CWC 2019 Match 26 : Australia Vs Bangladesh: Trent Bridge, Nottingham, June 20, Match Thread

[WorldCup 2019]

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Big Picture

 

The tournament has so far run more or less to the expectation of organisers wishing to see as much of the game's biggest financial drawcards as possible. Bangladesh's presence as the most likely usurper of an otherwise entrenched top four teams has been underlined by their beatings of South Africa and the West Indies. To now face Australia is a tantalising prospect, for it is likely that the Tigers will need to beat one of either Aaron Finch's team or India, alongside Afghanistan and Pakistan, to be able to progress to the semi-finals.

 

It was 14 years ago in Cardiff that Bangladesh pulled off one of their most celebrated early victories over Australia in an ODI infamously remembered for Andrew Symonds' ouster after too big a night out beforehand.

 

More recently, each of the past two ODI encounters between the teams have been abandoned due to poor weather, at the 2017 Champions Trophy and the 2015 World Cup. This means that both teams will circle each other a little uncertainly, although Bangladesh will have an element of something to prove against opponents who cancelled a scheduled Test series against them at home last year for reasons known best to Cricket Australia and its broadcasters.

 

At the same time, Australia are still seeking their best balance and form, having rather struggled through so far without playing in a complete manner. They came close against Sri Lanka, save for an underwhelming final 10 overs with the bat, and with Marcus Stoinis close to returning to full fitness may also be able to find the sort of team line-up that caters more evenly in terms of batting, pace and also spin bowling. Victory for Australia would more or less seal a semi-finals berth.

 

Form guide
Bangladesh WWWWL (last five completed matches, most recent first)
Australia WWLWW

 

In the spotlight
As the tournament's leading run-maker Shakib Al Hasan is a clear threat to the Australians, and his left-arm spin bowling will also be a source of concern, as evidenced by the call-up of Ashton Agar to bowl to Finch's team in the nets at Nottingham ahead of the match. Though his qualities are well known and appreciated by the Australians both at international and BBL levels, it is Shakib's ability to bring others into the game, whether tightening up his end to bring wickets at the other or forming partnerships such as that with Liton Das against West Indies that makes him a still greater danger to any opponent.

 

So far Glenn Maxwell has arguably played a more critical role for Australia with the ball than with the bat, taking up a great deal of responsibility as the fifth bowler and only spinner after Adam Zampa was dropped following an expensive outing against India. Bangladesh may look to attack his spin as they did Chris Gayle for the West Indies, while Maxwell can also expect to face pace early in his innings, something that Pakistan waited too ling to do at Taunton and Sri Lanks did not get right at the Oval.

 

Team news

Liton Das should hold onto his spot after a match-clinching turn against the West Indies.

 

Bangladesh (probable): 1 Tamim Iqbal, 2 Soumya Sarkar, 3 Shakib Al Hasan, 4 Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), 5 Liton Das, 6 Mahmudullah, 7 Mosaddek Hossain, 8 Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 9 Mohammad Saifuddin, 10 Mashrafe Mortaza (capt), 11 Mustafizur Rahman

 

Australia have a few variables in their selection, including Marcus Stoinis' imminent return to fitness and also the question of whether a spin bowler is included - Nathan Lyon has enjoyed Test match success against Bangladesh in the past. Nathan Coulter-Nile is also in line for a recall after being rested against Sri Lanka.

 

Australia (possible) 1 Aaron Finch (capt), 2 David Warner, 3 Usman Khawaja, 4 Steven Smith, 5 Shaun Marsh/Marcus Stoinis, 6 Glenn Maxwell, 7 Alex Carey (wk), 8 Nathan Coulter-Nile, 9 Pat Cummins, 10 Mitchell Starc, 11 Kane Richardson/Nathan Lyon

 

Pitch and conditions
The Trent Bridge surface was on the dry side for England versus Pakistan and West Indies versus Australia, but rain in the interim caused India versus New Zealand to be abandoned and may also have freshened up the square somewhat. Forecast weather is cool and cloudy with scattered showers.

 

Strategy punt
Australia will have noted how Bangladesh attacked the West Indies' short-pitched assault with relish but also plenty of good fortune on a small ground at Taunton. Given Trent Bridge's somewhat bigger dimensions there may be the temptation to try it once more in the expectation that Mashrafe's men will not be quite so fortunate again. Equally, a liberal diet of bouncers would help push the Bangladesh batsmen back on the crease, where they will be still more vulnerable to Mitchell Starc's yorkers.

Bat or bowl first is another conundrum, given Bangladesh's recent penchant for chasing with increasing confidence and brio, while the Australians have shown themselves very adept at defending even a mediocre target with their pace bowling power and alert fielding. Bat-first teams have won the majority of matches at the tournament to date, despite the impression that early orning conditions will suit fast bowlers.

 

Stats and trivia
Bangladesh are yet to win an ODI at Trent Bridge, having twice lost to England in 2005 and 2010.

Tamim Iqbal (281 runs in eight matches) needs nine runs to surpass Habibul Bashar (289 in 11) as the highest run-maker for Bangladesh in ODIs against Australia. Adam Gilchrist is the leading Austrlaian run-maker with 444 from 12 games.

 

Quotes
"We said at the start of the tour that we've got lots of options, very adaptable and that's our strength, not our weakness. I get the sense some people think that's our weakness. I actually think it's our strength that we can play according to our opposition, we can play accordingly to grounds, we can play accordingly to managing players. That's a strength, not a weakness."

Justin Langer

[Zero_Unit]

I hope BD wins tomorrow. It will give meaning to rest of the matches in the WC and a lifeline to other teams. Had SA won today, tournament would have been more alive. If not, top 4 will surely be set and pretty much dead rubber from friday and onward. 

[Norman]

Just now, Zero_Unit said:

I hope BD wins tomorrow. It will give meaning to rest of the matches in the WC and a lifeline to other teams. Had SA won today, tournament would have been more alive. If not, top 4 will surely be set and pretty much dead rubber from friday and onward. 

Game is today. Unless you are from far west and it's still Wednesday. 

[WorldCup 2019]

Good Luck both teams

 

Bangladesh beat Australia in the  Netwest series by 5 wickets when Mortaza removed Adam Gilchrist for zero.Long time ago.

 

M.Ashraful hits 100 for Bangladesh that day.

[WorldCup 2019]

1 minute ago, Norman said:

Game is today. Unless you are from far west and it's still Wednesday. 

Norman

i am heading to south but i guess its good idea to open thread much early so poster can enjoy "communicating - In -put" much earlier. its 10.50 am here, toss will be after 220 minutes,(still thursday -

10.53 am )

[Zero_Unit]

16 minutes ago, Norman said:

Game is today. Unless you are from far west and it's still Wednesday. 

Oh, well then I thought it was tomorrow lol. Just checked on cricinfo, game is on in about 4h. Oh well, no cricket for me today. Got too many things to do. Enjoy

[DHONI_FANN]

Australia will crush Toygers and bring them back to Earth 

[Gollum]

For the sake of the tournament hope Toygers cause an upset, they are capable. 

[Stuge]

My toyger 

 

 

[Jvoxx]

This is a World Cup Match.  Bangaldesh will not win. 

[Stuge]

9 minutes ago, Jvoxx said:

This is a World Cup Match.  Bangaldesh will not win. 

Cricket shall win 

[Norman]

If Australia wins this, then the whole of the remaining league stage becomes a formality with dead rubbers galore. 

 

 

Go Toygers. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[GeeGaw]

Why do Australia keep trotting out useless Khawaja?

[Austin 3:!6]

Lets go Aussies....smash these arrogant minnows

[Suhaan]

Aastraya vs mini Aastraya

[SK_IH]

1 hour ago, Gollum said:

For the sake of the tournament hope Toygers cause an upset, they are capable. 

I want to see how Bangla batsman make use of Aus bowling holes, that ll define the match. 

[Stuge]

Even Hotstar think SAF choked 

 

[Gollum]

Bad toss to lose methinks, never easy chasing against 5 time world champs, appearance wise looks like a patta that will slow down in 2nd innings. 

Edited June 20, 2019 by Gollum

[SELVAM]

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[Stan AF]

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