Australia is confirmed for the semifinals of the 2023 World Cup whereas Bangladesh will play to secure their position in the top 8 for the qualification scenarios of Champions Trophy 2025. It is a dead rubber but an important game for Bangladesh. Here are all the details of the match you need to know.
Match Details
Date – 11 November 2023
Time – 10:30 AM IST
Venue – Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Toss – Australia won the toss and opt to bowl
Key players
Here are 5 players from Australia to watch out for.
- David Warner – David Warner is one of Australia’s most experienced players and he will play a very crucial role for Australia in the opening.
- Steve Smith – when it comes to ICC tournaments no one can match Steve Smith’s contribution.
- Glenn Maxwell – a spin all-rounder who has enough experience in Indian conditions.
- Adam Zampa – Chennai’s wicket supports spin and Adam Zampa is their main spin bowler.
- Mitchell Starc – World Cup star who always delivers on big stages and in World Cups we all know what he is capable of.
Here are 5 players of the Bangladesh to watch out for.
- Litton Das – an aggressive and positive opener who can provide a good start to Bangladesh.
- Mushfiqur Rahim – a very experienced wicketkeeper batter who has always come up for Bangladesh in difficult situations.
- Shakib Al Hasan – captain and one of the best white ball all-rounders in the history of the game.
- Mehidy Hasan – Thespin bowling department lies on Mehidy Hasan’s shoulder because he is a very fine talent.
- Taskin Ahmed – a very fine fast bowler who has been in good form in recent times.
Dream 11
Combined strongest playing 11 of the match can be.
- David Warner
- Litton Das
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Glenn Maxwell
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Mahmudullah
- Pat Cummins
- Mitchell Starc
- Adam Zampa
- Shoriful Islam
Possible Playing 11s
Here is the possible playing 11 of Australia.
- David Warner
- Travis Head
- Steve Smith
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis
- Pat Cummins (Captain)
- Mitchell Starc
- Josh Hazlewood
- Adam Zampa
Here is the possible playing 11 of Bangladesh.
- Litton Das
- Tanzid Hasan
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicketkeeper)
- Shakib Al Hasan (Captain)
- Mahmudullah
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mehidy Hasan
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Shoriful Islam
Head-to-Head
Australia and Bangladesh played 21 One one-day internationals against each other. Australia dominated in ODIs as they won 19 out of 21 whereas Bangladesh won only 1.