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T20 World Cup, ENG vs BAN: England, Bangladesh to clash in their first ever T20 match

England and Bangladesh are all set to play their first-ever T20I match. Interestingly, the two sides have never played with each other in the shortest format before.

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England and Bangladesh are all set to play their first-ever T20I match. Interestingly, the two sides have never played with each other in the shortest format before. Finally, the two teams are set to meet in the Super 12 round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021.

England started their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign with a huge win over defending champions West Indies, and are sitting at the top of the table, while Bangladesh have started the tournament with a loss against Sri Lanka, and will be playing their do-or-die match against England.

Before the match starts, let’s have look at the predicted XI, players to watch-out for and live match details.

England

Eoin Morgan-led England have started their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign with a bang. The team didn’t feel the absence of their ace all-rounder Ben Stokes, who is not part of the squad due to his finger injury. However, the team is still looking solid with their mixed flavour of batting. The only concern this team needs to worry about, is the form of their captain Eoin Morgan, who is out of form since ages.

Possible XI England:Jason Roy, Jos Buttler(w), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan(c), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills

Bangladesh

This team led by Mohamadullah consist lots of good players, including Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman and Mushfiqur Rahim, but is yet to produce any performance to remember. Ace all-rounder Shakib has been their best player in this tournament, with the bat and ball both. After losing their match against Sri Lanka, this will probably be their do-or-die match.

Predicted XI Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Liton Das/Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah(c), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan(w), Mahedi Hasan, Rubel Hussain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Read Also: T20 World Cup 2021, PAK vs NZ: Pakistan to field first against New Zealand, Lockie Ferguson out of the tournament

Head-to-head

This will be the first time England will be playing against Bangladesh in a T20 match. They have never played each other before.

Players to watch-out for

Shakib Al Hasan:

Jos Buttler:

And Mustafizur Rahman:

ENG vs BAN will be played at Sheikh Zaid stadium in Abu Dhabi from 3:30 pm IST. Star Sports Network will broadcast the live match, OTT platform Disney Plus Hotstar will also be streaming the live match.

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T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 points table after England beat New Zealand by four wickets

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Already through to the semi-finals, England cricket team continued their dominant run in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 with a four-wicket win over New Zealand national cricket team in Colombo on Friday.

The victory ensured England completed the Super 8 phase with three wins in three matches, finishing on six points and a net run rate of +1.096 in Group 2.

Super 8 Group 2 points table scenario

With this result, England remain at the top of Group 2 with a flawless record. New Zealand are placed second with three points. Pakistan are third with one point and must secure a convincing win against already-eliminated Sri Lanka national cricket team on Saturday to overtake New Zealand and book a place in the semi-finals.

New Zealand’s qualification now depends on Sri Lanka defeating Pakistan in the final Group 2 fixture. A Pakistan win would see them move ahead of New Zealand on points and claim the second semi-final spot from the group.

How the match unfolded

After opting to bat, New Zealand found several batters getting starts but failing to convert them into substantial scores. Glenn Phillips top-scored with 39, while Tim Seifert made 35. Finn Allen contributed 29 and Mark Chapman added 15, but none managed to anchor the innings as New Zealand finished at 159 for 7 in their 20 overs.

For England, Will Jacks (2/23), Adil Rashid (2/28) and Rehan Ahmed (2/28) shared the bulk of the wickets, with Liam Dawson chipping in with one scalp.

In response, England’s chase was not entirely smooth, but steady contributions across the batting order helped them reach the target in 19.3 overs. Tom Banton scored 33, while Will Jacks remained unbeaten on 32. Captain Harry Brook added 26, Sam Curran made 24, and Rehan Ahmed finished unbeaten on 19 to seal the win.

Rachin Ravindra was the standout bowler for New Zealand with figures of 3/19, but his effort was not enough to prevent England from maintaining their unbeaten run in the Super 8 stage.Brief scores
New Zealand: 159/7 in 20 overs (Glenn Phillips 39, Tim Seifert 35; Will Jacks 2/23)
England: 161/6 in 19.3 overs (Will Jacks 32*; Rachin Ravindra 3/19)

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Rinku Singh’s father dies of cancer during T20 World Cup campaign

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Indian cricketer Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, passed away on Friday after battling stage four cancer. He was receiving treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, where his health deteriorated earlier this week.

Rinku had travelled to see his father ahead of India’s T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe. Despite medical efforts, Khanchand Singh’s condition did not improve and he was placed on ventilator support. The cricketer later rejoined the squad in time for the fixture but was not included in the playing XI, with Sanju Samson taking his place. Rinku featured in the match as a substitute fielder.

A pillar of support in Rinku’s journey

Khanchand Singh played a significant role in his son’s cricketing career. Working as an LPG cylinder deliveryman in Aligarh, he ensured that financial challenges did not hinder Rinku’s ambitions in the sport. His support over the years was seen as instrumental in shaping the batter’s rise to the Indian team.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed condolences in a post on X, saying he was pained to learn of the demise and extended prayers to the family. He acknowledged the difficult time for Rinku, who continues to fulfil his national duties during the tournament.

Mixed outing in the tournament

Rinku’s T20 World Cup campaign has been underwhelming so far. He has scored 24 runs across five innings and has struggled to convert starts into significant contributions. Limited opportunities at the crease and the absence of big scores resulted in Samson being preferred in the lineup.

India are set to travel to Kolkata for their final Super 8 clash against West Indies. The encounter is effectively a virtual quarterfinal, with the winner securing a place in the semifinals. India head into the match after a win over Zimbabwe, while West Indies are coming off a heavy defeat to South Africa.

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Rinku Singh returns home from T20 World Cup camp due to family emergency

Rinku Singh has flown back home from the T20 World Cup camp after his father’s health deteriorated. Team management is yet to confirm his return.

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Indian middle-order batter Rinku Singh has flown back home from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup camp following a medical emergency in his family.

According to sources, the left-handed batter left the team environment after his father’s health condition worsened. It is learnt that his father is battling stage-4 liver cancer and is currently on ventilator support. Rinku decided to return home to be with his family during this critical period.

There is no official confirmation yet on whether the cricketer will rejoin the squad for the remainder of the tournament. Team management is closely monitoring the situation, and a further update is awaited.

Rinku has emerged as a key member of India’s white-ball setup in recent years, particularly known for his finishing abilities under pressure. Any prolonged absence could influence India’s combination in the crucial Super 8 stage of the competition.

For now, the focus remains on his family, with support expected from the cricketing fraternity as he navigates this difficult time.

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