Bangladesh vs. Australia Series
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.
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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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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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