Bangladesh Cricket
ICC 2022 Women’s CWC: Tigresses' Victory Over Pakistan Harks Back to 1999 World Cup Memory
The Bangladesh women's team made history at Sedan Park in Hamilton, New Zealand by winning a group stage match against Pakistan on Monday (March 14) in their first-ever World Cup. Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 9 runs in their third match of the ICC 2022 Women’s CWC. This outstanding triumph by the Bangladesh women's team stems back to the 1999 Men's Cricket World Cup reminiscence. Bangladesh's men's cricket team also earned a historic victory over Pakistan by competing in the World Cup for the first time. In this joyous moment, let's take a look back at Bangladesh's two memorable triumphs in cricket.
Bangladesh's women's and men's teams' historic victories against Pakistan in their respective first World Cup
One of the similarities between Bangladesh's women's and men's teams is that both won their first World Cup matches in their third fixtures. Bangladesh women's side suffered heavy losses to South Africa and New Zealand before winning their third match against Pakistan. On the other hand, the Bangladesh men's side lost their first two matches against New Zealand and the West Indies before winning a match against Scotland. Bangladesh's men's team won two of their five matches in the 1999 World Cup event.
Oppositely, Bangladesh's women's side has four matches left in the ICC 2022 Women's CWC. They are presently in sixth place with two points. They have a real possibility of finishing in the top four if they keep winning games in the coming fixtures. However, winning one more match will be regarded as a success for Bangladesh women's team. Take a look at how Bangladesh's women's and men's teams defeated Pakistan in their respective first World Cup.
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Tigresses astonished Pakistan by making a remarkable comeback
Following two poor performances, Bangladesh women's team played well with the bat in their third match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 tournament against Pakistan on Monday. They batted first and scored 234/7 in their allocated 50 overs.
Bangladesh passed the 150-run mark thanks to a 96-run partnership between Fargana Haque and skipper Nigar Sultana. The lower middle-order batters then chipped in with their bats to help put a challenging total on the board. Fargana scored the most runs with 71, while Sharmin Akhter (44) and Nigar Sultana (46) also contributed significantly.
Pakistan had displayed a fantastic batting performance till the 40th over and they were on 182/2 at one stage. Pakistan appeared to be on the brink of victory. However, Bangladesh's women's team staged a remarkable comeback in the death overs. They took wickets at regular intervals and ultimately restricted Pakistan's innings to 225/9 in 50 overs.
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Sidra Ameen's 104-run outing was for nothing. She stayed in the crease until the 48th over but was run out at a critical point in the game. Leg-spinner, Fahima Khatun was instrumental with the ball. Her spin shook Pakistan's middle order, and she concluded with an 8-0-38-3 mark. Fahima was deservedly named player of the match.
Tigers stunned the favourite Pakistan
Bangladesh's encounter against Pakistan was their final match in the group stage. Pakistan were the tournament favourites and had already qualified for the Super Six, while Bangladesh were looking to make a strong finish to the 1999 World Cup competition.
Bangladesh scored 223/9 in their 50 overs when they batted first. Akram Khan led the way with 42 runs, while opener Shahriar Hossain scored 39. However, it was Khaled Mahmud's crucial 27 runs in the lower middle order that allowed Bangladesh to post a competitive total.
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Bangladesh's team had no idea they would have such a strong start. However, Khaled Mahmud's slow-medium pace did the job for Bangladesh. Khaled was in a different frame of mind on that particular day as if he was on a mission. Bangladesh took five wickets in 13 overs thanks to his excellent stump-to-stump bowling. Pakistan was reduced to 42/5 and Khaled took three wickets alone.
Bangladesh team smelled victory after some early breakthroughs and they didn't waste it. Bangladesh bowled Pakistan out for 161 runs in 44.1 overs, despite several effective partnerships by Pakistan batters. Bangladesh triumphed by 62 runs, and Khaled Mahmud was named Player of the Match for his superb all-round effort.
Way Forward
Bangladesh men's cricket team has gone a long way since their incredible World Cup triumph over Pakistan in 1999. Bangladesh were granted Test status the following year, and they have since established themselves as one of the world's well-known men's cricket nations.
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Oppositely, Bangladesh's women's team received a lot of media attention after winning the Asia Cup in 2018. The women's side has steadily improved in limited-overs formats since then. No one thought Bangladesh had a chance in the main event before the ICC 2022 Women's CWC. However, they proved everyone wrong by defeating Pakistan in a group phase fixture. Hopefully, this outstanding victory would spur Bangladesh's women's team to reach a new height.
SA vs BAN ODI Series 2022: Five Potential Players to Step Up for Bangladesh
Bangladesh's track record in South Africa has been depressing. Therefore, the question remains as to whether Bangladesh have the potential to shake the South African team's confidence. This time, the visitors are more confident than ever in their ability to upset the hosts. Bangladesh have more experienced players than the current South African team, which is one of the main reasons for their confidence. However, certain players will be expected to carry extra responsibilities for the tigers during the series. Let's have a look at the five players who will need to step up for Bangladesh in the SA vs BAN ODI series 2022.
Five Prospective Bangladesh players to Watch in South Africa vs Bangladesh Series 2022
Bangladesh's ODI team is the most talented in comparison to the other two formats of the game. Therefore, the limited-overs side of the team tigers' has bigger expectations. Here are the five players who will need to step up if the Bangladesh team is to pull off an upset in the SA vs BAN ODI series 2022.
Mustafizur Rahman
ODI Stats: M: 71 | Wkts: 131 | BBI: 6/43 | Ave: 22.99 | 5W: 5
Mustafizur Rahman is Bangladesh's top fast bowler in the limited-overs format at the moment. His bowling variations provide a significant danger to opposing batting orders. Mustafiz is a very efficient bowler in the middle overs when he can exert pressure with his cutter and slower deliveries. This left-arm medium-pacer will be Bangladesh's go-to bowler during the ODI series against South Africa.
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Litton Das
ODI Stats: M: 50 | Runs: 1,558 | HS: 176 | Ave: 33.14 | 100s: 5
Litton Das was out of touch with the limited-overs formats a few months ago. However, he has found his stride across all formats since the beginning of the year. This right-hand top-order batter will be critical in accelerating the run rate early in the innings. Litton has certain batting technique flaws outside of the off-stump that he has to work on before the ODI series. Litton Das has scored 41 runs in three ODI innings on South African soil thus far.
Tamim Iqbal
ODI Stats: M: 222 | Runs: 7,697 | HS: 158 | Ave: 36.47 | 100s: 14
The first task for Captain Tamim Iqbal would be to instill confidence in the Bangladesh players. He exhibited impressive leadership capabilities during the Afghanistan series in February. Tamim's game awareness and bowling rotation were appreciated. He has to keep up the good work during the South Africa series. Besides, Tamim's primary responsibility as an opener is to anchor Bangladesh's innings. The Southpaw has a poor record in South Africa, scoring 88 runs in three innings at a 29.33 average. However, the South Africans will be in serious trouble against Bangladesh national team if Tamim gets his stride and continues to shine throughout the ODI series.
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Mushfiqur Rahim
ODI Stats: M: 230 | Runs: 6,677 | HS: 144 | Ave: 37.09 | 100s: 8
Mr. Dependable, Mushfiqur Rahim has the best ODI batting record in South Africa among Bangladesh players. He is the only batter from Bangladesh with a 40-plus average in South Africa. Mushfiqur Rahim has 181 runs at 45.25 average in five One-Day International innings. In addition, he is the only Bangladesh batter to hit a century in South Africa. Mushfiqur is anticipated to bear the brunt of the burden of safeguarding Bangladesh's middle-order.
Shakib Al Hasan
ODI Stats: M: 218 | Runs: 6,660 | HS: 134* | Ave: 37.62 | 100s: 9 | Wkts: 282 | BBI: 5/29 | Ave: 29.39 | 5W: 3
The arrival of Shakib Al Hasan will enhance the team's morale. So, this is a major gain for the Bangladesh team. In addition, his expertise playing in a variety of conditions around the world will be invaluable to Bangladesh during the series. Shakib has a decent track record in South Africa. The coveted all-rounder has scored 165 runs in five innings, including two fifties. Besides, he has also picked up four wickets. Shakib will be hoping to find his best form against South Africa.
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Bottom Line
Bangladesh lost all nine One-Day Internationals against the Proteas national team in South Africa. They will begin the series as the underdog, and it is expected that South Africa would easily win this bilateral match by a margin of 3-0. The 3-match contest is also a part of the ICC World Cup Super League. As a result, both teams will want to get as many points out of the series as possible. South Africa are presently in ninth place with 39 points. The Proteas national team would move up to fifth place in the standings if they win the series 3-0.
Oppositely, Bangladesh are in first place in the World Cup Super League with 100 points, a five-point advantage over second-placed England. Winning at least one game will improve their points in the standings. Understandably, Bangladesh team management will be eager to play well in the contest and the above-mentioned five players will be key in the SA vs BAN ODI Series 2022.
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Shakib Al Hasan’s approaching milestone ahead of SA vs BAN series 2022
Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan announced his participation in Bangladesh's upcoming international away series against South Africa on Saturday (March 12). The BCB has found a way to resolve the issues that prevent him from regularly participating in international cricket. Now that the great all-rounder is set to play in the series, he has the potential to reach a feat that no other cricketer has ever attained. Let's take a look at Shakib's potential milestone in the SA vs BAN series 2022.
Shakib can reach a huge milestone in the 2022 South Africa-Bangladesh series
Shakib Al Hasan has a long list of records and achievements. He has achieved many milestones in his 16 years of international cricket. Therefore, Shakib is considered one of the best all-rounders in the history of the game. The flamboyant left-handed cricketer is now on the brink of achieving yet another historic feat, which he seeks to accomplish during the SA vs BAN Series 2022.
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13,000 Runs and 600 Wickets on the International Stage
Shakib Al Hasan surpassed the 600-wicket mark on the international scene at the T20 World Cup 2021 last year. With an average of 28.22, he has 616 international wickets in 373 appearances. The ace all-rounder also became the first cricketer in history to score over 12,000 international runs and capture 600 wickets on the international level during the Twenty20 World Cup in 2021.
Shakib has made good progress in recent months in terms of batting. He currently has 12,597 international runs and only needs 403 more to reach the 13,000 mark. He has a good chance of completing his 13K international runs during the South Africa trip, which includes five matches.
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Bangladesh will play three One-Day Internationals and two Tests. As a result, Shakib may be able to play three ODI innings and four Test innings throughout the trip. He might easily pass the 13,000-run mark if he can rediscover his groove with the bat during this away bilateral series. Shakib will become the first cricketer in history to have both 13K international runs and 600 international wickets if he succeeds.
No other all-rounder has ever accomplished this milestone. In fact, none of the 600 international wicket-takers has yet to reach 10,000 international runs. Kapil Dev of India is the second name on the list, with 687 wickets and 9,031 runs in 356 international matches.
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Players with 500 wickets and 10,000 runs on the international level
Player
Match
Runs
HS
100s
Ave
Wkts
BBI
5W
Ave
Shakib Al Hasan
373
12,597
217
14
34.60
616
7/36
22
28.22
Jack Kallis
519
25,534
224
62
49.10
577
6/54
7
32.14
Shahid Afridi
524
11,196
156
11
23.92
541
7/12
10
32.78
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Aftermath
Bangladesh have traditionally found the South Africa tour to be one of the most difficult. They have never won a match against the Proteas national team in South Africa. Therefore, Shakib Al Hasan's inclusion in the squad for the SA vs BAN series 2022 has bolstered Bangladesh's spirit. His presence will help the bowling attack because he has experience on those surfaces. He can provide Bangladesh with the required support in the batting order, which might make a significant difference in the game's outcome. Shakib might become the first cricketer in history to reach 13,000 international runs and 600 international wickets if he regains his usual form with the bat.
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SA vs BAN Series 2022: ODI Records, Fixtures, Venue Stats, Players to Watch
Bangladesh will tour South Africa this month for an ODI and Test series beginning March 18. The two teams will begin their bilateral battle with a three-match limited-overs series. The tour is crucial for Bangladesh since the limited-overs series is part of the ICC World Cup Super League, while the longer-version series is part of the ICC Test Championship. Take a look at the ODI records between two sides, venue statistics, and important players for the SA vs BAN Series 2022.
South Africa vs Bangladesh: Head-to-Head Statistics for One-Day Internationals
South Africa and Bangladesh have met in twenty-one ODIs. South Africa have a 17-4 edge in the head-to-head meeting. Bangladesh have won two matches at home against South Africa, with the other two triumphs coming on neutral grounds. Bangladesh defeated South Africa for the first time in the 2007 ICC World Cup in the West Indies, and their most recent triumph came in the 2019 ICC World Cup in England. On the other hand, South Africa have won seven games in Bangladesh against the hosts. South African team has stayed undefeated with nine wins in a row at home. However, the Bangladesh team has a 2-1 advantage at a neutral venue.
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Notable One-Day International records between South Africa and Bangladesh
Bangladesh
South Africa
Matches Played (21)
4
17
Most Runs
Shakib Al Hasan (397 runs)
Graeme Smith (572 runs)
Highest Score
Mushfiqur Rahim (110*)
AB de Villiers (176)
Most Hundreds
Mushfiqur Rahim (1)
Hashim Amla (2)
Most Wickets
Shakib Al Hasan (13)
Makhaya Ntini (18)
Best Bowling Figures
Rubel Hossain (4/62)
Kagiso Rabada (6/16)
Most Matches
Shakib Al Hasan (14)
JP Duminy (12)
Highest Partnership
Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar (154)
Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla (282*)
Most Catches
Sabbir Rahman (6)
Graeme Smith (10)
Most Dismissals
Mushfiqur Rahim (7)
Mark Boucher (19)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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2022 South Africa vs Bangladesh ODI Series: Stats of ODI Venues
The three One-Day Internationals of the bilateral series between South Africa and Bangladesh will be played at two different grounds. SuperSport Park in Centurion and Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg are the venues.
ODI stats: SuperSport Park in Centurion
Matches Played: 57 | Bat-first (won): 23 | Bat-Second (won): 31 | Highest Innings: 178 (Quinton de Kock) | Best Bowling (Innings): 5/15 (Trent Johnston) | Highest Team innings: 392/6 | Lowest Team Innings: 118
South Africa’s record at the SuperSport Park: Played: 43 | Win: 26 | Lost: 15
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ODI stats: Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg
Matches Played: 50 | Bat-first (won): 21 | Bat-Second (won): 29 | Highest Innings: 193 (Fakhar Zaman) | Best Bowling (Innings): 5/20 (Shaun Pollock) | Highest Team innings: 439/2 | Lowest Team Innings: 109 (twice)
South Africa’s record at the Wanderers Stadium: Played: 22 | Win: 17 | Lost: 5
Bangladesh’s record at the Wanderers Stadium: Played: 1 | Win: 0 | Lost: 1
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Fixtures of 2022 SA vs BAN ODI Series
The first and third ODIs will be played at SuperSport Park in Centurion, with both games starting at 5 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). The second match will take place at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, and will begin at 2 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time).
First ODI: 18 March | Venue: SuperSport Park | Time: 5 p.m.
Second ODI: 20 March | Venue: Wanderers Stadium | Time: 2 p.m.
Third ODI: 23 March | Venue: SuperSport Park | Time: 5 p.m.
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Players to Watch in the SA vs BAN ODI Series 2022
The selectors of both teams have named a strong squad for the ODI series. Key players of each side will be available for the series with the exception of Shakib Al Hasan. Bangladesh's best all-rounder has yet to confirm his participation in the series. Let's take a look at the key players on both teams for the limited-overs SA vs BAN Series 2022 excluding Shakib Al Hasan.
Bangladesh
Three Key Batters: Tamim Iqbal, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim
Three Key Bowlers: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Bangladesh's Predicted Playing XI (1st ODI)
Tamim Iqbal (Captain), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicket-Keeper), Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed.
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South Africa
Three Key Batters: Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, David Miller
Three Key Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Predicted Playing XI (1st ODI)
Quinton de Kock (Wicket-keeper), Janneman Malan, Temba Bavuma (Captain), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
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Bottom Line
The hosts will start the SA vs BAN Series 2022 as favourite because Bangladesh have never won a match against them in South Africa. The Proteas national side will strive to win all three ODIs to improve their current position in the ICC ODI World Cup Super League.
On the other side, Bangladesh will be hoping to win at least one match in order to improve their Super League standings. Bangladesh would need a spectacular effort from its players if they are to beat South Africa in their own backyard. The Tamim Iqbal-led team has the potential to shock the Proteas side, but they must execute their strategy effectively on the field to do so.
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Is Shakib Al Hasan Considering Retirement?
Shakib Al Hasan assured BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon that he will be available for the South Africa trip in both ODI and Test formats. Shakib was not selected in the IPL 2022 auction, so he will be free in March and April. The BCB was confident that he would be available throughout the upcoming series. However, Shakib's participation in the next South Africa series has been hit by a huge setback when he refused to confirm his availability for the tour on Monday (March 7).
The dispute between the BCB President and Shakib Al Hasan
BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon said after the third match of the Afghanistan ODI series that Shakib Al Hasan has agreed to tour South Africa. Therefore, Shakib was included in both the ODI and Test series squads, which were released on Sunday (March 6).
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Shakib Al Hasan departed Dhaka for the UAE the next day, on Monday. He spoke with the press before leaving Bangladesh. Shakib stated to the media that he is in poor mental and physical condition following a disappointing performance during the Afghanistan series. Therefore, playing in such conditions would have a negative impact on a team's performance. Because the ace all-rounder believes he will fall short of expectations and does not want to be a passenger on the squad. Earlier, Shakib told BCB that he would be available for the tour. However, Shakib believes that touring with the Bangladesh national team would be unjust considering his current state of mind.
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Meanwhile, the BCB President became enraged after hearing Shakib's explanation to the media. According to Nazmul Hasan Papon, Shakib Al Hasan would not have stated the same if he had been picked by any side in the IPL 2022. He also warns senior players that if they don't act more professionally, the BCB would take more serious measures against them.
What exactly was Shakib Al Hasan's intention?
There is no denying that finding a successor for Shakib Al Hasan is impossible. He is a one-of-a-kind talent who excels with both the bat and the ball. However, Shakib's performance since returning to international cricket has been subpar, particularly in the batting department. Shakib has only four fifties with no century since 2021.
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Shakib Al Hasan’s all-round stats since January 2021
Match
Runs
HS
Ave
Wickets
BBI
Ave
35
845
96*
25.60
54
5/30
20.35
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Furthermore, Shakib's IPL 2021 statistics was underwhelming, which was one of the main reasons no franchise bid for him at the IPL 2022 auction. Therefore, it's understandable that Shakib Al Hasan's mental and physical health isn't in the best shape right now. Maybe in the back of his mind, he's thinking of retiring from international cricket. Shakib hasn't been able to live up to his expectations at the international level since 2021. He has to reflect on his mistakes in order to enhance his game. That's why Shakib requires a break, and that's precisely what he meant during the press briefing on Tuesday. Shakib has no plans to retire from international cricket anytime in the foreseeable future.
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Way Forward
If Shakib Al Hasan is able to participate in the South Africa tour, it will be fantastic news for the Bangladesh campaign. However, an unhappy Shakib cannot be a good fit for Bangladesh. Besides, he is unlikely to declare his retirement anytime soon since everyone expects him to play in the 2022 T20 World Cup and the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup for Bangladesh. Not just Shakib, but all of the senior members of the squad will retire from cricket at some point, and that time is rapidly approaching, which BCB must realize. The Bangladesh Cricket Board must be ready to find suitable replacements for senior players, including all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.
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Rumana Ahmed on the verge of reaching two milestones as first Bangladeshi woman cricketer
Bangladesh national women's cricket team is currently competing in the ICC Cricket World Cup in New Zealand. Bangladesh have a slim chance of putting up a fight against the traditional cricketing heavyweights. They have already suffered big defeats to South Africa and New Zealand in their first two games. However, individually, talented female cricketer Rumana Ahmed can achieve two milestones in the upcoming matches. Let's see what milestones Rumana could be able to attain during the tournament.
Expected WODI Milestones for Rumana Ahmed
Rumana Ahmed's unwavering consistency has pushed her to greater heights in Bangladesh women’s cricket. She is also one of Bangladesh's best-known female cricketers on the international stage. Let's take a look at the two major milestones that Rumana is approaching.
1,000 WODI Runs
Rumana Ahmed made her international debut against the Ireland Women's team in 2011. She has appeared in 44 Women's One-Day Internationals for Bangladesh since then. Rumana has scored 915 runs in 41 innings, averaging 25.41. She just needs 85 runs to reach 1,000 WODI runs for the Tigress. With five more matches to play for Bangladesh in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, Rumana has a genuine chance to achieve that feat. This right-handed batter is now Bangladesh's highest run-scorer for the women's team.
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The top five WODI run-scorers for the Bangladesh women's team
Player
Innings
Runs
HS
Ave
50s
Rumana Ahmed
41
915
75
25.41
5
Fargana Hoque
42
901
69*
24.35
8
Nigar Sultana
22
416
59*
21.89
2
Salma Khatun
35
408
75*
13.16
1
Sharmin Akhter
25
402
74
16.08
3
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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50 WODI Wickets
Rumana Ahmed has been Bangladesh's most successful bowler, just like she has been in batting. She has the most wickets for Bangladesh in the Women's One-Day International format. Rumana has 46 wickets for the Tigress at an average of 24.67 in 43 innings.
Allan Donald: What Can Bangladesh Cricket Expect From Their New Pace Bowling Coach?
The legendary fast bowler from South Africa, Allan Donald has been picked as Bangladesh's first bowling coach till the Twenty20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Donald's first tour as pace bowling coach will begin this month with Bangladesh's tour of South Africa and will last until November. He will try to impart his knowledge and expertise to Bangladesh's fast bowlers during the next eight to nine months. Let's look at Allan Donald's coaching and professional cricket careers to see how he could be able to help Bangladesh cricket.
Allan Donald's Cricket Career Profile
Bangladesh's national team was without a fast bowling coach after Ottis Gibson's departure in January this year. Finally, Allan Donald has been hired as his replacement.
International Career
Allan Donald was born in the South African city of Bloemfontein in 1966. He made his first-class debut for the Orange Free State in the 1985/1986 season. Later, Donald made his international debut against the West Indies after South Africa's return to international sport in 1992. He took six wickets in his first international match, including Brian Lara in the second innings, and justified his position in the playing XI.
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Allan Donald was regarded as one of his generation's most deadly pacers. Along with Pakistan's Waqar Younis, he was one of the fastest bowlers of the 90s. Donald was dubbed 'White Lightning' because of his pace. He announced his retirement from international cricket in 2003.
Allan Donald appeared in 72 Tests and took 330 wickets with an average of 22.25. His best bowling figure was 8/71 in the Test. Donald averaged 21.78 in ODI cricket, taking 272 wickets in 164 appearances. His best bowling figure was 6/23 in one-day internationals.
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Coaching Career
Allan Donald began coaching the England national team in May 2007. He served as a temporary bowling consultant for the team and was lauded by the English players.
Donald later served as a coach with Warwickshire County Cricket Club alongside Ashley Giles. They worked together to help the team win the County Championship Second Division in 2008.
He also managed Zimbabwean club Mountaineers in 2010 and was the New Zealand national side's bowling coach during the 2011 World Cup.
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The right-hand pacer was hired as the fast bowling coach of the South African national team in July 2011, a role he held until 2015. Donald also assisted the Sri Lankan national squad in the 2017 Champions Trophy as a bowling consultant.
Allan Donald also worked as a bowling coach for the Royal Challengers Bangalore of IPL and Kent County Cricket Club. Overall, Donald has a lot of experience as a coach.
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What Can BCB Look Forward To From Allan Donald?
Allan Donald was known for his speed during his playing career. He was also a disciplined bowler with a knack for picking up wickets. Given his mindset as a bowler, Bangladesh should expect Donald to demand strong effort from his pupils. Newcomers may learn about developing variations while keeping up with the tempo.
Taskin Ahmed, Rubel Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, and other Bangladesh's quickest bowlers will gain from his hiring if they want to increase their pace while reducing injuries. Donald is a die-hard character and had the ability to take wickets on barren surfaces. Pacers may also learn how to take up wickets on conditions that aren't conducive to bowling.
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Based on CV, Allan Donald's selection seems to be a sensible BCB move. Now it's up to the players to make the most of this opportunity by learning new things from the legend.
Bottom Line
International cricket has three formats, each of which requires the use of different mentality bowlers. Having worked with national teams, English County clubs, and T20 franchise teams, Allan Donald comprehends what it takes for a fast bowler to succeed in each format. Therefore, Allan Donald can provide the best advice to Bangladesh's pacers. He was a world-class Test bowler in his day. This will be a fantastic opportunity for Bangladesh's Test bowlers to learn some of his magic tricks. Besides, having one of the game's legends in the dressing room would bolster confidence in the Bangladesh players.
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BAN vs AFG Series 2022: Performance Analysis of Bangladesh Cricket Team
Bangladesh's three-match One-Day International series and two-match T20 series against Afghanistan at home came to an end on Saturday, (March 5). They won the limited-overs series 2-1, while the Twenty20 series ended in a 1-1 draw. Bangladesh team had a mixed performance in both series. On an individual level, several players' performances were satisfactory for the BCB. Besides, there were also a few disappointing performances. Let's take a look at Bangladesh's overall performance and how the players fared in the BAN vs AFG Series 2022.
Bangladesh Cricket Team's Performance in the BAN vs AFG Series 2022
Afghanistan's visit to Bangladesh began with a limited-overs series. The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram hosted all of the series' ODI matches. Following the completion of the ODI series, both teams returned to Dhaka for the T20I series at the SBNCS, Mirpur.
Bangladesh’s Performance in ODI Series
Bangladesh campaign had hoped for a good victory over their opponents in the first match, but their hopes were dashed. Bangladesh were reduced to 45/6 in 11.2 overs when chasing Afghanistan's 215 runs. The undefeated 174* run partnership between Afif Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz helped the hosts win the match by four wickets.
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Bangladesh players went into the second encounter full of confidence after an incredible victory in the first match. Their on-field confidence was reflected in the team's overall performance. Bangladesh went on to win the vital second One-Day International by 88 runs after scoring a massive 306/4.
Bangladesh would have moved up to sixth place in the ICC ODI rankings if they had won the series 3-0 over Afghanistan. However, the final encounter was a massive failure for the hosts. They were dismissed for 192 runs, which Afghanistan easily chased down in 40.1 overs for the loss of only three wickets.
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The hosts won the ODI series 2-1 and climbed to the top of the ICC World Cup Super League points table. Bangladesh team was anticipated to win the series, but failing to whitewash Afghanistan was a major disappointment.
Bangladesh’s Performance in T20I Series
Bangladesh dominated the opening Twenty20 encounter of the series, winning by 61 runs. But as in the ODI series, batters struggled in the final match of the T20I series and they were restricted to 115/9 in the allotted 20 overs. Afghanistan comfortably chased down the target for the loss of two wickets with 14 balls to spare.
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Bangladesh had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan in the T20I series, which was yet another disappointment. If Bangladesh had won the series 2-0 over Afghanistan, they would have moved up to the seventh position in the ICC T20I standings. Bangladesh have lost nine of their previous ten Twenty20 matches, and the BCB needs an effective plan for the development of the T20 format.
Individual Performances by Bangladesh Players in the Bangladesh-Afghanistan series 2022
Some young Bangladeshi cricketers excelled in the series against Afghanistan. Besides, it was disappointing that the senior cricketers did not perform well on a consistent basis. Let's take a look at the performance of Bangladesh's players throughout the series.
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Batting
Liton Das' return to form in the limited-overs format was one of Bangladesh's most notable achievements in the series. He was the team's leading scorer with 223 runs. Afif Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz proved that they are ready to take responsibility on the international stage with a superb match-winning partnership in the first ODI. Afif ended the ODI series as Bangladesh's second-highest run-scorer. Besides, Mushfiqur Rahim scored 86 runs in the second One-Day International.
ODI captain and opener, Tamim Iqbal had a disastrous series, getting out three times in Fazalhaq Farooqi's bowling. He has to improve his footwork technique, especially when it comes to incoming deliveries. Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah Riyad both struggled with the bat in the series. Newcomer, Yasir Ali only made 1 run in three innings.
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Top three run-scorers for Bangladesh in the ODI series
Player
Innings
Runs
HS
100s
Litton Das
3
223
136
1
Afif Hossain
3
111
93*
0
Mushfiqur Rahim
3
96
86
0
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Liton Das was Bangladesh's leading run-scorer in the T20 format, with 73 runs. His top score of 60 runs came in the first match of the series, which assisted Bangladesh set up a challenging score to defend. Other than him, no other batters stood out in this two-match series. Afif Hossain was the second-highest run-scorer with 32 runs, while skipper Mahmudullah made 31.
Bowling
Shakib Al Hasan took the most wickets for Bangladesh in the ODI series. He took five wickets in three innings. Bangladesh's front-line pacers — Mustafizur, Taskin, and Shoriful – all performed well in the limited-overs series.
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Top three wicket-takers for Bangladesh in ODI series
Player
Innings
Wickets
BBI
Econ
Shakib Al Hasan
3
5
2/38
4.65
Mustafizur Rahman
3
4
3/35
4.83
Taskin Ahmed
3
4
2/31
4.61
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Nasum Ahmed bowled brilliantly in the opening T20I, taking four wickets for only ten runs to help Bangladesh take a 1-0 series lead. He was the most successful bowler for the hosts in the Twenty20 series. In addition, Shakib Al Hasan, Shoriful Islam, and Mustafizur Rahman looked impressive in the first match. However, they all struggled in the second T20I.
Fielding
Bangladesh's fielding was a major disappointment In the Afghanistan series. They dropped nine catches in five matches, which is a very concerning statistic for a Test-playing nation. Bangladesh's fielding must be at its best in the upcoming series against South Africa. Otherwise, both the ODI and Test series will be a catastrophe for them.
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Way Forward
Bangladesh had high hopes of winning all five of their matches against Afghanistan. They should have won all of the games based on how they started both series. However, the host had struggled in the last matches of each series. Therefore, they were unable to attain the desired result in the BAN vs AFG series 2022.
Bangladesh as a team must develop substantially in order to be more competitive against the South African national team in the next series. Players must be dedicated to improving their individual performances in order to be well equipped to face a formidable Proteas team.
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BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022: Can Bangladesh Whitewash Afghanistan in Twenty20 Series?
Bangladesh were unable to sweep Afghanistan in the one-day international series after losing the third match. The hosts will have another chance to whitewash the visitors when both teams meet for the second T20I on March 5 at SBNCS, Mirpur. Bangladesh must win the second match as the twenty20 series has only two games. On the other hand, Afghanistan have no choice but to win the match in order to level the BAN vs AFG T20I series in 2022. The second T20I match preview is discussed in this article.
Second Match Preview of Bangladesh-Afghanistan T20I Series 2022
Bangladesh team management would be anticipating the same level of performance from their players as they did in the previous encounter. Oppositely, Afghanistan will be hoping that their top-order shines in this do-or-die contest. The match will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday (Bangladesh Standard Time) at SBNCS, Mirpur.
Bangladesh
Litton Das has been in excellent form in all formats since the beginning of the year, which should please the selectors. Litton is Bangladesh's best grammatical batter, and his consistency with the bat is crucial to the team's success.
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Bangladesh's opening worries have yet to be fixed, which is a major concern. Debutant Munim Shahriar didn't last long, and Mohammad Naim failed once more with the bat in the opening match of the series. Mushfiqur Rahim is expected to return to the playing XI, and Naim might be sidelined to make room for the veteran.
Bangladesh's bowlers were outstanding in the opening encounter. Nasum Ahmed single-handedly demolished Afghanistan's top order and he will certainly be a major concern for the visiting team. Shakib completed his 400th limited-overs wicket in the previous encounter, and Shoriful excelled with his accuracy. This bowling unit is more than capable of upsetting Afghanistan's batting order.
Predicted playing XI
Top Order: Litton Das, Munim Shahriar, Shakib Al Hasan, Middle-Orders: Mushfiqur Rahim (wicket-keeper), Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Yasir Ali, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Lower-Order: Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed.
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Afghanistan
The overall performance of the Afghanistan team was concerning in the opening encounter. They didn't have their best outing in the series-opening match. The bowling unit performed well, but the batters were underwhelming.
This Afghan top order is inexperienced, and they will require more time to get foreign expertise. However, as we witnessed in the first match, this is a significant advantage for Bangladesh. The Afghanistan team needs a strong start in the match for a competitive total. The top order in this match must tick in order for this to happen.
Rashid Khan, Mujeeb, and Nabi need to step up in the bowling unit to put greater pressure on the Bangladesh batters. Afghanistan must restrict Bangladesh in between 130 to 140 for creating a better opportunity to win the match.
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Predicted Playing XI
Top Order: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-Keeper), Hazratullah Zazai, Darwish Rasooli, Middle Orders: Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Lower Order: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Qais Ahmed
Pitch Report and Weather
Saturday will be bright, with no rain in the forecast. The first match pitch was a little grassy, which was not ideal for Afghanistan spinners. Bangladesh had dominated for the majority part of the game on that surface. Therefore, the second match is anticipated to be played on the same surface.
Bottom Line
Afghanistan team is expected to make a strong recovery in the second match in order to even the series. They are a tough T20 side, and overcoming them twice in a row will be difficult for Bangladesh. On the contrary, the Bangladeshi team may draw a lot of positives from their thrashing victory in the series opener. The Mahmudullah-led team will seek to capitalize on a new-look Afghanistan team in order to clinch a clean sweep against them for the first time. Overall, the second match of the BAN vs AFG T20I series 2022 is predicted to be enthralling.
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BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022: Bangladesh Seek Resurgence in Twenty20 Format
The Bangladesh twenty20 team will be seeking to make a strong comeback during the bilateral series against Afghanistan after a dismal T20 World Cup 2021 and Pakistan series. Bangladesh have lost their previous eight matches and haven't played a T20I series since November of last year. Except for Tamim Iqbal, senior players have returned to the T20I setup, while Afghanistan have dropped some of its regular T20 players for the series. The first match preview of the BAN vs AFG T20I series 2022 is discussed in this article.
First Match Preview of BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022
Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah Riyad wants a brave effort from his team now that experienced players have returned to the squad. Oppositely, Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi will rely primarily on his star players in the absence of some experienced members. The match will begin at 3 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) on Thursday.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh's last two T20 series were a complete disaster that no one wants to remember. The T20 team needs a fresh start with some strong performances from its players. The most crucial thing is that they require consistent performances from its top order.
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The openers have struggled to make an impression on an international stage. Mohammad Naim has tried to fill Tamim's role but his strike rotation has been poor and ineffective on most occasions. Munim Shahriar received his first call-up, he had a good season in the BPL 2022. Munim's performance wowed everyone and he may make his international debut in the first match.
Yasir Ali and Afif Hossain will need to prove that they are improving as players in the middle order, especially while facing Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Mustafiz's cutter, Taskin's pace, and Nasum's spin should be excellent against Afghanistan batters. Besides, senior members will have to deal with issues sensibly when necessary.
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Predicted playing XI
Top Order: Liton Das, Munim Shahriar, Shakib Al Hasan;
Middle-Orders: Mushfiqur Rahim (wicket-keeper), Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Yasir Ali, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan;
Lower-Order: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed.
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan's main concern would be the absence of several of its experienced players, as well as the performance of the newcomers against a difficult Bangladeshi team. Captain Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, and Najibullah Zadran will be responsible for the bulk of the responsibilities.
Afghanistan's bowling unit is quite strong, and there is little doubt that their bowling is among the best in the game's shortest format. That's why Afghanistan will feel more at ease defending against Bangladesh than chasing.
Fazalhaq Farooqi has been a revolution for Afghanistan since the Bangladesh tour. He will be in charge of the Afghan pace attack. Besides, Mujeeb, Nabi, and Rashid will cause a lot of problems for Bangladesh batters.
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Afghanistan require a strong start from the openers in the batting order, particularly from Hazratullah Zazai. Najibullah and Nabi in the middle order will have to take the team to victory.
Predicted Playing XI
Top Order: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-Keeper), Hazratullah Zazai, Darwish Rasooli, Middle Orders: Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Lower Order: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
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Pitch Report and Weather
According to forecasts on Thursday, the match will be played on a sunny day, ideal for a T20 encounter. SBNCS in Mirpur pitches assist spinners, and wickets are usually kept the same for T20 matches. The BPL 2022 later phases saw some high-scoring encounters. Therefore, the series may feature batting-friendly pitches.
Bottom Line
Winning the ODI series against Afghanistan was expected from the Bangladesh team and they deservedly won the contest by a 2-1 margin. However, Afghanistan have always been a fantastic twenty20 side and Bangladesh will find it difficult to win this T20I series even without some experienced Afghan players. Bangladesh campaign expects good performance from the team after the comeback of seasoned cricketers such as Shakib and Mushfiqur. The hosts can win the BAN vs AFG T20I series 2022 by winning both matches if they map out a proper plan to limit their opponents.
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