With back-to-back wins, visitors Australia have secured the 3-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Bangladesh. The 3rd and final game will be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on the 27th of March, 2024, at 9:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Bangladesh – Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter (VC), Fargana Hoque Pinky, Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Disha Biswas, Sumaiya Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Farzana Hoque Lisa
Australia – Alyssa Healy (C, WK), Tahlia McGrath (VC), Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Tayla Vlaeminck, Grace Harris
Players to watch out:
Murshida Khatun
The 24-year-old opening batter from 23 ODI appearances has accumulated 422 runs, including the highest of 91*. Murshida hasn’t found any success this series, departing on scores of 10 and 5; however, she is a promising batter and will be backed to find her footing.
Sultana Khatun
The 28-year-old off-spinner from 11 ODIs has bagged as many wickets, including the best of 2/32, maintaining an economy rate of 4.10. Sultana has been in notable form this series, returning figures of 2/42 (10) and 1/23 (5). It’ll be hoped she continues on this form, leading the tally.
Alyssa Healy
The 34-year-old keeper-batter, averaging 34.62, has amassed 2978 runs, including the highest of 170, from 97 ODI innings. Though Alyssa has departed on scores of 24 and 15 this series, she has looked fluent for runs and can be counted on to capitalize on these starts.
Annabel Sutherland
The 22-year-old all-rounder in ODIs has added 465 runs to the tally from 17 innings, while has claimed 30 wickets from 27 outings. Annabel hasn’t had a bowl this series, while with the bat, in the series opener notched up a solid 58*. She’ll be relied upon for the goods.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Shere Bangla National Stadium poses a challenge for batters to score with ease, and the modest average score of 170s at this venue attests to this fact. Bowlers, especially spinners, play a crucial role in dictating the game’s outcome.
Weather:
It will be a pleasant day for cricket at Mirpur with no rain interruptions and mostly cloudy skies. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 29°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 66%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Nigar Sultana Joty, Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Alana King, Nahida Akter, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham
Match details:
Date – March 27, 2024
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on FanCode and the Bangladesh Cricket YouTube channel.