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

New Zealand cricket team will arrive in Bangladesh in the fourth week of August for a bilateral T20I series against Bangladesh, which will begin on September 1st. On Thursday (August 19), BCB revealed the squad for the series. BCB includes all of the expected names in the team for the next series. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has made young players a priority in the Twenty20 format. The Cricket Board appears to have a defined plan for the selection process, which is good for the team's future growth. Take a look at Bangladesh's squad for the BAN vs. NZ T20I Series 2021. Bangladesh’s T20 Squad for BAN vs. NZ T20I Series 2021 BCB announced a 19-man squad on Thursday (August 19) for the Twenty20 series against New Zealand in September. The selectors have picked both Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das. They both missed the Australia series for breaching bio-bubble protocol. Tamim Iqbal was left off the list because he has yet to declare himself fit for selection. Read ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Dubai to Host Epic India-Pakistan Group Stage Match The selectors also have picked leg-spinner Aminul Islam Biplob for the series, indicating that he has a chance to make the T20 World Cup team. We should expect spin-friendly surfaces for the New Zealand series. Selectors may include Biplob for the World Cup if he shows promise during the bilateral contest. Meanwhile, Mohammad Mithun Ali was not selected for the series. Lately, he was criticized for not being consistent enough to be a part of the Bangladesh squad. With the exception of him, all of the players that competed in the Australia series have been selected for the next home series. Mahmudullah Riyad will be captaining the Bangladesh team. Liton is expected to open the innings with Mohammad Naim, with Mushfiqur at number four. Bangladesh will have a strong chance to win a T20 series against New Zealand since the Blackcaps will send a second-tier team. Read Mushfiqur, Liton return as Bangladesh announce squad for NZ T20Is Bangladesh Squad: Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Mohammad Naim, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Soumya Sarkar, Mosaddek Hossain, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Aminul Islam Probable Bangladesh XI for the first T20I   Mohammad Naim, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed The Declared Squad's Major Highlights Mushfiqur and Liton have returned to the team Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das were both unable to participate in the historic Twenty20 series against Australia earlier this month. Bangladesh went on to claim a 4-1 victory in the series. Mushfiqur had to leave the bio-bubble during his Zimbabwe tour due to his parent's illness, and Liton Das had to leave the bubble for personal reasons. Read ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Who Are Favourites? Aminul Biplob is still on Selectors' Radar Aminul Islam Biplob made a fantastic debut in 2019, but he is yet to live up to expectations to earn a spot in the national squad. Though the selectors have not given up on him, they believe Aminul Biplob will be an important weapon for Bangladesh in the next series against New Zealand. Biplob may earn a spot in Bangladesh's 15-man T20 World Cup squad if he performs well throughout the series. The World Cup Team will be Picked From this Squad      All of the predicted names have been selected for the New Zealand series, with the exception of veteran Tamim Iqbal. BCB will select players from this group for the World Cup. So, all 20 players will give it their all in the forthcoming series in order to secure a spot in Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 2021 team.    Read BAN vs. NZ 2021: Notable T20I Records Between Bangladesh and New Zealand Final Thoughts Bangladesh's T20 team will play New Zealand in a five-match series commencing September 1. This will be Bangladesh's final Twenty20 series before the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, which will take place in the months of October and November. So, Bangladesh will get another opportunity to prepare for the major event. Beating this second-tier New Zealand team will not be impossible for Bangladesh if they play with their full ability. Moreover, the New Zealand team will be looking to maintain their unbeaten record in the T20 format against Bangladesh. The approaching BAN vs. NZ T20I Series 2021 will be fascinating to watch in this regard.   

The New Zealand Cricket team has been on a roll in the international circuit. Bangladesh team is not far behind, having won both of their recent T20I series against Zimbabwe and Australia. Bangladesh have won six of their previous eight T20Is. However, Bangladesh have never won a Twenty20 match against New Zealand. They had previously lost all 10 T20I meetings against New Zealand. Bangladesh have high expectations for the next series. They can defeat a second-tier New Zealand team in the five-match BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I series. Let's look at some notable T20I records between Bangladesh and New Zealand. Head to head Bilateral T20I series record   New Zealand and Bangladesh will compete in a five-match T20I series starting from September 1. New Zealand will be without a significant number of regular national side players for the T20I series, which is good news for the host. They do, however, have a very strong squad to win the series against Bangladesh. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be aiming to win the series against New Zealand. Fifth bilateral T20I series: Both teams had played four bilateral T20I series before the upcoming series. New Zealand hosted three bilateral series while Bangladesh hosted one bilateral series. The Blackcaps have swept the tigers in all four series. READ: T20 World Cup: Bangladesh to take on Scotland on opening day Notable T20I Records Between Bangladesh and New Zealand    The following are some of the significant T20I records between Bangladesh and New Zealand.   Bangladesh New Zealand Matches Played (10) 0 10 Most Runs Mahmudullah (186 runs in 9 innings) Colin Munro (209 runs in 5 innings) Highest Score Mahmudullah Riyad (52) Brendon McCullum (123) Most Hundreds - Brendon McCullum and Colin Munro (1) Most Wickets Rubel Hossain (7) Tim Southee (12) Best Bowling Figures Mustafizur Rahman (5/22) TD Astle (4/13) Most Matches Mahmudullah (9) TG Southee (6) Highest Partnership Mohammad Naim and Soumya Sarkar (81)  KS Williamson and CJ Anderson (124) Most Catches Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar (3) C de Grandhomme, MJ Guptill, TG Southee (4) Most Dismissals Nurul Hasan (2) Luke Ronchi (3) Source: Espncricinfo READ: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh Cricket Team’s Full Schedule BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I series: Venue Stats T20I Record at the SBNCS, Mirpur Matches Played: 49 | Bat-first (won): 25 | Bat-Second (won): 24 | Highest Innings: 111* (Ahmed Shehzad) | Best Bowling: 5/15 (KMA Paul) | Highest Team innings: 211/4 | Lowest Team Innings: 62   Bangladesh’s record at the SBNCS: Win: 15 | Lost: 16 New Zealand’s record at the SBNCS: Win: 1 | Lost: 0 Source: Espncricnfo Who could be difference-makers in the BAN vs. NZ 2021 Series? Bangladesh Three Key Batsmen: Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan Three Key Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Shakib Al Hasan Predicted Playing XI Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Naim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah Riyad (Captain), Nurul Hasan (wk), Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam    New Zealand  Three Key Batsmen: Tom Latham, Finn Allen, Colin de Grandhomme Three Key Bowlers: Colin de Grandhomme, Ajaz Patel, Scott Kuggeleijn   Predicted Playing XI Tom Blundell (wk), Finn Allen, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham (Captain), Colin de Grandhomme, Scott Kuggeleijn, Hamish Bennett, Doug Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Ben Sears READ: New Zealand want strict bio-bubble measures during Bangladesh tour  Bottom Line According to the T20I records between Bangladesh and New Zealand, the Kiwis are far ahead of the tigers in every department. Later this month, a second-tier New Zealand squad will travel to Bangladesh for a five-match series. Bangladesh thus have the potential to shock New Zealand in the upcoming series. Therefore, the BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I series is expected to be a closely contested affair between these two sides.

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.