | Econ: 8.94
Read Tamim to miss home series against Australia, New Zealand
Zimbabwe’s predicted XI
TadiwanasheMarumani, Wesley Madhevere, Regis Chakabva (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Milton Shumba, Wellington Masakadza, TendaiChatara, Blessing Muzarabani
Pitch and Weather Report
The curator is likely to create a batting-friendly surface, and we might see a run-fest between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in the third Twenty20 match. The weather in Harare will most likely be partly cloudy on Sunday, although it will remain bright throughout the day. Overall, we may anticipate pleasant weather for a cricket match.
Read Tamim, Shohan guide Tigers to ODI series sweep against Zimbabwe
Verdict
The third T20I match of the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 series will be far more challenging, with both teams hoping to win the series. Therefore, the host Zimbabwe will go all out to overcome Bangladesh. On the other side, Bangladesh have never won a T20 series in Zimbabwe but this time they have a great opportunity to win a Twenty20 series against Zimbabwe in their own backyard for the first time.
However, the responsibilities that Bangladeshi players will play against Zimbabwe would be crucial. Bangladesh would be the favorite to win the series against the host if they can maintain their intensity throughout the game. Cricket fans are looking forward to a thrilling finish of the twenty20 series.
Read Chakabva, Raza, Burl propel Zimbabwe to 298 in 3rd ODI
Australia’s August tour of Bangladesh 'on'
Australia's tour of Bangladesh for a five-match T20 series in August will go ahead despite an alarming spike in Covid-19 cases in this country, according to a media report.
Quoting unnamed sources, The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that Cricket Australia is satisfied with the bio-security arrangements that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has promised to provide the players during the tour.
Read:Tamim to miss home series against Australia, New Zealand
Meanwhile, the BCB has announced the itinerary for the August tour. The visiting side will play five T20 internationals against the hosts at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. The Australians will arrive in Dhaka on 29 July.
BCB's chief executive Nizam Uddin Chowdhury said, “The BCB and Cricket Australia have worked tirelessly together for confirming the itinerary. Naturally this was a challenge due to the Covid-19 pandemic as ensuring health safety and security is a priority prerequisite for holding any cricket series in these times.
"I am pleased to say that a comprehensive bio-security plan is in place and will be implemented during the tour for the protection of players and staff of the two teams and the match officials. We are really looking forward to an exciting and enjoyable contest between Bangladesh and Australia."
The tour had looked a solid prospect until the Bangladesh government eased the lockdown restrictions for eight days for the holy festival of Eid-ul-Adha, raising concerns about the Covid situation in the country.
Read:Tamim, Shohan guide Tigers to ODI series sweep against Zimbabwe
Health experts in Australia, including the chief of the national advisory committee to Covid-19, have criticised the move. They have warned the ease could fuel the already devastating Covid situation of the country.
Despite that, Cricket Australia is reportedly happy with Bangladesh's proposed bio-security arrangements for the tour.
BCB had earlier proposed that Cricket Australia split the series into two venues in Dhaka and Chattogram, which the latter disagreed due to the grim Covid-19 situation.
The Australia cricket team will take a chartered flight from the Caribbean, where they are touring currently, to Dhaka next week. They will travel to the team hotel directly from the airport. While travelling to the team hotel from the airport, the Australian team members will not require traditional immigration procedures at the airport to avert Covid-19 risks.
Read:Chakabva, Raza, Burl propel Zimbabwe to 298 in 3rd ODI
The Australian cricket team was scheduled to tour Bangladesh in June 2020 for a Test series, which was a part of the World Test Championship. But due to the Covid-19 situation then, they had cancelled the tour. However, the Covid-19 situation then was better than now.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh national team is touring Zimbabwe for a one-off Test, three ODIs and three T20s. The Test and ODIs had already been played, and won by the Tigers. The T20 series is set to kick off on Thursday at the Harare Sports Club.
BAN vs. ZIM 2021: Shakib Breaks Kallis' Record
Zimbabwe bounced back strong against Bangladesh in the second match on Sunday (July 18) after losing the first encounter of the ODI series. Bangladesh won the match in the end, courtesy of Shakib Al Hasan's courageous effort with the bat, for that he was presented the player of the match award.Bangladesh won by three wickets in an exciting battle between these two sides. Team tigers take a 2-0 series lead, with the third match taking place at the same venue on Tuesday (July 20). The second match report of the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 ODI series is discussed in this article.
BAN vs. ZIM 2021 ODI Series: The Second Match Report
Zimbabwe were desperate for a win in the second match and gave it all they had. However, their effort went in vain as Bangladesh sealed the series with a 3-wicket victory in Harare in the second game.
Read Shakib shines in Tigers series win against Zimbabwe
This was a special match for all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who has struggled with the bat this year. Bangladesh won the game in the last over thanks to Shakib's unbeaten 96* runs. He became the third Bangladeshi player to reach 12,000 international runs with this knock after Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim.
Shakib Al Hasan also broke Jacques Kallis' world record. Former South African international Kallis is the first player in international cricket history to have 500+ wickets and 12,000 runs. Shakib became the second player to achieve this feat on Sunday (July 18). But he reached the milestone far quicker than Kallis. Shakib completed the milestone in 348 games, whereas Kallis needed to play 420 games.
Read:Shoriful takes four as Bangladesh restrict Zimbabwe to 240
Shakib Al Hasan will just need 17 wickets to become the first player in international cricket history to have 600 wickets and 12,000 runs. Shakib has scored 12,070 runs and claimed 583 wickets in 348 international appearances.
Coming to the match report, Zimbabwe elected to bat first and scored 240/9 in their 50-over quota. Zimbabwe's progression was repeatedly halted due to the inability to construct big partnerships in the middle.
Read:Bangladesh bowl first in second ODI
Chakabva (26), Brendon Taylor (46), Dion Myers (34), Wessley Madhevere (56), and Sikandar Raza (30) contributed with the bat for Zimbabwe. Young left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam was Bangladesh's most successful bowler. He took four wickets for 46 runs, accompaniedwith Shakib taking two.
Bangladesh got off to a good start thanks to a 39-run partnership between Tamim and Liton in the first ten overs. However, Bangladesh lost four wickets in the following nine overs and were down to 75/4 in 18 overs.
Read Chris Gayle Reaches 14K Twenty20 Runs: The Undisputed King in T20 Cricket
The Shakib-Mahmudullah duo then aimed to rebuild the innings with a 55-run partnership. However, things started to turn in Zimbabwe's favor once again as Bangladesh lost three more wickets in the middle of the innings. Bangladesh were 173/7 at the time.
Shakib then paired up with fast bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin to take Bangladesh home in the 50th overs with an unbeaten 69*-run eighth-wicket partnership. Apart from Shakib's match-winning 96*, Saifuddin delivered a crucial 28*-run knock.
Read:Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe 2021: Three Reasons Behind Tigers Thumping Win in the First ODI
Verdict
Bangladesh won the match and the series with a game in hand owing to Shakib Al Hasan's outstanding batting performance. Shakib has been struggling to score runs since his comeback last year prior to this match. Therefore, this match came as a welcome respite to him. It was Bangladesh's 18th consecutive ODI victory over Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe's last ODI victory against Bangladesh came in Bulawayo in 2013. It's indeed clear that Bangladesh have dominated Zimbabwe in recent series. Team tigers is expected to win the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 ODI series 3-0 against the host.
Read T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh Likely to Face India and Pakistan in the Group Stage
Former captains respect Mahmudullah’s retirement decision
Despite being a last-minute addition to the squad of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, Mahmudullah Riyad proved his batsmanship once again. He returned an unbeaten 150 in the first innings of the Harare Test. It immediately created a hope that Mahmudullah would last in Tests for a longer period of time now. But Mahmudullah had another idea— after hitting career-best innings, he abruptly announced his retirement from the format that left many astonished.
But two former captains of the Bangladesh team— Aminul Islam Bulbul and Khaled Mashud Pilot, believe that it was Mahmudullah’s personal call and they respect it.
Read: Mahmudullah's Best Test Innings For Bangladesh
Mahmudullha has maintained a mysterious silence since he received a guard of honour ahead of the final day’s play in the Harare Test. He didn’t say a word about his retirement officially. The guard of honour came as the self-explanatory for his retirement.
“Mahmudullah was earlier told to focus on the white-ball cricket more by the team management. Despite being available, he was overlooked on a few occasions. He might have done it for it. But it was completely his own decision, and we have to respect him,” Aminul, who led Bangladesh in the inaugural Test, told UNB.
“Mahmudullah played in Harare as replacement of Tamim (Iqbal) or Mushfiqur (Rahim) as they are not fully fit. If they were fit, Mahmudullah might not have had the chance. However, what he did is his personal call. We have to respect it. And at the same time, it cannot be an example of the way of retiring from the national team. He informed his teammate when a match was underway. It would have been better if he told before the match or after it. But there is nothing about unprofessionalism. A player has the right to call his time whenever he wants,” Aminul added.
Mashud also echoed Aminul saying that it was Mahmudullah’s decision to call his time, and he has all the right to do so.
Read:Mahmudullah says “dramatic” goodbye to Test cricket, given guard of honour
“It’s his personal decision, and we have nothing to say about it. But we may ask why he has taken this decision this way. It is actually the board who should find out. I think there is a gap between the players and the board. Whatever the reason, it seems both the board and players lack respect for each other,” Mashud told UNB.
Bangladesh bowl first in second ODI
Bangladesh lost the toss in the second ODI of the three-match series against Zimbabwe, and they will bowl first on Sunday at the Harare Sports Club.
Bangladesh field an unchanged XI from the first match.
Read:Mustafiz uncertain for Zimbabwe ODI series decider
Mustafizur Rahman, the injured pacer, is out of the playing XI once again. He got a blow on his ankle in the lone practice match prior to the series.
Bangladesh won the series opener by a big margin of 155 runs, riding on the fourth ODI hundred by Liton Das. Afif Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz have also done well with the bat.
Read:Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe 2021: Three Reasons Behind Tigers Thumping Win in the First ODI
In reply to Bangladesh’s 276, Zimbabwe tumbled for 121 despite a fifty by Regis Chakabva. Bangladesh’s premium spinner Shakib Al Hasan bagged five wickets for 30 runs to guide the Tigers to an emphatic win.
So the second match came as a chance to seal the series for the Tigers.
This series is a part of the World Cup Super League. The top seven teams of this event along with the shots, India, will qualify directly to the World Cup 2023.
Read:Shakib bags five as Bangladesh register emphatic win vs Zimbabwe
Bangladesh (Playing XI): Tamim Iqbal(c), Liton Das(w), Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Mithun, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Regis Chakabva(w), Brendan Taylor(c), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Wesley Madhevere, Luke Jongwe, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh Likely to Face India and Pakistan in the Group Stage
The ICC has announced the groups for the eagerly awaited Men's Twenty20 World Cup 2021, which will begin in October of this year. This mega event will be held from October 17 to November 14 in two Middle Eastern countries: Oman and the United Arab Emirates. There will be two qualification rounds prior to the actual event, with the champions and runner-ups from each group competing in the tournament. Bangladesh will have to compete in the qualifying round and will most likely be placed in the same group as India and Pakistan. This article is discussed about the T20 World Cup 2021.
Who Will Play With Whom in the T20 World Cup 2021 Group Stage?
The T20 World Cup 2021 was originally slated to be held in India. However, the event will now be hosted in the Middle East due to the coronavirus epidemic.
The matches of the tournament will be held in three UAE stadiums: Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Dubai), Sharjah Cricket Stadium (Sharjah), Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium (Abu Dhabi), and one venue in Oman (Oman Cricket Academy Ground). The competition will take place between the middle of October and the middle of November.
Read Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe 2021: Three Reasons Behind Tigers Thumping Win in the First ODI
The top two teams from each group (Super 12s round) will advance to the semifinals. The best two teams will then compete in the final on November 14.
The groups were determined based on ICC's team rankings as of March 20, 2021. The West Indies, England, Australia, and South Africa are in Group 1. They will be joined by two more teams from the first round.
Former champions India and Pakistan, as well as New Zealand and Afghanistan are in Group 2. Two more teams from the first round will also join this group.
Read Bangladesh drawn with minnows in qualification round
There are two groups in the first round. In Group A; Ireland, the Netherlands, Namibia, and Sri Lanka will compete for a spot in the Super 12s. In group B; Oman, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, and Bangladesh will fight for a place in the next round.
Bangladesh is expected to come out on top in Group B. Bangladesh will join India and Pakistan in Group 2 if they finish top in the first round. The group B runner-up will be placed in group 1. Asian superpower Sri Lanka may finish first in group A and would most likely face the teams from group 1 in the super 12s round.
Read Shakib bags five as Bangladesh register emphatic win vs Zimbabwe
Let's take a look at the two groups separately
Group 1
Group 2
The Windies
India
England
Pakistan
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Afghanistan
Winner Group A
Winner Group B
Runner-Up Group B
Runner-Up Group A
Source:https://www.icc-cricket.com/
Read WI vs. AUS 2021: Australia Seal Their First Win of the T20 Series
Prize Money for the T20 World Cup 2021
The overall prize money for the T20 World Cup this year has been increased. The prize money budget for the tournament is predicted to surpass $10 million. Teams will be paid large sums of money as soon as they reach the knockout stage.
Each team that advances to the semi-finals will get $750,000. The runner-up will get $1.5 million, while the champion will receive $3.5 million. Funds have been allocated for the individual awards. The individual prizes will cost $100,000.
Read Liton smashes a ton to propel Bangladesh to 276 in first ODI
Bottom Line
The situation in India's covid-19 has recently worsened significantly, making it an unsafe host country for the competition. According to the ICC release, four Asian teams would most likely meet each other in group 2 of the T20 World Cup 2021. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan are the four teams, which ensures at least one Asian team will proceed to the knockout round.Fans may or may not be allowed into the stadium depending on the covid-19 situation. The tournament committee is committed to following the health and safety standards to reduce the risk of coronavirus infection. Overall, we anticipate a competitive tournament.
Read Tamim Iqbal gets dismissed for a duck in first ODI vs Zimbabwe
Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe 2021: Three Reasons Behind Tigers Thumping Win in the First ODI
Bangladesh's ODI series against Zimbabwe commenced with a crushing victory for the tigers. Bangladesh won the first ODI by 155 runs on Friday (July 16). If Bangladesh win the next match, they will clinch the series. Bangladesh will play with the same confidence in the second match to wrap up the series with a game in hand. The best thing of the match was that both the senior and junior players made important contributions to the victory. Three reasons behind the tigers thumping win in the first match of the Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe 2021 ODI series are discussed in this article.
Three Factors Contributed to Bangladesh's Victory Over Zimbabwe
Liton Das’s Fantastic Hundred
Liton Das has had a terrible year, and he was under fire heading into the series-opener against Zimbabwe. However, the team management decided to give him another chance to start the innings with skipper Tamim Iqbal. Opener Liton Das seized the opportunity and played a key knock after the early exits of three senior players – Tamim, Shakib, and Mithun.
Liton Das remained at the crease till the 42nd over, when he was bowled by Ngarava. Prior to that, Liton had a responsible 102-run knock, his fourth ODI century. He also formed two key partnerships during the contest. At first, he and Mahmudullah put together a 93-run stand to rebuild the team's innings. After that, he made 40 runs with Afif, helping Bangladesh in surpassing the 200-run barrier. Overall, Liton's role in Bangladesh's victory in this match was vital.
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Effective Partnership Between Liton and Mahmudullah
Bangladesh's innings was carried over by opener Liton Das and veteran all-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad after losing four wickets for 74 runs in 19 overs. They had put up a 93-run fifth-wicket stand to take the total close to 200. Stylish opener Liton Das was the more aggressive of the two. On the other side, Mahmudullah Riyad scored 33 runs off 52 balls.
Bangladesh's score would not have reached 250 if it hadn't been for this pair. One of the match's decisive phases was Liton and Mahmudullah's solid partnership. Apart from this partnership, talented all-rounder Afif Hossain (45) and off-spinner Mehidy Hasan (26) both played vital innings for Bangladesh.
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Shakib Al Hasan's Superb Spin Bowling
Bangladesh's best-ever player Shakib Al Hasan had an amazing performance in the first ODI. He passed Mashrafe Mortaza for the most ODI wickets for Bangladesh after taking five wickets against Zimbabwe on Friday. Shakib was proving to be a highly effective bowler with his outstanding performance in the first match. Captain Tamim Iqbal introduced Shakib Al Hasan with the aim of maintaining constant pressure on the Zimbabwean team in the early stages of the innings.
Shakib did a fantastic job of repaying the captain's faith in him. Shakib took Bangladesh's fourth wicket by sending veteran Brendon Taylor to the pavilion in the 15th over. He then took four more wickets to completely demolish Zimbabwe's middle order in the middle of the innings. Shakib, who claimed his third five-wicket haul in ODIs for Bangladesh, was instrumental in the team's first-match triumph. Shakib finished his spell with a tally of 9.5-3-30-5.
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Bottom Line
By taking a look at the three reasons for Bangladesh's massive victory over Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe 2021 series, it's evident that experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and opener Liton Das had a superb performance. The players must put in consistent performances in the next two matches in order to win the series. Also, Bangladesh's players must try to fix their mistakes so that they do not repeat those in the next encounter. If Bangladesh can work efficiently, they will win the series by defeating Zimbabwe in the second game.
Tamim Iqbal gets dismissed for a duck in first ODI vs Zimbabwe
Blessing Muzarabani removed Tamim Iqbal for a duck, say on Friday in the first ODI of the three-match series in Harare.
Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to bowl first.
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Bangladesh failed to score even a single in the first two overs. Off the first ball of the third over, Tamim went to cut but managed only an edge to the wicketkeeper.
Shakib Al Hasan came in at number three and hit a four off the first ball he faced.
Bangladesh are missing the service of Mushfiqur Rahim who came home abruptly from this series after his parents tested positive for Covid-19.
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The second and third ODI will take place on July 18 and 20 at the same venue.
After ODIs, both the teams will lock horns in a three-match T20I series.
Before the limited-over series, Bangladesh won the one-off Test against the hosts by 220 runs.
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Bangladesh (Playing XI): Tamim Iqbal (c), Liton Das (w), Mohammad Mithun, Mosaddek Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (c), Dion Myers, Timycen Maruma, Regis Chakabva (w), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.