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Super League Quarter-Finalists of ICC U19 World Cup 2022: Bangladesh to Face India
The group stage of the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2022 came to an end on Saturday (January 22). Eight teams have qualified for the super league quarterfinals of this year's tournament after some exciting matches in the group phase. Bangladesh team has reached the next round after defeating UAE by 9 wickets (D/L method) on Saturday. They will face India in the first knockout round. The competition's super league quarter-finals will begin on Wednesday (January 26). Let's have a look at the complete fixtures of the first elimination round of the super league.
2022 U19 Cricket World Cup: Meet the Super League Quarter-Finalists
The top two teams from each of the four groups have qualified for the ICC U19 World Cup 2022's first elimination round of the super league. Let's see who made it to the next round from each group.
Group A
England earned all six points and topped Group A. They defeated Bangladesh, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates convincingly in their group stage matches. On the other side, Bangladesh started their campaign with a 7-wicket loss to England. But they bounced back with a back-to-back victory against Ireland and the United Arab Emirates, respectively. They defeated Ireland by 8 wickets and defeated the UAE by 9 wickets (D/L method). Young Tigers will face India's U19 team in the quarter-final match. Bangladesh won their first-ever U19 World Cup championship by defeating India 3 wickets (D/L method) in the 2020 U19 World Cup final, therefore it will be a fascinating match to watch.
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Group B
One of the favorites for the championship, India won all three matches in Group B and finished top in the standings. South Africa finished second in the group with 4 points after winning two matches. South Africa's U19 team and India's U19 team both have qualified for the U19 World Cup 2022 super league quarterfinals.
Group C
Pakistan finished top in this group with a full 6 points, advancing to the next round after winning all of their matches. Afghanistan joined Pakistan in the super league quarter-finals after finishing second in Group C, while Zimbabwe and Papua New Guinea failed to qualify for the knockout stage.
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Group D
Australia, Sri Lanka, Scotland, and the host West Indies were all vying for a spot in the quarter-finals in this group. Sri Lanka's U19 team finished first in the group with six points, ahead of Australia, the West Indies, and Scotland. As a result, Sri Lanka and Australia have qualified for the super league’s first knockout round. The Caribbean U19 team's failure to get to the quarter-finals stage was a big disappointment.
2022 ICC U19 World Cup: Super League Quarter-Finals Schedule
The super league quarter-finals will begin on January 26 with a match between England and South Africa and this phase will conclude on January 29 with a match between the defending champion Bangladesh and India.
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2022 U19 Cricket World Cup Super League Quarter-Finals Fixtures
Date
Fixture
Venue
January 26 (Wednesday)
England vs South Africa
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua and Barbuda
January 27 (Thursday)
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua, and Barbuda
January 28 (Friday)
Pakistan vs Australia
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua and Barbuda
January 29 (Saturday)
India vs Bangladesh
Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua, and Barbuda
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/u19-world-cup/fixtures
Bottom Line
The top teams in the competition have qualified for the ICC U19 World Cup 2022 super league quarter-finals because there were no big upsets in the group stage. Group D was dubbed as "the group of death" since the West Indies, Australia, and Sri Lanka contested for a spot in the quarter-finals. Sri Lanka and Australia have advanced to the next round from that group.
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Bangladesh had to wait until their last group stage match against the United Arab Emirates for a spot in the next round. India will be Bangladesh's quarter-final opponent. The fixture between Bangladesh and India is probably the most anticipated one in this phase because both teams were finalists in the previous edition. Overall, there will be no easy matches in the super league quarter-finals, and the teams must give it their all to get to the semifinals.
T20 World Cup 2022: Bangladesh to Face India, Pakistan in the Super 12 Round
The ICC has released the qualifying and Super 12 round schedules for the T20 World Cup 2022. The mega-event will take place in Australia from October 16 to November 13. There will be a qualifying phase prior to the actual event. The champions and runner-ups from each group of qualifiers will advance to the Super 12 round. Bangladesh will directly compete in the main event and will face India and Pakistan in the tournament's super 12 round. Let's take a look at Bangladesh's schedule for the 2022 Twenty20 World Cup.
Who will play with whom in the Twenty20 World Cup 2022 Qualifiers?
The tournament will be held in seven Australian stadiums: Adelaide Oval, Brisbane's The Gabba, Geelong's Kardinia Park, Hobart's Bellerive Oval, Perth Stadium, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Sydney Cricket Ground. The competition will take place between mid-October and mid-November.
The qualifiers are divided into two groups. Namibia, Sri Lanka, and two other teams from the ICC's global qualifiers will play in Group A for a place in the Super 12. Scotland, the West Indies, and two other teams from the ICC's global qualifiers will compete in group B for a berth in the Super 12 round.
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Sri Lanka are predicted to come out on top in Group A. If they finish first in the qualifying stage, Sri Lanka will join England, Australia, and New Zealand in Group 1. The runner-up in Group A will be sent to Group 2. Caribbean team West Indies may finish top in group B and meet the teams from group 2 in the super 12 round. The runner-up in Group B will compete in the Super 12 Round's Group 1.
T20 World Cup 2022: Super 12s Fixtures
Each group's top two teams will move to the semifinals. The championship match will be played on November 13.
The groups were formed based on the ICC's T20I team rankings after the end of the Twenty20 World Cup 2021. Group 1 includes Afghanistan, Australia, England, and New Zealand. Two more teams from the qualification stage will join them.
Group 2 includes former champions India and Pakistan, as well as South Africa and Bangladesh. This group will also include two additional teams from the qualifiers. Fans from the subcontinent will be looking forward to the Super 12 round matches between India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
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Let's look at the two groups
Group 1
Group 2
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Australia
India
England
Pakistan
New Zealand
South Africa
Winner of Group A
Winner of Group B
Runner-Up of Group B
Runner-Up Group A
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/
The Super 12 Round will kick off on October 22 at the Sydney Cricket Ground with a match between Australia and New Zealand. On the other hand, the MCG in Melbourne will host the first match of Group 2 between India and Pakistan on October 23. Bangladesh's first match will take place in Hobart on October 24.
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Bangladesh’s Super 12 Round Fixtures
Date
Fixtures
Ground
October 24th, 2022
Bangladesh vs Runner-up (Group A)
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
October 27th, 2022
Bangladesh vs South Africa
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
October 30th, 2022
Bangladesh vs Winner (Group B)
The Gabba, Brisbane
November 2nd, 2022
Bangladesh vs India
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
November 6th, 2022
Bangladesh vs Pakistan
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/
Bottom Line
Australia's 2020 World Cup was canceled due to the advent of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of Australia, India staged the big event in the UAE and Oman last year in the October-November window. The ICC's general meeting in 2021 confirmed Australia as the host country for the T20 World Cup 2022 after the country was unable to host the tournament's seventh edition.
According to the schedule, This is the first time India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh will be playing in the same group of Twenty20 World Cup history. On the other hand, the arch-rivals Australia and England will face off in the Super 12s. Fans and spectators may not even be permitted into the stadium depending on the covid-19 situation in Australia in October. The upcoming Twenty20 World Cup 2022 is projected to be a very competitive event.
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BPL 2022: Chattogram Challengers to Play Fortune Barishal in Season Opener
The BPL 2022 will begin on Friday at the SBNCS, Mirpur, with a match between Chattogram Challengers and Fortune Barishal. The contest will begin at 1.30 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). Chattogram Challengers is a youthful team, while Fortune Barisal have one of the best teams in the Bangladesh Premier League this season. Therefore, Fortune Barishal will be a slight favorite to win the match. Let's take a look at the match preview between Fortune Barishal and Chattogram Challengers.
Match Preview: Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal
The world's best all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will captain the Fortune Barishal team in this season's BPL, while bowling all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead the Chattogram Challengers side. Let's look at the predicted playing XI, as well as the strengths and flaws of both teams.
Chattogram Challengers
The Chattogram team has some of Bangladesh's finest upcoming young talents. There are no senior Bangladesh national team players in this squad. As a result, the team management has entrusted the captaincy to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who led the Rajshahi franchise in 2019.
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Strength
The youthful squad is Chattogram’s biggest asset. Young players like Akbar Ali, Naeem Islam, Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain will provide the Challengers an extra boost. Captain Mehidy Miraz and the team management must ensure that all of the players adhere to their game plan and carry it out properly on the field.
Weakness
One of Chattogram's biggest flaws is that they don't have any experienced players from the local category. As a result, the team heavily relies on their rookies. Foreign recruits will also have to contribute well in order to stay strong in quest of Playoff berths.
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Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Chadwick Walton, Zakir Hasan, Will Jacks, Middle Order: Afif Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Shamim Hossain, Benny Howell, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Lower Order: Mukidul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed.
Fortune Barishal
Barishal are one of the early favorites in this year's BPL, with a well-balanced squad. The expertise of Shakib Al Hasan, Chris Gayle, and Dwayne Bravo would be beneficial to Barishal during the tournament. On the other hand, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mehedi Rana, Najmul Shanto are exciting players to watch, who can help Barishal win matches.
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Strength
The key strength of Barishal is that they have adequate players in all departments. If the Shakib-led team can get into a groove right away, the rest of the BPL teams will have their work cut out for them.
Weakness
Barishal don't appear to have any big flaws on paper, but selecting an ideal playing XI might be a huge challenge for the team management. They may discover their suitable combination as the season progresses.
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Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Chris Gayle, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan Middle-Orders: Towhid Hridoy, Irfan Sukkur, Dwayne Bravo, Nurul Hasan, Ziaur Rahman Lower-Order: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Taijul Islam
Verdict
Given the strength of both squads, Barishal will start as favorites, but no one can dispute that Chattogram have a few individual match winners. If team Chattogram can put pressure on the Barishal side from the start of the game, they will have a chance in this match. Mirpur's surface is likely to favor the spinners, therefore the toss may be crucial in this match as well. Overall, fans are anticipating a thrilling contest between Chattogram Challengers and Fortune Barishal in the BPL 2022 opener.
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BPL 2022: Meet the Six Captains
Six teams will participate in the much-anticipated Bangladesh Premier League 2022, starting tomorrow (January 21) and each will be highly reliant on its captains. Five of the BPL 2022 captains — Mahmudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Imrul Kayes, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz have previously led BPL teams, while Mosaddek Hossain will be making his debut as permanent captain. Mosaddek previously served as the interim captain of Sylhet Sixers in 2019. Let's take a look at their T20 captaincy records and how they can impact their respective BPL 2022 teams.
Bangladesh Premier League 2022: T20 Record of Each Captain
Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Mushfiqur Rahim have a better record as captains than Imrul Kayes, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Mosaddek Hossain. Therefore, the teams that they are leading will gain a competitive edge. Though a skipper cannot accomplish everything on the pitch. The captain's job gets easier when the squad is strong. In that perspective, Imrul, Miraz, and Mosaddek will have an opportunity to show their actual leadership capabilities at the main event.
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Mahmudullah Riyad (Minister Dhaka)
T20 M: 267 | Runs: 4851 | HS: 70* | SR: 118.86 | Wkts: 126 | BBI: 3/6 | Econ: 7.02
BPL Captaincy Record (M): 76 | Win: 38 | Lost: 37 | Tied: 1 | Winning Percentage: 50.65%
Mahmudullah Riyad will lead Minister Dhaka in the BPL 2022. Riyad has a lot of experience as a captain, as the stats demonstrate. He has captained 76 matches in the BPL tournament, second only to Mashrafe Mortaza. Mahmudullah Riyad has yet to win a title despite playing in the BPL final twice as captain. Chittagong Kings (2013) and Barisal Bulls (2015) both finished runner-up in BPL under his leadership. Mahmudullah is a capable all-rounder who understands how to make the most of his bowlers on Bangladesh's slow pitches. Mashrafe Mortaza and Tamim Iqbal can also assist him in critical circumstances. Dhaka can aspire to win their fourth BPL championship under the guidance of Mahmudullah Riyad.
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Chattogram Challengers)
T20 M: 86 | Runs: 913 | HS: 87* | SR: 111.47 | Wkts: 55 | BBI: 2/6 | Econ: 7.36
BPL Captaincy Record (M): 12 | Win: 6 | Lost: 6 | Tied: 0 | Winning Percentage: 50%
Former U19 captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead Chattogram Challengers this season. Mehidy Miraz captained Rajshahi Kings in the 2019 season. Rajshahi finished sixth in the points standings under his leadership, with six wins and six losses in 12 games. Mehidy is a natural-born leader, but he has to develop as a captain. Miraz is a very capable all-rounder as a player. He can bat at the top of the order in Twenty20 cricket and his off-spin will be crucial in Mirpur's slow surface.
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Mushfiqur Rahim (Khulna Tigers)
T20 M: 228 | Runs: 4738 | HS: 98* | SR: 126.07
BPL Captaincy Record (M): 73 | Win: 37 | Lost: 35 | Tied: 1 | Winning Percentage: 51.36%
Mushfiqur Rahim will lead the Khulna Tigers in the BPL 2022. Musfiqur is a seasoned leader, but he has yet to win a BPL championship. His finest performance as a captain came in the 2020 BPL when he led Khulna Tigers to the final. Mushfiqur will be crucial for Khulna this season as a middle-order batter. His leadership skills will be put to the test because Khulna has a limited number of players this season. However, the Mushfiqur-led team must qualify for the playoffs.
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Shakib Al Hasan (Fortune Barishal)
T20 M: 351 | Runs: 5574 | HS: 86* | SR: 120.51 | Wkts: 398 | BBI: 6/6 | Econ: 6.82
BPL Captaincy Record (M): 64 | Win: 39 | Lost: 25 | Tied: 0 | Winning Percentage: 60.93%
Fortune Barishal's captain for the 2022 BPL is Shakib Al Hasan. Shakib's best achievement as a captain was winning the Bangladesh Premier League with Dhaka Dynamites in 2016. He also guided Dhaka Dynamites to the final in the 2017 and 2019 seasons of the competition. Shakib is one of the top all-rounders in the world as a player. His figures speak for itself. Shakib Al Hasan will undoubtedly make a difference for Fortune Barishal this season both as a player and as a captain.
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Mosaddek Hossain (Sylhet Sunrisers)
T20 M: 102 | Runs: 1532 | HS: 60* | SR: 112.72 | Wkts: 35 | BBI: 2/9 | Econ: 6.98
BPL Captaincy Record (M): 8 | Win: 1 | Lost: 7 | Tied: 0 | Winning Percentage: 12.50%
Young Mosaddek Hossain led Sylhet Thunder for a few games in 2019. His team only won one game during the entire season. He will captain the Sylhet Sunrisers this campaign. Therefore, Mosaddek Hossain's leadership style has to be adjusted in order for him to make better judgments on the field. Mosaddek is a versatile player who can play in a variety of positions. He may be used as a part-time off-spinner or as a hitter in the lower middle order. However, captaining a BPL team will be a significant challenge for Mosaddek Hossain.
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Imrul Kayes (Comilla Victorians)
T20 M: 138 | Runs: 2919 | HS: 82* | SR: 116.62
BPL Captaincy Record (M): 17 | Win: 12 | Lost: 5 | Tied: 0 | Winning Percentage: 70.58%
When Tamim Iqbal expressed his disinterest in leading the Comilla Victorians in 2019, Imrul Kayes took over as captain. The Imrul-led side went on to win the sixth season of the BPL. Kayes has had notable success as a captain in the BPL. He will captain the Comilla team once again in the 2022 season. Comilla have some of the best T20 players in the world, therefore Imrul's job will be to bring them together. Imrul's contribution to the top order will be crucial. He must play an anchor role for the Comilla team in batting.
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Bottom Line
Shakib Al Hasan and Imrul Kayes both have won BPL tournaments as captains, while Mahmudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz have yet to win a BPL T20 as skippers. Mosaddek Hossain will take on a new role as season captain, in addition to being an all-rounder. All the BPL 2022 captains are crucial to their respective teams since they have the required knowledge and experience to play on the grounds where the BPL 2022 matches will take place. The event will be held in Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Chattogram's Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, and Sylhet's International Cricket Stadium. The eighth season of the event will take place from January 21 to February 18.
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BPL 2022: Most Impactful Foreign Players from Six Teams
The eighth season of the eagerly anticipated Bangladesh Premier League 2022 will kick off on Friday (January 21), with six teams competing. All of the franchise teams are underway putting together their best game plans for the upcoming season. The most difficult task for the team management is picking an ideal playing XI. The BCB has made some adjustments to the rules for the BPL 2022, one of which is that only three players are permitted to compete in a match. Therefore, only the top overseas players will be featured regularly on the lineups. Let's take a look at each team's most crucial foreign player.
2022 Bangladesh Premier League: Most Important Overseas Players of Each Team
Picking the top players from a pool of talented and experienced overseas cricketers is a difficult task. Here are the six cricketers who could be the most important for their respective BPL 2022 teams.
Andre Russell (Minister Dhaka)
T20 M: 392 | Runs: 6513 | HS: 121* | SR: 169.38 | Wkts: 346 | BBI: 5/15 | Econ: 8.45
The Minister Dhaka squad features some good international players, but none of them have the same level of experience and success as West Indian Andre Russell. The dynamic Caribbean all-rounder is nicknamed as Dre-Russ for his fighting spirit. Russell is the only foreign captain to win a BPL trophy. Rajshahi Royals won the BPL 7 title under his leadership. Andre Russell will most likely be Minister Dhaka's most important player in the BPL 8.
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Will Jacks (Chattogram Challengers)
T20 M: 64 | Runs: 1299 | HS: 87 | SR: 154.82 | Wkts: 18 | BBI: 4/15 | Econ: 7.17
English batting all-rounder Will Jacks has a promising career ahead of him, particularly in the Twenty20 format. He scored 309 runs in 12 innings with a strike rate of over 150 in the 2020 Vitality Blast. Jacks was voted the Vitality Blast best player of the year in 2020 after his mesmerizing performance in the season. This young talented all-rounder will undoubtedly be one of the overseas players to watch in the BPL season 8.
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Sikandar Raza (Khulna Tigers)
T20 M: 117 | Runs: 2075 | HS: 95 | SR: 123.88 | Wkts: 44 | BBI: 4/16 | Econ: 7.61
Khulna Tigers do not have enough quality international players for the BPL 2022. Zimbabwean Sikandar Raza has the best record among foreign players in the Twenty20 format. Raza is a solid all-rounder who is equally adept with the bat and the bowling. Sikandar Raza has the potential to be a key player for Khulna in the death overs when the team requires quick runs. He also has the capacity to make crucial breakthroughs when they are needed.
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Fortune Barishal)
T20 M: 164 | Runs: 178 | HS: 27 | SR: 96.73 | Wkts: 180 | BBI: 5/15 | Econ: 6.68
Afghan off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman is a household name in T20 franchise leagues around the world. He is a true wicket-taker who is capable of changing the flow of a game on his own. Mujeeb's addition to the squad will undoubtedly benefit Fortune Barishal. He will be one of Barishal's most important bowling weapons. Mujeeb is also the early favorite to take the most wickets in the competition.
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Ravi Bopara (Sylhet Sunrisers)
T20 M: 403 | Runs: 7886 | HS: 105* | SR: 120.65 | Wkts: 243 | BBI: 6/16 | Econ: 7.50
The Sylhet team boasts a number of good international players, but Ravi Bopara is the most experienced of them all. Furthermore, Bopara formerly played for the Sylhet franchise and is well-versed in the BPL. He also has a solid record in the BPL, which will benefit Sylhet in the competition. Ravi is a capable all-rounder who can make a significant contribution to his side. Therefore, Ravi Bopara is Sylhet's main international recruit.
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Moeen Ali (Comilla Victorians)
T20 M: 203 | Runs: 4338 | HS: 121* | SR: 140.34 | Wkts: 135 | BBI: 5/34 | Econ: 7.53
The most challenging task was picking the main overseas player for the Comilla Victorians team. Faf du Plessis, Sunil Narine, and Moeen Ali are among the six overseas players. All three have a lot of experience and have had a lot of success in T20 cricket. However, Moeen Ali is in excellent form and has made big contributions to England's national T20 team in recent years. All-rounder Moeen has the potential to be a game-changer for Comilla in the main event.
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Aftermath
The international players mentioned above are extremely talented and have vast experience playing Twenty20 cricket across the world. They have the potential to be important players for their respective BPL 2022 teams. Besides, one of the primary objectives of the T20 format Bangladesh Premier League is to provide local players the chance to play with international stars. Playing with foreign players assists native cricketers in their development as players. They can share their knowledge and ideas with local players, which would enhance Bangladesh cricket as a whole.
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Tigers return home from a different tour of New Zealand
The Bangladesh cricketers returned home from New Zealand on Saturday afternoon, with what will be mixed emotions over their checquered performance in a 2-match Test series against the hosts.
But even that was undoubtedly an improvement over previous tours to the country, thanks to the first Test in Mount Maunganui, where Bangladesh beat the hosts by 8 wickets, scaling a peak that is arguably unmatched in the country's cricket history.
It was Bangladesh’s maiden victory against New Zealand in New Zealand in any format. Before this match, Bangladesh had come a cropper in 32 previous attempts across all three forms of the game.
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The players will now get busy with the eighth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which is set to begin on January 21 in Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The event will be played in three different venues across the country.
“The way we played in the first match was a happy thing for us,” Mominul Haque, Bangladesh captain, told the media after the team’s arrival in Dhaka. “And the way we lost the second Test, I’m as a captain not happy with that result. We should have done better.”
Ebadot Hossain, the right-arm fast bowler of the Tigers, played a pivotal role in the Mt Maunganui conquest, with a fiery matchwinning spell of bowling spanning the last hour of play on day 4, and the opening hour of day 5. He was supported by fellow pacers Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam - together the trio took 13 of the 20 New Zealand wickets. Although Mehidy Hasan's contribution with his off spinners (and with the bat) cannot be neglected.
All in all, Bangladesh showed exemplary application and assurance through all 5 days of play in that Test.
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But in the second match Christchurch, Bangladesh not only failed to capitalise in terms of the result - the return of a familiar batting collapse to get bowled out in less than two sessions in their first innings was too abrupt a return to the former selves, the listless approach, the cheap throwing away of wickets cheaply. Still, a defiant century by Liton Das in the second innings, even as the team lost the match by an innings and 117 runs, signalled what a new generation has to offer.
Bangladesh’s next international assignment is to play against Afghanistan at home. This series will take place right after the BPL.
Bangladesh Cricket Captains: Performance Review for the Year 2021
Bangladesh played 46 international matches in the year 2021. They won 20 matches, lost 25, and drew one match. Bangladesh have three captains for each format, that had resulted in a variance of outcomes. ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal had the best % winning ratio among the captains, indicating that Bangladesh are a strong limited-overs team. Team tigers won the majority of international matches under T20 captain Mahmudullah's leadership, while Mominul was the most unsuccessful captain. Let's take a look at three captains' performances in 2021.
2021 International Record: Bangladesh National Men’s Cricket Team
The Bangladesh national men's cricket team had a packed calendar in the year 2021. Team Tigers played most of their international matches in the twenty20 format. As a result, they won the bulk of their matches in the shortest format. The majority of their losses also came in the T20 format, as predicted. Bangladesh won two of their historic T20 series under the captaincy of Mahmudullah Riyad, but he also had the most defeats as captain. ODI captain Tamim Iqbal did not play any international matches in the second half of the year, but he had a better winning ratio than the other two. Mominul Haque continued to struggle as Test captain in the year 2021.
Here is the format-wise Bangladesh’s international record in 2021
Format
Matches
Won
Lost
Draw
Test
7
1
5
1
ODI
12
8
4
0
T20I
27
11
16
0
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Captains' Performance Review for the Year 2021
Bangladesh began their 2021 international campaign with a three-match One-Day International series against the West Indies at home. Team Tigers thrashed the Caribbean side in that series. However, Bangladesh's year came to an end with a 2-0 Test series loss to Pakistan at home. The following is a breakdown of each Bangladesh captain's performance.
Mominul Haque (Test)
Match as Captain: 7 | Won: 1 | Lost: 5 | Draw: 1
Left-hand batter Mominul Haque is still learning the art of captaincy and will require more time to adjust as a leader. Mominul recently guided Bangladesh to a historic Test match victory in New Zealand. Winning a match in New Zealand is a huge accomplishment for Mominul and the Bangladesh Test team. However, the Mominul-led Bangladesh Test team did not do well in 2021. Team Tigers won their lone Test match away from home, against Zimbabwe in July.
Bangladesh lost the remainder of their longer-version matches last year, aside from their lone Test victory. Bangladesh lost both of their Test series against Pakistan and the West Indies. Bangladesh put up a valiant fight against the West Indies but came up short in both matches. Besides, the performance against Pakistan was subpar. Pakistan dominated both matches and deservedly won each Test match by a big margin. Bangladesh's campaign hoped for a stronger showing against Sri Lanka, however, the Lankans also won the series 1-0. Overall, Mominul had a difficult year as captain last year.
Mominul Haque Test Stats in 2021
Match
Runs
HS
Ave
100s
7
503
127
41.91
2
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Tamim Iqbal (ODI)
Match as Captain: 12 | Won: 8 | Lost: 4
A second-string West Indian squad visited Bangladesh at the beginning of 2021. Tamim Iqbal-led Bangladesh team thrashed that West Indian side 3-0 in the series. Though this type of outcome was predicted from Bangladesh. The New Zealand tour was Tamim Iqbal's toughest challenge as captain last year. As predicted, Bangladesh lost the ODI series (3-0) to New Zealand. They came close to winning in the second encounter in Christchurch but fell short against the Kiwis. Bangladesh went on to win two more ODI series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.
Tamim did a decent job as captain overall but all of Bangladesh's ODI victories in 2021 were predicted. Everyone would have applauded Tamim if his side had won a match on New Zealand soil.
Tamim Iqbal ODI Stats in 2021
Match
Runs
HS
Ave
100s
12
464
112
38.66
1
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Mahmudullah Riyad (T20I)
Match as Captain: 27 | Won: 11 | Lost: 16
Bangladesh lost their first and last T20I series of the year 2021 against New Zealand and Pakistan respectively. However, the captain of the Twenty20 team Mahmudullah Riyad was strongly criticized following his performance in the T20 World Cup 2021. Bangladesh did not win a match in the Super 12s, but more importantly, they lost a match against Scotland in the qualifiers. Fans were disappointed by Bangladesh's overall performance at the mega event.
Prior to the twenty20 World Cup 2021, Bangladesh had won two major home series against Australia and New Zealand, respectively. Many argue that winning two home series on slow pitches sent the wrong message to Bangladeshi players. As a result, Bangladeshi cricketers did not reach their full potential during the mega event. Another T20 series triumph for Bangladesh came against Zimbabwe in July. Overall, the team had made little progress in this format despite the fact that the Mahmudullah-led side won a record 11 T20 matches for Bangladesh in 2021.
Mahmudullah Riyad T20I Stats in 2021
Batting
Match
Runs
HS
SR
50s
26
496
52
105.30
2
Bowling
Match
Wickets
BBI
Ave
Econ
26
5
3/10
26.20
6.89
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Aftermath
None of the Bangladesh captains had shown much progress in terms of pushing the team to the next level last year. They all enjoyed some success as captains. but that was to be anticipated from the Bangladesh side. Winning two bilateral home series against Australia and New Zealand were two of the most noteworthy achievements in 2021, and T20 skipper Mahmudullah Riyad deserves credit for both.
BPL Fixtures 2022: Full Bangladesh Premier League Schedules, Dates, Times, Venues
The BCB had to postpone the franchise-based BPL competition in 2021 because of the covid-19 epidemic. Instead, the Bangladesh Cricket Board hosted a twenty20 event in December 2020 involving domestic players. No foreign players were allowed in that competition. Since the BPL is returning with a franchise system, foreign players will be featured at this year's event. Therefore, the enthusiasm among BPL fans has returned. The tournament's entire schedule has already been confirmed. Let's take a look at the complete BPL fixtures 2022.
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The Rules of BPL 2022
Only three foreign players are allowed in a match, which is a significant change in the rules. Moreover, teams were permitted to sign one local player from any category and a maximum of three international players before the draft. Besides, a team can sign a maximum of 14 local and 8 overseas players.
BPL 2022: The Complete Fixtures
The eighth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League will include a total of six franchises. Chattogram Challengers, Comilla Victorians, Minister Group Dhaka, Fortune Barishal, Khulna Tigers, and Sylhet Sunrisers are among the teams that will compete. The event will be held at three venues: Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, and Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet.
The BPL 2022 league stage will include two matches every day. The first match will begin in the afternoon, followed by the second match in the evening. The tournament will begin on January 21 with a match between Chattogram Challengers and Fortune Barishal.
The Complete BPL Fixtures 2022
Phase 1 (Dhaka)
Date
Fixture
Tentative Time (Bangladesh Standard Time)
January 21
Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal
2 pm
January 21
Dhaka vs Khulna Tigers
7 pm
January 22
Comilla Victorians vs Sylhet Sunrisers
1.30 pm
January 22
Chattogram Challengers vs Dhaka
6.30 pm
January 24
Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal
1.30 pm
January 24
Chattogram Challengers vs Khulna Tigers
6.30 pm
January 25
Dhaka vs Sylhet Sunrisers
1.30 pm
January 25
Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal
6.30 pm
Phase 2 (Chattogram)
January 28
Chattogram Challengers vs Khulna Tigers
1.30 pm
January 28
Dhaka vs Sylhet Sunrisers
6.30 pm
January 29
Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers
1.30 pm
January 29
Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Sunrisers
6.30 pm
January 31
Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians
1.30 pm
January 31
Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers
6.30 pm
February 1
Comilla Victorians vs Dhaka
1.30 pm
February 1
Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal
6.30 pm
Phase 3 (Dhaka)
February 3
Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Sunrisers
1.30 pm
February 3
Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians
7 pm
February 4
Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Sunrisers
2 pm
February 4
Comilla Victorians vs Dhaka
7 pm
Phase 4 (Sylhet)
February 7
Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal
1.30 pm
February 7
Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Sunrisers
6.30 pm
February 8
Chattogram Challengers vs Dhaka
1.30 pm
February 8
Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Sunrisers
6.30 pm
February 9
Dhaka vs Khulna Tigers
1.30 pm
February 9
Comilla Victorians vs Sylhet Sunrisers
6.30 pm
Phase 5 (Dhaka)
February 11
Comilla Victorians vs Khulna Tigers
1.30 pm
February 11
Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal
6.30 pm
February 12
Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Sunrisers
1.30 pm
February 12
Comilla Victorians vs Khulna Tigers
6.30 pm
Knockout Stages (Dhaka)
February 14
Eliminator (3rd placed team vs 4th placed team)
TBD
February 14
1st Qualifier (1st placed team vs 2nd placed team)
TBD
February 16
2nd Qualifier (Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator)
TBD
February 18
Final
TBD
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_Bangladesh_Premier_League
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Verdict
According to the BPL fixtures 2022, the league phase of the competition will end on February 12 with a match between Comilla Victorians and Khulna Tigers. There will be five phases to the league stage. The first, third, and fifth phases will all be held in Dhaka. Phase 2 will take place in Chattogram, while phase 4 will be held in Sylhet. The Playoffs will take place from February 14 to 16, with the final match taking place on February 18. Dhaka will host the entire knockout round.
Five Shining Stars of Bangladesh in NZ vs BAN Test Series 2022
Bangladesh lost the second match of the Test series against New Zealand by an innings and 117 runs on Tuesday (January 11). As a result, the New Zealand-Bangladesh series ended in a draw (1-1). The Bangladesh team showed some fighting spirit in their second innings in the final Test in Christchurch, otherwise, they were totally outplayed by the New Zealand side. Unlike past Bangladesh trips to New Zealand, the team will take some positives from this one. Take a look at Bangladesh's top five performers in the NZ vs BAN Test series 2022.
2022 NZ vs BAN Test Series: Bangladesh's Top Five Performers
The majority of Bangladesh players had performed well in the series-opening Test, enabling them to win a historic match on New Zealand soil. The bowlers were utterly unimpressive in the second Test, while some of the batters displayed their ability on a tricky pace-friendly surface. Here are the five best Bangladeshi performers in the NZ vs BAN Test series 2022.
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Ebadot Hossain
M: 2 | Inn: 3 | Wickets: 9 | BBI: 6/46 | Ave: 29.33 | Econ: 3.82 | 5W: 1
Ebadot Hossain was Bangladesh's main standout player in the first Test. Bangladesh were able to take complete control of the contest because of his superb bowling. Even though Ebadot struggled in the first innings, he bounced back in the second innings and took six key wickets. Bangladesh reached a mere 40-run target with the cost of two wickets after bowling New Zealand out for 169 in their second innings. Ebadot Hossain took the most wickets for Bangladesh in the series, with nine.
Liton Das
M: 2 | Inn: 3 | Runs: 196 | HS: 102 | Ave: 65.33 | 50s: 1 | 100s: 1
Liton Das has been Bangladesh's most in-form Test batter since 2021, and he was the team's leading scorer in this series. In the first innings of the first Test, Liton put on an important 158-run partnership with Captain Mominul Haque for the fifth wicket. Their partnership had a significant impact on the outcome of this game. Liton had an 86-run contribution in the first inning. Liton scored his second Test century in the second innings of the second Test. The stylish right-hander delivered an aggressive knock.
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Mahmudul Hasan Joy
M: 1 | Inn: 1 | Runs: 78 | HS: 78 | Ave: 78.00 | 50s: 1 | 100s: 0
Newbie Mahmudul Hasan Joy was unable to participate in the second Test of the series due to an injury. However, his 78-run knock in the first innings of the first Test reminded everyone of former Bangladesh Test opener Javed Omar Belim. He was extremely patient and played 228 balls in the middle to score those runs. The remainder of Bangladesh's batters were motivated by Mahmudul's batting approach to stay strong at the crease. He is one of Bangladesh's top finds in the series.
Shoriful Islam
M: 2 | Inn: 3 | Wickets: 5 | BBI: 3/69 | Ave: 35.60 | Econ: 2.69 | 5W: 0
Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam was Bangladesh's most economical bowler. He took three wickets in the first Test and took two wickets in the second match. Shoriful Islam has shown to be a potent longer-format bowler. If BCB properly nurtures him, he can serve the Bangladesh national team for a longer period of time.
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Taskin Ahmed
M: 2 | Inn: 3 | Wickets: 3 | BBI: 3/36 | Ave: 76.66 | Econ: 3.15 | 5W: 0
Pacer Taskin Ahmed has come a long way in the last two years. Taskin has represented Bangladesh in all formats since making his international return. The right-hand bowler took three wickets in the second innings of the first Test, allowing Bangladesh to seize control of the contest. Taskin's economy rate was a little above 3 in the series, but he had exhibited excellent consistency in line and lengths.
Aftermath
Bangladesh made history by winning a match for the first time on New Zealand soil. Bangladesh's 8-wicket victory in the first Test is widely regarded as the country's greatest achievement on the international stage. New players like Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Yasir Ali, and Shoriful Islam showed a lot of potentials during the NZ vs BAN Test series 2022. Liton Das, Mominul Haque, Ebadot Hossain, Mehidy Miraz, Najmul Hossain, and Taskin Ahmed all had strong performances on the trip. The Bangladesh team gained a lot of confidence from the tour, which would hopefully help them revive the country's longer-version cricket.
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Bangladesh National Men's Cricket Team Schedules for 2022
Bangladesh kicked up their 2022 international campaign with a thrilling away-from-home Test match victory over New Zealand. They will play one more match on this trip, which starts on Sunday, January 9 in Christchurch. Bangladesh will complete the remainder of their ICC Test Championship schedule this year, which comprises five series. In addition, the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup are two of Bangladesh's major competitions this year. Let's take a look at the Bangladesh Men's Cricket Team's schedules for 2022.
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Fixtures for 2022
Bangladesh's national men's cricket team will enjoy a full international calendar this year, much as it had in 2021. Here are the tentative 2022 cricket fixtures for the national Men’s team.
2-match Test Series against New Zealand (Away)
Bangladesh are presently facing New Zealand in their second series in the ongoing ICC Test Championship. Bangladesh are scheduled to play two Test matches during the tour. Team Tigers have already defeated the Kiwis in the series opener, winning by eight wickets. As a result of the victory, Bangladesh have moved up to fifth place in the Test Championship points standings. The second match will be held at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.
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Limited-Over Series against Afghanistan (Home)
Bangladesh have a home series against Afghanistan slated for February. Bangladesh will face Afghanistan in three one-day internationals and two Twenty20 internationals, according to sources. The series will begin shortly after the BPL 2022 competition.
Test and ODI Series against South Africa (Away)
Bangladesh will go to South Africa for a bilateral series in March after finishing the Afghanistan series. Team Tigers will play two ICC Test Championship matches and three One-Day Internationals during the tour. According to the schedule, three one-day internationals will be played on March 18, 20, and 23, followed by the first Test (30 March – 3 April) and the second Test (7-11 April).
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Test Series against Sri Lanka (Home)
Bangladesh are expected to host Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series in May, subject to mutual agreement between the two boards. If everything goes according to plan, the series will be part of the current ICC Test Championship.
Test, ODI, and T20I Series against West Indies (Away)
Bangladesh are slated to play a three-format series against the West Indians in the June-July window. During the tour, they will play three ODIs and three T20Is as well as two Test matches, which will be a part of the ICC Test Championship.
Test, ODI, and T20I Series against Zimbabwe (Home)
In August, Bangladesh will host Zimbabwe for a two-match Test series, followed by three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 internationals.
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Asia Cup 2022
Due to a tight international schedule and covid-19 complications, the 2021 Asia Cup was canceled. The competition will take place this year, and the 2022 Asia Cup will most likely be staged in Sri Lanka in the month of September. The main tournament will include six teams, including Bangladesh. The upcoming edition will be in T20 format.
Test, ODI, and T20I Series against Ireland (Away)
There is a scheduled away series against Ireland in October. However, the possibility of a tour is still clouded. If all goes according to plan, Ireland will host one Test, three One-Day Internationals, and three Twenty-20 Internationals.
ICC Men’s Cricket T20 World Cup 2022
Sixteen nations, including Bangladesh, will compete in the T20 World Cup in Australia in the October-November window. Bangladesh will directly compete in the Super 12s Round of the eighth edition of the ICC Men's Cricket T20 World Cup. The national men's team will play at least five matches during the big event.
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Test and ODI Series against India (Home)
The Bangladesh national team will host India in a bilateral series in December 2022. Team Tigers will play two ICC Test Championship matches and three One-Day Internationals during India’s tour of Bangladesh. This will most likely be Bangladesh's final ICC Test Championship series in the 2021-2023 cycle.
Bottom Line
According to the schedules of the Bangladesh Men's Cricket Team, they are expected to play more than 50 international matches in 2022. Bangladesh may play 13 Tests, 18 One-Day Internationals, and roughly 20 Twenty20 Internationals this year. The majority are likely to be held as planned despite not all of the series have been confirmed yet. In this regard, the Bangladesh national team has a busy international calendar this year and national team players must be fully fit in order to compete in the upcoming fixtures.
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