Bangladesh Cricket
Abu Hider, Naeem shine as BCL 2nd round starts
Abu Hider Rony bagged five-for for Walton Central Zone, and Naeem Islam hit a ton for BCB North Zone as the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) began on Sunday.
At Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Walton Central Zone wrapped up Islami Bank East Zone for 245 all wickets in their first innings, with Shahadat Hossain Dipu, hitting the highest of 72 for them.
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For Walton, Abu Hider bagged 5 wickets conceding 93 runs. Hasan Murad scalped three while Robiul Haque took two.
In reply, Central Zone scored four in one over to end day one without any loss.
In the other match in Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, BCB North Zone batted first and ended day one at 246 for four with Naeem Islam scoring 126 off 297 balls, and he remained unbeaten. The other unbeaten batter is Mahidul Islam Ankon who scored 53.
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Earlier, North Zone lost their openers only in seven runs, and within 24 runs, they lost their first three wickets.
In the first round of the event, Walton Central Zone beat BCB North Zone while BCB South Zone beat Islami Bank East Zone.
Achievements of Bangladesh in sports in 50 years since independence
On the 16th of December 1971, Bangladesh became an independent country. Glorious independence was achieved after a 9-month bloodbath with Pakistan and is celebrating its 50 years of victory in 2021. Apart from establishing East Pakistan as an independent state, Bangladesh has a significant challenge in making it an economically and socially reliant country. To this aim, Bangladesh has made significant progress in a variety of fields over the past five decades, and sports is no exception. Let's take a look at Bangladesh's significant sporting successes in 50 years of victory.
50 years of victory: What has Bangladesh achieved in the field of sports?
Ha-du-du, popularly known as Kabaddi is Bangladesh's national sport. There has been some significant international success in Kabaddi. Cricket has overtaken football as the most popular sport in the country in the last two decades, despite football being the most popular for the first three decades following independence. Cricket has become the national thing in Bangladesh as a result of its international success. In team sports, field hockey also has had some success. Besides, Bangladeshi athletes have achieved international success in individual sports. Here are some of Bangladesh's noteworthy international sporting accomplishments.
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Kabaddi
Only a handful of nations play Kabaddi outside South Asia because it's most popular in the Indian sub-continent. Therefore, Bangladesh does not face significant international competition. Yet, the Bangladesh Kabaddi team has never won a gold medal in a major tournament. They had to settle for silver and bronze medals the majority of the time. Bangladesh's greatest achievements in Kabaddi were in the World Cups in 2004 and 2007. They came in third place in both tournaments. Apart from that, Bangladesh won silver at the Asian Games in 1990, 1994, and 2002.
Football
Football is now Bangladesh's second-most popular sport, after only cricket. The majority of Bangladesh's men's football success in the last five decades came in the 1980s and 1990s. However, the Bangladesh Women's Football team has made significant improvements in recent years. Here are some notable achievements in both men's and women's football in Bangladesh.
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Men’s Football
The greatest success of Bangladesh's men's national football team was winning the SAFF Championship in 2003. The national team also won a gold medal in the 2010 South Asian Games. Besides, Bangladesh also won the President's Gold Cup in 1989 and the four nations Tiger Trophy in 1995.
Women’s Football
In recent years, the Bangladesh Women's national football team has had more success than the Bangladesh Men's national football team. Bangladesh's women's team took silver in the 2016 SAFF Women's Championship and bronze in the 2010 and 2016 South Asian Games.
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Field Hockey
Field hockey was one of Bangladesh's most popular sports In the 1980s and 1990s, but it faded away as a result of poor international performance. Bangladesh's national men's hockey team won bronze medals in the 1995, 2010, and 2016 South Asian Games. Apart from that, one of the greatest achievements for the national team was coming fifth in the 1982 Asia Cup.
Cricket
After winning the 1997 ICC Trophy in Kuala Lumpur, cricket has eclipsed all other sports in Bangladesh in terms of popularity. After winning the competition, Bangladesh qualified for the 1999 ICC One-Day International World Cup. Since then, Bangladesh has participated in all of the main ICC competitions on a regular basis. On the other side, Bangladesh's women's team recently qualified for the ICC ODI World Cup 2022. Here are some important achievements in Bangladeshi cricket, both men's and women's.
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Men’s Cricket
Cricket has been Bangladesh's most significant sporting achievement. Bangladesh's cricket team was awarded Test status in 2000, and they have since defeated some of the world's best teams in the format. The two biggest Test victories for Bangladesh's men's national team came against England in 2016 and Australia in 2017. Bangladesh's greatest performance in any ICC event was reaching the semifinals of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. Apart from that, Bangladesh was runner-up in the 2012, 2016, and 2018 Asia Cup.
Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh has been regularly named the world's best all-rounder. He is regarded as one of the finest all-rounders in history. Aside from national team success, the Bangladesh U19 team won the 2020 ICC U19 World Cup, widely regarded as the country's greatest sporting feat.
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Women’s Cricket
The women's national team of Bangladesh stunned the world by winning the Asia Cup 2018 in Malaysia. They defeated a strong Indian side by three wickets in the final. The Women's team rose to prominence after winning the Asia Cup, and they have continued to make improvements since then. They also took home a gold medal at the South Asian Games in 2019. The women's team has won a number of bilateral series against some of the world's best teams. The ICC granted Bangladesh's women's team full Test and ODI status in April 2021.
Ball Sports
Handball, volleyball, basketball, and rugby are among the other ball sports federations in Bangladesh. However, neither of these sports has had any notable international success. The Bangladesh Men's Volleyball team earned silver in a tournament hosted in Pakistan in 2009 and the Bangladesh Basketball team took bronze in the South Asian Games in 2010. Meanwhile, Rugby is a relatively new sport in Bangladesh. Winning the Bowl final of the 2018 Asia Rugby Sevens Series has been the best achievement for the Bangladesh Rugby team.
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Combat Sports
Bangladesh has a variety of combat sports. Karate has been the most successful of them all. Bangladesh has won seven gold medals in karate in the South Asian Games thus far. Taekwondo, on the other hand, is the most popular combat sport in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Taekwondo team won two gold medals in the 2009 Open International Taekwondo Championships in Seoul, as well as a few gold medals at the South Asian Games.
Golf
Golf has gradually become a popular sport in Bangladesh after Siddikur Rahman won the 2010 Brunei Open, becoming the first Bangladeshi golfer to win an Asian Tour tournament. Siddikur also made history by being the first Bangladeshi to qualify for the Olympic Games in Rio 2016. He finished 58th in the main event of the 2016 Olympics. Siddikur also won the Hero Indian Open in 2013.
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Chess
Bangladesh has had some success in chess and produced a number of grandmasters over the years. Niaz Murshed, Ziaur Rahman, Reefat Bin-Sattar, Abdullah Al Rakib, and Enamul Hossain are among them. Niaz Murshed is the first South Asian to be honored as a Grandmaster. Women International Masters from Bangladesh include Rani Hamid and Shamima Akter Liza. Rani Hamid is a three-time winner of the British Women's Chess Championship and the country's first Women International Master.
Shooting
Archery has been the most successful individual sport for Bangladesh. In the 1990 Commonwealth Games, Ateequr Rahman and Abdus Sattar won Gold in the Men's Air Pistol - Pair event, while Shooter Asif Hossain Khan won Gold in the Men's Air Rifle event in the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Bangladesh has also won four silver medals and two bronze medals in Commonwealth tournaments. Apart from that, Bangladesh won many Gold medals at the South Asian Games.
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Archery
In Archery, Ruman Shana won bronze in the 2019 World Archery Championships, making him the first Bangladeshi archer to win a medal in an international tournament. Shana was also a gold medalist at the 2019 Asia Cup, which was held in the Philippines. During the 2021 Archery World Cup, Diya Siddique and Ruman Shana took silver in the recurve mixed team event.
Athletics
Bangladesh has produced a number of talented athletes, swimmers, and weightlifters over the years. Bangladesh has consistently won international medals in these events. However, all of the success came in the South Asian Games. The Bangladesh Athletic Federation must take a more strategic plan to be successful at the Asian Games and the Olympics.
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Other Sports
Tennis, Table Tennis, and Squash all have federations in Bangladesh. Bangladesh's best-ever Tennis achievement was reaching the semi-finals of the David Cup in the Asian/Oceania Zone group in 1989. Bangladesh earned a few medals in Table Tennis at the South Asian Games. Besides, Squash in Bangladesh has shown promise, although the country has yet to reach international success.
Way Forward
Culture and sports development are two indicators of a country's economic progress. Bangladesh has achieved success in both of these areas in the recent past. Particularly in sports, there have been some significant achievements, with cricket accounting for the majority of them. In addition to mainstream sports, the most important aspect is that Bangladeshi athletes are also succeeding in non-traditional sports.
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Despite certain achievements to commemorate the 50 years of victory, Bangladesh still has a long way to go to reach the level of the top on the international stage. In such circumstances, Bangladesh's government should take the lead in establishing a professional sports infrastructure. Only afterward will it be possible to achieve the desired outcome on a worldwide platform.
Expected personal milestones to achieve in the Upcoming NZ vs BAN Test Series 2022
The two-match bilateral Test series between New Zealand and Bangladesh will start on January 1 of the following year. New Zealand are much ahead of Bangladesh in terms of Test statistics between the two countries. Bangladesh have never won a Test match against New Zealand, despite the fact that they have faced fifteen times in the format. Some players will be able to achieve personal milestones in the series. This article highlighted a few expected personal milestones that can be achieved during the NZ vs BAN Test Series 2022.
Attainable personal milestones in the NZ vs BAN Test Series 2022
Cricketers strive for individual success in addition to giving their all for the team. It is possible to accomplish individual records by regularly playing for the national team. Here are some personal milestones that could be reached in forthcoming Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test series.
5000 Test Runs
Mushfiqur Rahim just needs 144 runs to get 5,000 runs in Test cricket. He has a 37.06 batting average and has scored 4,856 runs in 142 innings.
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13000 International Runs
If Mushfiqur Rahim scores 98 runs in the NZ vs BAN Test series in 2022, he would become the second Bangladesh cricketer after Tamim Iqbal to reach 13,000 international runs.
1000 Test Runs
All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz needs only 43 runs to get 1,000 Test runs. He has 957 runs with a 20.36 average in 54 innings.
4000 International Runs
Mominul Haque needs 20 runs to get 4,000 international runs. In 117 innings, he has 3,980 runs.
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150 Test Wickets
Left-arm orthodox spinner Taijul Islam needs only 6 more wickets to join Shakib Al Hasan as the second Bangladeshi player to reach 150 Test wickets. He has 144 wickets in 35 Test matches.
100 International Wickets
Right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed has 98 international wickets and just needs two more to get 100 international scalps.
50 Test Dismissals
Liton Das has 47 Test dismissals to date, and he only needs three more to reach 50 in Test cricket.
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50 International Catches
Liton Das needs one catch and Mehidy Miraz needs two to reach 50 international catches.
13000 International Runs
Martin Guptill of New Zealand needs 188 runs to reach the 13,000 international run mark.
4000 International Runs
All-rounder Henry Nicholls needs 173 runs to get 4,000 international runs.
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150 International Wickets
Matt Henry has taken 142 wickets in 75 international matches. On the international level, he needs 8 more wickets to hit the 150-wicket mark.
350 International Catches
Ross Taylor needs four more catches to reach 350 international catches.
150 International Catches
Tim Southee has 146 catches in 316 games, and he only needs four more to get 150 international catches.
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300 International Wickets
Trent Boult has 292 wickets in 73 international matches. He only needs 8 more international wickets to achieve the 300-wicket mark.
50 International Wickets
Colin de Grandhomme needs three wickets and Ajaz Patel needs seven to achieve the 50-wicket mark in international cricket.
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Verdict
Cricketers from both countries will have the potential to achieve personal milestones during the NZ vs BAN Test Series 2022. However, the primary objective for both teams would be to perform well as a team in the series. The host New Zealand will be aiming for a clean sweep of Bangladesh. On the other side, Bangladesh's big priority would be to qualify for the ICC Test Championship, which they can do by drawing at least one match in the series. Earning points will not be difficult if the team tigers give their best effort in the series. Overall, the Bangladesh Test team will face a difficult challenge in the upcoming series.
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Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji wants to make biopic on Shakib Al Hasan
Srijit Mukherji, a popular and acclaimed filmmaker of India, said he would like to make a biopic on Bangladesh cricket superstar Shakib Al Hasan.
Srijit was among the spectators of the second and final Dhaka Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
On Wednesday afternoon, Srijit had a conversation with UNB at the gallery of the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
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“Cricket is something so close to my heart,” Srijit, who recently directed a film based on the life of Indian women cricket superstar Mithali Raj, said. “I would really love to make a movie based on the life of Shakib if an opportunity comes along the way in future. He is really a great cricketer. I saw a few wonderful cover drives of him today— those were amazing.”
Srijit came into limelight with his super hit movie ‘Autograph’ which was released back in 2010. After that, he also directed movies like Baishe Srabon, Hemlock Society, Rajkahini, Zulfiqar, Vinci Da— to name a few.
Most of these movies drew a huge viewership in Bangladesh, but through a stealthy path— downloading front torrents server or something like this, as those movies were not released in Bangladesh officially.
“It would have been great if we could release movies in Bangladesh officially. The authorities from both countries are working on this— as I know. I hope people of Bangladesh can watch our movies directly in the cinema halls,” Srijit said, voicing sadness as many cinema halls are being shut down in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh add Sohan in Chattogram Test as concussion replacement of Yasir
Bangladesh added Nurul Hasan Shohan to the playing XI of Chattogram Test as a concussion replacement of debutant Yasir Ali who suffered a blow on his head early on day four of the ongoing Test against Pakistan. Yasir walked off the field after the drink break I the first session of day four. Mehidy Hasan Miraz came to bat after Yasir went back with a blow.
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Mahmudullah retires from Test: Remembering the silent killer’s dazzling match-winning centuries
One of Bangladesh's most dependable players over the last 15 years, Mahmudullah Riyad announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday (November 24). He also stated that he will continue to play white-ball cricket for Bangladesh (ODI and T20I) in the press release. Riyad decided to retire from longer-version cricket after delivering a match-winning knock against Zimbabwe in July. In honor of Mahmudullah's retirement from Test cricket, let's take a look at Mahmudullah Riyad's three match-winning centuries for Bangladesh.
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Mahmudullah Riyad’s three match-winning Test hundreds for Bangladesh
Mahmudullah Riyad made his Test debut against West Indies in 2009 at Kingston. He represented Bangladesh in 50 Test matches. He amassed 2,914 runs at a 33.49 average while taking 43 wickets at a 45.53 average. Mahmudullah scored 5 hundred and 16 fifties for the Test team. Take a look at the three centuries he scored to help Bangladesh win Test matches.
Match: Bangladesh vs West Indies (2nd Test, 2018)
Venue: SBNCS, Mirpur
Result: Bangladesh (innings and 184 runs)
Mahmudullah Riyad’s performance: 136 (1st innings)
The match was the second Test between Bangladesh and the visiting West Indies side in the series. Bangladesh had already taken a 1-0 lead in the series and they were considerably more at ease going into this match. Bangladesh scored 508 runs in their first innings before being bowled out. Interestingly, every batter from the top to the bottom in Bangladesh's innings made a significant contribution.
Though the only centurion among the batters from Bangladesh was Mahmudullah Riyad. He scored 136 runs in 242 balls in the first innings, ensuring the hosts a big total. After that, Bangladesh bowled the West Indies out twice to win by an innings. Bangladesh took entire control of the contest thanks to Mahmudullah's knock.
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Match: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe (2nd Test, 2018)
Venue: SBNCS, Mirpur
Result: Bangladesh (218 runs)
Mahmudullah Riyad’s performance: 36 & 101*
Bangladesh were under a great deal of pressure going into this match after losing the first Test. Bangladesh scored 522/7 before declaring their first innings, thanks to Mominul and Mushfiqur Rahim's outstanding batting performances.
However, they still had a lot of work to do in the second innings to put Zimbabwe under strain who were bowled out for 304 runs in the first innings. Mahmudullah Riyad rose to the occasion with a determined 101* run innings that enabled Bangladesh to take a commanding third-innings lead. Bangladesh won the match by 218 runs thanks to Mahmudullah's crucial innings.
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Match: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe (One-off Test, 2021)
Venue: Harare sports club
Result: Bangladesh (220 runs)
Mahmudullah Riyad’s performance: 150* (1st innings)
Mahmudullah Riyad bid farewell to the Test format with a brilliant 150* from 278 balls knock against Zimbabwe earlier this year. Bangladesh scored 468 runs in their first innings, although the visitors were under pressure at one stage after losing six wickets for only 132 runs. Then, the Mahmudullah-Liton stand helped Bangladesh stay strong and score big in the first innings.
Riyad remained undefeated at the crease with a superb hundred. Bangladesh finally won the match by a comfortable margin, thanks to Riyad's responsible first-innings performance.
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Aftermath
Apart from the match-winning knocks highlighted above, Mahmudullah Riyad made a significant contribution to the Test format for Bangladesh. Riyad's contribution to the game sometimes goes unnoticed as he is renowned as the silent-killer. Many times, he scored 30/40 runs which were essential in the context of the game, but his efforts went unnoticed. Mahmudullah's retirement from Test cricket will leave a huge void in Bangladesh's middle-order batting lineup.
Bangladesh vs. Pakistan Series 2021: T20I Ranking Prediction
Bangladesh are placed eighth in the ICC T20I rankings at the end of the T20 World Cup 2021. Bangladesh will compete in the Super 12 Round of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia after confirming the top eight in the team rankings. Team Tigers can further improve their ranking during the forthcoming home series against Pakistan. They will play three matches in the bilateral competition, with the results impacting the rating points. Let's take a look at how Bangladesh might improve its T20 ranking.
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Probable Ranking Scenarios at the end of Bangladesh vs. Pakistan Series 2021
According to the latest update on November 12, England are currently placed first in the ICC T20I team rankings.
India are still in the second position despite being eliminated from the Super 12 Round of the T20 World Cup, while Pakistan have moved up to third place by reaching the World Cup semifinals.
Twenty20 World Cup 2021 runner-up New Zealand are fourth, followed by South Africa and the reigning champions, Australia. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies are ranked seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth, respectively.
If Bangladesh whitewash (3-0) Pakistan, they will rise to seventh place with 238 rating points. If team Tigers win the series by a 2-1 margin, they will climb up to the seventh place with 236 points. Bangladesh can still enhance their rankings and rating points even if they lose the bilateral contest 2-1.
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On the other side, Pakistan will drop 5 rating points if they lose the series 3-0. If Pakistan lose the series 2-1, they will drop three rating points. Pakistan will lose one rating point if Bangladesh lose the series 2-1. However, Pakistan will move up to second place if they sweep Bangladesh and India lose their series to New Zealand 2-1.
Ranking scenarios for other top teams in November
England will remain the top-ranked T20I team at the end of November. On the other hand, India will stay in second place if they win their next 3-match T20I series against New Zealand.
New Zealand have a chance to climb to second place in the ICC T20I team rankings If they whitewash India and Pakistan lose their series against Bangladesh. New Zealand may still finish third in the rankings if Pakistan lose all three matches against Bangladesh.
Apart from these two T20I series, there will be no other bilateral series in November. The present positions of South Africa and Australia will remain unchanged. On the other side, Afghanistan might drop to eighth place depending on Bangladesh's outcome against the Pakistan side.
Sri Lanka might climb up to eighth place if Bangladesh lose all three matches against Pakistan. The West Indies will maintain their present standing.
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T20I Team Rankings (as of November 12)
Position
Team
Ratings
1
England
278
2
India
264
3
Pakistan
263
4
New Zealand
258
5
South Africa
253
6
Australia
246
7
Afghanistan
232
8
Bangladesh
232
9
Sri Lanka
232
10
West Indies
226
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/team-rankings/t20i
Verdict
Bangladesh's main goal in the competition would be to overcome Pakistan. It will be a brilliant result if Bangladesh win the series against Pakistan, who had a fantastic performance in the T20 World Cup 2021. This series will feature a new-look Bangladesh Twenty20 squad. Therefore, fans should have lower expectations of the Bangladesh team.
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BAN vs. PAK 2021: Six new faces likely for the Pakistan T20I series
Senior players must step aside at some point to allow the new generation to take their spot. Bangladesh's senior cricketers will most likely retire in the near future. Therefore, Bangladesh Cricket Board has planned to incorporate some fresh new faces in the national team set up following a terrible performance in the just ended T20 World Cup 2021. According to reports, six players would be rested or unavailable due to injuries for the upcoming BAN vs. PAK 2021 contest. Let's take a look at Bangladesh's potential playing XI for the T20I series.
Bangladesh's Prospective T20I playing XI for the Pakistan series
According to various reports, Shakib Al Hasan (hamstring injury), Mohammad Saifuddin (back injury), Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, Soumya Sarkar, and Rubel Hossain are the six players who are expected to miss the Pakistan T20I series. Neither of these players has been spotted practicing in Mirpur. The selectors may choose six or seven players in their replacement. Parvez Hossain Emon, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Yasir Ali, Saif Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Aminul Islam Biplob, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, and Shohidul Islam are among the likely candidates for a place in the Twenty20 squad.
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Probable Bangladesh’s Playing XI (for the first T20I)
Batting/Top Order
Parvez Hossain Emon
T20: 24 | Runs: 563 | HS: 100* | SR: 123.73
Parvez Hossain is a gifted cricketer who was a part of the U19 World Cup 2020 winning team. Parvez is now Bangladesh's fastest T20 centurion.
Mohammad Naim
T20: 74 | Runs: 1828 | HS: 105 | SR: 113.39
Mohammad Naim was the highest scorer for Bangladesh in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. He will most likely play the anchor role in the forthcoming BAN vs. PAK 2021 series.
Najmul Hossain Shanto
T20: 78 | Runs: 1584 | HS: 115* | SR: 128.99
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Najmul Hossain will most likely play at number 3 in the absence of Shakib Al Hasan. Najmul has shown promise in Test cricket, but his white-ball career on the international stage has been far from good.
Batting/Middle Orders
Mahmudullah Riyad
T20: 260 | Runs: 4,820 | HS: 70* | SR: 119.27 | Wkts: 123 | BBI: 3/6 | Econ: 7.02
Mahmudullah Riyad had a difficult time as captain in the T20 World Cup. He made several mistakes when it came to making decisions. Riyad needs to bounce back both as a captain and as a batter.
Afif Hossain
T20: 106 | Runs: 1719 | HS: 76 | SR: 126.58 | Wkts: 28 | BBI: 5/21 | Econ: 8.73
Afif Hossain could be promoted to the top of the order. He would have to shoulder extra responsibilities in the absence of Mushfiqur Rahim.
Shamim Hossain
T20: 39 | Runs: 538 | HS: 52* | SR: 139.37
U19 World Cup winner Shamim Hossain is a hard-hitting batter. He has the potential to be a vital player in the death overs.
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Nurul Hasan
T20: 132 | Runs: 1807 | HS: 79* | SR: 128.61
Nurul Hasan is Bangladesh's best wicketkeeper, and he will play in the next T20I series against Pakistan.
Mahedi Hasan
T20: 91 | Runs: 1017 | HS: 92 | SR: 126.65 | Wkts: 81 | BBI: 4/22 | Econ: 6.99
Mahedi Hasan played fairly well with the ball in the T20 World Cup, but he struggled with the bat. Mahedi's off-spin could be very useful in the series against Pakistan.
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Bowling
Taskin Ahmed
T20: 100 | Wkts: 112 | BBI: 5/31 | Econ: 8.31
Taskin Ahmed has been exceptional with the ball since returning to international cricket earlier this year. He was Bangladesh's most impressive bowler during the T20 World Cup 2021.
Mustafizur Rahman
T20: 167 | Wkts: 219 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 7.31
Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman was a complete disappointment at the World Cup due to the unfavorable UAE conditions. However, he will be an effective bowler in this condition at home.
Nasum Ahmed
T20: 60 | Wkts: 50 | BBI: 4/10 | Econ: 6.50
Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed could be Mahmudullah's best weapon in this series. He will lead Bangladesh's spin attack in the absence of Shakib Al Hasan.
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Bottom Line
There is no shortage of talented cricketers in Bangladesh. A significant number of high-quality cricketers will develop in the future if properly nurtured. Some of the players that won the U19 World Cup 2020 will be given the opportunity to exhibit their abilities in the upcoming BAN vs. PAK T20I series. Many cricket analysts think that if these players are properly groomed, they would take Bangladesh cricket to the next level.
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BAN vs. PAK: Who has the edge in head-to-head T20I contest?
Pakistan cricket team had put in a strong performance before losing to Australia in the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Pakistan's team spirit is quite high and they will make things difficult for Bangladesh in the upcoming BAN vs. PAK 2021 T20I series. In contrast, Bangladesh had a really bland T20 World Cup. They only won two games in the qualifiers and failed to win a single match in the Super 12 Round. Let's take a look at head-to-head T20I records between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
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Bangladesh vs. Pakistan: Head-to-head Bilateral T20I series record
Bangladesh and Pakistan will play a three-match T20I series starting November 19. The Pakistan Cricket Board has sent a full-strength national team for the bilateral series. On the other hand, the Bangladesh team can undergo a lot of changes.
The fifth bilateral T20I series (BAN vs. PAK)
This will be the fifth T20I series between these two sides. Both teams had previously played four bilateral Twenty20 series. Two series were hosted by each cricket board. Pakistan won three series, while Bangladesh only won one series at home in 2015.
Noteworthy Twenty20 Internationals records between Bangladesh and Pakistan
The following are some of the most notable T20I records between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
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Significant T20I Records: Bangladesh vs. Pakistan
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Matches Played (12)
2
10
Most Runs
Shakib Al Hasan (292 runs in 9 innings)
Mohammad Hafez (277 runs in 9 innings)
Highest Score
Shakib Al Hasan (84)
Ahmed Shehzad (111*)
Most Fifty plus score
Shakib Al Hasan (3)
Ahmed Shehzad and Mohammad Hafez (2)
Most Wickets
Abdur Razzak (7)
Shahid Afridi (10)
Best Bowling Figures
Al Amin Hossain (3/25)
Mansoor Amjad (3/3)
Most Matches
Mahmudullah Riyad (12)
Mohammad Hafez (10)
Highest Partnership
Shakib Al Hasan and Sabbir Rahman (105*)
Kamran Akmal and Salman Butt (142)
Most Catches
Mahmudullah Riyad (5)
Umar Akmal (4)
Most Dismissals
Mushfiqur Rahim (11)
Kamran Akmal (8)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
BAN vs. PAK 2021 T20I series: Venue Stats
The Sher-e-Bangla national cricket stadium in Mirpur will host all of the matches in the upcoming Twenty20 International bilateral series between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
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T20I Matches Played: 54 | Bat-first (won): 28 | Bat-Second (won): 26 | Highest Individual Innings: 111* (Ahmed Shehzad) | Best Bowling Figure: 5/15 (Keemo Paul) | Highest Team innings: 211/4 | Lowest Team Innings: 60
Bangladesh’s T20I record (SBNCS): Win: 18 | Lost: 18
Pakistan’s T20I record (SBNCS): Win: 5 | Lost: 5
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2021 BAN vs. PAK T20I Series: Players to watch
Bangladesh
There will be some changes In Bangladesh's squad. This series may feature a host of new faces. Here are the T20I stats of three Bangladeshi players who can make a difference in the series.
Shakib Al Hasan: M: 94 | Runs: 1894 | HS: 84 | SR: 120.48 | Wkts: 117 | BBI: 5/20 | Econ: 6.66
Mustafizur Rahman: M: 59 | Wkts: 84 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 7.68
Mohammad Naim: M: 29 | Runs: 744 | HS: 81 | SR: 107.05
Pakistan
The Pakistan squad contains a number of talented players who can change the outcome of the match on any given day. Here are the T20I stats for three Pakistani players who can make an impact in the series.
Babar Azam: M: 67 | Runs: 2507 | HS: 122 | SR: 130.09
Shaheen Shah Afridi: M: 36 | Wkts: 39 | BBI: 3/20 | Econ: 7.96
Shadab Khan: M: 59 | Wkts: 67 | BBI: 4/14 | Econ: 7.24 | Runs: 226 | HS: 42 | SR: 126.25
Bottom Line
Pakistan hold the upper hand against Bangladesh in the head-to-head clash. A full-strength Pakistan team will face a wounded Bangladesh side in the bilateral T20I series. Because team Tigers had a disappointing performance in the Twenty20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and they are currently in a negative state of mind.
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Though Bangladesh have the potential to surprise Pakistan in the forthcoming series, as they have a strong home record in recent years. Therefore, the 2021 BAN vs. PAK T20I series is anticipated to be a close contest between these two national teams.
Pakistan Announce Squad for the Upcoming Bilateral BAN vs. PAK 2021 T20I Series
The Pakistan T20I team will play a three-match series against Bangladesh starting November 19. Pakistan will play Bangladesh for the first time in six years in a bilateral series. Their last visit to Bangladesh was in 2015 when they were defeated in both the ODI and T20I series. PCB has already announced an 18-man Twenty20 squad for the forthcoming BAN vs. PAK 2021 series. Veteran cricketer Mohammad Hafeez has withdrawn from the competition. Apart from that, the team contains all of the expected names. Let's have a look at Pakistan's squad for the T20 series against Bangladesh.
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Pakistan's T20 Team for the Bangladesh Series 2021
The Pakistan Cricket Board announced their T20I lineup for the next series against Bangladesh on Monday (November 8). The visitors will play three T20 matches and two Test matches against the hosts.
Pakistan's selectors picked all of the players of the 2021 World Cup squad except for all-rounder Mohammad Hafez. He dropped out of the 2021 World Cup team to create room for the younger players.
Batting all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed, leg-spinner Usman Qadir, and medium-pacer Shahnawaz Dahani were named in the team by the selectors.
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Iftikhar Ahmed last played for Pakistan against South Africa in February of this year. He is a solid middle-order batsman who can also bowl. It's no surprise that he was chosen in place of Mohammad Hafeez. Iftekhar has 212 runs and a 130.86 strike rate in 11 innings thus far.
Leg-spinner Usman Qadir has played 16 T20Is for Pakistan. He has 20 wickets at a strike rate of 13.2. He played the West Indies series in August but was left out of Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2021 squad.
On the other hand, Pacer Dahani has impressed everyone with his extreme accuracy during the PSL 2021. He has 29 wickets in 18 T20 matches but has yet to play for Pakistan national team.
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Pakistan Squad:
Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper), Usman Qadir, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Shahnawaz Dahani
Probable Pakistan XI (first match)
Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Usman Qadir
BAN vs. PAK 2021: T20I Series Fixture
BCB has opted to hold the T20 series in the SBNCS, Mirpur, in order to maintain a better covid-19 health protocol. However, one of the Test matches will be held at ZACS in Chattogram. All the T20I matches will begin at 6.30 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time).
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T20I Fixtures
1st Match: 19/11/2021 | 2nd Match: 20/11/2021 | 3rd Match: 22/11/2021
Verdict
Bangladesh have faced Pakistan in a total of 12 matches in the T20 format. However, they have only won twice against them and have lost the remaining ten matches. Bangladesh won both the games at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Mirpur. Team Tigers will be looking to deploy all of their strength during the BAN vs. PAK 2021 series despite their dismal performance in the T20 World Cup 2021. Bangladesh recently won two bilateral series at home, one against Australia and the other against New Zealand. Therefore, the squad will be more confident in their ability to play better against a strong Pakistan national team. Given the current form of both sides, this will be a huge challenge for Bangladesh.
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