The much-anticipated first ODI between Bangladesh and Australia promises an exciting clash as both teams begin their series with high expectations. With world-class players on both sides, fans can expect a competitive and entertaining contest.
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The opening T20I of the three-match series between Bangladesh and Australia is set to take place at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday, June 17. The match will begin at 1:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 1:00 PM IST.
Bangladesh vs Australia: Predicted Playing 11
Bangladesh
Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
Australia
Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis(wk), Cooper Connolly, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha
BAN vs AUS Pitch Report and Weather Update
The venue has hosted 37 T20 matches to date, with an average first-innings score of 148, suggesting that the pitch tends to offer some assistance to bowlers.
Head-to-Head Record Between Bangladesh and Australia
Bangladesh and Australia have faced each other 11 times in T20 Internationals so far. Out of these encounters, Australia has the upper hand with 7 victories, while Bangladesh has secured 4 wins. There have been no matches ending without a result between the two teams.
BAN vs AUS Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
The three-match T20I series between Bangladesh and Australia will not be broadcast live on television in India. However, fans can watch the first T20I on Wednesday via live streaming on the FanCode app and website.