Bangladesh Cricket Fixtures 2022
Bangladesh’s T20I Fixtures Before the ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2022
The ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2022 in Australia will begin on October 16, and the month-long tournament will continue till November 13. With a little over three months left before the much-awaited competition is to kick off, all the participating teams are busy preparing for the big tournament. Bangladesh will take part in four more T20 series/competitions in the next three and a half months to be prepared for the ICC’s mega event. Let’s take a look at the Twenty20 fixtures of the Bangladesh team before the World Cup.
Bangladesh Cricket Team’s Scheduled T20I Series Before the 2022 ICC Twenty20 World Cup
The ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2022 is quickly approaching, so every team is eager to identify and address their weaknesses. The best way to get proper preparation for the main event is to play as many series as possible. The Bangladesh men’s national team will play a good number of Twenty20 matches in the next few months, which will help them to find a suitable combination for the playing XI. The following are Bangladesh's scheduled T20I fixtures before the World Cup in 2022.
T20I Series against West Indies (July)
Bangladesh will play three Twenty20 International matches against the hosts West Indies, in the month of July. The series will start on July 2 (Saturday).
Match 1: Date: July 2 | Venue: Windsor Park, Dominica | Time: 11.30 p.m. (BST)
Match 2: Date: July 3 | Venue: Windsor Park, Dominica | Time: 11.30 p.m. (BST)
Match 3: Date: July 7 | Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana | Time: 11.30 p.m. (BST)
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T20I Series against Zimbabwe (July-August)
Bangladesh have a scheduled tour in Zimbabwe in the month of July. They will play five ODIs and three Twenty20 international matches during the tour. The final fixtures of the bilateral T20I series against Zimbabwe are yet to be confirmed.
Asia Cup 2022 (August-September)
Sri Lanka will host the T20 format Asia Cup 2022 in the August-September window. A total of six teams will take part in the competition. Five teams will directly qualify for the main event, and they are: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
One remaining spot will be picked from the qualifier competition, which will be held just before the tournament. The qualifier will feature four teams: the UAE, Kuwait, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The Bangladesh team is expected to play at least four matches during the 2022 Asia Cup. The final fixtures of the series are yet to be announced.
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Tri-Nation T20I Series (October)
The NZC (New Zealand Cricket Board) has confirmed that Bangladesh will play a tri-nation series against Pakistan and New Zealand in October in New Zealand, just before the ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2022. The top two teams in the points standings will face off in the title game after each team plays two matches against the other.
The complete fixtures of the tri-nation T20I series
Date
Fixtures and Venue
Time (Bangladesh Standard Time)
October 7
Bangladesh vs Pakistan (Hagley, Oval)
9 a.m.
October 8
New Zealand vs Pakistan (Hagley, Oval)
1 p.m.
October 9
New Zealand vs Bangladesh (Hagley, Oval)
1 p.m.
October 11
New Zealand vs Pakistan (Hagley, Oval)
9 a.m.
October 12
New Zealand vs Bangladesh (Hagley, Oval)
9 a.m.
October 13
Bangladesh vs Pakistan (Hagley, Oval)
9 a.m.
October 14
Final (Hagley, Oval)
9 a.m.
Source: https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/t20i-tri-series-involving-bd-pak-and-nz-begin-oct-7-3058461
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Bottom Line
As per the confirmed schedule, Bangladesh will likely play 15 or more T20I matches before the ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2022. Bangladesh don’t have any series at home as they will play all the matches abroad. They will benefit from playing away games since it will assist them get ready for the World Cup's main event. Besides, the tri-nation series in New Zealand just before the big tournament will definitely help Bangladesh players to adapt to the Oceania conditions.
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Bangladesh National Men's Cricket Team Schedules for 2022
Bangladesh kicked up their 2022 international campaign with a thrilling away-from-home Test match victory over New Zealand. They will play one more match on this trip, which starts on Sunday, January 9 in Christchurch. Bangladesh will complete the remainder of their ICC Test Championship schedule this year, which comprises five series. In addition, the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup are two of Bangladesh's major competitions this year. Let's take a look at the Bangladesh Men's Cricket Team's schedules for 2022.
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Fixtures for 2022
Bangladesh's national men's cricket team will enjoy a full international calendar this year, much as it had in 2021. Here are the tentative 2022 cricket fixtures for the national Men’s team.
2-match Test Series against New Zealand (Away)
Bangladesh are presently facing New Zealand in their second series in the ongoing ICC Test Championship. Bangladesh are scheduled to play two Test matches during the tour. Team Tigers have already defeated the Kiwis in the series opener, winning by eight wickets. As a result of the victory, Bangladesh have moved up to fifth place in the Test Championship points standings. The second match will be held at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.
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Limited-Over Series against Afghanistan (Home)
Bangladesh have a home series against Afghanistan slated for February. Bangladesh will face Afghanistan in three one-day internationals and two Twenty20 internationals, according to sources. The series will begin shortly after the BPL 2022 competition.
Test and ODI Series against South Africa (Away)
Bangladesh will go to South Africa for a bilateral series in March after finishing the Afghanistan series. Team Tigers will play two ICC Test Championship matches and three One-Day Internationals during the tour. According to the schedule, three one-day internationals will be played on March 18, 20, and 23, followed by the first Test (30 March – 3 April) and the second Test (7-11 April).
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Test Series against Sri Lanka (Home)
Bangladesh are expected to host Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series in May, subject to mutual agreement between the two boards. If everything goes according to plan, the series will be part of the current ICC Test Championship.
Test, ODI, and T20I Series against West Indies (Away)
Bangladesh are slated to play a three-format series against the West Indians in the June-July window. During the tour, they will play three ODIs and three T20Is as well as two Test matches, which will be a part of the ICC Test Championship.
Test, ODI, and T20I Series against Zimbabwe (Home)
In August, Bangladesh will host Zimbabwe for a two-match Test series, followed by three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 internationals.
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Asia Cup 2022
Due to a tight international schedule and covid-19 complications, the 2021 Asia Cup was canceled. The competition will take place this year, and the 2022 Asia Cup will most likely be staged in Sri Lanka in the month of September. The main tournament will include six teams, including Bangladesh. The upcoming edition will be in T20 format.
Test, ODI, and T20I Series against Ireland (Away)
There is a scheduled away series against Ireland in October. However, the possibility of a tour is still clouded. If all goes according to plan, Ireland will host one Test, three One-Day Internationals, and three Twenty-20 Internationals.
ICC Men’s Cricket T20 World Cup 2022
Sixteen nations, including Bangladesh, will compete in the T20 World Cup in Australia in the October-November window. Bangladesh will directly compete in the Super 12s Round of the eighth edition of the ICC Men's Cricket T20 World Cup. The national men's team will play at least five matches during the big event.
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Test and ODI Series against India (Home)
The Bangladesh national team will host India in a bilateral series in December 2022. Team Tigers will play two ICC Test Championship matches and three One-Day Internationals during India’s tour of Bangladesh. This will most likely be Bangladesh's final ICC Test Championship series in the 2021-2023 cycle.
Bottom Line
According to the schedules of the Bangladesh Men's Cricket Team, they are expected to play more than 50 international matches in 2022. Bangladesh may play 13 Tests, 18 One-Day Internationals, and roughly 20 Twenty20 Internationals this year. The majority are likely to be held as planned despite not all of the series have been confirmed yet. In this regard, the Bangladesh national team has a busy international calendar this year and national team players must be fully fit in order to compete in the upcoming fixtures.
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