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[MuslimDave]

T20 - Division 1 Tour Review & Appearance Stats

Batsmen:
Mohammad Aziz x4
Aminul Khan x4
Saurabh Sinha x4
Ifaz Mamun x3
Ifaz Zobair x3
Moyna Rana x3
Raja Jadhav x2

Wicket Keepers:
Khaled Rahim x3
Nuruddin Samad x3

All Rounders:
Vasanth Badhani x2
Raqibul Azad x3

Bowlers:
Manish Ablish x4
Saurabh Dhoni x4
Ahuja Jaffer x3
Shantanu Khuro x2
Don Key x4
Eklakh Gupta x2
Shaheen Samad x2

Post Tour Review:
Well, that's another tour concluded and no surprises as Australia take top spot after going undefeated yet again. Bangladesh tried to compete against them but fell short once more, finishing 2nd in the table on 14 points. Despite the gutting loss, we've managed to finish 3rd in the rankings table after starting in Div2. This positioning means we should avoid a clash with Australia in the group stages of the T20 World Cup, at the very least. The team secured wins against the Netherlands, England and UAE, tying with Canada. Another positive from this tour is that when the rankings reset, we'll start in Division 1, making qualification for the following T20 World Cup much easier.

As we move forward from this tour and look at the squad for the rest of the season, including the T20 World Cup, it’s not looking as good as we would have hoped. We are likely to go through a rough patch, if not in the next tour, then definitely during the World Cup at the end of the season. This could impact our performance and make it difficult to maintain the momentum we’ve built.

Thanks to the managers who tirelessly train Bangladeshi talent, without them, it would be impossible to be in the position we’re in. Their dedication and hard work are crucial to our success, and we owe much of our progress to their efforts. If you’re reading this, drop a comment while you’re at it!

Stats:

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Batting
#	Name	        Mat	Inns	No	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	0s	100	50	4s	6s
1	Aminul Khan	4	4	1	127	82	42.33	103	123.30	0	0	1	12	2
2	Ifaz Zobair	3	3	2	121	67	121.00	89	135.96	0	0	1	10	2
3	Mohammad Aziz	4	4	0	121	50	30.25	115	105.22	1	0	1	7	2
4	Moyna Rana	3	3	1	96	61	48.00	101	95.05	0	0	1	5	1

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Bowling
#	Name	        BT	Mat	Balls	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	Best	Ave	ER	SR	3WI	5WI
1	Shaheen Samad	LFS	2	48	0	60	6	5-28	10.00	7.50	8.00	0	1
2	Don Key	        RFM	4	96	0	115	5	2-22	23.00	7.19	19.20	0	0
3	Ahuja Jaffer	LF	3	72	1	63	5	3-20	12.60	5.25	14.40	1	0

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MOD-wmchamps]

Good work in the tour and nice job securing Division 1 for next tour.

[MuslimDave]

Good work in the tour and nice job securing Division 1 for next tour.

Thanks mate, appreciate the support!

[MuslimDave]

Tour Details
Tour Dates: 08 Jul 2024 - 12 Jul 2024
Hosting Rights Won By: Bangladesh
Hosting Country: Bangladesh
First Preferred Pitch: Dry
Second Preferred Pitch: Hard
Third Preferred Pitch: Slow

Surprised that we won the hosting rights again, we’ll take it!

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

OD Division 1 - Tour Selection

Batsmen:
Mohammad Aziz - Bancroft (15 Caps)
Aminul Khan - Glen Fruin (8 Caps)
Ifaz Mamun - Willow Warriors (6 Caps)
Ifaz Zobair - North Ayrshire Bears (6 Caps)
Moyna Rana - Caradon CC (3 Caps, OD Debut)
Akram Haider - Irvine Phoenix (U20 Debut)
Nikhil Shewag - Crni Zmajevi Cricket Club (U20 Debut)

Wicket Keepers:
Nuruddin Samad - Lethal Weapons (3 Caps, OD Debut)
Imrul Hassan - Figgiuputuna (U20 Debut)

All Rounders:
Vasanth Badhani RFS - NDLegends (10 Caps)
Mynydd Isa LM - Unicorns (U20 Debut)

Bowlers:
Manish Ablish RF - Kneel Before Zod (17 Caps)
Shantanu Khuro RF - Sitakunda Leopards (2 Caps, OD Debut)
Don Key RFM - Middle Stump Lubricators (4 Caps, OD Debut)
Sachin Reddy RM - Hasraz A (U20 Debut)
Eklakh Gupta RFS - Caradon CC (10 Caps)
Milon Shazada RFS - Dingo Town (U20 Debut)
Shaheen Samad LFS - Bailey (2 Caps, OD Debut)

Pitches:
08 Jul vs Australia (Hard)
09 Jul vs UAE (Dry)
10 Jul vs Sri Lanka (Dry)
11 Jul vs New Zealand (Dry)
12 Jul vs Canada (Hard)

Games to be played at 02.00am UTC time.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

1st game vs Australia on a Hard pitch with Humid conditions expected.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bangladesh had a fantastic start with the bat as openers M.Aziz and A.Khan put on a solid foundation with a 187-run partnership. Aziz scored 109 off 114 balls, including 7 fours and a six, while Khan contributed 114 off 118 balls, hitting 10 fours and 3 sixes. This strong start was followed by two more crucial partnerships, including a quickfire 86 off 59 balls from I.Mamun. Bangladesh posted a formidable total of 343/4 in their 50 overs.

Australia responded with a fast-paced start, putting on 94 runs in the first 14 overs. Opener E.Page's outstanding innings of 121 off 109 balls and E.Creevey's 89 off 79 balls set the tone for their chase, their 154-run partnership for the 2nd wicket was pivotal. Despite a valiant effort from S.Khuro (3/65), Australia's middle order held their nerve. B.Zemo and B.Hurn saw Australia home, finishing on 344/4 in 49.4 overs, clinching victory by 6 wickets.

MOTM: Opener E.Page 121 (109)

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 Australia U20
Batting - Top Order 10,523 10,663
Batting - Middle Order 8,882 9,504
Batting - Tail 4,826 4,038
Bowling - Seam 9,503 (50) 9,479 (50)
Bowling - Spin 0 (0) 0 (0)
Fielding/Keeping 10,731 11,570
Overall 171,810 174,888

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

2nd game vs UAE on a Dry pitch with Humid conditions expected.

UAE won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Bangladesh had a slow start with their openers failing to make an impact. M.Rana 77 (112) and I.Mamun 36 (47) steadied the innings with a crucial 74-run partnership for the 3rd wicket. The acceleration came from the middle order, with N.Shewag playing a brilliant unbeaten knock of 74 off 57 balls, supported by V. Badhani 42 (33) and I.Hassan 17* (13). This late surge helped Bangladesh post a competitive total of 276/5 in their 50 overs.

In response, UAE started brightly with opener G.Labib anchoring their innings with a well made 87 off 105 balls. The middle order contributed decently, but M.Ablish’s breakthrough in the 39th over, dismissing both set batsmen, turned the game. Ablish ended with figures of 3/58, while S.Samad also took 3/48. UAE could not recover from these setbacks, eventually being bowled out for 244 in 48.1 overs, handing Bangladesh a 32-run victory.

MOTM: N.Shewag 74* (57)

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 UAE U20
Batting - Top Order 10,283 9,923
Batting - Middle Order 8,430 8,200
Batting - Tail 4,699 4,241
Bowling - Seam 9,521 (20) 8,875 (20)
Bowling - Spin 10,749 (30) 9,982 (30)
Fielding/Keeping 11,071 11,381
Overall 173,457 167,055

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

3rd game vs Sri Lanka on a Dry pitch with Sunny conditions expected.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.

Despite the early setback, Bangladesh managed to recover well with a strong performance from their captain, I.Zobair, who scored 105 off 114 balls. M.Rana contributed 30 off 42 balls, forming a crucial 83-run partnership with Zobair for the 2nd wicket. However, Bangladesh lost wickets in clusters, especially close to the drinks interval and in the latter half of their innings. S.Samad 28* (30) and S.Khuro 15* (9) added valuable runs for the last wicket, helping Bangladesh post a total of 237/9 in their 50 overs.

In response, Sri Lanka started their innings at a brisk pace, with their top order making decent contributions. However, Bangladesh's S.Samad turned the tide with a remarkable bowling performance, taking 5/27, including both openers. Despite some resistance from Sri Lanka's middle order, they were unable to recover from the frequent loss of wickets and were eventually bowled out for 204 in 45.1 overs. Bangladesh secured a 33 run victory, thanks largely to Samad's outstanding all-round performance.

MOTM: 28* (30 & 5/27

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 Sri Lanka U20
Batting - Top Order 9,984 10,195
Batting - Middle Order 8,509 8,251
Batting - Tail 5,441 4,236
Bowling - Seam 9,315 (20) 10,159 (10)
Bowling - Spin 10,480 (30) 10,114 (40)
Fielding/Keeping 11,372 11,414
Overall 174,486 171,353

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

4th game vs New Zealand on a Dry pitch with Humid conditions expected.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bangladesh struggled to build significant partnerships, with none of their batsmen managing to convert their starts except for N.Shewag 34 (58) and A.Haider 44 (62). Wickets fell at regular intervals, and despite some resistance from N.Samad 36 (44) the team could only muster 193 runs in 49.2 overs. New Zealand's bowlers, particularly J.Jose 4/39 and S.Gloury with 3/42, kept the pressure on throughout the innings.

In response, New Zealand had a shaky start, losing 4 wickets for just 59 runs by the 17th over. However, wicket keeper C.Holland steadied the ship with a composed 85* (103), supported by captain W.Tupaea 54* (85). Their unbeaten partnership guided New Zealand to a comfortable victory, reaching the target of 194 with 3.3 overs to spare, earning them a well deserved 6 wicket win.

MOTM: WK C.Holland 85* (103) & 3 catches

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 New Zealand U20
Batting - Top Order 10,162 10,776
Batting - Middle Order 8,653 8,662
Batting - Tail 5,149 3,886
Bowling - Seam 9,585 (20) 9,691 (20)
Bowling - Spin 10,678 (30) 10,259 (30)
Fielding/Keeping 10,831 11,270
Overall 174,403 173,383

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Final game vs Canada on a Hard pitch with Humid conditions expected.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bangladesh started their innings on a strong note and continued to build on that foundation throughout, with significant contributions from both the top and middle order. The openers set the tone with M.Aziz scoring 57 (52) & A.Khan 44 (45). The middle order maintained the momentum, led by captain I.Mamun's stellar 96 (77) & a brisk 60 (53) from I.Hassan. Late contributions from A.Haider 31* (24) & S.Reddy 31* (17) further boosted the total, helping Bangladesh post a formidable 359/6 in 50 overs.

In reply, Canada's innings faltered early, with wickets falling at regular intervals. H.Cohen 75 (89) & A.Shields 58 (66) offered some resistance, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to make significant contributions. Bangladesh's bowlers were in fine form, with M.Ablish leading the attack with 4/34. The rest of the bowlers also chipped in with crucial wickets, wrapping up Canada’s innings for 226 in 43.1 overs, securing a comprehensive 133 run victory for Bangladesh.

MOTM: Captain I.Mamun 96 (77) & 1 run out.

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 Canada U20
Batting - Top Order 10,127 8,750
Batting - Middle Order 8,408 8,504
Batting - Tail 4,631 4,958
Bowling - Seam 9,472 (40) 8,506 (36)
Bowling - Spin 9,471 (10) 10,104 (14)
Fielding/Keeping 10,917 10,295
Overall 168,149 159,542

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

OD - Division 1 Tour Review & Appearance Stats

Batsmen:
Mohammad Aziz x4
Aminul Khan x4
Ifaz Mamun x4
Ifaz Zobair x3
Moyna Rana x4
Akram Haider x3
Nikhil Shewag x2

Wicket Keepers:
Nuruddin Samad x3
Imrul Hassan x3

All Rounders:
Vasanth Badhani x3
Mynydd Isa x2

Bowlers:
Manish Ablish x4
Shantanu Khuro x3
Don Key x3
Sachin Reddy x3
Eklakh Gupta x2
Milon Shazada x2
Shaheen Samad x3

Post Tour Review:
Bangladesh U20 had a dynamic tour, starting with a high scoring loss to Australia despite impressive centuries from openers M.Aziz and A.Khan. They bounced back with wins against the UAE and Sri Lanka, with notable contributions from N.Shewag and I.Zobair, and standout bowling by M.Ablish and S.Samad. A critical loss to New Zealand, despite a valiant effort, dashed their title hopes. However, they finished on a high note with a dominant victory over Canada, highlighted by I.Mamun's stellar innings. Overall, Bangladesh secured third place with 3 wins and 2 losses.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

U20 T20 World Cup S58

Host Country: Sri Lanka
Start Date: 29 Jul 2024

Group 1: Australia, England, Kenya, Netherlands, South Africa & West Indies

Group 2: Bangladesh, Canada, New Zealand, Pakistan, UAE & Zimbabwe

Pitches:
29 Jul vs Zimbabwe (Uneven)
30 Jul vs New Zealand (Uneven)
31 Jul vs Pakistan (Uneven)
01 Aug vs Canada (Flat)
02 Aug vs UAE (Green)

Games to be played at 05.30am UTC

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

U20 T20 World Cup (S58) - Tour Selection

Batsmen:
Aminul Khan - Glen Fruin (12 Caps)
Ifaz Mamun - Willow Warriors (10 Caps)
Moyna Rana - Caradon CC (7 Caps)
Nikhil Shewag - Crni Zmajevi Cricket Club (2 Caps, T20 Debut)
Akram Haider - Irvine Phoenix (3 Caps, T20 Debut)
Asif Ashraf - Hyderabad Badshas (U20 Debut)
Rajesh Bhatia - Bancroft (U20 Debut)

Wicket Keepers:
Nuruddin Samad - Lethal Weapons (6 Caps)
Imrul Hassan - Figgiuputuna (3 Caps, T20 Debut)

All Rounders:
Mynydd Isa LM - Unicorns (2 Caps, T20 Debut)
Raqibul Azad RFM - Bancroft (3 Caps)

Bowlers:
Shantanu Khuro RF - Sitakunda Leopards (5 Caps)
Hapreet Kapoor RFM - Glen Fruin (U20 Debut)
Aftab Rafique LM - The Hurlutown Partnership (U20 Debut)
Hemang Shah RM - Carnwath Lions (U20 Debut)
Milon Shazada RFS - Dingo Town (4 Caps, T20 Debut)
Piyush Dravid LFS - Staindrop Rockets (U20 Debut)
Saurabh Modi RFS - Caradon CC (U20 Debut)

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

1st vs Zimbabwe on a Uneven pitch with Sunny conditions expected.

Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Bangladesh struggled to get going initially as Zimbabwe's bowlers capitalised on the uneven pitch. T.Mguni was particularly effective, taking 2/14. N.Samad provided some much needed resistance with a brisk 42 (32), along with contributions from I.Mamun 22 (21) and A.Haider 19* (14) helped Bangladesh post a modest total of 132/5 off 20 overs. Despite their efforts, Zimbabwe's disciplined bowling ensured that Bangladesh couldn’t build a substantial innings.

Chasing 133, Zimbabwe faced early setbacks, losing wickets at regular intervals. However, a steady and composed innings from captain P.Cameron, who scored an unbeaten 50* (39), anchored their chase. W.van der Merwe supported him well with a quick 35 (25), ensuring Zimbabwe reached the target with 5 wickets in hand and 5 balls to spare. S.Khuro was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, taking 2/22, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Zimbabwe from clinching the win.

MOTM: W.van der Merwe 4-0-34-1, 35* (25) & 1 catch

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 Zimbabwe U20
Batting - Top Order 10,472 9,521
Batting - Middle Order 8,742 7,857
Batting - Tail 4,868 4,378
Bowling - Seam 9,430 (12) 9,800 (16)
Bowling - Spin 10,965 (8) 12,100 (4)
Fielding/Keeping 11,186 11,353
Overall 175,241 168,008

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

2nd game vs New Zealand on a Uneven pitch with Cloudy conditions expected.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Bangladesh experienced another lacklustre performance with the bat. After a steady start, their innings began to fall apart following the fall of the 3rd wicket. New Zealand's bowlers tightened their grip, taking crucial wickets and restricting Bangladesh to an under-par total of 118 for 6 in 20 overs. Despite a valiant effort from captain I.Mamun, who scored an unbeaten 45 (38), Bangladesh couldn't build substantial partnerships to challenge the opposition bowlers.

In reply, New Zealand lost an early wicket but quickly regained control of the chase. R.Crotty starred with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 72 (59). His commanding performance, supported by contributions from the top order, ensured that New Zealand made light work of the target. They reached 121 for 2 in just 16.5 overs, securing a comfortable victory.

MOTM: R.Crotty 72 (59)

Match Ratings
New Zealand U20 Bangladesh U20
Batting - Top Order 10,925 10,095
Batting - Middle Order 9,340 8,481
Batting - Tail 4,840 4,907
Bowling - Seam 9,798 (16) 9,258 (16)
Bowling - Spin 11,259 (4) 10,202 (4)
Fielding/Keeping 11,004 11,094
Overall 179,044 169,541

Lose tomorrow and we’re out of the running. We need to win the remaining 3 games to have any chance of progressing to the next stages.

Regards
U20 Management Team