ICC T20 World Cup 2021
ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka Match Preview
Bangladesh finished second in Group B of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2021 qualifying phase. Therefore, team Tigers will play in Group 1 in the Super 12 Round. Bangladesh will play five matches in this round in order to qualify for the semifinals. Sri Lanka will be Bangladesh's first opponent in the Super 12. The match will begin at 4 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) on October 24 (Sunday). The match preview of Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2021 is discussed in this article.
Notable T20I Record between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
The following are the significant Bangladesh-Sri Lanka T20I records.
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Matches Played (11)
4
7
Most Runs
Mahmudullah (261 runs in 10 innings)
Kusal Perera (365 runs in 7 innings)
Highest Score
Sabbir Rahman (80)
Kusal Perera (77)
Most Fifties
Mushfiqur Rahim (2)
Kusal Perera (5)
Most Wickets
Mustafizur Rahman (11)
Lasith Malinga (11)
Best Bowling Figures
Mustafizur Rahman (4/21)
Lasith Malinga (3/20)
Most Matches
Mahmudullah (10)
Thisara Perera (10)
Highest Partnership
Sabbir Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan (82)
Gunathilaka and Mendis (98)
Most Catches
Soumya Sarkar (8)
Thisara Perera (7)
Most Dismissals
Mushfiqur Rahim (6)
Kusal Perera (3)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Bangladesh Team
Bangladesh's openers failed in the qualifying round. The primary focus for Bangladesh team management would be to find the right opening combination. Another disadvantage is that the team lacks a well-known big hitter. Besides, will Bangladesh deploy three spinners against Sri Lanka? So, the head coach Russell Domingo and captain Mahmudullah Riyad need to make important decisions on a number of issues. Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman are two of the team's most reliable players. Their contributions will be important to the success of the team tigers.
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Three impactful players of Bangladesh
Mahmudullah Riyad: T20I: 105 | Runs: 1,861 | HS: 64* | SR: 119.90 | Wkts: 33 | BBI: 3/18 | SR: 23.90
Shakib Al Hasan: T20I: 91 | Runs: 1,871 | HS: 84 | SR: 121.02 | Wkts: 115 | BBI: 5/20 | SR: 17.60
Mustafizur Rahman: T20I: 55 | Wkts: 82 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 7.54 | SR: 14.70
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Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammad Naim, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah (captain), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wicket-keeper), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Sri Lanka Team
Sri Lanka came out on top in their group in the qualifying phase. The players have a lot of faith in each other. The Lankan team has some outstanding T20 players on their squad and can surprise any side in the world at any time. Sri Lanka are in fantastic form and will be the favorite to win the match against Bangladesh.
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Three impactful players of Sri Lanka
Kusal Perera: T20I: 55 | Runs: 1,460 | HS: 84 | 50s: 12 | SR: 132.24
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva: T20I: 28 | Runs: 271 | HS: 71 | SR: 116.30 | Wkts: 42 | BBI: 4/9 | SR: 13.60
Dasun Shanaka: T20I: 52 | Runs: 632 | HS: 54 | SR: 107.66 | Wkts: 15 | BBI: 3/16 | SR: 16
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Predicted Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wicket-keeper), Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara
Verdict
Group 1 of the Super 12 seems to be the most difficult on paper. Because each team has an equal chance of reaching the semifinals. There will be no room for error in the bid for the first knockout round. Both teams will be hoping to get off to a good start in this round. Furthermore, maintaining momentum will be crucial in the late stage of the Super 12 round.
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Bangladesh have had a decent record against Sri Lanka in recent years. As a result, this Bangladesh team will be much more confident in their ability to overcome the Sri Lankans. Bangladesh's team management must prepare a strategic plan for the main event of the T20 World Cup 2021. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to show their full capabilities against bigger opponents.
Grameenphone launches Bangladesh cricket team jersey campaign
With the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 knocking at the door, Grameenphone has launched an official jersey (replica) campaign.
Under this campaign, Grameenphone users can recharge Tk207 using the MyGP app or the telecom operator's website and win a replica of the official jersey of the national cricket team.
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The activity will run from October 14-17. Within this period, Grameenphone will reward the first customer every minute from 10am to 10pm who recharges the specific amount.
The name of the winner will be announced by Grameenphone within 72 hours after the campaign closure, followed by the delivery of the jerseys within 15 working days, according to a media statement.
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Bangladesh leave Sunday for ICC T20 World Cup 2021 campaign
Bangladesh's cricketers, lovingly called the Tigers, will leave the capital for Oman on Sunday (October 3) night on a chartered flight to take part in the Men's T20 World Cup to be hosted by Oman and United Arab Emirates.
Ahead of flying for Oman, all the members of the Bangladesh Cricket team tested for Covid-19 here on Saturday and after that they are maintaining a strict home quarantine for a day.
The Tigers will reach Oman capital Muscat on Monday ( October 4) and will start their practice session on the next day (Tuesday).
All the coaching staff of Bangladesh team including head coach Russell Domingo, now abroad, will join the team in Oman by October 5 before the first practice session.
Later, Bangladesh team will fly for UAE from Oman on Oct 9 to play two warm-up matches there against Sri Lanka and Ireland on October 12 and 14.
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They will return to Oman on October 15.
Bangladesh must play in a round robin leauge qualifiers to enter the main competition. Placed in qualifying Group B, will start their campaign taking on Scotland on Oct 17, before facing hosts Oman on Oct 19 and Papua New Guinea on Oct 21. Top two in the group will advance to the main competition.
Bangladesh stand a chance to qualify for the Super 12 stage if they finish in the top two of their group.
Mahmudullah Riyad will lead the Tigers in the T20 World Cup coming off three consecutive T20 series wins: against Zimbabwe 2-1, Australia 4-1 and New Zealand 3-2.
The team has no major surprises, given that leading batsman Tamim Iqbal ruled himself out well in advance.
Tamim Iqbal was the highest scorer for Bangladesh in the 2016 T20 World Cup in India scoring 295 runs at an average of 73.7.
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Bangladesh team comprises seven new faces, who are set to play their first World Cup.
Pacer Rubel Hossain and Aminul Islam Biplob, the leg spinning-all rounder, are named as reserves.
Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2021 squad are: Mahmudullah Riyad (Captain) ,Mohammad Naim, Liton Kumar Das, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin and Shamim Hossain.
Two reserved cricketers are: Rubel Hossain, and Aminul Islam Biplob.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Five Potential Replacements of Tamim Iqbal
Bangladesh's most dependable opening batsman and ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal announced his unavailability for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 squad in a Facebook video message on Wednesday (September 1). The experienced opener feels it will be unfair to young players who have been performing well for the last one year and have earned a place in the T20 team. He is also unprepared for the approaching mega-event as he hasn't played T20 cricket since March 2020. In this article, we have explored five potential replacements of Tamim Iqbal in the Bangladesh team for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021.
Tamim Iqbal's T20I Career at a Glance
Tamim Iqbal holds the majority of Bangladesh's batting records in all formats. Tamim Iqbal keeps the records for most international runs (14,155), most international centuries (24), most international half-centuries (89), and most ODI runs (7,666). Tamim also holds the record for the most runs scored in a T20I innings for Bangladesh, with 103 against Oman.
Tamim Iqbal’s T20I statistics
Match
Inn
Runs
HS
S/R
Ave
100s
78
78
1,758
103*
116.96
24.08
1
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Five Players Who Can Replace Tamim Iqbal in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021
5) Nurul Hasan Sohan
T20I Stats: M: 18 | Inn: 18 | Runs: 148 | HS: 30* | S/R: 119.35 | 50s: 0
Nurul Hasan Sohan may not be Bangladesh's first pick to start the innings. He is more fitted to accelerate the run rates in the middle order. However, Nurul Hasan has played at the top of the order on the domestic circuit in T20 cricket. Bangladesh's team management may opt to open the innings with Nurul Hasan if anyone fails to deliver at the T20 World Cup.
4) Mahedi Hasan
T20I Stats: M: 15 | Inn: 11 | Runs: 119 | HS: 23 | S/R: 99.16 | 50s: 0
Mahedi Hasan has a solid track record as an opener in the domestic circuit. As a result, there's no reason why he shouldn't be considered to open the innings for Bangladesh in the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2021. He is also an excellent off-spinner. Bangladesh can incorporate an extra batsman in the middle order if he plays as an opener.
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3) Soumya Sarkar
T20I Stats: M: 61| Inn: 61| Runs: 1,105| HS: 68| S/R: 123.60 | 50s: 5
Soumya Sarkar is one of the best available options for Bangladesh in the opening position. He has been used as an opener in recent years. Unfortunately, Soumya Sarkar is inconsistent with the bat, which is why he has yet to secure his spot in Bangladesh's playing XI. However, with Tamim Iqbal out of the World Cup, Soumya will almost likely start the innings for Bangladesh.
2) Mohammad Naim
T20I Stats: M: 18 | Inn: 18 | Runs: 466 | HS: 81 | S/R: 109.90 | 50s: 2
Mohammad Naim is almost certain to start as an opener in the 2021 World Cup. However, he hasn't been able to deliver consistent results with the bat lately. This tall aggressive-minded left-hand batsman needs to step up in the World Cup. Mohammad Naim can play the anchor role in batting for Bangladesh during the mega event.
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1) Liton Das
T20I Stats: M: 34 | Inn: 33| Runs: 647| HS: 61| S/R: 133.40 | 50s: 4
Liton Kumar Das has been one of Bangladesh's most successful opening batsmen in recent years. He is also known for being one of country's most elegant batsmen. Liton has struggled to find his rhythm with the bat since international cricket resumed at the beginning of this year. Liton Das and Soumya Sarkar will compete for an opening spot in Bangladesh's playing XI for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021.
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Verdict
Tamim Iqbal's T20I career stats shows that he is irreplaceable in the Bangladesh team when compared to the records of other Bangladesh top-order batsmen. Tamim Iqbal is the only Bangladesh batsman to have scored a century in all formats, and he can help to build the innings. Shakib or Mushfiqur will certainly play the anchor role for Bangladesh at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 in the absence of Tamim Iqbal. Whoever replaces Tamim Iqbal will have to play sensibly during the World Cup. Because advancing to the knockout stage would largely depend on the performance of Bangladesh's top-order batsmen.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Who Are Favourites?
The seventh edition of the Twenty20 World Cup will be held in the UAE and Oman. The 16-team competition will begin on October 17th. The month-long tournament will end on November 14 with the final match. The championship will include 12 Test-playing nations and four ICC associate members. The event will be split into two rounds. Eight teams will compete in the Round 1. The top four teams from Round 1 will advance to the Super 12 round. This round will feature 12 teams separated into two groups. Let's have a look at the favourites for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021?
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Super 12 Fixtures
The Super 12 round will be held from October 23 till November 8. There will be a total of twelve teams in this round, divided into two groups. In Group 1, Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies, the winner of group A (Round 1) and the runner-up of group B (Round 1) will compete with each other.
The teams who will participate in Round 1 are as follows:
Group A: Sri Lanka, Namibia, the Netherlands, and Ireland
Group B: Bangladesh, Scotland, Papua New Guinea, and Oman
Read: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh Cricket Team’s Full Schedule
Group 1 fixtures
Date
Matches
Venue
23/10/2021
Australia vs. South Africa
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
23/10/2021
England vs. Windies
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
24/10/2021
A1 vs. B2
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
26/10/2021
South Africa vs. Windies
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
27/10/2021
England vs. B2
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
28/10/2021
Australia vs. A1
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
29/10/2021
Windies vs. B2
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
30/10/2021
South Africa vs. A1
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
30/10/2021
England vs. Australia
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
01/11/2021
England vs. A1
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
02/11/2021
South Africa vs. B2
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
04/11/2021
Australia vs. B2
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
04/11/2021
Windies vs. A1
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
06/11/2021
Australia vs. Windies
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
06/11/2021
England vs. South Africa
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/
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Most of the teams in Group 2 are from Asia. This group will feature India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, New Zealand, the winner of Group B (Round 1), and the runner-up of Group A (Round 1). Each group's top two teams will advance to the semifinals.
Group 2 fixtures
Date
Matches
Venue
24/10/2021
India vs. Pakistan
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
25/10/2021
Afghanistan vs. B1
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
26/10/2021
Pakistan vs. New Zealand
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
27/10/2021
B1 vs. A2
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
29/10/2021
Afghanistan vs. Pakistan
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
31/10/2021
Afghanistan vs. A2
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
31/10/2021
India vs. New Zealand
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
02/11/2021
Pakistan vs. A2
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
03/11/2021
New Zealand vs. B1
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
03/11/2021
India vs. Afghanistan
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
05/11/2021
New Zealand vs. A2
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
05/11/2021
India vs. B1
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
07/11/2021
New Zealand vs. Afghanistan
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
07/11/2021
Pakistan vs. B1
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
08/11/2021
India vs. A2
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/
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Who are the Favourites to WinICC T20 World Cup 2021?
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be staged in Asia. Therefore, Asian teams will have a significant edge during the competition. The Asian players will certainly benefit from the environment, weather conditions, and pitches. In this perspective, the Asian heavyweights, India and Pakistan, will be heavy favorites to win this year's competition.
Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka are the other Asian countries whose main goal is to get to the knockout stage (semifinals). It will be a huge accomplishment for them if they can do that.
Aside from Asian nations, the West Indies, England, and New Zealand have a decent chance to win the tournament if they play with their full potential. These three teams have a formidable squad that will allow them to dominate their opponents all through competition. Australia and South Africa have a chance, but they are hardly the tournament favorites. Those who can shine in the Super 12 round have good chances of winning this T20 World Cup.
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Verdict
According to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 schedule, at least one Asian team from Group 2 will proceed to the semifinals. Because New Zealand are the group's only other non-Asian strong team. On the other side, in Group 1, the favourites to advance to the semifinals are England and the West Indies. However, all of the equations may change once the tournament begins. Each team strives to give their best in the major event and we might see some major upsets during the tournament. Overall, the Twenty20 World Cup 2021 is expected to be a competitive and interesting event.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh Cricket Team’s Full Schedule
The ICC confirmed the complete schedule for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021 in a media release issued on Tuesday (August 17). The UAE and Oman will host the mega event from October 17 to November 14. The T20 World Cup will include 16 teams, including four ICC associate members. Prior to the main event, there will be around 1 phase. Round 1 is divided into two groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super 12. Let's have a look at the Bangladesh Cricket team's full itinerary for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021.