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[MuslimDave]

3rd game vs Pakistan on a Uneven pitch with Sunny conditions expected.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Bangladesh faced a resilient Pakistan batting lineup. Opener, S.Laeeq led the charge with an unbeaten 72 (59), supported by N.Aamer who also remained not out, scoring 71 (59). Despite an early loss, Pakistan managed to post a competitive total of 145/1 in their 20 overs. Bangladesh's bowlers found it difficult to break the partnership between Laeeq (dropped twice) and Aamer, with H.Kapoor being the sole wicket-taker.

In response, Bangladesh started on the back foot as they lost wickets at regular intervals, making it challenging to keep up with the RRR. Captain & WK N.Samad top-scored with an aggressive 61* (42). His efforts, along with M.Shazada's unbeaten 23* (18), brought Bangladesh close, but they ultimately fell short, finishing at 140/6 in their 20 overs. Pakistan's bowling attack, led by F. Shahzad who took 3/26, managed to maintain control in the crucial stages.

MOTM: Opener, S.Laeeq 72* (59)

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 Pakistan U20
Batting - Top Order 9,770 9,305
Batting - Middle Order 8,981 8,129
Batting - Tail 5,316 4,781
Bowling - Seam 9,121 (12) 8,812 (16)
Bowling - Spin 10,999 (8) 10,235 (4)
Fielding/Keeping 10,781 10,344
Overall 172,660 160,602

After losing the opening 3 games, Bangladesh are eliminated from reaching the SF’s of the T20 WC. They’ll be playing for pride in the last 2 games!

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

4th game vs Canada on a Flat pitch with Cloudy conditions expected.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bangladesh posted a decent total against Canada, thanks to strong contributions from their middle order. After losing an early wicket, A.Ashraf anchored the innings with a superb 79 (53), supported by R.Bhatia's unbeaten 69 (48). Their partnership was instrumental in propelling Bangladesh to 182/4 in their allotted 20 overs.

In response, Canada chased down the target, spearheaded by a match winning performance from WK S.Adkins, who scored a blistering 88 (54). Adkins was well supported by R.Grady and O.Short, contributing 30 and 23 runs respectively. Despite a couple of late wickets, Canada secured victory on the last ball, reaching 186/5 off 20 overs.

MOTM: WK S.Adkins 88 (54)

Match Ratings
Canada U20 Bangladesh U20
Batting - Top Order 9,356 9,820
Batting - Middle Order 8,454 8,174
Batting - Tail 4,470 4,751
Bowling - Seam 8,410 (9) 9,216 (16)
Bowling - Spin 10,005 (11) 10,202 (4)
Fielding/Keeping 10,507 10,854
Overall 162,611 165,859

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Final game vs UAE on a Green pitch with Sunny conditions expected.

UAE won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Bangladesh, put in to bat first on a green pitch, struggled against the UAE bowlers. After losing early wickets, A.Khan's 27 (21) and some resistance from the lower order took Bangladesh to a well under par total of 105/10 off 20 overs. M.Muttalib was the pick of the bowlers with 3/25, well-supported by F.Rashid and I.Bishr, who took 2 wickets each.

UAE's chase was steady despite early hiccups. K.Abdellah anchored the innings with a composed 50 (46), ensuring there were no major collapses. Though Bangladesh managed to take a few wickets, including two by R.Azad, UAE's middle order, led by J.Mahmoud's 27 (26), guided them to a comfortable victory. The target was reached in 16.3 overs with 6 wickets in hand as they finished on 106/4.

MOTM: F.Rashid 4-1-17-2

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 UAE U20
Batting - Top Order 9,440 8,945
Batting - Middle Order 9,253 8,238
Batting - Tail 5,630 4,176
Bowling - Seam 8,989 (16) 8,781 (16)
Bowling - Spin 11,424 (4) 10,462 (4)
Fielding/Keeping 10,914 10,262
Overall 171,789 157,633

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

U20 T20 World Cup - Tour Review & Appearance Stats (S58)

Batsmen:
Aminul Khan x4
Ifaz Mamun x4
Moyna Rana x3
Nikhil Shewag x4
Akram Haider x4
Asif Ashraf x3
Rajesh Bhatia x2

Wicket Keepers:
Nuruddin Samad x3
Imrul Hassan x3

All Rounders:
Mynydd Isa x2
Raqibul Azad x4

Bowlers:
Shantanu Khuro x3
Hapreet Kapoor x2
Aftab Rafique x3
Hemang Shah x4
Milon Shazada x3
Piyush Dravid x2
Saurabh Modi x2

Post Tour Review:
Our recent T20 World Cup campaign has unfortunately come to a disappointing end, with Bangladesh U20 losing all five matches. Here’s a brief overview of our performance:

1st Match vs Zimbabwe: On an uneven pitch with sunny conditions, Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets.

2nd Match vs New Zealand: On another uneven pitch with cloudy conditions, New Zealand comfortably chased down our target.

3rd Match vs Pakistan: Despite a strong effort from our middle order, Pakistan outperformed us on a sunny day with another uneven pitch.

4th Match vs Canada: On a flat pitch with cloudy conditions, Canada clinched victory on the last ball in a thrilling encounter.

Final Match vs UAE: On a green pitch, UAE secured a comfortable win, highlighting our struggle throughout the tournament.

Despite having superior match ratings, particularly with a deeper batting lineup and better spinners, our bowlers were not well-suited to the pitches we encountered. Additionally, our batting, which has been decent in the past, failed to perform up to expectations.

As the manager, I acknowledge that our team had already peaked before this tournament, and the negative results were perhaps overdue considering our recent successful tours. I apologise for the disappointing performance and assure you that we will learn from this experience to avoid a repeat in the future.

Next season will be my last with Bangladesh. I will organise a final youth pull competition to help future managers. Players from our first youth pull competition should start emerging once my tenure concludes. If you’re interested in taking over or getting involved, please contact the management team.

Thank you for your continued support of Bangladeshi cricket. We win and lose together. We’ve already qualified for the EOS OD WC next season, so our focus will shift to preparing for that competition. Let’s aim to end on a high note.

Thank you for reading, and see you in a few weeks.

Regards,
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Hello guys,

Welcome back to another season of cricket!

I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge the contributions of Brunel37 and Turbz, who have vacated their assistant manager roles to take up positions with the Bermuda and Bangladesh national teams, respectively. A big thank you to both of them for their hard work and dedication during our time together.

I’d also like to extend a warm welcome to Noshto & UtopiaRay, who have joined us as assistant managers. This is the first time these aspiring managers have taken up national positions, and who knows, one day they might be leading the team. Welcome aboard!

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Season 59

Tour Details
Tour Dates: 09 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024
Hosting Rights Won By: Bangladesh
Hosting Country: Bangladesh
First Preferred Pitch: Crumbling
Second Preferred Pitch: Dry
Third Preferred Pitch: Slow

OD Division 1 - Tour Selection

Batsmen:
N.Shewag - Crni Zmajevi Cricket Club (6 Caps)
A.Ashraf - Hyderabad Badshas (3 Caps, OD Debut)
A.Kamal - Glen Fruin (U20 Debut)
S.Shariff - Bedfordshire Jets (U20 Debut)
R.Bhatia - Bancroft (2 Caps, OD Debut)
S.Talukhdar - Carnwath Lions (U20 Debut)
K.Dravid - The Breed (U20 Debut)

Wicket Keepers:
N.Samad - Lethal Weapons (9 Caps)
I.Hassan - Figgiuputuna (6 Caps)

All Rounders:
R.Dravid LWS - Bancroft (U20 Debut)
I.Kholi RWS - Crimson Tide (U20 Debut)

Bowlers:
N.Kamal RWS - Al Khobar Falcons (U20 Debut)
I.Bishwash RWS - Bancroft (U20 Debut)
M.Shazada RFS - Dingo Town (7 Caps)
P.Dravid LFS - Staindrop Rockets (2 Caps, OD Debut)
H.Rafique RM - Caradon CC (U20 Debut)
S.Azad LM - Kaiapoi Bogans (U20 Debut)
H.Kapoor RFM - Glen Fruin (2 Caps, OD Debut)

Pitches:
09 Sep vs New Zealand (Dry)
10 Sep vs Zimbabwe (Crumbling)
11 Sep vs Bermuda (Dry)
12 Sep vs Australia (Dry)
13 Sep vs Sri Lanka (Crumbling)

Games to be played at 02.00am UTC time.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

1st game vs New Zealand on a Dry pitch with Windy conditions expected.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bangladesh struggled to maintain momentum after a decent start. Contributions from A.Ashraf 33 (68), R.Bhatia 23 (41), and S.Shariff 21 (21) helped build some foundation, but regular wickets kept them in check. A.Kamal 33 (48) and R.Dravid 28 (51) stitched together a crucial 62 run partnership for the 6th wicket, giving Bangladesh a fighting chance. However, once their stand was broken, New Zealand tightened their grip, restricting Bangladesh to a below par 202/9 in their 50 overs. E.Jay 3/44 and F.McAtamney 3/23 were standout bowlers for New Zealand, taking 3 wickets apiece.

New Zealand started their chase brightly, with openers M.Chapman 41 68) and O.Feltham 40 (69) putting on a solid 84 run stand for the 1st wicket. Bangladesh fought back as P.Dravid stepped up, taking 4 wickets, leaving New Zealand in some trouble at 126/4. R.Le Lievre 47 (63) held his nerve despite the middle order collapse and kept the chase alive. P.Dravid’s superb 6/30 gave Bangladesh hope, but New Zealand's lower order guided their team to victory, finishing on 203/8 in 47.5 overs, winning the match by 2 wickets.

MOTM: P.Dravid 10-0-30-6

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 New Zealand U20
Batting - Top Order 9,785 10,441
Batting - Middle Order 8,118 8,296
Batting - Tail 5,079 4,606
Bowling - Seam 9,054 (20) 9,872 (20)
Bowling - Spin 10,022 (30) 9,275 (30)
Fielding/Keeping 10,479 11,889
Overall 166,467 172,007

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6889987

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

2nd game vs Zimbabwe on a Crumbling pitch with Cloudy conditions expected.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bangladesh struggled against Zimbabwe's disciplined bowling attack. Despite a few starts, from I.Hassan 35 (55), A.Kamal 25 (67) & A.Ashraf 22 (26), the Bangladesh batsmen were unable to build substantial partnerships. F.Masekela was the star with the ball, taking 4/34, while W.Mbwando and A.O'Keeffe chipped in with crucial breakthroughs. Bangladesh were bowled out for 145 in 43.3 overs.

In response, Zimbabwe made a steady start, with G.Nyumbu anchoring the innings with a well made 49 (79). Though Bangladesh picked up some wickets, Zimbabwe remained in control. L.Harding 38* (59) & S.Ndlovu 18* (33) guided their side to victory comfortably, reaching 146/4 in 41.2 overs. Bangladesh's bowlers tried hard but the low total was never enough to challenge Zimbabwe.

MOTM: F.Masekela 9-0-34-4

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 Zimbabwe U20
Batting - Top Order 9,427 9,769
Batting - Middle Order 8,619 8,656
Batting - Tail 4,619 5,023
Bowling - Seam 8,771 (20) 9,918 (30)
Bowling - Spin 10,431 (30) 9,428 (20)
Fielding/Keeping 10,621 10,811
Overall 166,747 169,816

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6889991

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

3rd game vs Bermuda on a Dry pitch with Windy conditions expected.

Bermuda won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bermuda started their innings with a promising partnership between M.Sanson 50 (63) & K.Warner 42 (69), who added 72 runs for the 2nd wicket. However, once their stand was broken, Bangladesh’s spinners seized control. The Dravid cousins, both took 3 wickets each, with M.Shazada contributing 2 wickets. Bermuda lost 9 wickets for just 77 runs in 25 overs, collapsing to 174 all out in 44.4 overs.

In reply, Bangladesh's top order laid a solid foundation. N.Shewag anchored the chase with a patient 60 (99) & R.Bhatia’s unbeaten 62* (85) guided Bangladesh comfortably to victory. Two crucial partnerships and contributions from the top order helped Bangladesh reach 175/3 in 40.3 overs, securing a 7 wicket win.

MOTM: R.Bhatia 62* (85)

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 Bermuda U20
Batting - Top Order 9,518 9,579
Batting - Middle Order 7,832 7,885
Batting - Tail 4,421 3,970
Bowling - Seam 8,820 (20) 9,637 (10)
Bowling - Spin 10,543 (30) 9,713 (40)
Fielding/Keeping 10,656 10,683
Overall 163,904 162,307

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6889990

A much needed win for Bangladesh to keep survival hopes alive. Up next is Australia, followed by Sri Lanka in the final game. We’ll need to win at least one to have any chance of avoiding the drop.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

4th game vs Australia on a Dry pitch with Windy conditions expected.

Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bangladesh, opting for a spin heavy attack, made a solid start by keeping things tight and taking wickets at regular intervals. Australia found themselves at 70/3 after 20 overs, but D.Gemmell 66 (75) & R.Malceski 75 (76) turned the tide with a brilliant 114 run partnership off 109 balls. Australia looked set for a score of over 250 before Gemmell’s dismissal triggered a collapse. R.Dravid's flipper removed Gemmell, starting a chain reaction that saw Australia lose their last 7 wickets for just 47 runs, finishing all out for 231 off 48.1 overs.

In reply, Bangladesh’s top & middle order played crucial roles with opener S.Talukhdar scoring 50 (64) to set a solid foundation. S.Shariff’s unbeaten 56* (85) anchored the chase while contributions from A.Ashraf 20 (21), R.Bhatia 37 (48) & A.Kamal 38 (52) helped Bangladesh chase down the target comfortably. They finished on 233/5 in 47.3 overs, winning the match by 5 wickets.

MOTM: R.Malceski 75 (76)

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 Australia U20
Batting - Top Order 9,050 10,055
Batting - Middle Order 8,784 9,809
Batting - Tail 4,470 3,789
Bowling - Seam 8,696 (10) 9,261 (20)
Bowling - Spin 9,810 (40) 11,412 (30)
Fielding/Keeping 10,338 11,015
Overall 163,697 176,628

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6890000

After this huge victory, our survival chances have improved dramatically, we currently sit 3rd in the table, though there are still some permutations where we could face relegation. We’ll aim to finish strong!

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Final game vs Sri Lanka on a Crumbling pitch with Cloudy conditions expected.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bangladesh started steadily, reaching 43/1 after 10 overs, but Sri Lanka’s T.Kassier turned the game around with a stunning spell of spin bowling. Kassier took 4 wickets, decimating Bangladesh’s middle order and initiating a collapse. Despite efforts from A.Kamal 23 (39) & S.Shariff 24 (63), Bangladesh faltered, crumbling from 43/1 to being all out for 123 in 41 overs.

In reply, Sri Lanka had a shaky start, losing 3 wickets early in the innings. However, captain U.Maithripala 37 (68) & H.Gilbert 42* (82) steadied the ship, forming a crucial 66 run partnership for the 4th wicket. Despite the early pressure, Sri Lanka comfortably chased down the target, finishing on 124/5 in 38.5 overs to secure a 5 wicket victory.

MOTM: T.Kassier 10-1-23-4

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 Sri Lanka U20
Batting - Top Order 9,427 9,177
Batting - Middle Order 8,108 8,593
Batting - Tail 4,949 5,069
Bowling - Seam 8,817 (20) 8,605 (20)
Bowling - Spin 10,016 (30) 10,377 (30)
Fielding/Keeping 10,440 10,239
Overall 163,991 165,350

https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6889996

Bangladesh avoided relegation on a tense final day, finishing 4th in the table despite a loss in the last match.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

OD - Division 1 Tour Review & Appearance Stats

Batsmen:
N.Shewag x4
A.Ashraf x4
A.Kamal x4
S.Shariff x4
R.Bhatia x3
S.Talukhdar x3
K.Dravid x2

Wicket Keepers:
N.Samad x3
I.Hassan x3

All Rounders:
R.Dravid x3
I.Kholi x3

Bowlers:
N.Kamal x2
I.Bishwash x2
M.Shazada x3
P.Dravid x3
H.Rafique x3
S.Azad x3
H.Kapoor x3

Post Tour Review:
Bangladesh’s tour started poorly, losing to New Zealand by 2 wickets, followed by a dominant Zimbabwe performance that left them 0/2 and in a relegation battle.

Facing relegation, Bangladesh secured a crucial win against Bermuda, keeping their Division 1 hopes alive. Needing to win 1 of their final 2 games, Bangladesh pulled off a shock victory against Australia, boosting their survival chances.

Though they lost to Sri Lanka, Australia’s win over Bermuda ensured Bangladesh stayed in Division 1 for another season. Finishing in 4th position with 2 wins and 3 losses & living to fight another day!

Most Valuable Player (MVP):

Code: Select all

Bowling
#	Name	        BT	Team	Mat	Balls	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	Best	Ave	ER	SR	3WI	5WI
1	Piyush Dravid	lfs	Bangla	3	174	3	91	11	6-30	8.27	3.14	15.82	1	1

Best Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Tour Details
Tour Dates: 30 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024
Hosting Rights Won By: Bangladesh
Hosting Country: Bangladesh
First Preferred Pitch: Dry
Second Preferred Pitch: Slow
Third Preferred Pitch: Hard

T20 Division 1 - Tour Selection

Batsmen:
A.Kamal - Glen Fruin (4 Caps, T20 Debut)
S.Shariff - Bedfordshire Jets (4 Caps, T20 Debut)
I.Shariff - Dingo Town (U20 Debut)
S.Srivastav - North Ayrshire Bears (U20 Debut)
M.Vatuvei - Ohoka Swamphens (U20 Debut)
P.Wadud - Sitakunda Leopards (U20 Debut)
S.Rayudu - ??Cool?? (U20 Debut)

Wicket Keepers:
N.Samad - Lethal Weapons (12 Caps)
I.Hassan - Figgiuputuna (9 Caps)

All Rounders:
R.Dravid LWS - Bancroft (3 Caps, T20 Debut)
R.Rewcastle RM - Realism Ravens (U20 Debut)

Bowlers:
I.Bishwash RWS - Bancroft (2 Caps, T20 Debut)
M.Shazada RFS - Dingo Town (10 Caps)
S.Modi RFS - Caradon CC (2 Caps)
A.Gavaskar LM - Caradon CC (U20 Debut)
N.Alam RM - Bushveldt Carbineers (U20 Debut)
H.Kapoor RFM - Glen Fruin (5 Caps)
T.Haque RFM - Dragons (U20 Debut)

Pitches:
30 Sep vs Australia (Dry)
01 Oct vs New Zealand (Slow)
02 Oct vs West Indies (Dry)
03 Oct vs England (Slow)
04 Oct vs Canada (Dry)

Games to be played at 02.00am UTC time.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[Eepan]

Winning 3 tour bidding rights in a row is amazing! Best of luck!

[MuslimDave]

Winning 3 tour bidding rights in a row is amazing! Best of luck!

Cheers mate, that’s 4 in a row now officially bankrupt