The ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2020 has been postponed for a year due to the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic. Finally, the seventh edition of the T20 World Cup will begin on October 17 this year. The top two teams from each group of the Super 12 round will advance to the tournament's first elimination phase. Five Test-playing nations are expected to compete in each group. Among them, which two teams from Group 1 have the highest chance of qualifying for the semifinals in the T20 World Cup 2021? The favorites to qualify for the semi-finals from Group 1 are discussed in this article. Favorites to qualify for semifinals from group 1 of Super 12 round West Indies Teams often emphasize including more experienced cricketers When they pick their World Cup squads. Because experience always comes in handy at a large event. The two-time T20 World Cup champion West Indies have selected 37-year-old veteran Ravi Rampaul in their squad, who was a key member of the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup-winning Windies side. Ravi Rampaul last played for the Windies in a match against Sri Lanka in 2015. The selectors dropped Jason Holder to make a place in the team for Rampaul. Holder is an important part of the West Indies' current lineup, though his recent T20 performance has been underwhelming.   Overall, the Windies have a number of real match winners who can change the scenario of a game on their own. The Caribbean squad is the most balanced among the group 1 teams and they have a real opportunity to go to the T20 World Cup semifinals if they win at least three matches in the super 12 phase. They will be favorite against Sri Lanka (if they finish first in group A of the qualifying round), Scotland (if finish second in the group B of qualifying round) and South Africa. READ: Youth ODI series: Afghanistan register first win with a Mankad Five key players to keep an eye on Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Chris Gayle, Andre Russell, and Hayden Walsh Jr England England will surely miss their star all-rounder Ben Stokes who has taken a break from cricket a few months ago. Nonetheless, England's team has some genuine match-winners. English players have improved a lot over the years As T20 players.   Led by captain Eoin Morgan, England's batting lineup is one of the finest in the world and they can step up to increase run rates when required. The England batting lineup is one of the finest in the world, and they have the ability to step up and increase run rates when necessary. English bowling unit has the capability to rattle the opposition batting order. England are favorite against every opposition in group 1 including their arch-rival Australia. Though the match against the Windies will be a real test for England.     Five key players to keep an eye on Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, and Adil Rashid Read Virat Kohli to step down as India's T20 skipper Australia Australia's most recent bilateral T20I series was against Bangladesh, which ended with a loss. Bangladesh won the series 4-1 despite the absence of a significant number of Australian players. As a result, Australia's World Cup preparations did not go as planned, and they are presently out of form. Given that the team is Australia, they cannot be ruled out of contention. Led by Aaron Finch, Australia squad has some quality twenty20 players, including two of the top batsmen in the game, David Warner and Steve Smith. Australia must defeat either England or the West Indies in order to proceed to the knockout stage. Five key players to keep an eye on Aaron Finch, David Warner, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh READ:  NZ abandons cricket tour of Pakistan over security concerns South Africa South Africa used to rule international cricket, but that is no longer the case. A significant number of South African superstar cricketers have just retired, and the current batch of players cannot be expected to deliver much in the upcoming event. Captain Temba Bavuma’s proteas side for the T20 World Cup 2021 has several competent players that can put up a good show during the main event. Will South Africa be able to finish in the top two in their group? It will be a difficult task for the South African team. Though anything is possible if South Africa can perform as a unit in the competition.   Five key players to keep an eye on Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, David Miller, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada Read Lasith Malinga: The Illustrious Career of yorker king Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's chances in this year's T20 World Cup are very slim, despite the fact that the team has some promising young players who might become big stars in the future. This Sri Lankan team will compete in the World Cup to gain experience. This knowledge will make them feel more confident about the forthcoming main events. Sri Lanka will aim to win at least two games, one of which will be against South Africa. However, they do have a small possibility of making the top four. Five key players to keep an eye on Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando Verdict After looking at the teams' strengths, it's evident that West Indies and England are the favorites to advance to the semifinals. In addition, both Australia and South Africa have a high chance of performing well throughout the competition. Momentum is essential to succeed at the ICC's major event. Each team will strive to put up their best effort in the competition, with the best two teams of each group progressing to the T20 World Cup 2021's first knockout phase. Read All-rounder Nasir eyes a national team comeback

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.   Read WI vs. PAK 2021: West Indies-Pakistan Test Series Ends in 1-1 Draw 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. READ: Tigers start training ahead of NZ T20Is 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.   Read ICC Test Championship 2021-2023: Bangladesh Likely to Start Campaign against Pakistan 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. READ: India vs England 3rd Test: Root extends form of life with 121 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. Read New Zealand player tests positive for Covid-19 in Dhaka 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. READ: Doctors advise Nazmul to stay away from cricket on health grounds 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. Read Blackcaps arrive in Dhaka for T20 series

Pakistan and the Windies are playing a four-match bilateral Twenty20 International series with the intent of enhancing their preparations for the 2021 T20 World Cup. The opening match of the series at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown was abandoned due to persistent rain. The remaining three matches will be held at the Providence stadium, Guyana on July 31, August 1, and 3. The Windies are full of confidence after winning their recent home series against Australia 4-1. However, we can expect a thrilling battle between these two sides. The preview of the PAK vs. WI 2021 series are discussed in this article. Personal Milestones that can be Achieved during the PAK vs. WI 2021 Series Several personal milestones may be achieved during the PAK vs. WI 2021 series. The following are some of the approaching milestones. # Chris Gayle can reach his 2,000 T20 international runs. He needs 175 more runs to achieve the milestone. # Andre Fletcher may be on his way to 1,000 T20I runs, as he only needs 81 runs to achieve the milestone. # Windies all-rounder Kieron Pollard needs only 3 wickets to complete his 300 wickets in Twenty20 cricket. # Pakistani spinner Imad Waism is only 7 wickets shy to take 200 twenty20 wickets. # Pakistan skipper Babar Azam needs 282 runs to complete his 7,000 runs in twenty20 cricket. # Kieron Pollard only needs 2 runs to reach his 4,000 international runs. # Top order batsman Lendl Simmons requires 256 runs to score his 4,000 international runs. # Shimron Hetmyer will reach his 3,000 international runs if he scores 193 runs in the remaining matches of the series. # Hasan Ali is only 3 wickets away to reach his 200 international wickets milestone. # Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi will reach his 150 international wickets milestone if he takes 8 more wickets in the series. # Kieron Pollard needs 8 more wickets to complete 100 international wickets. READ: Ben Stokes take 'indefinite break' from all cricket Pakistan Squad for PAK vs. WI 2021 Series There are a few talented cricketers on the Pakistani side who have the potential to be match-winners on any given day. With Babar Azam at the helm, Pakistan are anticipated to do well in the series. The desire for success may be a helpful tool for this youth-oriented team. Pakistan does have a chance to surprise the Windies if they take the right strategy during the series. Pakistan's bowling attack is quite formidable, and the Windies batsmen may struggle against them. This is a battle between Pakistani bowlers vs. the Windies batters. The three important players in the Pakistan team are Captain Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Hasan Ali. Probable Playing XI (Pakistan) Sharjeel Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Hafeez, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Qadir READ: Five-match T20Is: Australian cricket team arrives in Dhaka The Windies Squad for PAK vs. WI 2021 Series The Caribbean team is full of confidence after winning the series against Australia and they have a home-ground advantage in this series. So, they have a slight edge over Pakistan. Aside from a few veteran players, this West Indies team has some real talent. They can destroy any team in the world on any given day. In addition, the West Indies Cricket Board recalled Chris Gayle, Andre Russell, and DJ Bravo to bolster their Twenty20 squad ahead of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup. The Windies team has several good bowlers, but it lacks the versatility, which needed to win a major event. They have Jason Holder, Bravo, and Oshane Thomas in the bowling troops. However, Sunil Narine's exclusion from the national setup was a huge decision, and they may struggle in the series. The Windies are known for producing big hitters and we should anticipate some swashbuckling performances from their destructive batters. READ: Triumphant Tigers are back! Probable Playing XI Lendl Simmons, Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Hayden Walsh, Akeal Hosein Toss Prediction and Weather Forecast Rain is expected throughout the week, thus the remaining matches of the series may be washed out. The best option would be to bat first after winning the toss at Providence Stadium in Guyana. Verdict Pakistan are among the top five ranked teams in the ICC rankings, while the Windies are now ranked eighth. Every match in this contest is crucial in determining the teams' weaknesses and strengths. Therefore, Pakistan and the Windies are both taking this PAK vs. WI 2021 series very seriously, and predicting who will win the series is difficult.

The ongoing Dhaka Premier Division T20 Cricket league's battle for the championship and relegation began on Saturday (June 19). The first day's Super League matches were postponed due to inclement weather. Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club, Prime Bank Cricket Club, Abahani Ltd, Gazi Group Cricketers, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, and Mohammedan Sporting Club are playing in the super league. Legends of Rupganj, Partex Sporting Club, and Old DOHS Sports Club were the bottom three clubs in the points table, and they are currently fighting for survival. n this article, we discussed who is the favourite to win DPL T20 2021 Cricket League? DPL T20 2021: Rating Chances of all super league teams winning the tournament Prime Bank Cricket Club – 7/10 Prime Bank finished the DPL T20 2021 round-robin league as the table-topper, winning nine of eleven games and losing only two. The opening combination of Tamim Iqbal and RonyTalukdar is one of the most important aspects of Prime Bank's success. The pair has gotten off to a strong start at the top, scoring runs freely. However, Tamim will be unavailable in the Super League, which will undoubtedly upset Prime Bank. While skipper AnamulHaque has made a few mistakes, otherwise he has performed well for the most part. MohamadMithun, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam have also contributed to the team's consistency throughout the campaign. Read  BAN vs Zim 2021: BCB May Use the Zimbabwe Series as an Opportunity to Find New Talents Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club–8/10 Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club finished second on the points table in the Dhaka Premier League 2021, making them one of the most consistent teams in the league. Prime Doleshwar performed well as a team in the first phase of the tournament, winning seven of their eleven matches. They have a few talented players who are in excellent form. Prime Doleshwar's best players are top-order batsman SaifHasan and pace bowler Kamrul Islam Rabbi. Abahani Ltd – 9/10 Abahani Ltd haven't been the most consistent team this season despite finishing third in the first phase of DPL 2021's points table. The batting unit of Abahani Ltd, particularly two young players Mohammad Naim and MunimShahriar, contributed significantly to the team's success. However, Abahani does have the strongest team in the competition and they will come back strong in the super league stage. Afif Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Taijul Islam are among the top talents on Mushfiqur Rahim's side. They may also rediscover their form in the Super League phase. Read BAN vs AUS 2021: Australia Announce Squad For The Bangladesh T20 Series Gazi Group Cricketers – 8/10 The Gazi Group Cricketers initially struggled in the tournament, but they have gradually regained their rhythm and secured a spot in the Super League. With 14 points, they finished fourth in the first stage. Gazi Group Cricketers have a number of quality players in their squad who can win games on their own. They have Akbar Ali, Soumya Sarkar, Yasir Ali, and MahediHasan in addition to skipper Mahmudullah and veteran MominulHaque. Gazi have a chance to win the championship if they can stay consistent during the super league stage. Mohammedan Sporting Club – 6/10 Shakib Al Hasan guided Mohammedan Sporting Club to secure a place in the Super League. However, the best all-rounder is unavailable for this round, and ShuvagataHom has taken over as Mohameddan's captain in the crucial stage. Mohammedan came in fifth place in the points table, with six victories and four losses, indicating that they struggled in the first round. Mohammedan has a minimal chance of winning this year's competition because their players are inexperienced compared to the other teams. Shamsur Rahman, Irfan Sukkur, and Abu Hider Rony are three of their most important players. Read: DPL Super League begins Saturday without Shakib, Tamim Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club – 7/10 The defending champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club are placed sixth in the first round of the DPL T20 2021. Out of the eleven games, they won six and lost four. Captain NurulHasanSohan has been in terrific form from the beginning of the campaign. The squad has notable match-winners, but they haven't fared well in the competition. Ziaur Rahman, Mohammad Ashraful, Elias Sunny, and ImrulKayes will have to perform well in the Super League round if Sheikh Jamal want to defend the title. Verdict After examining the strengths and weaknesses of the teams, it is clear that all the teams have a fair chance to win this season’s DPL T20 Cricket League.  However, it will undoubtedly be a competitive round, as all of the clubs are keen to win the championship. Teams must be consistent in order to win this sort of competition. Overall, we believe the best team will win the tournament. Read Racism in Cricket: Five Racist Incidents in the Gentleman’s Game