T20 World Cup 2021: Match 34, Australia vs Bangladesh Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Australia and Bangladesh are set to lock horns in Match No.34 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 on Thursday, November 4 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The Aussies, led by Aaron Finch, are in a bit of trouble, having lost their previous game to England by eight wickets.

Since they lost with 50 balls left, their net run rate also went down to as low as -0.627. The Tigers, on the other hand, have already been knocked out of the competition. Mahmudullah and Co. have nothing, but pride to play for. They will be looking to get a win under their belt and end on a high.

Match Details

Match – Australia vs Bangladesh – Match 34

Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Time – 03:30 PM IST, 10:00 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Star Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch in Dubai hasn’t been all that great for batting as the bowlers have dictated terms most times. The batters have had to strain to score runs. Moreover, the deck has also favoured the chasing teams. Hence, batting second should be the way forward.

Average first innings score: 135 (8 T20Is in Dubai in T20 World Cup 2021)

Record of Chasing teams: Won – 7, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Probable Playing XIs

Australia

David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

Bench: Kane Richardson, Mitchell Swepson, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh

Bangladesh

Mohammad Naim, Liton Das (wk), Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah (c), Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam/Rubel Hossain, Taskin Ahmed

Bench: Mustafizur Rahman, Nurul Hasan, Rubel Hossain/Shoriful Islam

Head-to-head

Overall

Matches- 9, Australia – 5, Bangladesh– 4, Tied- 0

In T20 World Cups

Matches- 4, Australia – 4, Bangladesh– 0, Tied- 0

Probable best batter of the match

David Warner (Australia)

David Warner wasn’t having the best of outings with the bat before the World Cup started. But the left-hander has found form in the mega event. After scoring 14 against South Africa, Warner made 65 against Sri Lanka. Although he didn’t get the Player of the Match award, Warner would have been relieved, having gotten some important runs under his belt.

Probable best bowler of the match

Adam Zampa (Australia)

Adam Zampa has been the standout bowler for Australia in the T20 World Cup thus far. The leg-spinner has picked up five wickets at an excellent economy rate of 6.36. In 11 overs, Zampa has only conceded 70 runs. He also got the Player of the Match award against Sri Lanka after he finished with impressive bowling figures of 4-0-12-2.

Today’s match prediction: Australia to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.