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Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 2022: Meet the Favourites
The ongoing Dhaka Premier League’s first phase ended on Friday (April 15). The Super League phase and relegation league play-offs will start on Monday. The winner of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 2022 will be decided in the Super League phase. On the other hand, the bottom two teams in the relegation play-offs will be relegated to the first division of the cricket league. The performances of the teams in the first phase as well as the favourites to win DPL 2022 are discussed in this article.
Outcomes of the first phase of the DPL 2022
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club finished top of the first phase with an impressive 9 wins out of 10. Abahani Limited and Legends of Rupganj won 7 matches in the first phase. Thanks to net run rates, Abahani surpassed Rupganj for second place. Prime Bank, Rupganj, and Gazi Group finished fourth, fifth, and sixth in the standings. Mohammedan Sporting Club failed to finish in the top six as they finished seventh in the points table.
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DPL 2022: First Phase Points Table
Teams
Match
Win
Lose
Points
NRR
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
10
9
1
18
+0.619
Abahani Limited
10
7
3
14
+0.416
Legends of Rupganj
10
7
3
14
+0.344
Prime Bank Cricket Club
10
6
4
12
+0.680
Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club
10
5
5
10
+0.100
Gazi Group Cricketers
10
5
5
10
-0.228
Mohammedan Sporting Club
10
5
5
10
-0.243
Shinepukur Cricket Club
10
4
6
8
-0.320
Brothers Union
10
3
7
6
-0.484
City Club
10
3
7
6
-0.509
Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity
10
1
9
2
-0.467
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Who are the favourites to win DPL 2022?
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, Abahani Limited, Legends of Rupganj, Prime Bank Cricket Club, Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club, and Gazi Group Cricketers advanced to the Super League phase. On the other hand, Brothers Union, City Club, and Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity were the bottom three clubs in the points table. Let’s take a look at which clubs are in the best positions to win the Dhaka Premier League.
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
Sheikh Jamal are in a very good position to clinch the DPL 2022 after earning 18 points in the first phase. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi can clinch the league if they win at least three out of five matches. Therefore, it’s Sheikh Jamal’s league to lose.
Abahani Limited
One of the favourites, Abahani Limited, have 14 points to its name. Abahani have to focus on winning all of the matches in the Super League in order to be in a better position to win the tournament. They will, however, have to rely on the results of the Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and the Legends of Rupganj.
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Legends of Rupganj
Like Abahani, Rupganj also have a fair chance to win the 2022 DPL competition. However, the Legends of Rupganj can’t afford to lose points in this Super League round as Sheikh Jamal already have a good edge over them.
Prime Bank Cricket Club
Prime Bank have 12 points, and they do have an outside chance to clinch the trophy. However, Sheikh Jamal, Abahani, and Rupganj will all have to drop significant points if Prime Bank want to win the competition.
Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club
The Rupganj Tigers have 10 points, which will not be good enough to put up a fight for the championship race. They will aim to finish in the top three in the Super League stage.
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Gazi Group Cricketers
Gazi Group didn’t do well in the first phase. They lost five matches and won five, earning 10 points in 10 matches. Gazi Group can only hope to better their position in the final Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 2022 points table.
Verdict
After examining the current situation in the league points table, it is clear that Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club have a better chance among the six participating teams in the Super League. However, it will undoubtedly be a competitive round, as all of the teams are keen to win the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 2022.
Taijul bags three as Bangladesh put some pressure back on hosts
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam, who was overlooked in the first Test of the ongoing two-match series against South Africa, bagged three wickets in the second Test so far. Bangladesh’s persistence was rewarded with two late wickets as South Africa went to stumps on 278 for 5 on the opening day of the second and final Test on Friday.
Three South African batters made half-centuries after the home team chose to bat first at St. George’s Park, but none of them went on to a big score and Bangladesh took something from the day by removing Ryan Rickelton (42) and Temba Bavuma (67) in the space of three overs just before stumps of day one.
Bavuma was the third South African to pass 50 after captain Dean Elgar provided a solid start with his 70 and No. 3 Keegan Petersen made 64.
But Bangladesh found success through left-arm spinner Taijul, who was called into the team following a 220-run defeat in the series-opener. Taijul claimed the crucial wickets of Elgar, Petersen and Rickelton for his 3 conceding 77.
Read: South Africa 199-3 vs. Bangladesh after Elgar, Petersen 50s
South Africa has the advantage as it seeks to seal a series victory, but not by much.
Elgar hit 10 fours in his third half-century in three innings this series and South Africa made an imposing start by putting together four half-century stands for its first four wickets.
Bavuma and Rickelton combined for the last and best of those, a stand of 83 that looked to be taking South Africa to a position of clear dominance. Their late dismissals gave the day a different complexion as South Africa went from 267 for three to its 278 for five.
Rickelton was in sight of his first Test half-century in just his second Test when he tried to reverse sweep a delivery from Taijul. He had pulled the shot off successfully earlier in his innings but this time he missed, the ball clipped the wristband of his glove and looped to Yasir Ali at slip.
Bangladesh asked for a TV review after it was initially given not out and was rewarded.
Bavuma went soon after to a low catch at first slip, giving seamer Khaled Ahmed his second wicket of the day.
It also meant the wait for a second Test century for Bavuma continued. His 67 was his 19th Test half-century but he is yet to add to his one and only hundred, which he made six years ago. He was out for 93 in the first Test.
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South Africa leads the series 1-0 after its big win in Durban, where Bangladesh had looked competitive at times but collapsed to 53 all out on the final day. Bangladesh made two changes for the second Test, bringing back opening batsman Tamim Iqbal and giving Taijul his chance.
South Africa retained the same lineup and continued without a number of its top players, who have opted out of the short series to appear in the Indian Premier League.
SA vs BAN Test Series 2022: Things Bangladesh Must Fix Before Second Match
Bangladesh's batting collapse in the second innings appears to be the main reason for the first Test loss to South Africa. However, there were a few more things that resulted in a disappointing surrender to the hosts. Bangladesh team management needs to work on these issues in order to find a proper solution prior to the second match. The three things Bangladesh must fix before the second match of the SA vs BAN Test series 2022 are discussed in this article.
Three Issues Bangladesh Team Should Address Prior to the Second Test
Bangladesh had created a winning possibility in the first Test match against South Africa once they bowled them out for 204 runs in the second innings. The target was 274 for Bangladesh to clinch the match, but collecting those runs on day five was a big challenge. Even then, Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s inspiring knock in the first innings had given everyone hope that Bangladesh might pull off a historic victory.
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However, it took South African spinners only 19 overs to pick up all of Bangladesh’s wickets for only 53 runs. Bangladesh were defeated by South Africa by 220 runs, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead in the series. Here are the three important issues that Bangladesh need to work on to improve their play in the second match of the SA vs BAN Test series 2022.
Game Plan for the Match
Multiple sources claim that there was a disagreement among the coach, players, and team management about whether Bangladesh would take fielding or batting if they won the toss. The decision to ask South Africa to bat first didn’t bring the desired result that the Bangladesh team was hoping for initially. They also let the South African tailenders score at least 50 more runs in the first innings.
Read: Mominul complains of ‘abuse’ by South African players
Besides, selecting an ideal playing XI is also important in order to get the anticipated result from a Test match. South Africa picked two genuine spinners and they were ruthless against Bangladesh. In contrast, Bangladesh picked one spinner in the first match, which was a bad decision. Therefore, Bangladesh’s game plan and strategy need to be effective in order to get the expected result against the hosts in the next game.
Bangladesh’s Batting Performance
Except for Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s outstanding hundred in the first innings, Bangladesh’s overall batting performance in both innings was hapless. Najmul Hossain Shanto got a start in both innings but couldn’t convert them into big knocks.
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In the first innings, Litton Das played an effective knock and made a solid partnership with Mahmudul Hasan. There was an expectation from Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim as they are the main pillars of Bangladesh’s middle order. But both the players failed in the match, which was one of the main reasons Bangladesh couldn’t take a lead over South Africa.
Tamim Iqbal is expected to return to Bangladesh's playing XI for the second match, giving the team a huge confidence boost. Tamim needs to play the anchor role, while Mominul and Mushfiqur should find their best form during the contest. Bangladesh's chances of winning the match will improve if these players find their groove with the bat.
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Enhancing the ability to chase a target
Scoring 274 runs in the fourth innings on day five was not an impossible task given the nature of the wicket at Kingsmead in Durban. What Bangladesh's team required was a perfect game plan. They were completely clueless against the two Proteas spinners, Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer.
The Bangladesh team needs to believe within themselves that this South African bowling lineup is not their best. Therefore, they can chase down any decent target on day five if they play sensibly. So, the Bangladesh team should be prepared to chase in the second Test in Port Elizabeth.
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Bottom Line
When South Africa were bowled out in their second innings before the end of day four, Bangladesh had a genuine chance in the match to upset the hosts. But due to a lack of proper planning, lack of application in batting, and, above all, the team's lack of confidence, Bangladesh were reduced to a miserable condition in their second innings.
Bangladesh players need to believe that they have the capacity to change the scenario of a match and can chase a decent total on day five. Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s memorable 137 runs in the first innings could serve as an inspirational knock to instill confidence among the batters of Bangladesh.
Read South Africa win 1st test as Bangladesh all out for 53
Besides, Bangladesh’s pace unit and off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz were economical and got success against this Proteas side. They should be confident of performing even better heading into the second match at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth, which will start on April 7 (Thursday). As veteran Tamim Iqbal is all set to return to the playing XI, Bangladesh should aim to win the second match of the SA vs BAN Test series 2022.
Magnificent Mahmudul hits ton against South Africa
Mahmudul Hasan Joy hit his maiden Test ton on Saturday against South Africa in the ongoing Test in Durban.
Mahmudul completed the magical three-figure off 269 deliveries. And along the way, he became the first Bangladeshi to hit a Test ton against South Africa, and that is in South Africa. It was also Mahmudul’s first Test against South Africa.
During the 97th over of Bangladesh’s first innings, Mahmudul cut Keshav Maharaj to the deep backward point region and ran for a couple which brought up his hundred.
At the end of day two, Mahmudul was unbeaten for 44.
Along the way to smashing his first hundred for Bangladesh, Mahmudul hit 10 fours and one six.
Read: Bangladesh lose quick wickets to end Day 2 in Durban
While replying to South Africa’s first innings total of 367, Bangladesh lost opener Shadman Islam quickly for just nine runs. In the absence of Tamim Iqbal, it was Shadman’s onus to guide the innings early. But he failed to do so.
On the second wicket, Mahmudul and Najmul Hossain were going well but Najmul failed to carry on. After him, Mominul Haque suffered a duck and Mushfiqur Rahim was also dismissed quickly.
Mahmudul, however, was firm at the other end of the wicket. The gritty batter kept his wicket safe and scoreboard afloat.
Liton Das partnered Mahmudul in an 82-run stand for the sixth wicket. The right-handed wicketkeeper-batter looked confident and comfortable at the wicket. But suddenly he lost his concentration and lost his wicket to Lizaad Williams.
After Liton’s dismissal, Yasir Ali trapped run-out for 22 off 37 balls. Mehidy Hasan Miraz joined Mahmudul in the eighth wicket stand.
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Earlier, Simon Harmer, the left-arm spinner, bagged four wickets for the hosts and put immense pressure on Bangladesh.
At the end of 106 overs of Bangladesh’s innings, the visitors are trailing by 111 runs with only three wickets in hand.
Tigers to host Lankan Lions in May for two Tests
Sri Lanka will visit Bangladesh in May this year for a two-match Test series, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said Thursday.
The series is part of the ICC Test Championship 2021-23
The first Test of the series will be played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on May 15, and the second Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on May 23.
Read: Elgar, Bavuma hit fifties as South Africa post 233/4 on day 1
Before the series, Sri Lanka will play a two-day practice match at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram on May 11 and 12.
Bangladesh national team is now touring South Africa for a three-match ODI and two-match Test series.
The Tigers finished their ODI campaign with a historic series win. The Test series began Thursday at Durban.
Tigers look to continue the winning streak against South Africa
Charged up post their historic ODI series win against South Africa on the latter's home soil, Bangladesh aim to continue their winning streak in Tests too.
“When you come to play a full series and win the first one, you are one step ahead in terms of confidence,” Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque said ahead of their first Test against South Africa on Thursday.
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"Though the red-ball cricket is slightly different from the white-ball cricket, we have to start over, but we are confident," he told reporters.
Bangladesh and South Africa are all set to take on each other in the first of the two-match Test series at Kingsmead, Durban, later in the day.
Ahead of this series, Bangladesh won the three-match ODI series against the hosts 2-1. The Tigers won both the matches in Centurion riding on an outstanding team-effort.
Bangladesh played a total of 12 Tests against the Proteas and failed to win any of them. Bangladesh only have two draws which came with the help of rains.
And six among these Tests were played in South Africa and Bangladesh lost all of them. This history is not going to help the Tigers in any way.
“We have to work on the things that went wrong against New Zealand earlier this year,” Mominul said. “We have to follow the process that helped us gain success against the Blackcaps in the Test we’ve won.”
While Bangladesh are full of confidence ahead of the Test series, South Africa are undermanned with some of their key players leaving the team due to their commitment with their respective Indian Premier League teams.
Mominul said that it would keep them ahead of the hosts, but "the hosts will also get some advantage as they are playing in their own land and in front of their own people".
The Bangladesh captain also said the performance of the pace bowlers is important for his team to win a Test in South Africa. “Some of our pacers have done really well in the ODI series. It’s important for our pacers to do well if we want to win a Test here."
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Taskin Ahmed, the right-arm pacer, was the player of the series in ODIs. He is expected to do well in the Test series too. To play in this series, Taskin turned down an offer to play in the Indian Premier League.
Bangladesh are going to miss the service of Shakib Al Hasan in the first match of the two-match Test series. The allrounder is currently in Bangladesh staying with his family. He had to return home after the ODI series as a few members of his family were in the hospital with different illnesses.
He, however, is expected to join the Bangladesh team ahead of the second Test which will be played in St George's Park, Port Elizabeth, from April 8.
ICC ODI Rankings 2022: Bangladesh Surpass Pakistan to Grab the Sixth Position
Had Bangladesh won all of their recent bilateral ODI series matches against Afghanistan and South Africa, they would have had a chance to surpass Pakistan and take a good lead in the rating points. However, Pakistan did Bangladesh a big favour in terms of boosting their current ODI standings after losing the opening match of a three-match home series against Australia by 88 runs on Tuesday (March 29) at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Let's have a look at the most recent ICC ODI rankings for all teams.
The Latest ICC One-Day International Rankings Scenario
Pakistan suffered a heavy defeat to Australia in the first One-Day International, which had an immediate impact on their ODI standings. They dropped some points as a result of their loss against Australia, and have now plummeted to seventh place in the rankings, just behind Bangladesh. Bangladesh had a chance to go past Pakistan last February if they could have whitewashed Afghanistan. Team Tigers squandered the opportunity by losing the third match to the Afghan national side by 7 wickets. However, Bangladesh boosted their rating points by winning the ODI series against South Africa by 2-1. Therefore, Bangladesh's rankings have improved as a result of Pakistan's loss against Australia.
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Pakistan's national team has a good chance of retaining the number six spot following the ODI series against Australia despite dropping one spot in the ICC One-Day International rankings. Pakistan must win at least one of their three matches against their opponents in order to achieve this goal. Pakistan must lose all three matches against Australia in the upcoming ODI series for Bangladesh to stay in sixth place, which is unlikely.
Australia will stay in third place regardless of the results of the remaining games in the series. However, if Australia whitewash Pakistan, their rating points will improve significantly. They will be just one point behind arch-rivals England, who are now in second place.
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On the other hand, Pakistan will take a four-point lead over Bangladesh if they win the series 2-1 against Australia, and a one-point advantage if they lose the series 2-1. If Pakistan team gets whitewashed by the Australian side in the series, they will remain in seventh place and be two rating points behind Bangladesh.
The most recent top ten ICC One-Day International (ODI) rankings (as of March 29, 2022)
Position
Team
Ratings
1
New Zealand
121
2
England
119
3
Australia
117
4
India
110
5
South Africa
102
6
Bangladesh
93
7
Pakistan
93
8
Sri Lanka
81
9
West Indies
77
10
Afghanistan
68
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/team-rankings/odi
Bangladesh’s Remaining ODI Fixtures in 2022
Bangladesh national men's team has four more bilateral ODI series left this year, giving them an opportunity to improve their present position in the ICC ODI rankings. Bangladesh will host Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI series in August and India for the same number of matches in December. Besides, Bangladesh will also play three One-Day Internationals against the West Indies in June-July and three against Ireland in October. As per the schedule, Bangladesh have 12 ODI matches left in the year 2022. Bangladesh's ratings and standings will surely improve if the majority of the matches end in their favour.
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Bottom Line
Bangladesh may not hold the number six spot in the ICC ODI rankings after the completion of the Pakistan-Australia ODI series, but they will be neck and neck with Pakistan in the race for sixth place in the limited-overs team rankings. Bangladesh will certainly climb even further in the ICC ODI team rankings if the Tigers continue to perform well, as they did against the Proteas in their most recent bilateral series.
SA vs BAN Test Series 2022: Ten Expected Milestones for Bangladesh Players
South Africa will host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series beginning on March 31 (Thursday). The series is part of the second cycle of the ICC Test Championship (2021–2023). Therefore, this longer-version format bilateral series is crucial for both sides. Bangladesh's players will give it their all during the clash in an attempt to upset the South African side. In addition, the series allows players to attain a number of personal milestones. The milestones that Bangladesh cricketers can accomplish in the SA vs BAN Test series 2022 are discussed in this article.
South Africa vs Bangladesh Test Series 2022: Ten Attainable Milestones for Bangladesh Cricketers
Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and a number of other Bangladesh players are nearing personal milestones. Let's look at some of the achievements that Bangladeshi players may achieve during the forthcoming SA vs BAN Test series 2022.
200 International Wickets
Off-spinner, Mehidy Hasan Miraz needs 13 more wickets to surpass the 200-wicket mark in international cricket. He has 187 wickets in 102 matches for Bangladesh.
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50 International Wickets
Left-arm medium-pacer Shoriful Islam just needs six wickets to reach 50 international scalps. He has 44 wickets in 32 international matches.
50 International Wickets
Right-arm pacer Abu Jayed Rahi has 39 international wickets to his name, and he just needs 11 more to get 50 for Bangladesh.
100 International Catches
Tamim Iqbal has 99 catches for Bangladesh and only needs one more on the international level to reach 100.
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5000 Test Runs
Mr. dependable Mushfiqur Rahim only needs 127 runs to become Bangladesh's first player to score 5,000 runs in Test cricket. He has scored 4,873 runs in 78 Test matches for Bangladesh.
5000 Test Runs
Left-handed top-order batter, Tamim Iqbal has 4,788 runs in 64 Test matches for Bangladesh. He needs 212 more runs to complete his 5,000 Test runs.
1000 Test Runs
Najmul Hossain Shanto has scored 713 runs in 13 Test matches for Bangladesh since his debut in 2017. Najmul needs 287 more runs to accomplish his 1,000 Test runs.
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150 Test Wickets
Left-arm orthodox spinner, Taijul Islam has 144 Test wickets in 35 games. He only needs 6 more wickets to reach 150 Test wickets.
50 Test Matches
Bangladesh's Test captain, Mominul Haque has 49 caps for his country. He will play his 50th Test match for Bangladesh in the next series against South Africa.
Third Most Appearances as Test Captain of Bangladesh
Mominul Haque will captain Bangladesh in 15 Test matches if he leads them in both matches against South Africa. Mominul will lead the team for the third-most in the Test format, behind Mushfiqur Rahim (34) and Habibul Bashar (18).
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Bottom Line
All of the expected players are available for the bilateral Test series against South Africa, with the exception of Shakib Al Hasan. Shakib has been granted leave for family reasons. Though he could be available for the second Test. Bangladesh players are hopeful of upsetting the Proteas Test side in the upcoming longer-version series after a stunning ODI series triumph over them. On the other hand, some Bangladesh players will have the opportunity to attain personal milestones during this Test format series. These players will accomplish their respective milestones if they can find their best form in the SA vs BAN Test series 2022.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2022: Can Bangladesh still Qualify for the Semi-Finals?
The twelfth edition of the women's fifty-over World Cup began on March 4. The Bangladesh women's team is competing in their first-ever world cup in this edition of the competition. The Bangladesh team is scheduled to play seven matches in the group stage. The top four teams in the points table will go to the semifinals, and the tigresses have a chance to advance to the knockout phase. Let's have a look at how Bangladesh's women's team can reach the semifinals of the ICC Women's World Cup 2022.
How Can Bangladesh Qualify for the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 Semi-Finals?
Bangladesh women's team has made significant progress by competing in the ICC World Cup. No one imagined the tigresses would have a chance to upset the big teams in the competition before the event. However, the Bangladesh team has shocked everyone by putting up some strong performances thus far in the competition. They began their World Cup campaign with a match against South Africa on March 5. Bangladesh lost their first two matches but came back strong against Pakistan in their third encounter. Let's take a look at how the Bangladesh women's team has performed so far in the World Cup.
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Bangladesh Women vs South Africa Women
Bangladesh were defeated by South Africa by 32 runs in the match. South Africa scored 207 runs in their innings. Bangladesh were bowled out for 175 runs in reply. Bangladesh's Sharmin Akhter scored 34 runs and Fariha Trishna took three wickets.
Bangladesh Women vs New Zealand Women
New Zealand won the match by nine wickets. Bangladesh scored 140 runs in their innings. In response, New Zealand successfully chased down the target with only one wicket loss. Bangladesh's Fargana Haque scored 52 runs and Salma Khatun took one wicket.
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Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women
Bangladesh created history by defeating Pakistan by 9 runs. It was Bangladesh women's team's first victory in a 50-over world cup tournament. Bangladesh scored 234 runs in their innings. Pakistan responded with a score of 225 in their allocated 50 overs. Bangladesh's Fargana Haque scored 71 runs and Fahima Khatun took three wickets.
Bangladesh Women vs West Indies Women
Bangladesh were defeated by the West Indians by four runs. The West Indies scored only 140 runs when they batted first. Bangladesh were bowled out for 136 runs after failing to chase down the target. Bangladesh's Nahida Akter scored 25 runs and took two wickets.
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The remaining World Cup group stage matches for Bangladesh women's team
Date
Fixture
Venue
Time (BDT)
22 March (Tuesday)
Bangladesh Women vs India Women
Hamilton
7 a.m.
25 March (Friday)
Bangladesh Women vs Australia Women
Wellington
4 a.m.
27 March (Sunday)
Bangladesh Women vs England Women
Wellington
4 a.m.
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Bangladesh women's team has three more matches to play, and their remaining opponents are the World Cup favourites. As a result, defeating India, Australia, and the English women's teams will be difficult. Bangladesh have two points and need at least six points to advance to the knockout stage. Therefore, they will have to win at least two matches to qualify for the semi-finals. Though having six points will not confirm a spot in the next round, and they will have to rely on other fixtures. However, Bangladesh will almost certainly move to the knockout stage if they win all three matches.
According to the recent updates, Australia are in first place with ten points, followed by South Africa with eight points. The Windies are also in an excellent position with 6 points. India, England, and New Zealand have four points apiece. However, the Kiwis only have one game remaining in the group phase. With two games remaining, India and England have a better chance of reaching the semi-finals.
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Verdict
The top four teams with the most points at the end of the group stage will advance to the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 semifinals. As a result, each match is significant for the teams involved. According to the most recent point standings, the Australian women's team is the first to qualify for the knockout phase. The South African team has a good chance of finishing in the top two in the points table. Therefore, the final two positions in the semi-final lineups are up for grabs among the remaining six teams. With three games left in the group phase, Bangladesh's women's team is still in contention for a semifinal spot. However, Bangladesh will have to put in their best effort in the remaining matches if they want to win them.
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SA vs BAN Test Series 2022: Head to Head Records, Venue Stats, Fixtures
Bangladesh will play two Test matches against South Africa, the first of which will begin at the end of this month. Because this bilateral Test series is part of the ICC's Test Championship, both teams will be looking to outperform one other. In the ongoing WTC points table, Bangladesh is presently placed second, while South Africa are in third place. Let's take a look at the Test records between the two sides, venue statistics, and fixtures for the SA vs BAN Test Series 2022.
Noteworthy Test Records between South Africa vs Bangladesh
South Africa and Bangladesh have faced each other in twelve Test matches. Bangladesh have yet to win a Test match against South Africa, with the Proteas leading the head-to-head matches 10-0. Only two of Bangladesh's matches against South Africa have resulted in a draw. Both matches took place at home in 2015 as part of a bilateral series. On the other hand, South Africa have defeated Bangladesh in six home games and won the remaining matches away from home.
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Key Test records between South Africa and Bangladesh
Bangladesh
South Africa
Matches Played (12)
0
10
Most Runs
Mushfiqur Rahim (331 runs)
Graeme Smith (743 runs)
Highest Score
Mominul Haque (77)
Graeme Smith (232)
Most Hundreds
N/A
Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith (3)
Most Wickets
Shahadat Hossain (15)
Makhaya Ntini (35)
Best Bowling Figures (Match)
Shahadat Hossain (9/97)
Kagiso Rabada (10/63)
Most Matches
Mushfiqur Rahim (8)
Hashim Amla, Mark Boucher, Makhaya Ntini, Graeme Smith (8)
Highest Partnership
Javed Omar and Habibul Bashar (131)
Jacques Rudolph and Boeta Dippenaar (429*)
Most Catches
Mohammad Ashraful (5)
Graeme Smith (12)
Most Dismissals
Mushfiqur Rahim (5)
Mark Boucher (40)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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South Africa vs Bangladesh Test Series 2022: Venue Statistics
The longer-version format bilateral series between South Africa and Bangladesh will be contested on two different stadiums. The venues are Kingsmead in Durban and St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.
Test stats: Kingsmead in Durban
Matches Played: 44 | Result (win): 30 | Result (Draw): 14 | Highest Innings: 275 (Gary Kirsten) | Best Bowling (Innings): 8/69 (Hugh Tayfield) | Highest Team innings: 658/9d | Lowest Team Innings: 66
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South Africa’s record at the Kingsmead: Played: 44 | Win: 14 | Lost: 16
Test stats: St George's Park in Port Elizabeth
Matches Played: 31 | Result (win): 26 | Result (Draw): 5 | Highest Innings: 196 (Herschelle Gibbs) | Best Bowling (Innings): 8/7 (George Lohmann) | Highest Team innings: 549/7d | Lowest Team Innings: 30
South Africa’s record at the St George's Park: Played: 31 | Win: 13 | Lost: 13
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Fixtures for the SA vs BAN Test Series 2022
South Africa and Bangladesh will play their first Test match at Kingsmead in Durban. The game will begin at 2:00 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). The second match will be held at St. George's Park in Port Elizabeth at 2:00 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time).
First Test Match: 31 March – 4 April | Venue: Kingsmead | Time: 2 p.m.
Second Test Match: 7 April – 11 April | Venue: St George's Park | Time: 2 p.m.
Bottom Line
The South African Test team will most likely be favourites to win the two-match bilateral series against Bangladesh. However, nobody can rule out Bangladesh's possibilities in the longer format, particularly after their inspiring performance in the ODI format. Moreover, some of the current South African Test team's well-known names will be unavailable for the series. These players will compete in the IPL 2022, a twenty20 franchise competition.
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The upcoming SA vs BAN Test series 2022 will be a great opportunity for the Bangladesh team to stun the Proteas national side in the longer-version format for the first time. Besides, winning a match will increase their ICC Test Championship points. The Mominul Haque-led team has the ability to upset an inexperienced Proteas Test team, but they must execute their tactics properly on the field.