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Season 58

ODI - Division 1 Tour

Tour Details
Tour Dates: 27 May 2024 - 31 May 2024
Hosting Rights Won By: UAE
Hosting Country: Sri Lanka
First Preferred Pitch: Dry
Second Preferred Pitch: Crumbling
Third Preferred Pitch: Slow

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

ODI Division 1 - Tour Selection

Batsmen:
Faisal Khan - The New Originals (10 Caps)
Mohammad Aziz - Bancroft (7 Caps)
Aminul Khan - Glen Fruin (U20 Debut)
Saurabh Sinha - Glen Fruin (U20 Debut)
Ifaz Mamun - Willow Warriors (U20 Debut)
Subhash Mukund - North Ayrshire Bears (U20 Debut)
Ifaz Zobair - North Ayrshire Bears (U20 Debut)

Wicket Keepers:
Majid Hassan - Sitakunda Leopards (9 Caps)
Khaled Rahim - Karachi Osmani (U20 Debut)

All Rounders:
Vasanth Badhani RFS - NDLegends (4 Caps)

Bowlers:
Mizan Ashraful RWS - Bancroft (9 Caps)
Topon Salahuddin RFM - Blwe Scavengerz (8 Caps)
Manish Ablish RF - Kneel Before Zod (9 Caps)
Saurabh Dhoni RF - Germantown Cricket Club (6 Caps)
Eklakh Gupta RFS - Caradon CC (5 Caps)
Mushfiqur Mashud RWS - Hyderabad Badshas (U20 Debut)
Tushar Salahuddin RM - Danger Hotspurs (U20 Debut)
Milon Shazada RFS - Dingo Town (U20 Debut)

Pitches:
27 May vs UAE (Crumbling)
28 May vs Canada (Crumbling)
29 May vs India (Slow)
30 May vs Australia (Slow)
31 May vs Bermuda (Dry)

Games to be played at 05.30am UTC time.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

1st game vs UAE on a Crumbling pitch with Windy conditions expected.

UAE won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Bangladesh started well with the bat, as most of the top and middle-order batsmen made valuable contributions. A.Khan scored 37 off 64 balls, M.Aziz added 38 off 55 balls, and S.Mukund chipped in with 49 off 67 balls. Despite some late wickets, Bangladesh managed to post a respectable total of 213/7 in their 50 overs.

UAE started their chase briskly but struggled to maintain momentum as the game progressed, losing wickets regularly. W.Mohammed stood out with a resilient 67 off 97 balls, but he found little support from the other end. V.Badhani (3/24) and M.Mashud (4/31) were instrumental in dismantling the UAE batting lineup, resulting in UAE being bowled out for 152 in 42.1 overs, falling short by 61 runs.

MOTM: W.Mohammed 67 (97)

Match Ratings
UAE U20 Bangladesh U20
Batting - Top Order 10,208 9,959
Batting - Middle Order 8,355 8,439
Batting - Tail 6,041 4,468
Bowling - Seam 8,718 (20) 9,562 (20)
Bowling - Spin 9,694 (30) 10,351 (30)
Fielding/Keeping 11,113 11,255
Overall 172,237 170,944

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U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

2nd game vs Canada on a Crumbling pitch with Sunny conditions expected.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bangladesh had a solid start with the bat, with the top order contributing significantly once again, F.Khan 44 (51) played a vital role at the top. M.Aziz 86 (97) and M.Hassan 46 (58) put together a crucial 100-run partnership for the 4th wicket, helping Bangladesh to post a competitive total of 239/7 off 50 overs despite a few wickets falling towards the end.

Canada had a slower start and lost two early wickets due to the impressive bowling of fast bowler S.Dhoni (3/45). However, K.Galindo 55 (76) and D.Henson 46 (51) led the recovery, with Henson providing much-needed acceleration. Once they were dismissed, Bangladesh took control of the game again. M.Ashraful (4/40) played a key role in removing several batsmen as Canada were bowled out for 191 in 46.1 overs. Bangladesh secured a 48 run victory.

MOTM: M.Aziz 86 (97) & 2 catches

Match Ratings
Canada U20 Bangladesh U20
Batting - Top Order 8,981 9,704
Batting - Middle Order 8,850 8,191
Batting - Tail 4,927 4,881
Bowling - Seam 8,116 (20) 9,336 (20)
Bowling - Spin 9,290 (30) 10,474 (30)
Fielding/Keeping 9,591 10,739
Overall 158,982 168,539

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

3rd game vs India on a Slow pitch with Cloudy conditions expected.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bangladesh had a strong start with the bat as the openers laid a solid foundation. F.Khan 38 (65) & A.Khan 25 (32) provided a steady start. Captain I.Zobair 77 (87) & S.Mukund 70 (80) put on a crucial 100+ run partnership for the 3rd wicket, setting up Bangladesh for an exciting finish. M.Shazada added a quickfire 35 (30), helping Bangladesh post a competitive total of 264/5 off 50 overs. G. Maniya was the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking 3/44.

India, despite losing an early wicket, matched Bangladesh toe-to-toe for most of the game. Opener S.Choudhari 62 (89) & R.Priyavardhan 98 (110) put on a 100+ run partnership for the 2nd wicket, keeping India in the hunt. However, the dismissal of Priyavardhan in the 43rd over turned the tide slightly in Bangladesh's favor. E.Gupta (6/39) came to the fore, wrapping up the proceedings with a brilliant spell, including a 3 wicket maiden in the 48th over. India managed to post 251/9 in their 50 overs, falling short by 13 runs.

MOTM: E.Gupta 10-1-39-6 & 1 catch

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 India U20
Batting - Top Order 9,592 9,668
Batting - Middle Order 7,825 8,607
Batting - Tail 4,884 4,086
Bowling - Seam 9,120 (20) 8,587 (20)
Bowling - Spin 10,297 (30) 10,228 (30)
Fielding/Keeping 10,551 10,245
Overall 165,110 163,957

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Table toppers Australia and Bangladesh face off in the 4th game, both entering undefeated with a perfect 3-0 record. This crucial fixture will see the winner placing one hand on the title.

4th game vs Australia on a Slow pitch with Cloudy conditions expected.

Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.

Australia started the game strongly with C.Lawn and C.Foletta adding a crucial 100+ run partnership for the 2nd wicket, capitalising on some shoddy fielding from Bangladesh as both batsmen were dropped early. Lawn scored a solid 88 (103), while Foletta contributed 75 (91). This foundation was followed by B.Zemo 34* (31) & K.Buderus 45* (30), who finished things off strongly for Australia, leading them to a total of 288/4 off 50 overs.

Bangladesh had a decent start, reaching 40 runs without loss. However, Australia’s bowling attack soon took control, dismantling the Bangladesh lineup. M.Aziz was the only notable contributor with 45 (70). The rest of the Bangladesh batsmen struggled to handle the Australian bowlers, leading to a collapse as they were bowled out for 120 in 41.1 overs. P.Redmond was particularly effective, taking 4/18 in his 10 overs. Australia won the match convincingly by 168 runs.

MOTM: C.Lawn 88 (103) & 2 catches

Match Ratings
Australia U20 Bangladesh U20
Batting - Top Order 10,587 9,745
Batting - Middle Order 9,027 8,236
Batting - Tail 4,668 4,358
Bowling - Seam 9,655 (20) 9,252 (30)
Bowling - Spin 10,419 (30) 9,431 (20)
Fielding/Keeping 11,077 10,814
Overall 176,260 164,057

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Final game vs Bermuda on a Dry pitch with Cloudy conditions expected.

Bermuda won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bermuda lost both openers early to the opening quicks. Captain R.Perry 58 (101) and K.Griffith 90 (114) then consolidated, putting on a crucial 100+ run partnership for the 3rd wicket. This foundation was further strengthened by Griffith and C.Boyack 60 (53), who added another 100+ run partnership for the 4th wicket. Bermuda ended their innings on 233/5 off 50 overs.

Bangladesh had a fast paced start, a trend that continued throughout their innings. Despite losing wickets throughout, contributions from A.Khan 31 (31), F.Khan 20 (38) & I.Mamun 45 (63) kept them on track. The standout performance came from M.Aziz, who scored an unbeaten 84 (87), guiding Bangladesh to victory. Bangladesh chased down the target, finishing on 237/6 in 45.3 overs, winning the match by 4 wickets.

MOTM: M.Aziz 84* (87)

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 Bermuda U20
Batting - Top Order 9,402 9,205
Batting - Middle Order 7,981 7,952
Batting - Tail 4,799 4,976
Bowling - Seam 9,241 (20) 8,555 (30)
Bowling - Spin 10,006 (30) 9,664 (20)
Fielding/Keeping 10,036 10,328
Overall 162,543 159,539

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

OD - Division 1 Tour Review & Appearance Stats

Batsmen:
Faisal Khan x4
Mohammad Aziz x4
Aminul Khan x4
Saurabh Sinha x2
Ifaz Mamun x3
Subhash Mukund x4
Ifaz Zobair x3

Wicket Keepers:
Majid Hassan x3
Khaled Rahim x3

All Rounders:
Vasanth Badhani x4

Bowlers:
Mizan Ashraful x3
Topon Salahuddin x2
Manish Ablish x4
Saurabh Dhoni x3
Eklakh Gupta x3
Mushfiqur Mashud x2
Tushar Salahuddin x2
Milon Shazada x2

Post Tour Review:
Bangladesh had an excellent tour, securing wins in 4 out of 5 matches, putting us in a strong position early on for a WC spot. We achieved wins against UAE, Canada, India & Bermuda, showcasing strong performances both with the bat and ball. Notable performances included M.Aziz's 86 against Canada and an unbeaten 84 against Bermuda, along with E.Gupta's exceptional 6-wicket haul against India. Our only defeat came at the hands of Australia, where we faced a heavy loss, but overall the tour was highly successful.

Looking ahead, 7 players from the current Tour will promote to seniors before the next tour. 2/3rds of the current 30 man squad are ineligible for the EOS T20 WC, indicating significant transitions ahead. This will inevitably weaken the team, with the main concern being the wicketkeeping options moving forward.

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U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

T20 - Division 1 Tour

Tour Details
Tour Dates: 17 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024
Hosting Rights Won By: Bangladesh
Hosting Country: Bangladesh
First Preferred Pitch: Uneven
Second Preferred Pitch: Hard
Third Preferred Pitch: Crumbling

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

T20 Division 1 - Tour Selection

Batsmen:
Mohammad Aziz - Bancroft (11 Caps, T20 Debut)
Aminul Khan - Glen Fruin (4 Caps, T20 Debut)
Saurabh Sinha - Glen Fruin (2 Caps, T20 Debut)
Ifaz Mamun - Willow Warriors (3 Caps, T20 Debut)
Ifaz Zobair - North Ayrshire Bears (3 Caps, T20 Debut)
Moyna Rana - Caradon CC (U20 Debut)
Raja Jadhav - Mighty Tigers 2nd XI (U20 Debut)

Wicket Keepers:
Khaled Rahim - Karachi Osmani (3 Caps, T20 Debut)
Nuruddin Samad - Lethal Weapons (U20 Debut)

All Rounders:
Vasanth Badhani RFS - NDLegends (8 Caps, T20 Debut)
Raqibul Azad RFM - Bancroft (U20 Debut)

Bowlers:
Manish Ablish RF - Kneel Before Zod (13 Caps, T20 Debut)
Saurabh Dhoni RF - Germantown Cricket Club (9 Caps, T20 Debut)
Ahuja Jaffer LF - Bancroft (U20 Debut)
Shantanu Khuro RF - Sitakunda Leopards (U20 Debut)
Don Key RFM - Middle Stump Lubricators (U20 Debut)
Eklakh Gupta RFS - Caradon CC (8 Caps, T20 Debut)
Shaheen Samad LFS - Bailey (U20 Debut)

Pitches:
17 Jun vs Netherlands (Hard)
18 Jun vs Canada (Crumbling)
19 Jun vs England (Hard)
20 Jun vs Australia (Uneven)
21 Jun vs UAE (Uneven)

Games to be played at 02.00am UTC time.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

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

Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first.

Netherlands struggled to build momentum as Bangladesh’s bowlers took regular wickets, ensuring no Dutch batsman could settle. Seamers D.Key and S.Dhoni were particularly effective, with A.Jaffer being the standout performer with 3 wickets for 20 runs, restricting the Netherlands to 130/6 in their 20 overs.

In reply, Bangladesh had a shaky start, losing both openers, M.Aziz and A.Khan, with just 3 runs on the board. However, M.Rana 61* (56) and captain I.Zobair 67* (52) steadied the ship with an unbeaten 128-run partnership. Their composed approach saw Bangladesh chase down the target comfortably in 18.5 overs, finishing on 131/2, winning the match by 8 wickets.

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 Netherlands U20
Batting - Top Order 9,907 9,860
Batting - Middle Order 8,025 8,443
Batting - Tail 4,537 5,323
Bowling - Seam 9,474 (20) 9,287 (16)
Bowling - Spin 0 (0) 9,539 (4)
Fielding/Keeping 10,370 10,347
Overall 163,821 166,914

Regards
U20 Management Team