T20I
Analysis of BAN vs AFG 1st T20I 2023
Bangladesh won by 2 wickets in the first T20 match of the series against Afghanistan. In response to the 155 runs target given by the Afghans, the Tigers reached the target with 1 ball in hand. Despite Afghanistan’s Karim Janat’s hat-trick in the last over, Tigers eventually left the field with a victory. Thus Shakib Al Hasan’s team took a 1-0 lead in the BAN vs AFG T20I series.
Afghanistan’s Batting Performance
Table: Afghanistan’s Top Performers
Player
Runs
Mohammad Nabi
54 (Not Out)
Azmatullah Omarzai
33
Najibullah Zadran
23
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After winning the toss, Shakib Al Hasan sent Afghans to batting. However, Afghanistan got its expected score. At the time of the toss, Afghan captain Rashid Khan said they were eyeing around 150 runs, and they scored 154 runs from 7 wickets.
Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz were openers for Afghanistan. Even though they started slowly, the duo overcame the Bangladeshi bowlers in the second over. However, Zazai returned to the pavilion for 8 runs after being defeated by Nasum’s spin. Then Ibrahim Zadran came to the crease. Rahmanullah was sent to the pavilion in the fourth over of the match, as he was caught by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. He scored 16 runs with two boundaries and a six before being dismissed by Taskin. Later, Karim Janat came to the wicket to make a partnership with Ibrahim. However, the visitors did not get any benefit from that. Ibrahim, who achieved a remarkable century in the ODI, made his way back to the dressing room following his dismissal by Shoriful's fast bowling.
Afghanistan lost wickets at regular intervals, and they were under pressure. In 7.4 overs of the match, Tiger captain Shakib sent Karim Janat to the pavilion. Later, Nabi and Najibullah led the team’s innings and reduced some pressure; 35 runs come from this pair. However, Miraz broke their partnership. In the 13th over of the match, Najibullah was caught out by Liton in Miraz’s ball. He scored 23 runs before getting out. In the last minute of the match, Azmatullah Omarzai started scoring runs quickly with fours and sixes. However, he had to stop at 33 runs in Shakib’s spin. Then the Afghan captain Rashid Khan came to the wicket.
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Mohammad Nabi scored the fifth fifty of his T20 career by hitting Mustafizur for a boundary in 19.3 balls of the match. Then he added 1 more run. As a result, Nabi played a great innings of 54 runs when the team was struggling. The Afghans stopped at 154 runs.
Bangladesh’s Bowling Performance
Shakib Al Hasan used six bowlers, including himself, and all of them got at least one wicket. Nasum, Taskin, Shoriful, Mustafiz, and Miraz got one wicket each. Only Shakib Al Hasan got two wickets. Shakib, Taskin, and Mustafiz bowled four overs, while Nasum and Shoriful bowled 3 overs each. However, Miraz bowled 2 overs.
Bangladesh’s Batting Performance
Table: Bangladesh’s Top Performers
Player
Runs
Towhid Hridoy
47 (not out)
Shamim Hossain
33
Shakib Al Hasan
19
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The host Bangladesh got a shock at the beginning when they came to bat. Rony Talukdar and Litton Das opened the innings for Bangladesh. However, Roni returned after being bowled at the last ball of the first over of the match. He scored 4 runs before being dismissed by Farooqi.
Then Najmul Hossain Shanto came to the crease to lead the team. He started to rotate the strike by understanding the behavior of the wicket. Further, Litton also tried to advance the team’s innings with Shanto. In the sixth over of the match, Shanto was unfortunately dismissed by Mujeeb after scoring 12 runs. After that, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan came to the wicket. Litton gave away the wicket before being partnered with Shakib. Litton scored 18 runs off 19 balls in this match.
After that, the Shakib-Hridoy duo continued to advance the team’s innings. However, Shakib returned to the pavilion after being caught by Karim on Fareed’s ball. The Tiger captain scored 19 runs in three boundaries.
Next, Shamim Hossain came to the pitch. As soon as he started batting, he fell into LBW but the umpire denied the appeal. Shamim-Hridoy took the team’s innings slowly after handling the pressure. This pair scored 73 runs. Shamim gave away his wicket on a wrong shot to bring the team to the edge of victory. He was caught by Gurbaz while sweeping Rashid’s ball. He had to stop at 33 runs.
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Then Mehidy Hasan Miraz came to pitch. However, while playing Karim’s ball to midwicket, he was caught by Nabi. After that, Taskin and Nasum got out in the next two balls and Karim Janat got his hat trick. This turned the match into drama. However, Shoriful Islam took a boundary after coming to the wicket. As a result, the Tigers reached the target.
Afghanistan’s Bowling Performance
Rashid Khan used 7 bowlers, and all of them got wickets except Mohammad Nabi. Farooqi, Mujeeb, Azmatullah, Rashid, and Fareed got one wicket each. However, Karim Janat got a hat trick by bowling 1.5 overs.
Final Words
The second and last match of the 2023 BAN vs AFG T20I series will take place on July 16 at the same venue at the same time. The first match was very close for both teams. So, it is evident that both teams will take mental preparation to fight hard. But yesterday’s win will surely boost the tiger’s confidence.
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Preview of BAN vs AFG 1st T20I 2023
After the completion of the ODI series in Chattogram, the players of Bangladesh and Afghanistan teams reached Sylhet to play two T20I matches. The BAN vs AFG T20I series will start on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. After that, the second T20I between Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be played on the same ground next Saturday, July 16, 2023. Both matches will start at 6 pm.
Preview of the 2023 Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 1st T20I Match
The difference in strength and experience between the two teams is obvious in ODIs. But in T20I, Bangladesh should take Afghanistan seriously for various reasons. In this format, the two teams are almost equal in terms of strength, experience, and field success. Rather, Afghanistan should be put forward with some consideration.
The upcoming T20I series will mark Bangladesh's return to the format after their last match in March, where they secured a 2-1 home series victory against Ireland. Similarly, this series holds significance for Afghanistan as well, as it will be their first assignment since their impressive 2-1 series triumph against Pakistan in the UAE back in March.
The leadership role of the Bangladesh team will be in the hands of star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, while the talented spinner Rashid Khan will be leading the Afghanistan side. This T20I series will mark the tenth and eleventh encounters between the two teams in this format, adding to their rivalry and history in T20I cricket. Further, Shakib Al Hasan's leadership will bring experience and strategic insight to the Bangladesh team, while his exceptional skills as an all-rounder will make him a key player in both the batting and bowling departments. On the other hand, Rashid Khan's captaincy will be backed by his immense talent as a world-class spinner, capable of turning the game in Afghanistan's favor with his exceptional spin variations and smart cricketing mind.
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Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Head to Head: Who has Competitive Edge?
Table: Head to head T20 records between Bangladesh and Afghanistan So Far
Matches
Year
Winner
Score
Match 1
2014
Bangladesh won by 9 wickets
AFG: 72/10
BAN: 78/1
Match 2
2018
Afghanistan won by 45 runs
AFG: 167/8
BAN: 122/10
Match 3
2018
Afghanistan won by 6 wickets
BAN: 134/8
AFG: 135/4
Match 4
2018
Afghanistan won by 1 run
AFG: 145/6
BAN: 144/6
Match 5
2019
Afghanistan won by 25 runs
AFG: 164/6
BAN: 139/10
Match 6
2019
Bangladesh won by 4 wickets
AFG: 138/7
BAN: 139/6
Match 7
2022
Bangladesh won by 61 runs
BAN: 155/8
AFG: 94/10
Match 8
2022
Afghanistan won by 8 wickets
BAN: 115/9
AFG: 121/2
Match 9
2022
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets
BAN: 127/7
AFG: 131/3
Statistically, Afghanistan is far ahead of Bangladesh in this format. Afghans have won 6 times and Bangladesh 3 times out of nine matches. Afghanistan won easily in all of them. On the other hand, Bangladesh had to struggle to win. The two teams met twice in the bilateral series. They beat Bangladesh 3-0 at India in 2018.
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Last year, the series between the two teams was tied 1-1. Afghanistan secured comfortable victories in the last two matches against Bangladesh, winning by 8 and 7 wickets respectively. However, it's worth noting that Bangladesh emerged victorious in two out of the last five matches between the two teams. In other words, out of the total three wins against the Afghans, the Tigers secured two in recent times.
Probable XI for Bangladesh against Afghanistan
Litton Das (wk), Najmul Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Afif Hossain, Rony Talukdar, Mehidy Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
Probable XI for Afghanistan against Bangladesh
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Key Players of BAN vs AFG 1st T20I Match 2023
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh)
While Shanto struggled in the last T20I series against Ireland, his performance in the T20I series against England was exceptional. He accumulated a total of 144 runs and played a crucial role in influencing the outcome of the matches, as evident from his impressive impact score of 153.2 across the three games. Shanto showcased his remarkable cricketing abilities and maintained an average impact of 51 per match. His contributions were magnificent in the success of the team against England. So, fans are expecting that he will return in his known form.
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Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of the team, played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's remarkable clean sweep against England. Moreover, he displayed excellent decision-making skills throughout the series against England. Shakib continued to impress during the Ireland series. In the second match, he delivered an outstanding performance by capturing 5 wickets while conceding a mere 22 runs in just 4 overs. This remarkable feat marks the second time he has taken 5 wickets in a T20I match, establishing it as one of his finest bowling displays.
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
Rashid Khan is now the best T20I bowler in the world. He took over the top spot from Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka because of his amazing performance in Afghanistan's 2-1 series victory against Pakistan in Sharjah. Rashid took three wickets while giving away very few runs in the match. This is a big achievement for Rashid Khan, and it shows how talented he is as a bowler in T20I cricket. And he will surely put pressure on Bangladeshi batsmen. Also, he has the career-best rating (816) against Bangladesh.
Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan)
Farooqi is the second-best T20I bowler after Rashid Khan, with a 692 rating. We have seen his tremendous performance in the recently concluded ODI series. So, he will surely keep shining in the T20I series too. Overall, he played 22 T20I matches and grabbed 26 wickets. He also took 5 wickets in the last T20I series against Bangladesh in 2022.
Ticket Price of 2023 Bangladesh vs Afghanistan T20I Match
The T20I match can be watched from the grandstand for BDT 1500. Apart from that, the clubhouse ticket price is BDT 500, and the Eastern Gallery ticket is BDT 300. Besides, you have to spend BDT 200 to sit and watch in the Western Gallery and Green Hill area.
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Final Words
After losing the ODI series, Bangladesh will certainly try to win the T20I series. However, both teams have talented players, and the series would be a great display of cricketing skills and strategies. Hence, we can expect a competitive fight in the BAN vs AFG 1st T20I.
BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Bangladesh T20 Squad Analysis
Bangladesh will play two T20 matches in the going series against Afghanistan. Both of these T20 matches will take place in the Sylhet International Stadium on July 14 and 16. Both matches will start at 6 pm. Before the T20 matches, the two teams will play a three-match ODI series in Chattogram. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the T20 team on Sunday (June 18, 2023), the day after announcing the ODI team. Let's take a look at the T20 team of Bangladesh in the upcoming series.
Bangladesh T20 Squad to Play Against Afghanistan
Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Litton Das, Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Afif Hossain.
Analysis of Bangladesh T20 Team for the BAN VS AFG Series 2023
Last March, Bangladesh played a three-match T20 series with Ireland in Chattogram, in which Shakib’s team won by 2-1. The selectors kept the team almost unchanged in that series. Rony Talukdar was left out of the squad for the ODI series against Afghanistan but retained his place in the T20I.
Bangladesh has added Afif Hossain and Ebadot Hossain to the T20 team for the upcoming two-match series against Afghanistan. However, Jaker Ali, who was part of the squad for the series against Ireland in March, did not make it into the team this time. Ebadot can add great strength to the Bangladesh team.
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Afif Hossain, who is also included in the ODI squad, last played in T20 matches against England in March. In his 62 T20I appearances, he scored a total of 1020 runs at a strike rate of 120.28. In contrast, Ebadot Hossain did not participate in the T20 matches against England or Ireland. His most recent T20 game was during the T20 World Cup in November last year. He started playing T20 matches during the Asia Cup in 2022 and has taken seven wickets in four T20I matches so far. Recently, in the one-off Test against Afghanistan earlier this week, he performed well by taking four wickets for 47 runs.
Bangladesh has included five pacers in the T20 team so that pacers can be altered if needed. That is why Ebadot is included in the team. It also seems that he will be effective in T20.
Key Players in Bangladesh Squad for the 2023 BAN vs AFG T20 Matches
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Although Shanto couldn’t do well in the last T20 series against Ireland, he did incredibly well in the T20 series between Bangladesh and England. He scored a total of 144 runs and had a huge impact on the games, with an impact score of 153.2 over the three matches. He showed his amazing skills in cricket and had an average impact of 51 per match.
Apart from the last T20 series, Shanto has been very aggressive in other formats, which we have seen in a recently ended Test match against the Afghans. So, it can be expected that the player will surely give his best in the T20 matches.
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Rony Talukdar
Rony has played only seven T20 matches for Bangladesh, and he played six matches this year and proved himself as an impactful player. In his 7 matches, Rony scored 200 runs in total with a highest score of 67 and 139.86 strike rate. This indicates that he was able to score runs at a good pace. Overall, Rony showed his skills and contributed significantly to the team’s success in the last six T20 matches.
Litton Das
Litton’s performance was incredible in the last T20 series against the Irish. He scored 136 runs in three matches, with 83 runs in the second match. Litton was so aggressive that he broke the record of scoring 50 from 20 balls made by Mohammad Ashraful 16 years ago and reached 50 in 18 balls. He has played in a total of 71 matches and scored a remarkable 1617 runs, with 83 being his highest score. Litton’s strike rate is 132.43, which means he is a hard hitter and can score quickly. Considering his last performance, it can be said that Litton will surely spark in any of the two matches.
Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of the team, played a crucial role in Bangladesh’s clean sweep against England. His strategy and plans were impressive, and many people admire his cricket knowledge. Shakib showed excellent decision-making and stayed calm throughout the series against England. He was particularly skilled at managing his bowlers, making sure they performed well.
Later he was also impressive in the Ireland series. In the second match, Shakib performed amazingly by taking 5 wickets and giving away only 22 runs in just 4 overs. This is the second time he has taken 5 wickets in a T20 match, and it’s one of his best bowling performances. With those five wickets, Shakib now holds the record for the most wickets in international T20 cricket. Throughout his career, he has taken a total of 136 wickets in 114 T20 matches. So, we can expect to see his excellent leadership and performance again when Bangladesh plays against Afghanistan.
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Final Words
Unlike the previous T20 series, the selectors of Bangladesh squad did not keep an extra wicket-keeper batsman in the series against Afghanistan in order to keep extra pacers. We have to wait until July 16 to see if these tactics work out or not. However, this 15-member squad for the 2023 BAN vs AFG T20 series is considered to be the full strength.
BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Fixtures, Schedules, Teams, Head-to-Head Records
The Afghanistan cricket team is set to visit Bangladesh in June and July 2023 for a cricket tour. The tour will include one Test match, three One Day Internationals (ODIs), and two Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The International Cricket Council (ICC) officially announced this tour in a press release.
Originally, Afghanistan was scheduled to play two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is in the series. However, on May 11, 2023, one Test match and one T20I were removed from the schedule due to a tight schedule. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the dates and venues for the series on May 17, 2023
BAN VS AFG 2023 Fixtures and Schedule
Table: Fixtures, Schedules of the 2023 Bangladesh vs Afganistan Series
Date
Time (Bangladesh)
Match
Venue
14–18 June 2023
10am
Test
Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
5 July 2023
11am
1st ODI
Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong
8 July 2023
11am
2nd ODI
Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong
11 July 2023
11am
3rd ODI
Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong
14 July 2023
3pm
1st T20I
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
16 July 2023
3pm
2nd T20I
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
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The Afghanistan team will tour India on June 19 after playing the only Test match.
Rashid Khan’s team will play an ODI series there against India. After the series in India, the Afghans will return to Bangladesh on July 1. After that, the two teams will play three ODIs on July 5, 8, and 11 at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong.
After the ODI series, the two teams will go to Sylhet to play the T20 series. Afghans will end their tour there with two matches on July 14 and 16. However, before coming for the Test match, Afghanistan will play against Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series, which will start on June 2.
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Probable Teams for the 2023 BAN vs AFG Series
Both teams are yet to announce the squad for the upcoming series. Here is our prediction.
Bangladesh Team:
Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Tamim Iqbal, Mominul Haque, Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hasan Shanto, Shadman Islam, Shoriful Islam.
Afghanistan Team:
Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Fareed Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Ikram Alikhil, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Riaz Hassan, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Abdul Rahman, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran.
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BAN vs AFG Head-to-Head Records So Far
Bangladesh and Afghanistan have met each other 21 times in all formats. Where Bangladesh has won 10 times, and the winning percentage of Bangladesh is 47.62%. On the other hand, Afghanistan won 11 matches. Afghanistan’s rate is 52.38%. Below are the statistics for all formats separately.
BAN vs AFG Test Head to Head
Bangladesh played their only Test against Afghanistan on September 5, 2019, where Bangladesh was defeated by 224 runs. Afghanistan is ahead in test statistics alone.
BAN vs AFG ODI Head to Head
The first One Day International (ODI) encounter between Bangladesh and Afghanistan took place on March 1, 2014, during the Asia Cup. The most recent ODI match between the two teams was held on February 28, 2022.
In total, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have competed in 11 ODI matches. Out of these, Bangladesh won 7 matches, boasting a winning percentage of 63.64%. Meanwhile, Afghanistan secured triumph in 4 matches, resulting in a win rate of 36.36%. Consequently, in terms of ODI encounters, Bangladesh currently holds a favorable position compared to Afghanistan.
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BAN vs AFG T20I Head to Head
The first T20 match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan was played on March 16, 2014, while the most recent one took place on August 30, 2022. Throughout their T20 encounters, a total of 9 matches were contested between the two teams, in which Bangladesh won 3 of them. This grants Bangladesh a winning percentage of 33.33%.
In contrast, Afghanistan emerged victorious in 6 matches, attaining a win rate of 66.67%. Considering the T20 statistics between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, Afghanistan will be much ahead. However, according to the current condition of Bangladesh, Tigers are able to perform much better than before in 20.
Final Words
Last year, Afghanistan came to Bangladesh to play a bilateral series. They played ODI and T20 series. This year the teams will play a complete cricket series, including Test, ODI, and T20 matches. The test match in the upcoming series will mark the second test match in Afghanistan’s history. However, this 2023 BAN vs AFG series will be a warm-up series before the Asia Cup and ICC World Cup.
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Analysis of BAN vs IRE T20i Series 2023: Best Performances, Records, Achievements
The 2023 Bangladesh vs Ireland T20 series finished with a 2-1 win for the Tigers. After the ODI series, Ireland played a three-match T20 series in Chittagong from March 27-29, 2023. Through their performance on the field, the Bangladesh team wanted to prove their skill by adopting aggressive cricket. And apparently, the cricketers played some quality games while embracing several records.
Analysis of Bangladesh vs Ireland T20I Series 2023
The hosts, Bangladesh, started the three-match T20 series with a win against Ireland thanks to opener Rony Talukder's batting and pacer Taskin Ahmed's bowling. In the first T20I of the series, Bangladesh beat Ireland by 22 runs under Duckworth–Lewis method. Rony scored 67 runs off 38 balls. Taskin bowled a career-best with 4 wickets for 16 runs. Ireland got 104 runs target in 8 overs due to rain.
The two Irish openers, captain Paul Stirling and Ross Adair, scored 32 runs off 16 balls at a stormy pace with the bat. Pacer Hasan Mahmud broke the pair by bowling Adair for 13 runs. Ireland failed to win as their inning stopped at 81 runs for 5 wickets in 8 overs. Taskin took 4 wickets with 16 runs in 2 overs. This is Taskin's career-best bowling.
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Later Bangladesh won by 77 runs in the second T20 of the series against Ireland. Through this, the Tigers confirmed the series win. Liton's career-best batting and Shakib's brilliant bowling helped Bangladesh win the series with one match in hand. Ireland won the toss and sent Bangladesh to bat first. The two openers, Litton Das and Rony Talukder, started playing aggressively, and they scored a fifty in just 3.3 overs, the fastest team fifty in Bangladesh's history.
Other batters also played an extraordinary game. The Tigers collected 202 runs for 3 wickets in the scheduled 17 overs in the rain-affected match. Ireland lost captain Paul Stirling on the first ball of the innings. He returned with a catch behind the wicket in Taskin’s ball. Then Shakib's attack began. Shakib hunted Lorcan Tucker (6) on his first ball of the match and took four more wickets. Ireland lost 6 wickets for just 43 runs. But in the end, the margin was narrowed by Curtis Campher’s 50 off 30 balls and contributions from Harry Tector’s 22 runs and Graham Hume’s 20 runs.
Bangladesh started the third match with an aim to whitewash Ireland, and the game didn’t go well in favor of the tigers. Ireland tasted victory for the first time after coming to Bangladesh after losing five matches in a row. They could not be stopped in the last match and defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets. As a result, Bangladesh could not whitewash the Irish, and Shakib’s team had to leave the field with the achievement of winning the series.
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However, it was the bowlers who started the foundation for the victory in Friday's match, stopping the Tigers to just 124 runs. Then Irish passed the small target easily. Bangladesh lost seven wickets for 61 runs before the end of half of the innings. Only Shamim Hossain scored a fifty. Rony Talukder scored 14, Towhid Hridoy scored 12, and 13 runs came from Nasum Ahmed’s bat. Mark Adair took three for 25, and Matthew Humphreys took two for 10.
Records and Achievements for Bangladesh
Bangladesh won the second T20 match of the series against Ireland by 77 runs. Tigers scored 202 runs after losing 3 wickets in the match, which came down to 17 overs due to rain. In response, Ireland was stuck at 125 runs. And Bangladeshi players made several records in this match.
Fastest Hundred in T20 for Bangladesh
Litton Das and Rony Talukder made 124 runs partnership in 9.2 overs. They completed their team hundred in 7.1 overs. That is the record for Bangladesh's fastest 100 runs in T20 cricket.
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Highest Opening Pair
The 124-run partnership is Bangladesh's highest in opening and the second-best for any wicket. Earlier in 2012, Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah made a partnership of 132 runs for the second wicket in Mirpur.
Third Highest Runs in T20
Bangladesh's 202 runs are the fourth highest in T20 cricket. Earlier in 2018, Bangladesh scored 215 runs against Sri Lanka in the Nidahas Trophy, which is the highest. The Tigers made 211 against the West Indies in Mirpur that year. The 207 runs scored against Ireland in the first match of the series is Bangladesh's third-highest T20 score.
Second Best Win in Terms of Run Difference
Bangladesh won by 77 runs in the second match. This is their second-best win in the T20 format. 84 runs against Papua New Guinea in the 2021 World Cup is Bangladesh's best in terms of run difference. Besides, Bangladesh had a victory against Ireland in 2012 by 71 runs. Bangladesh's 61-run win against Afghanistan last year is Bangladesh's fourth best.
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Shakib’s Second Fifer and Highest Wicket Taker
Shakib took 5 wickets with 22 runs in 4 overs in the second match. This is his second wicket in his T20 career and second-best bowling. With those five wickets, Shakib became the owner of the most wickets in international T20 cricket. He has 136 wickets in 114 matches.
The all-rounder took the top spot surpassing Tim Southee’s 134 wickets. Rashid Khan, who is behind them, has 129 wickets. Shakib’s career-best bowling was 5 for 20 against the West Indies in 2018.
Final Words
Bangladesh won matches one after another against the Irish in fast-paced cricket. While the Tigers beat Ireland by setting continuous records in the ODI series, they also kept the incredible performance in the T20 series. However, Bangladesh could not whitewash Ireland. Still, the 2023 BAN vs IRE T20I series win at 2-1 is satisfying too.
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Preview of BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I 2023: Bangladesh Eye to Win Series
After winning the one-day series by 2-0 against Ireland, Bangladesh also started the T20 series with a win. Shakib Al Hasan's team won by 22 runs in the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-affected Monday match. Now both teams are ready for the second encounter on March 29 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. 2023 BAN vs IRE 2nd T20 will start at 2 PM.
BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I 2023: Match Preview
Ireland could not fight well in the ODI series. And it is assumed that we will also see the same outcome in the T20 series. Bangladesh may whitewash the Irish by playing organized cricket. The first match’s result also indicates the same.
The Irish were defeated by 22 runs in the first T20 of the series on Monday by the DLS method. After losing the toss and batting first, Bangladesh scored 207 runs for 5 wickets in 19.2 overs. Then the game was stopped due to rain. After more than two hours, Ireland got a changed target of 104 runs in 8 overs. But they lost 5 wickets and could not score more than 81 runs.
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Bangladesh's two openers, Litton Das and Rony Talukdar, started in an aggressive mood. Their first wicket score was 91 runs in 7.1 overs. Litton scored 47 runs off 23 balls and hit 4 boundaries and 3 sixes. Rony scored 67 runs off 38 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes.
Najmul Hossain Shanto (14 off 13 balls), who came down to bat at number three, did not hit a good score. Shamim Hossain, who came down at number four, scored 30 runs off 20 balls with 2 fours and 1 six. Captain Shakib and Mehidy Hasan Miraz remained unbeaten in the end. Shakib scored 20 runs off 13 balls with 3 fours.
On the other hand, Ireland’s equation was simplified with the Duckworth-Lewis method. The Irish started aggressively chasing runs.
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The Bangladeshi pacers proved too strong for Ireland, with Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud delivering excellent bowling. Taskin's career-best performance helped Bangladesh secure an impressive victory in a rain-affected match. Taskin Ahmed took 4 wickets with only 16 runs with the ball, which is his career’s best bowling in T20. His previous record was 4 wickets for 25 runs. Hasan Mahmud took the remaining wicket.
However, Ireland got a good batting condition due to rain, but they failed. Hopefully, they will try to come back to the series in the second match. Bangladesh, on the other hand, should be in a cheerful mood as they are one victory away from winning the series.
Pitch Report and Weather
The pitch in Chittagong for the first game of the series was an outstanding one, and it is expected to stay the same for the second match on Wednesday. Batsmen should have no trouble getting the ball off the square. According to the weather forecast, it looks like a pleasant day for the players and fans, with no chance of rain and temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels are expected to be in the 60s.
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Probable XIs in the 2023 Bangladesh vs Ireland 2nd T20I
Probable Bangladesh Squad
Litton Das (wk), Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud.
Probable Ireland Squad
Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Graham Hume, Benjamin White.
Changes in the Team
There are no changes for the Bangladesh team, and it is expected that the tigers will start the match with the same squad. However, the day before the start of the T20 series, there has been a change in the Irish camp. Regular captain Andrew Balbirnie has been rested. Paul Stirling will lead the three-match T20 series against Bangladesh starting. Lorcan Tucker will serve as a vice caption. Leadership is nothing new for Sterling. After becoming vice-captain in 2019, he has captained six T20Is for Ireland so far.
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Key Players to Watch in BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I
Bangladeshi Players to Watch
Rony Talukdar will be on the watch list due to his incredible innings. He got his first fifty in his international career in the first T20 match of the series against Ireland at Zahoor Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Monday. Rony returned to the dressing room with explosive innings of 67 runs off 38 balls. His aggressive batting style helped Bangladesh score 81 runs without a wicket in 6 overs, which is the Bangladesh team's powerplay record.
In the bowling section, Taskin Ahmed has been very consistent, and his pace action certainly helped Bangladesh to stop Ireland. Coming in the fourth over of the innings, this pacer took 3 wickets and put Bangladesh in a strong position in the match. Taskin bowled two batters, including skipper Starling and one got caught out. So, the Irish will surely play Taskin’s ball carefully in the next game.
Irish Players to Watch
The Irish got off to a great start in the first match, and Paul Stirling started it. Stirling face the first ball of the innings and hit Nasum Ahmed down the ground a four. Again, he swept two more fours in this over. He scored 17 runs from 8 balls. This aggressive batter can be a headache for Bangladesh.
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Craig Young was the only blower to take 2 wickets in the first match. So, he might put more effort into the second match. Overall, he has 57 T20 wickets in 54 matches.
Final Words
The Irish are far behind Bangladesh in terms of strength. That gap is expected to increase further at Chittagong in the second BAN vs IRE T20I. However, this Bangladesh had no plan of winning by making a spin stage in Mirpur, as the series is being played at Chittagong's batting support wicket. And we have seen 200+ scores in the last match. So, if Bangladesh bats first in the next match, we may see another big score.
Preview of BAN vs IRE 1st T20I 2023
Bangladesh are going to play three three-match T20I series against Ireland in Chittagong starting on March 27. The other two matches will be on March 29 and 31. Bangladesh and Ireland already reached Chittagong on Friday afternoon. Bangladesh will be looking to continue their dominant run in the format, while Ireland will be eager to come back from their recent ODI loss. The 2023 BAN vs IRE 1st T20I game will start at 2 PM.
Preview of Bangladesh vs Ireland First T20I 2023
Hosts Bangladesh played brilliantly in the ODI series against Ireland in Sylhet. The Irish could not give their best in the 3-match ODI series. The visitors, however, survived a sure whitewash as the second ODI was abandoned with the blessings of rain. In the remaining two matches, Bangladesh won with a record. And through this, the differences in strength and ability between the two teams have become clear. Now, it is expected that Bangladesh will beat them in T20 too.
In the ICC T20 world ranking, Bangladesh is 9th, and Ireland is 12th. However, there have been very few encounters between the two teams in the T20 format. The last T20 fight between each other was in 2012. In other words, in the last 11 years, the two teams have not met in the T20 format.
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However, in the 2016 T20 World Cup, Bangladesh-Ireland met in the preliminary round at Dharamsala. But in that match, after Bangladesh scored 94 runs for 2 wickets in 8 overs, the match was abandoned due to rain. This statistic is for the global event or a tournament. And in the bilateral series, the last meeting between the two teams was in 2012. Bangladesh toured Ireland that year and returned home after whitewashing them 3-0.
In total, only 1 of the 5 T20 matches between the two teams has been abandoned, and Bangladesh has won 3 and lost 1. In the 2009 T20 World Cup, the Irish defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in Nottingham. After that, Bangladesh won 3 consecutive matches. Considering the statistics, the Tigers are clearly ahead.
The Ireland team played the 2014 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. However, they played the preliminary round at Sylhet and departed. Therefore, Bangladesh-Ireland has not met on the country ground so far. After 11 years, they are going to meet again in a bilateral series. Bangladesh is certainly the favorite in this series, as they have beaten the Irish in Sylhet in the ODI series.
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Ireland will enter the T20 series with the same squad. The Irish have not played an international match in any format before in Chittagong. So, they will have a completely new experience this time. Earlier this month, the Tigers defeated the world champions England in the previous series at this venue. They lost to Bangladesh at this ground in the third and last ODI of the series after leading by 2-0. Later they lost in the first T20 match in Chittagong as well.
So, it will be a tough challenge for the Irish to do well against Bangladesh in Chittagong. However, Ireland is a very strong team in the T20 format. In the last World Cup, they defeated England by 5 runs. Won against West Indies as well. So, Bangladesh will need to play cautiously.
BAN vs IRE 1st T20I Probable Squad
Bangladesh Playing XI (Predicted)
Litton Das (wk), Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud.
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Ireland Playing XI (Predicted)
Paul Stirling, Ross Adair, Andy Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Matthew Humphreys, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Craig Young, Mark Adair, Graham Hume.
Changes in the Teams
Leg spinner Rishad and wicketkeeper Batter Zaker are going to get a chance in this series. Apart from this, everyone will have a special eye on Towhid Hridoy, who made his debut against England, and Rony Talukdar, who returned after a long time. In this series, they have a chance to make their place in the team by doing something great.
On the other hand, 24-year-old pace all-rounder Fionn Hand has been included in the T20 squad. Conor Olphert has been omitted from the short version announced team. He was injured.
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Key Players to Watch
Bangladeshi Players to Watch
Najmul Hossain Shanto, the left-handed top-order batter, has been having the form of his life. Earlier this month, he hit scores of 51, 46 not out, and 47 not out against England in T20s.Shakib Al Hasan, the team's captain, is one of the most feared left-arm spinners in T20 cricket and is noted for his economic run. He is also a dependable batsman across all formats, having hit 93 against Ireland in the opening ODI.
Taskin Ahmed, the right-arm pace bowler, has been in outstanding form against Ireland and England. He claimed five wickets from two innings against Ireland in the ODIs.
Irish Players to Watch
Paul Stirling, the opener, boasts an impressive track record in the T20 format and has participated in the majority of the top leagues. His aggressive batting style makes him a powerful asset.Lorcan Tucker, a 26-year-old wicket-keeper-batsman, has scored five IT20 half-centuries in the past 16 months, with his highest score reaching 84.
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Graham Hume, a right-arm fast-medium bowler, was the only Ireland bowler to have earned any recognition in the ODI series. He is likely to be the most confident bowler in the Irish squad for this game.
Tickets
The Cricket Board announced the ticket prices in a statement on Saturday (March 25). To enjoy the T20 series, tickets can be purchased for a minimum of Tk 200 in the western stand gallery of the stadium. Eastern stand ticket price is 300 taka.
Apart from this, Club House Gallery is Tk 500, International Stand Tk 1000, and Rooftop Hospitality and Grand Stand Gallery tickets are Tk 1500. As always, tickets can be purchased in person from Sagorika Ticket Counter and MA Aziz Stadium booth. Apart from this, tickets can be bought online. To buy tickets online, you have to go to the BCB website.
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Final Words
While Bangladesh is determined to win the T20 series, too, Ireland will surely try to come back. However, T20s are more unpredictable than the one-day match. So, guessing the winner is difficult for T20 matches. On top of that, Ireland is better at playing T20 than the ODIs. Hence, we can expect a great fight in BAN vs IRE 1st T20I 2023.
Analysis of Bangladesh T20 Squad Against Ireland
After winning the ODI series against Ireland, Bangladesh is now hoping to repeat its performance against Ireland. Bangladesh will play three-match T20 series against Ireland on March 27, 29, and 31. All these matches will be played at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Previously Bangladesh whitewashed the World Champion England in a T20 series ten days ago. And the team has enough confidence to whitewash Ireland too. Let's take a look at the Bangladesh T20 Squad against Ireland in the upcoming 2023 BAN vs IRE T20 Series.
Bangladesh T20 Squad Against Ireland
Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Litton Das (wk), Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Jaker Ali.
Changes in Bangladesh Team for BAN vs IRE T20 Series 2023
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a team of fourteen members to compete in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Ireland, starting on March 27th. Two new players, Rishad Hossain, and Jaker Ali Anik, have been included in the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland.
Leg spinner Rishad has been a part of the senior setup for a few years now but has yet to be given a proper chance - even in the domestic tournaments. The last time he played in a domestic tournament was two years ago in the Dhaka Premier League T20s.
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Unfortunately, Rishad has only bowled 5.1 overs in the current first-class competition. This makes his inclusion in the team the most interesting call. Chandika Hathurusingha, the head coach, likely wanted to observe his performance at the international level. The such experiment is not new for Hathurusingha. During his first period as the coach for the Bangladesh team in 2014, he chose leg spinner Jubair Hossain too.
On the other hand, Jaker has been a standout performer in the Bangladesh Cricket League, notching up three consecutive centuries and finishing as the tournament's highest run-scorer with 492 runs in six innings. He was also a key contributor to Comilla Victorians' BPL championship victory this season.
However, the regular T20 players Afif Hossain and Nurul Hasan were left out of the squad. Afif, along with Shoriful Islam, was also excluded from the ODI squad for the last game. The exclusion of Afif is a major disappointment for the young, energetic batter. His 61 consecutive appearances in T20I had come to a halt when he was excluded from the third T20I match against England. Until recently, Afif was guaranteed to be chosen for both the white-ball formats, but he currently finds himself on the sidelines.
But Shoriful was released from the ODI roster to participate in the Dhaka Premier League but is included in the T20 team against Ireland. Additionally, Tanvir Islam and Rezaur Rahman, who were in the squad that played against England, were not included against Ireland.
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Bangladesh Squad Analysis
Apart from the changes mentioned above, the squad remains similar to the squad that whitewashed Bangladesh. So, it can be assumed that Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Shakib Al Hasan will be Bangladesh’s trump card as they have shown their class against England.
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain Shanto's stellar performance in Bangladesh vs England T20 series was remarkable, amassing a total of 144 runs and an impact of 153.2 over three matches. He displayed his remarkable proficiency at the highest level of cricket, with an average impact per match of 51, ultimately leading to Bangladesh's victory.
His BPL experience was evident, as he put in an exceptional effort across all three matches, making an invaluable contribution to the team's success. In addition to that, he scored 98 runs in the ongoing ODI series against the Irish.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Miraz is also in good form. Mehidy Hasan Miraz put on an impressive show during Bangladesh's T20 series against England, offering a well-rounded performance in both batting and bowling. Across two matches, his total impact was a formidable 104.4, averaging out to an impressive 52.2 per match.
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His most noteworthy performance came in the second T20, where he took four crucial wickets for just 12 runs, helping his team to secure a victory. Demonstrating his versatility, Miraz made a valuable contribution through both bowling and batting, earning him praise for his efforts.
Shakib Al Hasan
And finally, the captain Shakib Al Hasan is the man behind the whitewash against England. His game plan and tactics are noteworthy for Bangladesh. Often, analysts speak of Shakib Al Hasan's acuity in cricket, and he displayed both good judgment and composure in Bangladesh vs England series. He demonstrated amazing skill when it came to managing his bowlers. So, it is expected that we will see his brilliant captaincy against the Irish too.
Under Hathurusingha, it seems the Bangladesh team has got a boost. And the coach’s strategy appears to outrank the team’s weakness.
Final Words
Bangladesh has taken one year plan to develop the T20 team targeting the World Cup in 2024. That’s why the management and the coach want to look at new cricketers to move forward with the plan. Apart from that, the dropped cricketers will also be under their watch. So, this Bangladesh’s T20 squad against Ireland will bring some new experience for the management.
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Bangladesh opt to bowl first aiming to seal T20I series vs England
Bangladesh has won the toss and chose to bowl first in the second T20I of the three-match series against England at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
Bangladesh won the first match in Chattogram by six wickets and are now just one win away from registering their first T20I series victory against England.
The hosts have made a change to their playing XI, replacing Shamim Hossain with Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
While England are struggling with a few injuries and niggles, Bangladesh has a fit squad.
The third and final match of the series will take place on Tuesday at the same venue.
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Bangladesh playing XI: Litton Das (wk), Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
England playing XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w/c), Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer
Preview of 2023 BAN vs ENG 2nd T20 Match
After winning the first T20 against England, the Bangladesh team is in a cheerful mood, and the Tigers want to confirm the series in the second match. Returning from Chittagong to Dhaka, the two teams will meet in Mirpur next Sunday, March 12, at 3 pm. Shakib Al Hasan's team won their first victory against the English on Thursday in the 20-over format. Bangladesh's cricket team, under the guidance of Chandika Hathurusingha, has excelled in batting, bowling, and fielding in the last T20, and they hope to keep up their success.
Bangladesh vs England 2nd T20I Match: Preview
Since the T20 inception, Bangladesh has already played 145 matches in the T20 format. The Tigers have faced England only two times. In the first encounter, Shakib's team lost the match by 8 wickets in the 2021 T20 World Cup. However, Bangladesh started this tour with a 2-1 loss in the three-match ODI series.
But Bangladesh got a good start in the T20 series with a win in the first match in Chittagong. Now the team will play their second match in Dhaka on Sunday. However, many members of the English champion team are not in this series. As the series is against a relatively less strong team like Bangladesh, they are giving some new cricketers a chance. This is the first time England's T20I team playing a series after becoming the world champions. And they already lost the first match, so they will surely try to get back in the series with a win in the second match.
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Considering England as a strong team, Bangladesh has made some significant changes in the T20 team. Apparently, coach Chandika Hathurusingha begins his T20 world journey with this series. So, the Bangladesh team will make some shuffle or add moves based on this series and upcoming series. This T20 squad has been built mainly on the basis of BPL performance. Three Batters – Rony Talukdar, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain; Pacer Rejaur Rahman Raja and left-arm spinner Tanvir Ahmed played well in the BPL and made it to the national team.
On the other hand, England's T20I team features Ben Duckett and Chris Jordan to boost their firepower, yet Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Alex Hales, and Liam Livingstone are absent, causing Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha to refer to it as an "experimental" squad.
The English team will expect a good performance from Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, and Ben Duckett, as they had a good performance in the first match. However, Dawid Malan may also come to the limelight in the second T20 as he is familiar with the Mirpur field.
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Key Players for Bangladesh Team
After an eight-year absence, Rony Talukdar made his return to international cricket. This is an extraordinary comeback for Rony, where a player's career is usually over after being dropped from the team. Talukdar's success at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) this year, with 425 runs in 13 innings and a strike rate of 129.17, has opened the eye of the BCB selectors. And Rony did not let the team down. He scored 21 runs in 14 balls, which is a good performance in T20.
After Rony, Najmul Hossain Shanto will get focus as he played an excellent inning with 51 runs in 30 balls. The left-handed batsman is the hero of Bangladesh's victory in the first T20 against England. So, fans have increased their expectations from Shanto.
Key Players for England
The English team was expecting a good performance from Phil Salt in the T20I series, yet he had only made 54 runs in the three ODIs, and 37 runs in two ODIs against Australia in November. But Salt gave his best in the last T20 with 38 runs from 35 balls. So, hopefully, he will repeat this or do better than this in the next match. His last notable performance was a remarkable 88 ran off 41 balls in a T20I in Lahore against Pakistan in September last year. It's now time for him to get some runs again.
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Jos Buttler scored an incredible 67 runs from 42 balls. So, he might run this performance in the second match. On top of that, Buttler is familiar with the Mirpur pitch. Buttler made his partnership with Ben Duckett on the third wicket. In the 13th over, he achieved his 20th half-century by smashing Hasan Mahmud's delivery for a six on the fifth ball.
Probable Squad
Bangladesh XI
Rony Talukdar, Litton Das(w), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud.
England XI
Jos Buttler(w/c), Philip Salt, Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood.
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How Bangladesh Won the First T20 Against World Champion England?
England lost the last four wickets for 11 runs in 20 balls, and Bangladesh won the match there. And when it comes to batting performance, Shanto is the ultimate hero. Shanto was the highest run scorer in BPL. International T20 started from where he left off. Bangladesh achieved triumph from his bat with a great innings of 51 runs off 30 balls, including eight fours. In addition to that, he took three great catches in the field. Earlier, Rony Talukdar and debutant Towhid Hridoy built the foundation of victory.
Rony scored 21 runs off 14 balls before being dismissed by Adil Rashid. Bangladesh's run was then 33 in 3.3 overs. Then Shanto and Hridoy took the team forward. The new player flew in the same way as he paired up in the BPL. The pair scored 65 runs together. Hridoy hit consecutive fours in the last two balls of the last over of the power play. The score was 52/2 at the end of the power play. After that, Shanto hit four consecutive boundaries in the next over. Hridoy stopped 17 balls for 24.
After that, captain Shakib and Afif Hossain passed the rest of the path smoothly. Shakib hit Chris Jordan a boundary to secure the victory. He remained not out for 34 runs off 24 balls. Afif scored 15 runs.
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Final Words
The T20 World Cup is not far away. And after 13 months, the West Indies and the United States will host the highest tournament of short-version cricket. So, team Bangladesh started their preparation with this series against England. And Bangladesh already won the first match. So, we will surely try to win the BAN vs ENG 2nd T20 Match.