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. Read: Shoriful reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct 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.

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.

Bangladesh beat Australia by 23 runs in the opening match to take a 1-0 lead in the BAN vs. AUS 2021 T20I series. Bangladesh will have an opportunity to extend the lead in the series if they win on Wednesday at the SBNCS in Mirpur. Australia will try to level the series but Bangladesh will be the favorite if they can maintain the fighting attitude that they displayed in the first match. Almost every Bangladesh player in the playing XI contributed to this historic triumph. The match report of the BAN vs. AUS 2021 Twenty20 International series is discussed in this article.   BAN vs. AUS 2021: Match Report of First T20I It was a hot day in Dhaka, and the Australian players had to adapt to the new environment. During the game, it was apparent that the Australian batters were struggling to cope with the pitch conditions. They aren't used to such a spin track, particularly in the T20 format. As a result, Australia were unable to chase down the small target and lost the first game of the series by 23 runs. No one expected Bangladesh spinners to upset the Australian batting order and achieve a sensational victory when the Australian openers stepped out to bat in pursuit of 132 runs. Bangladesh, on the other hand, struck first with Mahadi Hasan's first ball of the innings. Bangladesh took two more wickets in the next two overs.  Skipper Mahmudullah Riyad deserves special praise for his decision-making. Riyad employed three spinners in the opening three overs, preventing the Australian top order from settling in the middle. Mahadi, Nasum, and Shakib all took wickets in their respective first overs.  Read:England’s Bangladesh tour deferred to March, 2023 Australia were under pressure after losing three wickets for only 11 runs in three overs. The in-form Mitchell Marsh and Captain Mathew Wade then took a cautious approach to rebuild the innings. They carried the total to 49 runs in the tenth over before Nasum Ahmed removed Wade with an ordinary delivery.  Things began to shift in Bangladesh's favor after the Wade-Mitchell partnership was broken. The bowlers started to put more pressure on the Australian batsmen by maintaining good line and length with the ball.  Australia had a chance till Mitchell Marsh remained at the crease. However, Australia's batting crumbled after Mitchell Marsh (45) was bowled by Nasum Ahmed in the 16th over. The left-arm orthodox spinner won the player of the match award after taking four wickets for only 19 runs. Read:Tigers create history winning first T20I v mighty Australia In the end, Australia were bowled out for 108 runs in exactly 20 overs. Bangladesh successfully defended a low total against mighty Australia. Apart from the spinners, Bangladesh's pacers Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam bowled effectively as well. They each took two wickets in this match.  Earlier, Australia's stand-in skipper Mathew Wade opted to bowl first on a spin-friendly surface. Two spinners Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar were picked in Australia's playing XI. Both have a proven track record on subcontinent surfaces. In particular, their IPL experiences have come in handy in the series.  Bangladesh were watchful of the two Australian spinners but tried to score quickly against the fast bowlers. That is why Aussie pacers picked up most of the Bangladeshi wickets. Only Adam Zampa took the wicket of opener Mohammad Naim among the spinners. The left-hand opener got off to a good start, scoring 30 runs before being clean bowled by leg-spinner Adam Zampa in the seventh over. Also read: Blackcaps to visit Bangladesh for five T20Is in August Bangladesh's batters failed to increase the run rates, and whenever they tried to attack the bowlers, they lost wickets. Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah Riyad recorded the highest 36-run partnership for Bangladesh in the third wicket. They pushed the total to 73 runs within 13th over. Shakib scored the highest 36 runs for Bangladesh before being bowled by Hazlewood in the 17th over. Left-handed batsman Afif Hossain played an important 20-run knock in the death overs to assist Bangladesh set up a challenging total (131/7) to defend on a tricky surface. Josh Hazlewood was the best Aussie bowler in the match. He picked up 3 wickets for 24 runs. Read Nasum scripts Bangladesh’s maiden T20 win over Australia Bottom Line  The factors that led to Bangladesh's victory against Australia in the first match of the BAN vs. AUS 2021 series should be maintained in the second match. Because it is crucial for the players to put in consistent performances in order to stay firm in the contest. Furthermore, Bangladesh's players must strive to rectify their mistakes so that they do not repeat them in the next encounter. On the other side, Australia will play with a lot of aggression in the second match in an attempt to level the series. So, we can expect that the second match will be an even more fascinating contest. Read Bangladesh post 131 in first T20I vs Australia

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. Read:BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: Who Would Make a Bangladesh-Australia Combined T20I XI? 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. Read:Bangladesh and Australia will play a five-match Twenty20 International series starting from August 3 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. Read:BAN vs AUS 2021: Shakib Al Hasan On Verge of Achieving Two Unique Milestones 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. Read BAN vs. AUS T20I Series 2021: Players to watch

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. Read BAN vs. AUS Series 2021: Who Would Make a Bangladesh-Australia Combined T20I XI?   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 Read PAK vs. WI 2021: Pakistan and the Windies Face-off in a T20 World Cup Preparation Series   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 Read Ben Stokes take 'indefinite break' from all cricket   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. Read Five-match T20Is: Australian cricket team arrives in Dhaka  

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.  READ: BAN vs. ZIM 2021: Bangladesh Player Ratings for T20I Series  # 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. READ: Tigers chase down 194 to seal T20 series against Zimbabwe 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 Also read: Liton to miss Australia T20 series 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.  Read Soumya takes big leap in ICC T20 rankings after Zimbabwe series 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. Read IPDC Extends Partnership with NEF Sports Academy

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. Read Liton to miss Australia T20 series 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. Read:BAN vs. AUS 2021: How Bangladesh Team Shapes Up Without Tamim, Mushfiqur? 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.  Read:Bangladesh vs. Australia 2021: Expected Personal Milestones to Reach 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/ Read Mushfiqur to miss T20 series against Australia over isolation norms 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.