T20 World Cup 2021
Pakistan wins toss and bowls against archrival India
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field against archrival India in its opening Super 12 match on Sunday at the T20 World Cup.
India has so far won all five of its previous T20 World Cup matches against Pakistan.
Both teams went with three fast bowlers and two spinners with India leaving out Rahul Chahar and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Pakistan left out young batter Haider Ali and preferred the experience of Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez in the middle order.
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India captain Virat Kohli said he wanted his team to stay focused and professional, saying “don’t get overawed.”
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam expects dew in the second half of the match and was looking for early wickets to put India under pressure.
New Zealand, Afghanistan, Namibia and Scotland are the other teams in Group 2.
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Teams:
India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah.
Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf.
T20 World Cup: Nasum gets maiden World Cup match
Bangladesh included Nasum Ahmed in playing XI against Sri Lanka in their first Super 12s match of the ongoing T20 World Cup.
It will be marked as his debut in the World Cup. The left-arm spinner played superbly well against Australia and New Zealand recently at home.
He was player of the match when Bangladesh beat Australia for the first time in T20Is recently.
Also read: T20 World Cup: Bangladesh to bat first vs Sri Lanka
In those series, he bagged a total of 16 wickets— eight against Australia and eight came against New Zealand.
To pave a way for Nasum, Bangladesh overlooked the right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed.
Nasum has played a total of 14 T20Is so far and bagged 18 wickets with the best figures of taking four wickets conceding 10 runs.
Also read: ICC T20 World Cup 2021: How Bangladesh can qualify for the Semifinals
Bangladesh are playing in Group 1 of the Super 12s stage, where they will take on England, West Indies, South Africa, and Australia as well on October 27, 29 and November 2 and 4.
T20 World Cup: Tigers face Sri Lanka today in Super 12s clash
Bangladesh are all set to take on Sri Lanka at 4pm on Sunday in their first Super 12s clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Sharjah, UAE.
Bangladesh are playing in Group 1 of the Super 12s stage, where they will take on England, West Indies, South Africa, and Australia as well on October 27, 29 and November 2 and 4.
Read:T20 World Cup: England crush West Indies
Before the World Cup began, Bangladesh lost a warm-up match against Sri Lanka, but the Tigers’ coach Russell Domingo said they are not worried about what happened before. He rather said they are focusing on this game only.
Bangladesh beat the hosts Oman, and Papua New Guinea in Round 1 to advance to Super 12s.
The match will be kicked off at 4pm (Bangladesh time), and will be telecast live through T Sports, Gtv, and OTT platforms Rabbitholebd and Bioscope.
Read:T20 World Cup: Australia make a flying start to Super 12s
Bangladesh’s probable XI against Sri Lanka:
Mohammad Naim, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Afiff Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman.
T20 World Cup: England crush West Indies
England beat defending champions West Indies by six wickets in their first Super 12s match of the ongoing T20 World Cup Saturday in the UAE's Dubai.
Asked to bat first, the Caribbeans were bundled out for 55 all out in 14.2 overs – their lowest in T20 World Cups.
Chris Gayle was the only West Indian batter to reach double-digit figures (13).
Read: T20 World Cup: Australia make a flying start to Super 12s
T20 World Cup: Australia make a flying start to Super 12s
Australia beat South Africa by a big margin of five wickets in the first match of the Super 12s stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Saturday at Abu Dhabi.
It was the first match of the Super 12s of this World Cup. A total of 12 teams are fighting this phase dividing into two groups. Australia and South Africa are in Group 1. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, England and West Indies are also in this group.
In Group 2, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Scotland, Namibia and New Zealand will fight each other.
In Saturday’s match, South Africa were tumbled for only 118/9 in 20 overs while batting first after losing the toss. However, it was not an easy walk for Australia to chase down a target of 119 runs as they had to bat till 19.4 overs.
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Aiden Markram was the highest scorer for South Africa amassing 40 runs off 36 balls while Kagiso Rabada scored 19. For Australia, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Adam Zampa took two wickets each.
In reply, Australia lost the captain Aaron Finch for a duck in the second over of the innings. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh were not in good touch as they posted 14 and 11 respectively.
Steven Smith posted the highest runs— 35 off 34 balls, while in the sixth wicket stand, Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade scored unbeaten 40 off 26 balls to seal the match.
On October 24, four Asian teams will take the field— Bangladesh will face off Sri Lanka at 4pm at Sharjah while arch-rival Pakistan and India will fight at 8pm in Dubai.
Read: ICC T20 World Cup 2021: High-Voltage Match between India and Pakistan
Among the teams who advanced to the Super 12s playing Round 1, Namibia are the biggest surprise. It was expected that Sri Lanka and one of Ireland and the Netherlands would make it to the next phase, but Namibia beat both Ireland and the Netherlands to book a place in Super 12s.
David Wiese and Gerhard Erasmus played exceptionally well for Namibia scoring 100 and 105 respectively in three matches of Round 1. They could be a big threat for the big teams of Group 2 in Super 12s.
Meanwhile, after losing the first match of Round 1, Bangladesh beat Oman and Papua New Guinea in two consecutive matches to ensure a Super 12s berth. They will now face more non-Asian teams in this stage which may be more helpful for them to make it to the semis.
T20 World Cup: Tigers to take on Sri Lanka to start Super 12s on high
The Bangladesh national cricket team is all set to take on their Asian counterparts Sri Lanka on October 24 aiming to start their Super 12s stage of the T20 World Cup on high.
Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka advanced to the Super 12s stage playing in Round 1. Bangladesh beat the hosts Oman and Papua New Guinea in Round 1 but lost to Scotland while Sri Lanka beat all three teams— Ireland, Netherlands and Namibia in Round 1.
Right before the World Cup began, Bangladesh lost a warm-up match against Sri Lanka, which added an extra dimension to Sunday’s match. Sri Lanka also played their Round 1 games in the UAE, which might help them a bit. But Bangladesh’s head coach said they are not bothered about the result of Round 1.
“I don’t think what happened in the first round counts so much in the main event now. Both teams are starting from scratch from tomorrow,” he said on Saturday. “We have had some good contests against them in ODIs and Tests. We have a well-balanced side with skilful bowlers and some dangerous batters. We have a world-class allrounder in Shakib (Al Hasan). These types of conditions can suit us. Sharjah is similar to the wickets in Dhaka. Hopefully, that can assist us in tomorrow’s game.”
ICC T20 World Cup 2021: High-Voltage Match between India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan will begin their ICC T20 World Cup 2021 journey on Sunday (October 24). The match between these two teams will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium at 8 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). This match always brings an extra level of excitement among the fans. This time will be no different. Both teams feature world-class cricketers on their squads. On any given day, these players might put the opponent in peril. The match preview of India vs. Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 is discussed in this article.
Read ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka Match Preview
Notable T20I Record between India and Pakistan
The following are the most significant T20I records between India and Pakistan.
India
Pakistan
Matches Played (8)
7
1
Most Runs
Virat Kohli (254 runs in 6 innings)
Shoaib Malik (164 runs in 8 innings)
Highest Score
Virat Kohli (78*)
Mohammad Hafez (61)
Most Fifties
Virat Kohli (2)
Mohammad Hafez (2)
Most Wickets
Irfan Pathan (6)
Umar Gul (11)
Best Bowling Figures
Hardik Pandya (3/8)
Mohammad Asif (4/18)
Most Matches
MS Dhoni (8)
Shahid Afridi (8)
Highest Partnership
Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni (97)
Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik (106)
Most Catches
Suresh Raina (7)
Shoaib Malik (4)
Most Dismissals
MS Dhoni (11)
Kamran Akmal (3)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
India Team
India's main strength is its well-balanced team. There are some top Indian players in each category who are capable of helping their team win big games. The batting order of India is among the strongest in the world. On the other hand, bowling offers a wide range of options.
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The most vital factor is that each player has sufficient experience and is well aware of their role in the team. Indian cricketers may be exhausted after playing so much cricket in recent days. However, there is no doubt that led by Virat Kohli, they would want to shine in their own glory in the match against Pakistan.
Three impactful players of India
Rohit Sharma: T20I: 111 | Runs: 2,864 | HS: 118 | 50s: 22 | SR: 138.96
Virat Kohli: T20I: 90 | Runs: 3,159 | HS: 94* | 50s: 28 | SR: 139.04
Jasprit Bumrah: T20I: 50 | Wkts: 59 | BBI: 3/11 | Econ: 6.66 | SR: 18.20
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Predicted Playing XI:
KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (Captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishab Pant (Wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Rahul Chahar
Pakistan Team
There are a handful of aggressive batters in Pakistan. They are assisting Pakistan in winning games against big teams by exhibiting consistency in their play. Furthermore, as expected, the Pakistani have a formidable bowling attack. The opponent must find a strategy to resist Pakistan's bowling threat. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is one of the top batters in the world now.
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However, Babar has yet to find considerable success as a captain. So, he wants to do something exceptional at the Twenty20 World Cup 2021. Pakistan will want to overcome India to start the mission.
Three impactful players of Pakistan
Babar Azam: T20I: 61 | Runs: 2.204 | HS: 122 | 50s: 20 | SR: 130.64
Shoaib Malik: T20I: 116 | Runs: 2,335 | HS: 75 | SR: 124.20 | Wkts: 28 | BBI: 2/7 | SR: 19.90
Hasan Ali: T20I: 41 | Wkts: 52 | BBI: 4/18 | Econ: 8.29 | SR: 15.70
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Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammad Rizwan (Wicket-keeper), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (Captain), Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf
Verdict
There will be a three-way battle in group 2 of the Super 12 round for a place in the semifinals of ICC T20 World Cup 2021. India, Pakistan, and New Zealand are the favorites of this group. So, the winner of the India-Pakistan match will surely get an advantage in the group. There won't be any margin for error in the race for the first knockout round.
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Both teams will be trying to get off to a strong start. India have a good record against Pakistan in T20Is and they will begin the contest as favorites. On the other hand, Pakistan performed well in its recent Twenty20 series. They will be ready to go all-out against their arch-rival India. There will surely be a massive battle on Sunday.
ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka Match Preview
Bangladesh finished second in Group B of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2021 qualifying phase. Therefore, team Tigers will play in Group 1 in the Super 12 Round. Bangladesh will play five matches in this round in order to qualify for the semifinals. Sri Lanka will be Bangladesh's first opponent in the Super 12. The match will begin at 4 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) on October 24 (Sunday). The match preview of Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2021 is discussed in this article.
Notable T20I Record between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
The following are the significant Bangladesh-Sri Lanka T20I records.
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Matches Played (11)
4
7
Most Runs
Mahmudullah (261 runs in 10 innings)
Kusal Perera (365 runs in 7 innings)
Highest Score
Sabbir Rahman (80)
Kusal Perera (77)
Most Fifties
Mushfiqur Rahim (2)
Kusal Perera (5)
Most Wickets
Mustafizur Rahman (11)
Lasith Malinga (11)
Best Bowling Figures
Mustafizur Rahman (4/21)
Lasith Malinga (3/20)
Most Matches
Mahmudullah (10)
Thisara Perera (10)
Highest Partnership
Sabbir Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan (82)
Gunathilaka and Mendis (98)
Most Catches
Soumya Sarkar (8)
Thisara Perera (7)
Most Dismissals
Mushfiqur Rahim (6)
Kusal Perera (3)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Bangladesh Team
Bangladesh's openers failed in the qualifying round. The primary focus for Bangladesh team management would be to find the right opening combination. Another disadvantage is that the team lacks a well-known big hitter. Besides, will Bangladesh deploy three spinners against Sri Lanka? So, the head coach Russell Domingo and captain Mahmudullah Riyad need to make important decisions on a number of issues. Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman are two of the team's most reliable players. Their contributions will be important to the success of the team tigers.
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Three impactful players of Bangladesh
Mahmudullah Riyad: T20I: 105 | Runs: 1,861 | HS: 64* | SR: 119.90 | Wkts: 33 | BBI: 3/18 | SR: 23.90
Shakib Al Hasan: T20I: 91 | Runs: 1,871 | HS: 84 | SR: 121.02 | Wkts: 115 | BBI: 5/20 | SR: 17.60
Mustafizur Rahman: T20I: 55 | Wkts: 82 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 7.54 | SR: 14.70
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Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammad Naim, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah (captain), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wicket-keeper), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Sri Lanka Team
Sri Lanka came out on top in their group in the qualifying phase. The players have a lot of faith in each other. The Lankan team has some outstanding T20 players on their squad and can surprise any side in the world at any time. Sri Lanka are in fantastic form and will be the favorite to win the match against Bangladesh.
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Three impactful players of Sri Lanka
Kusal Perera: T20I: 55 | Runs: 1,460 | HS: 84 | 50s: 12 | SR: 132.24
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva: T20I: 28 | Runs: 271 | HS: 71 | SR: 116.30 | Wkts: 42 | BBI: 4/9 | SR: 13.60
Dasun Shanaka: T20I: 52 | Runs: 632 | HS: 54 | SR: 107.66 | Wkts: 15 | BBI: 3/16 | SR: 16
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Predicted Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wicket-keeper), Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara
Verdict
Group 1 of the Super 12 seems to be the most difficult on paper. Because each team has an equal chance of reaching the semifinals. There will be no room for error in the bid for the first knockout round. Both teams will be hoping to get off to a good start in this round. Furthermore, maintaining momentum will be crucial in the late stage of the Super 12 round.
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Bangladesh have had a decent record against Sri Lanka in recent years. As a result, this Bangladesh team will be much more confident in their ability to overcome the Sri Lankans. Bangladesh's team management must prepare a strategic plan for the main event of the T20 World Cup 2021. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to show their full capabilities against bigger opponents.
Namibia reaches main draw at T20 World Cup for 1st time
Namibia reached the main draw of the T20 World Cup for the first time by beating Ireland by eight wickets on Friday and becoming the final team to qualify for the Super 12s.
Set a target of 126 to win, Namibia got there with nine balls balls to spare mainly thanks to 53 not out off 49 balls by captain Gerhard Erasmus, who shared an unbeaten 53-run partnership with David Wiese (28).
The Namibians previously beat the Netherlands in Group A of qualifying for the country’s first win at a World Cup and went a step further by taking down an opponent seven places higher than them in the ICC rankings.
Read: T20 WC: Bangladesh advance to Super 12s as Group B runners up
They will join Sri Lanka in qualifying from the group. Sri Lanka was to play the already eliminated Netherlands later Friday.
Ireland, looking to qualify for the main draw of the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2012, won the toss and was 55-0 after six overs at the end of the powerplay.
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The team failed to build on its strong start and the runs stopped flowing on a slow pitch after Paul Stirling was out for a 24-ball 38. The Irish finished on 125-8, having been 62-0 after 7.1 overs.
Bangladesh and Scotland qualified from Group B to get to the Super 12s, which start Saturday.
T20 WC: Bangladesh advance to Super 12s as Group B runners up
In the last match of Group B in Round one of the ongoing T20 World Cup, Scotland beat the hosts Oman, and thus Bangladesh advanced to the Super 12s as the runners-up of Group B.
In the first match of Super 12s, Bangladesh will play against A 1— Sri Lanka likely to take this place— on October 24. In the second match, Bangladesh will take on England on October 27, and after that, Bangladesh will face off West Indies, South Africa and Australia respectively on October 29, November 2 and 4.
Scotland became the champions of Group B and advanced to the Super 12s B 1. They will now join India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan and A 2 in Group 2 of the Super 12s phase.