Australia vs. Bangladesh
ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh vs. Australia Match Preview
Bangladesh will play Australia in their last ICC T20 World Cup 2021 encounter on Thursday (November 4). The match will begin at 4 p.m. in Dubai. This match is crucial for Australia's chances of making the semifinals. If Australia win the match, they will be in a good position to advance to the knockout stage. On the other hand, Bangladesh have nothing to play for after losing to South Africa on Tuesday (November 2). However, will Bangladesh be able to make a strong finish to the tournament?
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Notable Bangladesh-Australia T20I Records
Bangladesh recently defeated Australia in a bilateral T20I series at home. Therefore, Bangladesh's twenty20 format record against Australia has improved. Take a look at some of the noteworthy T20I records between these two national teams.
Bangladesh vs. Australia: Noteworthy T20I Record
Bangladesh
Australia
Matches Played (9)
4
5
Most Runs
Shakib Al Hasan (257 runs in 9 innings)
Mitchell Marsh (162 runs in 6 innings)
Highest Score
Shakib Al Hasan (66)
Mathew Hayden (73*)
Most Fifties
Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad (1)
Mathew Hayden, Usman Khawaja, Aaron Finch, Mitchell Marsh (1)
Most Wickets
Shakib Al Hasan (12)
Josh Hazlewood (8)
Best Bowling Figures
Shakib Al Hasan (4/9)
Dirk Nannes (4/18)
Most Matches
Shakib Al Hasan (9)
Mitchell Marsh (6)
Highest Partnership
Shakib Al Hasan & Mushfiqur Rahim (112)
Adam Gilchrist & Mathew Hayden (104)
Most Catches
Mahmudullah Riyad (5)
Ashton Agar (5)
Most Dismissals
Nurul Hasan (4)
Mathew Wade (4)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Also read: T20 World Cup: Bangladesh bat first vs South Africa
Bangladesh
Bangladesh have nothing to lose in this match, therefore the players won't be under any pressure. Captain Mahmudullah has one last chance to show his leadership potential in a neutral venue. Bangladesh's recent record against Australia will surely restore faith in the players despite the fact that the conditions and surface are both different from Mirpur's sluggish pitch.
Some of Australia's A-list players were also unable to partake in the series. But a full-strength Australian national team will face a wounded Bangladesh side on Thursday. Bangladesh can win the contest if the players are determined to display their true ability. Even if Bangladesh win this match, they will not be able to advance to the semifinals. Bangladesh would be able to finish the tournament on a high note if they win.
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The team management may decide to include him in the lineup given Nasum Ahmed's success against Australian batters in the recent bilateral series.
Probable Playing XI
Mohammad Naim, Liton Das (wicket-keeper), Afif Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Soumya Sarkar, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
Australia
Australia must win this match to remain in contention for a semifinal place. Australia are in third place with four points, just two points behind second-placed South Africa. Their main goal would be to win this match by a big margin because South Africa and England both have better run rates than Australia. Their net run rates will improve with a huge win. In this context, Australia will come out with a lot of aggression against Bangladesh. Therefore, the Bangladesh team must be even more prepared to face the Aussie side.
Read T20 World Cup: Tigers in desperate search for consolation win
Probable Playing XI
Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wicket-keeper), Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Verdict
Bangladesh have only won two matches in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Sadly, the two victories came in the qualifying phase against weaker opponents. In that perspective, the Tigers ' performance in this tournament has been a complete failure. They may finish the tournament in a positive way by winning their last match against Australia. Bangladesh's recent home series victory against Australia would boost the players' confidence. However, Australia are more in desperate need of a win than Bangladesh. Therefore, the team Tigers will face another tough challenge in this tournament.
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3 years ago
Bangladesh vs. Australia Series 2021: 5th T20I Preview
Bangladesh and Australia will play the fifth match of the bilateral T20I series on August 9. Bangladesh have already clinched the series after winning the first three games. Australia triumphed for the first time in the series in the fourth match, avoiding a humiliating whitewash. The visitors will be trying to end the series on a good note, while Bangladesh will be aiming to win the last match to finish the series 4-1. For the series finale, we may also expect a spin-friendly pitch. The fifth T20I match preview of the Bangladesh vs. Australia Series 2021 is discussed in this article.
Bangladesh Team News
Bangladesh players looked uninterested in batting during the fourth match after winning the series against Australia on Friday (August 6). Bangladesh got off to a good start but collapsed in the middle of the innings. Naim (28), Mahedi (23), and Afif (20) all did their best to put up a good score, but Bangladesh only managed 104/9, which Australia chased down with 6 balls to spare.
Read: Nightmarish outing of Shakib costs Bangladesh 4th T20I
In the fifth match, we may see some changes in Bangladesh's playing XI. Mohammad Mithun, Mosaddek Hossain, and Taskin Ahmed may be included in the playing XI in place of Soumya Sarkar, Shamim Hossain, and pacer Shoriful Islam.
Bangladesh's spinners have been outstanding in this series. Especially, left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed has exhibited his talent, and Australian batters have struggled to deal with his deliveries.
However, Mustafizur Rahman has been the most prolific bowler in this series. The left-arm pacer has found his real form and has become a nightmare for Australian batsmen. He will also be crucial for Bangladesh in the final match.
Read:4th T20: Bangladesh set Australia 105-run target
Predicted XI (Bangladesh)
Mohammad Naim, Mohammad Mithun, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Mahedi Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Nasun Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Australia Team News
Despite the fact that the visiting side has gained a lot of confidence after winning the fourth match by three wickets against a highly competitive Bangladesh team, especially in home conditions. Bangladesh will try to make a big comeback in the fifth match. Therefore, if Australia are to win the final match of the series before leaving Dhaka, they must perform at their best.
Legbreak bowler Mitchell Swepson and pacer Andrew Tye both had solid performances in the fourth match. They both got three wickets each and their brilliant efforts helped Australia to restrict Bangladesh in a low total. Along with them, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa will be crucial for Australia's bowling lineup in the next match.
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Australia made some changes in the last match. Dan Christian was one of the key players in their playing XI. This power hitter stepped out to bat at no. 3 and smacked five sixes in the fourth over by Shakib Al Hasan. Without a doubt, this affected the overall scenario of the game as Australia chased down the target with an over to spare.
Australia's in-form batsman Mitchell Marsh and opener Ben McDermott will also be key figures in the final match. However, every individual in the playing XI must do their part effectively to win the series finale match.
Predicted XI (Australia)
Alex Carey, Ben McDermott, Dan Christian, Mitchell Marsh, Moises Henriques, Matthew Wade (captain & wk), Ashton Turner, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Swepson, Josh Hazlewood
Pitch Report, Weather and Recent Form
The curator is expected to build a spin-friendly surface as well for the fifth T20I match of the Bangladesh vs. Australia series 2021. Therefore, batters will find it hard to score fast on this surface.Dhaka's weather will most likely be partly overcast, with a chance of light rain showers in the late afternoon on Monday. Bangladesh have won three of its past five Twenty20 International matches, whereas Australia have only won one of its previous five Twenty20 International matches.
Read: BAN vs. AUS 2021: Bangladesh Secure Historic Series Win Over Australia
Bottom Line
The fifth T20I match of Bangladesh vs. Australia Series 2021 will be an interesting affair, with both teams looking to finish the series on a high note. Bangladesh will try all out to beat Australia once more, as it would give the team more pleasure and confidence. Bangladesh's players must replicate their excellent performance, as they did in the previous matches of the series. This match would be much more important for Australia in order to restore some pride. However, Bangladesh will start as the favorite, and we can expect a closely contested series finale match between these two teams.
3 years ago
BAN vs. AUS 2021: Bangladesh Aim to Wrap Up T20I Series Against Australia
The third match of the 5-match Twenty20 International series between Bangladesh and Australia will be played on Friday (August 6) at the SBNCS in Mirpur. The match will start at 6 pm (BST). The first two games were also staged at the same venue, and we noticed that the pitches helped the spinners. The curator is expected to make a similar pitch for this encounter. Bangladesh players will have to put up a good effort to win this shorter version series against Australia. The third match preview of the BAN vs. AUS 2021 T20I series is discussed in this article.
Bangladesh’s Team News
Senior cricketer Shakib Al Hasan played a key role in Bangladesh's batting order in the first two matches. Bangladesh were able to put up a competitive score in the first match and also chase down a low score in the second match because of his two crucial knocks.
Young Afif Hossain has also shown maturity in the series. He scored a crucial 20 runs in the first match and led Bangladesh to victory with a 37-run innings in the second match. So, Bangladesh will rely heavily on them in this crucial match.
On the other hand, off-spinner Mahedi Hasan and left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed are enjoying a fantastic series. Mahedi Hasan made the initial breakthrough for Bangladesh in the first two matches, while Nasum has taken wickets in the midst of the innings. Experienced Shakib Al Hasan has done his part with the ball.
The fact that left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman has rediscovered his rhythm in this series is the most promising factor for Bangladesh's campaign. The condition is ideal for his bowling. Australian batters have struggled against his off-cutter, slower, and effective bouncers. Pacer Shoriful Islam has also performed well in this series for the tigers. He has made an effort to maintain his accuracy and has been effective thus far.
Opener Soumya Sarkar hasn't performed well in the series. It's possible that Mohammad Mithun will take his position in the third match. Aside from that, no more changes to the playing XI are expected.
Bangladesh’s Predicted XI
Mohammad Naim, Mohammad Mithun, Shakib Al Hasan, MahmudullahRiyad (captain), Mahedi Hasan, Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Nasun Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
Australia’s Team News
Australia's aggressive mindset has yet to provide a positive outcome in this series. Bangladeshi bowlers pushed hard from the start of the innings in the first two matches and got the results they wanted. Bangladesh spinners, in particular, have taken early wickets and put pressure on the batsmen.
Australia will have to put up their best effort in order to stay alive in the series. Because this is the do-or-die contest for Australia. Australia will concede the series against Bangladesh if they lose this match against the tigers.
As a result, they have no choice except to win the contest. So, we may see a different Australia on Friday. We may also expect a couple of changes in the playing XI. Ben McDermott, in particular, may replace out of form batsman Alex Carey.
Australia’s predicted XI
Josh Philippe, Ben McDermott, Mitchell Marsh, MoisesHenriques, Matthew Wade (captain &wk), Ashton Turner, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Pitch and Weather Report
Spinners will get an advantage from the surface, therefore they will play an important role in changing the scenario of the third match of BAN vs. AUS 2021 T20I series. Dhaka's weather will most likely be cloudy on Friday, but temperatures will remain hot and humid. The Australian team must adjust to the conditions as fast as possible because the Bangladesh team is taking full advantage of home conditions.
Bottom Line
The third T20I match of the BAN vs. AUS 2021 series will be much more competitive, with Australia hoping to come back in the series. As a result, the Australian team will go all out to beat Bangladesh. On the other side, Bangladesh will have a great opportunity to win a bilateral series against Australia for the first time in their cricket history. However, the specific roles that Bangladeshi players will play in the match against Australia will be vital. Bangladesh have the potential to wrap up the series against Australia if they can maintain their composure throughout the game. Overall, cricket fans are looking forward to a thrilling matchup between Bangladesh and Australia.
3 years ago
BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021: Players to watch
Bangladesh have never won a Twenty20 match against Australia. As a result, Bangladesh will be motivated to upset Australia in the upcoming five-match T20I series. The chances of beating Australia are much better this time than they have been in the past.Both sides have some outstanding cricketers who are capable of destroying the opponent on their day. These cricketers will be in pole position to win the best player of the series award if they can perform at their best.This article looks at five talented cricketers who can make a difference in the BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021.
Potential players to make upsets in BAN vs. AUS T20I series 2021
1) Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
T20I Record in 2021:M: 3|Runs: 37|HS: 25|SR: 160.86|Wkts: 3| BBI: 1/24 | Econ: 7.00 | Catch: 2
Shakib Al Hasan will have to shoulder most of the responsibility if Bangladesh is to have a decent series against Australia. The world's finest all-rounder has struggled with the bat since returning from a one-year ban imposed by the International Cricket Council. However, his presence in the playing XI always provides added motivation to the players.Hopefully, Shakib will regain his usual rhythm during the contest and help Bangladesh in winning this series against Australia.
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2) Mitchell Marsh (Australia)
T20I Record in 2021: M: 10|Runs: 286|HS: 75|SR: 143.71|Wkts: 8| BBI: 3/24 | Econ: 6.76 | Catch: 5
Mitchell Marsh has been in superb form with the bat and the ball since the start of this year. He is the most consistent performer in the present squad. Mitchell will play an important role in Australia's batting order and could also contribute to the bowling attack in this series.
3) Mahmudullah Riyad (Bangladesh)
T20I Record in 2021: M: 5|Runs: 85|HS: 34 |SR: 126.86
Mahmudullah Riyad is Bangladesh's most proficient power hitter on the international stage. He can speed up the run rates when it’s most needed. Mahmudullah must also demonstrate his ability as a captain, especially at the crucial stage of the game. Bangladesh's chances in the series will be largely determined by his performance as a batsman and as captain.
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4) Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
T20I Record in 2021: M: 2|Wkts: 3| BBI: 3/31 | Econ: 9.87
Bangladesh's cutter-master Mustafizur Rahman has only played two Twenty20 International matches this year because of injuries. He could also miss a couple of games in this series. Mustafiz will be Bangladesh's most lethal weapon whenever he returns in the series. His off-cutter deliveries will be tricky for Australian batters to handle.
5) Mitchell Starc (Australia)
T20I Record in 2021: M: 4|Wkts: 1| BBI: 1/15 | Econ: 8.81 | Catch: 2
Australia's quickest bowler Mitchell Starc has only played four games for the Baggy Greens this year. He has been struggling to find his rhythm, but the Bangladeshi batsmen may find this fiery bowler too much to handle. Bangladeshi batters may struggle with Starc's line and lengths. On a given day, Starc is capable of destroying any opposition in the world. So, it will be interesting to see how Bangladesh batsmen handle the pace of Mitchell Starc. It will be fascinating to see how the Bangladesh batsmen handle Mitchell Starc's pace in the BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021.
Read:Bangladesh and Australia will play a five-match Twenty20 International series starting from August 3
Bottom Line
The visiting Australia team does not have some renowned cricketers. Captain Aaron Finch, David Warner, Steve Smith, and Galen Maxwell are among them. On the other side, the Bangladesh team will play this series in the absence of a few star players. Tamim Iqbal will not be able to take part in the contest due to an injury. Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das will be unable to participate because they breached the bio-secure bubble aimed at protecting players' health safety. Besides, Mustafizur Rahman is likely to miss the opening few games of the series. So, we can't rule out the possibility of youngsters shining in this BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021.
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3 years ago
BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021: First Match Preview
Bangladesh and Australia will play the opening match of the bilateral T20I series at the Sher-e-Bangla cricket stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday (August 3). Both Australia and Bangladesh teams are enclosed in a bio-bubble, and all those directly involved in the series are closely monitored by physicians and subjected to the covid19 test on a regular basis. The good news is that all of the players from both sides have tested negative so far and are likely to participate in the series opener. The first match preview of the BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021 is discussed in this article.
Read:BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: T20I Records Between Bangladesh and Australia
BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021: Team News for the First Match
Bangladesh
Bangladesh team management may opt for Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Mithun to open the innings in the series opener because of the growing concern of the injuries of openers Soumya Sarkar and Mohammad Naim. Bangladesh have limited options in the opening slot, therefore they want to give the responsibility to the senior members of the squad.
Mustafizur Rahman is uncertain about the first two matches in the bowling department. Shoriful, Taskin, and Saifuddin may all be in the playing XI. Saifuddin has been struggling with the ball lately, and he will need to change his line and lengths to be successful against the Australian batters. Apart from that, the rest of the players from the just concluded Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe T20I series will likely remain unchanged.
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Expected Playing XI (Bangladesh)
M Naim, S Sarkar, Shakib , Mahmudullah (Captain), Afif, Shamim, N Hasan (WK), Nasum, MSaifuddin, Taskin, Shoriful
Australia
Australia have struggled to reach their full potential in the Twenty20 format since the beginning of the year. For the Windies and Bangladesh series, Cricket Australia has rested some star players and offered a few newcomers an opportunity to shine on the international stage.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Mathew Wade may captain Australia in this BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021 in the absence of regular skipper Aaron Finch. He may also open the innings with Josh Philippe in the first match. Australia may field two spinners in the series opener given the fact that Mirpur's surface is likely to assist spinners. That's why both Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa may be included in the playing XI.
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Expected Playing XI (Australia)
J Philippe, M Wade (C & WK), M Marsh, M Henriques, A Carey, A Tye, M Swepson, Ashton Agar, A Zampa, J Hazlewood, M Starc
Toss, Weather Forecast, and Recent Form
Thunderstorms are expected early in the day, but the remainder of the day will most likely be overcast on Tuesday. There is no advantage to choose bat first or bat second at the SBNCS, Mirpur. With this in mind, the captains may make their final decision based on the pitch condition. According to recent form, Australia have lost seven of the ten T20I matches they have played this year, while Bangladesh have lost four of the six matches they have played in 2021.
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Verdict
All of the matches in this bilateral BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021 will be played at the same venue (SBNCS, Mirpur) to be safe in the middle of the coronavirus outbreak. Every match in this series is crucial in the build-up to the ICC Twenty20 World Cup. Therefore, Bangladesh and Australia will both take the series seriously in order to identify their respective strengths and weaknesses. Bangladesh will certainly seek to use its home advantage during the contest. However, Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo prefers to play on a good surface. Because he believes that playing on a sporting pitch will help them prepare well for the Twenty20 World Cup.
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3 years ago
BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: T20I Records Between Bangladesh and Australia
Bangladesh have played six Twenty20 International matches in 2021, winning two and losing four. They won their most recent T20I series against Zimbabwe 2-1 and are confident about the upcoming series against Australia.While, Australia have played 10 Twenty20 International matches this year, winning only three and losing the rest. They are under a lot of pressure ahead of the five-match BAN vs. AUS Series 2021 against the host. Bangladesh have a chance to win a match against Australia in the T20 format in this series. Let's look at some of the most noteworthy T20I records between Bangladesh and Australia.
Head to head T20I record
Bangladesh and Australia have played a total of four Twenty20 Internationals between them. Australia now have a 4-0 lead in the head-to-head meeting. Bangladesh have yet to win a match against Australia in the T20 format. Interestingly, both countries have only met each other in the World Twenty20 tournament and have yet to play a bilateral T20 series between them. The two teams last played in the 2016 World T20 in India, which Australia won by three wickets.
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BAN vs. AUS Series 2021:Notable T20I Records ahead of the series
Bangladesh last met Australia in a Twenty20 match five years ago in India at the World T20. Here are a few notable T20I records between these two teams.
Bangladesh
Australia
Matches Played (4)
0
4
Most Runs
Shakib Al Hasan (143runs in 4 innings)
David Warner (81 runs in 3 innings)
Highest Score
Shakib Al Hasan (66)
Mathew Hayden (73*)
Most Fifties
Shakib Al Hasan (1)
Mathew Hayden, Usman Khawaja, Aaron Finch (1)
Most Wickets
Shakib Al Hasan (5)
Dirk Nannes (4)
Best Bowling Figures
Shakib Al Hasan (3/27)
Dirk Nannes (4/18)
Most Matches
Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan(4)
David Warner (3)
Highest Partnership
Shakib Al Hasan&Mushfiqur Rahim (112)
Adam Gilchrist & Mathew Hayden (104)
Most Catches
Aftab Ahmed &Shakib Al Hasan (2)
Michael Hussey (4)
Most Dismissals
Mushfiqur Rahim (2)
Adam Gilchrist (1)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
BAN vs. AUS Series 2021:Venue stats (SBNCS, Mirpur)
T20I Record at the SBNCS, Mirpur (All Twenty20 Internationals will be played at this venue)
Matches Played: 44 | Bat-first (won): 22| Bat-Second (won): 22| Highest Innings:111* (Ahmed Shehzad) |Best Bowling (Innings): 5/15 (KMA Paul) | Highest Team innings: 211/4 |Lowest Team Innings: 72
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Bangladesh’s record at the SBNCS, Mirpur: Played:26 | Win: 11 | Lost: 15
Australia’s record at the SBNCS, Mirpur: Played:4 | Win: 01 | Lost: 03
Players to watch out in the BAN vs. AUS Series 2021
Bangladesh
Three Key Batsmen:Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, MahmudullahRiyad
Three Key Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Shoriful Islam
Predicted Playing XI (Bangladesh)
Mohammad Naim, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, MahmudullahRiyad (Captain), Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, NurulHasan (WK), Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
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Australia
Three Key Batsmen: Josh Philippe, Mitchell Marsh, Moises Henriques
Three Key Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc
Predicted Playing XI (Australia)
Josh Philippe, Matthew Wade (Captain, WK), Mitchell Marsh, Moises Henriques, Alex Carey, Andrew Tye, Mitchell Swepson, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc
Bottom Line
Australia are currently well ahead of Bangladesh according to the key T20I records between these two sides. However, the Bangladesh team has a lot of confidence after winning the recent twenty20 series against Zimbabwe away from home. On the other hand, Australia were defeated 4-1 by the Windies in their most recent series. Hopefully, some new records will be set and a fierce battle between these two teams will be seen in the BAN vs. AUS Series 2021.
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3 years ago
BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: Who Would Make a Bangladesh-Australia Combined T20I XI?
A Twenty20 International series between Bangladesh and Australia will begin on August 3. The 18-member Australian squad has already arrived in Bangladesh. On the other side, the Bangladesh team has remained unchanged for the forthcoming series against Australia. Both teams have some excellent cricketers who can change the outcome of a match and guide their teams to victory on any given day. We tried to put up a combined T20I XI from the players of the two teams ahead of the five-match bilateral twenty20 BAN vs. AUS Series 2021, which has been discussed in this article.
BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: Best combined T20I XI from Bangladesh and Australia
1) Josh Philippe (Australia)
M: 8|Runs: 119|HS: 45|SR: 111.21
Josh Philippe will have to carry more responsibility in the absence of Aaron Finch. Philippe is a brilliant young talent with a promising future ahead of him.
2) Soumya Sarkar (Bangladesh)
M: 56|Runs: 1,077|HS: 68|SR: 127.60|Wkts:9 | BBI: 2/19 | Econ: 9.81
Soumya Sarkar has rediscovered his rhythm during the away series against Zimbabwe. He will be a key player for Bangladesh in the T20I series against Australia.
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3) Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
M: 79|Runs: 1,604|HS: 84|SR: 124.43|Wkts: 95| BBI: 5/20 | Econ: 6.82
Shakib Al Hasan is a seasoned campaigner despite his recent batting difficulties. Shakib could be the deciding factor in the series against Australia.
4) Mitchell Marsh(Australia)
M: 25|Runs: 544|HS: 75|SR: 128.30|Wkts:15 | BBI: 3/24 | Econ: 7.48
Mitchell Marsh has been in excellent form since the Windies series. Mitchell’s performance would be vital for team Australia in the Bangladesh series.
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5) Moises Henriques (Australia)
M: 19|Runs: 315|HS: 62*|SR: 131.79|Wkts:7| BBI: 3/22 | Econ: 8.59
Moises Henriques is a crucial part of Australia's T20 lineup. He will play an important role in the Australian batting order during the contest.
6) Mahmudullah Riyad (Bangladesh, Captain)
M: 92|Runs: 1,560|HS: 64*|SR: 123.02|Wkts:31| BBI: 3/18 | Econ: 7.34
The captain of Bangladesh's T20I team, Mahmudullah Riyad will have to bear a significant amount of responsibility against Australia. He is an important hitter in the death overs.
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7) Mathew Wade (Australia, WK)
M: 43|Runs: 613|HS: 80|SR: 130.70
In the absence of Aaron Finch, wicketkeeper-batsman Mathew Wade is the most likely candidate to lead Australia in this series. He is a tough batsman in the death overs.
8) Andrew Tye (Australia)
M: 29|Runs: 76|HS: 20|SR: 120.63|Wkts:42| BBI: 4/23 | Econ: 8.95
Andrew Tye is a genuine breakthrough bowler in the shorter-version format. He has the ability to cause trouble to Bangladesh batters.
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9) Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
M: 43|Wkts:61| BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 8.02
Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman will lead Bangladesh's bowling attack in the series. His cutter bowling could be crucial in putting pressure on Australia's batting lineup.
10) Mitchell Starc (Australia)
M: 39|Wkts:48| BBI: 3/11 | Econ: 7.15
Mitchell Starc is a fiery pace bowler, and Bangladesh batters must be prepared to face him. On his day, he can destroy any batting order.
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11) Adam Zampa (Australia)
M: 46|Wkts: 47 | BBI: 3/14 | Econ: 7.03
Adam Zampa is an excellent wicket-taker with his leg-spin. Zampa's spin, as well as his ability to take wickets, may make a difference in a match.
Bottom Line
It's never easy to pick the best XI from two international teams. The Bangladesh-Australia Combined T20I XI 2021 has been selected based on recent form and experience. The majority of the players in the XI are Australians, as the Australian squad has more experience and better stats than the current Bangladesh side. Although, Bangladesh's twenty20 team has the ability to upset the opponent in the forthcoming BAN vs. AUS Series 2021.
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3 years ago
Bangladesh and Australia will play a five-match Twenty20 International series starting from August 3
Bangladesh are a formidable opponent at home, and their confidence is high following a recent away series victory against Zimbabwe. Australia's T20I team, on the other hand, lost their most recent series against the Windies. The Australian team will be keen to whitewash the team tigers in the series, while Bangladesh's primary goal will be to register their first twenty20 victory against Australia. Bangladesh's squad includes some quality players, and they have a strong chance of winning a couple of matches against Australia. The preview of the BAN vs. AUS series 2021 will give you an insight into the two teams' strengths.
Notable T20I record between Bangladesh and Australia
The Bangladesh-Australia Twenty20 International series will begin on August 3. The remaining four matches will be held on August 4, 6, 7, and 9, respectively. The Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur will host all of the matches. The following are some significant T20I head-to-head records between Bangladesh and Australia.
# The forthcoming five-match series between Bangladesh and Australia will be the first bilateral T20I series between the two countries.
# Australia presently have a 4-0 lead in the head-to-head meeting.
# Shakib Al Hasan has scored the most (143) runs for Bangladesh, while David Warner (81) is topping the list of most runs for the Aussie side.
# Shakib Al Hasan has taken the most (5) wickets for Bangladesh, while Dirk Nannes (4) is topping the list of most wickets for Australia.
# Mathew Hayden made the highest individual score (73*) for Australia, while Shakib Al Hasan played the highest individual innings (66) for Bangladesh.
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# Dirk Nannes has the best bowling figures (4/18) for Australia, while Shakib Al Hasan has the best bowling figures (3/27) for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s Squad for the BAN vs. AUS Series 2021
The team that competed in the last Zimbabwe series will play the forthcoming twenty20 home series against Australia. Only Liton Das will be unavailable due to personal reasons. Mushfiqur Rahim will not play in the series after breaking the bio-bubble regulation, while Tamim Iqbal has been ruled out due to injury.
Apart from them, the team has all of the expected names. The squad includes several top-notch pacers, spinners, and all-rounders.The most crucial players for Bangladesh in the series will be CaptainMahmudullahRiyad, the world-best all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, and cutter-master Mustafizur Rahman.
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This will be an excellent opportunity for the young players to display their abilities against one of the world's most formidable opponents. Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, and Nurul Hasan have all been in excellent form recently, and Bangladesh cricket fans have big expectations from them. Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed will be crucial in the pace attack. They must play well in order to keep their place in Bangladesh's T20 squad.
The Bangladeshi players who can make a difference
Mahmudullah: T20Is: 92 | Runs: 1,560 | HS: 64* | SR: 123.02| Wkts: 31 | BBI: 3/18 | Econ: 7.34
Shakib Al Hasan: T20Is: 79 | Runs: 1,604 | HS: 84 | SR: 124.43| Wkts: 95 | BBI: 5/20 | Econ: 6.82
Mustafizur Rahman: T20Is: 43 | Wkts: 61 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 8.02
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Probable Playing XI (Bangladesh)
Mohammad Naim, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, MahmudullahRiyad (Captain), Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan (WK), Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
Australia’s Squad for the BAN vs. AUS Series 2021
The Australian Cricket Board announced an 18-man squad for the series against the Windies and Bangladesh. Led by Aaron Finch, the Australian side was defeated 4-1 by the Windies in a five-match Twenty20 series. However, they bounced back in the One-Day International series, winning 2-1 against the Windies.
Aaron Finch was hurt during the limited-over series against the Windies and has been ruled out of the upcoming Bangladesh series. Mathew Wade is most likely to captain Australia during the Twenty20 series against Bangladesh.
Australia's squad still contains some world-class players and is capable of beating any team in the world. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazelwood have both returned to the Australia team, and the Baggy Greens will have a formidable bowling attack for the series. Mathew Wade, Mitchell Marsh, and Moises Henriques will be crucial in the batting order.
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The Australian players who can make a difference
Mitchell Marsh: T20Is:25 | Runs: 544 | HS: 75 | SR: 128.30 | Wkts: 15 | BBI: 3/24 | Econ: 7.48
Mathew Wade: T20Is: 43 | Runs: 613 | HS: 80 | SR: 130.70
Adam Zampa: T20Is: 46 | Wkts: 47 | BBI: 3/14 | Econ: 7.03
Probable Playing XI (Australia):
Josh Philippe, Matthew Wade (Captain, WK), Mitchell Marsh, Moises Henriques, Alex Carey, Andrew Tye, Mitchell Swepson, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc
Verdict
Both teams will be looking to put up a strong performance since this five-match contest is deemed a pre-ICC T20 World Cup preparation series. The preview of the BAN vs. AUS series 2021 reveals that Australia are clearly ahead of Bangladesh in terms of the overall twenty20 International record between these two sides. However, the current Bangladesh twenty20 squad is stronger than before. Bangladesh will make the series difficult for Australia. Therefore, we can expect a fiercely contested series between Bangladesh and Australia.
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BAN vs AUS 2021: Shakib Al Hasan On Verge of Achieving Two Unique Milestones
Bangladesh cricket team won a bilateral T20I series in Zimbabwe for the first time against the host nation. Shakib Al Hasan took few wickets during the series and he is currently on the verge of achieving a couple of important milestones in international cricket. The Mighty Australians will face Bangladesh in a five-match Twenty20 series next month. The veteran all-rounder is expected to reach those milestones during the contest if he stays fit and finds his usual rhythm. Two unique milestones that Shakib Al Hasan can reach during the upcoming BAN vs. AUS 2021 series are discussed in this article.
Two Unique Milestones that Shakib Can Reach in BAN vs. AUS 2021 Series
Shakib Al Hasan has achieved several milestones in his 15-year international cricket career. His remarkable consistency on the international stage has taken him to greater heights. Shakib may reach two more new milestones in the upcoming BAN vs. AUS 2021 Series. Let's take a look at these significant milestones.
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First Bangladesh Player to Take 100 T20I Wickets
The world's number one all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is just 5 wickets away from being the first Bangladeshi and only the second player in history to take 100 wickets in Twenty20 international.
Shakib Al Hasan has a chance to surpass Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga as the most wicket-takers in T20I cricket. Shakib needs 13 more wickets to overtake Malinga in the shorter version of the game.
Shakib Al Hasan has 95 T20I wickets at a fantastic average of 20.82 from 79 appearances. Lasith Malinga, on the other hand, grabbed 107 wickets at an average of 20.79 in 84 matches.
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Here is the list of the top five most wicket-takers in T20I
Player
Matches
Wkts
BBI
Ave
Econ
5W
Lasith Malinga
84
107
5/6
20.79
7.42
2
Tim Southee
83
99
5/18
25.17
8.39
1
Shahid Afridi
99
98
4/11
24.44
6.63
0
Rashid Khan
51
95
5/3
12.63
6.21
2
Shakib Al Hasan
79
95
5/20
20.82
6.82
1
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
First Bangladesh Player to Take 600 International Wickets
Shakib Al Hasan is just 13 wickets away from becoming the first Bangladeshi player to reach the 600-wicket milestone in international cricket. He is currently the sixth most wicket-takers among the active players. Shakib Al Hasan has taken 587 international wickets at an average of 28.64 from 352 appearances for Bangladesh.
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Surpassing New Zealand's Sir Richard Hadlee (589) and Australia's Mitchell Johnson (590), Shakib will become the 23rd player to take 600 wickets in international cricket if he takes those 13 wickets in the series.
If Shakib achieves this remarkable milestone during the BAN vs. AUS 2021 twenty20 contest, he would also become the only cricketer in history to have 12,000 runs and 600 wickets in international cricket.
Here is the list of the top six most international wickets (active players)
Player
Matches
Wkts
BBI
Ave
Econ
5W
James Anderson
375
904
7/42
27.51
3.33
32
Stuart Broad
325
766
8/15
27.88
3.46
19
Dale Steyn
265
699
7/51
23.37
3.78
29
Ravi Ashwin
236
615
7/59
26.46
3.40
30
Tim Southee
305
603
7/33
29.70
4.00
16
Shakib Al Hasan
352
587
7/36
28.64
3.85
22
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Bottom Line
Shakib Al Hasan has more than enough extra motivation to upset a fiery Australian team. The world's finest all-rounder is on the cusp of accomplishing two significant milestones as a bowler. Apart from Shakib, a number of players from both Australia and Bangladesh will be able to reach personal milestones if they perform well during the BAN vs. AUS 2021 twenty20 international series. However, the primary goal for both sides should be to win the series. Bangladesh's ICC T20I team rankings will improve if they clinch the series against Australia.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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