Australia is all set to take on the Bangladesh in Match 43 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Saturday, November 11 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Both the teams have a star-studded squad that can change the course of the game with their abilities. Australia is the favourite to win this encounter against Bangladesh.
Australia and Bangladesh have a fierce rivalry in the format. Both teams have played 21 ODI matches, with Australia winning 19 games and Bangladesh winning 1 game so far in the head to head encounters. In this article, we will take a look at the key player battles to watch out for in the match 43 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 between Australia and Bangladesh.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during AUS vs BAN match:
1) Mahmudullah vs Adam Zampa
Mahmudullah stands as Bangladesh’s leading run-scorer in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, amassing 296 runs at an impressive average of 59.20, featuring a century and a fifty. With the intention to conclude the tournament on a high note, Mahmudullah encounters Adam Zampa, the second leading wicket-taker in the competition with 20 dismissals at an average of 19.20. The battle between these two players promises an intriguing contest.
2) Glenn Maxwell vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Glenn Maxwell delivered a historic innings against Afghanistan in the recent ICC ODI World Cup match, earning acclaim as one of the greatest ODI knocks ever. Maxwell achieved a double century in the pursuit of 292 runs. Eager to make another impact for Australia, he faces the challenge of contending with Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who has had a commendable tournament, securing 10 wickets in 8 matches.
3) Najmul Hossain Shanto vs Josh Hazlewood
Najmul Hossain Shanto led Bangladesh to victory against Sri Lanka in the recent game, showcasing a formidable performance with 90 runs off 101 deliveries, including twelve boundaries. Throughout the tournament, Shanto has accumulated 177 runs at an average of 25.28, featuring two fifties. In contrast, Josh Hazlewood has been a consistent wicket-taker with 12 scalps in the competition, delivering a strong performance against Afghanistan by taking 2/39.