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AUS VS BAN: Clash Of Tigers vs Kangaroos, Will Australia Succumb Bangladesh?

June 20, 2024
Shreyas Dhopeshwarkar

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 fixture between Australia and Bangladesh. Australia had sheer dominance in group stages so they will try to win the match. On the other hand, Bangladesh also had a solid comeback in the last match against Nepal so the battle is going to be a worth-watching.

Journey till now: Australia and Bangladesh

Champions are always known for their performances so Australia is known by another name Champions. Australia has played like a champion team just as they play every year in ICC events sheer dominance by them looks like they will be one of the contenders for lifting the T20 World Cup. The winning streak has been maintained by them, Openers David Warner and Travis Head are consistent in their batting, and the middle order is stabilized by Marcus Stoinis and Tim David still everyone hopes that Glenn Maxwell will rise to the occasion. Maybe we can see Pat Cummins in the hurdle and Josh Hazelwood will also make his comeback.

Bangladesh had a decent start in the World Cup still they made it possible to qualify for Super 8. Though they had a tough phase in first two games later they speed up and important players like Shakib AL Hasan is back in form. Youngster Rishad Hossein will be an X factor for today’s match his progress has made a huge impact on Bangladesh so it’s important for him to play XI. Bowlers still need to bounce back because at this stage you won’t get another chance.

Stats:

  • This match pits together the batter with the highest-strike of the tournament (min 30 balls faced), Marcus Stoinis, and the second-most economical bowler (min 10 overs) in Mustafizur Rahman.
  • Shakib Al Hasan needs two wickets for 150 in T20Is
  • Bangladesh have the lowest collective run rate of the Super Eight teams.

Head-to-Head: Australia and Bangladesh

IN 10 appearances, Australia have managed to win 6 while Bangladesh have won 4 matches so it’s a battle of close encounters and worth-watching.

Match-ups:

As he was in the ODI World Cup, after a delayed start due to injury, Travis Head has been front and centre of Australia’s success. The Super Eight stage could be an interesting insight into an area of his game he has worked on: his play against spin. It’s something that brought impressive results at the IPL where he finished with a strike-rate of 164.51, but England were sucked into opening the bowling with Moeen Ali and Will Jacks which did not go well. Bangladesh have a good hand of pace bowlers, but could they be tempted into some powerplay spin against Head?
Australia have a reasonable amount of experience against most of Bangladesh’s attack, but they have not faced legspinner Rishad Hossain so he could provide a new challenge. Rishad is making waves as a rare wristspinner in the Bangladesh game and has been impressive in this tournament with seven wickets at 14.57 and an economy of 6.80. His perfect legbreak to have Wanindu Hasaranga taken at slip generated plenty of excitement.

Playing XI:

Australia (possible) 1 David Warner, 2 Travis Head, 3 Mitchell Marsh (capt), 4 Glenn Maxwell, 5 Marcus Stoinis, 6 Tim David, 7 Matthew Wade (wk), 8 Pat Cummins, 9 Mitchell Starc, 10 Adam Zampa, 11 Josh Hazlewood.
Bangladesh (possible) 1 Tanzid Hasan, 2 Litton Das (wk), 3 Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), 4 Shakib Al Hasan, 5 Towhid Hridoy, 6 Mahmudullah, 7 Jaker Ali, 8 Tanzim Shakib, 9 Rishad Hossain, 10 Taskin Ahmed, 11 Mustafizur Rahman.

Pitch Report:

North Sound has the second-highest batting strike-rate of venues used during this tournament so has been one of the better grounds for batters. The breeze can play a key factor. There is a chance of showers but nothing too severe.

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