Bangladesh eyes win against a depleted Australian squad in a rare meeting       

Preview 

Another opportunity awaits for these two quality sides to execute plans and players to press for selection ahead of the all important T20 world cup. The series could not be much more shortened- Five matches played across a span of 7 days with two played on consecutive days- but it has taken significant work and negotiation to get this tour on the road.  

After NZ decimated Bangladesh in the 3 match T20 series, the tigers did exceptionally well to bounce back in their next series against Zimbabwe. The hard fought victory was a result of some fine performances from the Bangla batsmen. Mohammad Naim, Saumya Sarkar, and Shamim Hossain all stepped up to the occasion to seal the series. The bowling attack looks dynamic with the likes of Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain and Mahedi Hasan in the mix. Although the hosts will miss the services of seasoned all rounder Shakib Al Hasan. He adds immense value to this limited overs squad. Australia on the other hand would look forward to shrug off their previous series disappointment of not finishing off games. Led by Matthew Wade, the kangaroos possesses T20 specialists Ben Mcdermott, Dan Christian, Adam Zampa and many more who are more than capable to change the fate of the game at any instance. It will be the first time Bangladesh and Australia have met in a bilateral T20Is. Their Previous 4 meetings have all come in the T20 World Cup. 

Form Guide

(last 5 completed games)

Bangladesh- WLWLL

Australia- LWLLL

Match Details 

Stadium: Shere Bangla National Stadium

City: Dhaka

Capacity: 25,000

Ends: Ispahani End, Aqua Paints End

Playing Conditions 

Bangladesh’s coach Russel Domnigo has called for a ‘traditional’ Dhaka wicket which is regarded for providing assistance to batsmen. The playing surface is not expected to induce huge amounts of spin. We might not get a full quote of overs since thunderstorms are forecasted for this game. 

Squads

Bangladesh: Mahmudullah (c), Nurul Hasan (wk), Mohammad Naim, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Nasum Ahmed , Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Rubel Hossain, Mohammad Mithun, Taijul Islam, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman

Australia: Matthew Wade (c & wk), Josh Philippe, Ben McDermott, Mitchell Marsh, Moises Henriques, Ashton Turner, Daniel Christian, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Jason Behrendorff, Alex Carey, Andrew Tye, Mitchell Swepson, Riley Meredith, Wes Agar

Probable XI

Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah (c), Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Nasun Ahmed,  Mohammed Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam.

Australia: Josh Philippe,  Ben McDermott,  Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey/Moises Henriques, Matthew Wade (c & wk), Ashton Turner, Dan Christian, Ashton Agar,  Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

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