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Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Team Prediction : Dream11 Fantasy Cricket: South Africa vs Bangladesh : 30th Match, T20 World Cup 2021 Preview

Match Details :-

Match: South Africa vs Bangladesh – 30th Match – Super 12 Group 1
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Date & Time: 2nd November 2021 at 3:30 pm (IST)
Where to Watch Live: Star Sports Network & Hotstar.

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Pitch Report: South Africa vs Bangladesh : 30th Match Preview

Pitch Report: The pitch in Abu Dhabi is expected to pose a lot of threats to the batters in the upcoming encounter. The bowlers are most likely to make hay. The upcoming game isn't expected to be a high-scoring affair by any means. Chasing should be the way forward.

T20 World Cup Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 145 runs

T20 World Cup Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 135 runs

Chasing team record – Won: 32, Lost: 25, Tied: 1.

T20 World Cup Fantasy League Head to Head Stats: South Africa vs Bangladesh : 30th Match

Matches Played (T20Is): 6
Won by South Africa: 6
Won by Bangladesh: 0

South Africa has won all the matches that they played against Bangladesh. In 6 games they played in T20Is, South Africa emerged victories in all matches including a win in the T20 World Cup stages.

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Team News : 

South Africa :

The South Africans are currently in a good position in the World Cup group stages. However, with 2 wins (4 points) in 3 games they will face Bangladesh at Abu Dhabi. Van der Dussen and Aiden Markram are in great touch with the bat. On the bowling department, Shamsi makes a comeback against Sri Lanka as he picks up 3 wickets. Also, Rabada, Nortje, and Pretorius looked good in the previous games.

Meanwhile, South Africa will be ahead in the game as they are coming from back-to-back wins.

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Bangladesh :

Bangladesh loses its first two matches and is yet to open its account in this edition. However, they fought well against West Indies but fails in the crucial final over. Russel took the game from Bangladesh as they lose their second game.

Moreover, the bad news for the Bangladesh camp is that Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out from the remainder of the T20 World Cup. So, without him, it will be a tough job for them to steal a win against the African's.

South Africa vs Bangladesh : 30th Match : Possible Playing XI

South Africa :

Quinton De Kock (wk)
Temba Bavuma (C)
Rassie van der Dussen
Aiden Markram
David Miller
Heinrich Klaasen
Dwaine Pretorius
Keshav Maharaj
Kagiso Rabada
Anrich Nortje
Tabraiz Shamsi

Bangladesh :

Mohammad Naim
Liton Das
Soumya Sarkar
Mushfiqur Rahim
Mahmudullah (C)
Afif Hossain
Nurul Hasan (wk)
Mahedi Hasan
Shoriful Islam
Taskin Ahmed
Mustafizur Rahman

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T20 World Cup 2021: Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Team Prediction: South Africa vs Bangladesh : 30th Match :

You must change your team if any of these players aren't announced in the starting lineup.

Matt Henry dismissed opener Brian Bennett for a duck during his first over of Zimbabwe’s second innings on the third day of the second Test, and that made it the 38th consecutive innings of him taking at least one wicket. Among pacers, only Australia’s Dennis Lillee and Pakistan’s Waqar Younis have maintained a longer streak of taking at least one wicket in an innings.

In this article, we will have a look at the pacers with longest wicket-taking streak in Tests.

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Longest wicket-taking streak in Tests among pacers

1. Dennis Lillee | 41 Innings

One of Australia's greatest ever fast bowlers, Dennis Lillee held the record for longest wicket-taking streak in Tests. He has 41 consecutive innings of taking at least one wicket. 

Lillee finished his career with 355 Test wickets playing 70 matches, including taking a wicket off his final delivery in international cricket. He also has 23 five-wicket hauls and 7 ten-wicket hauls.

2. Waqar Younis | 41 Innings

Waqar Younis jointly holds the record for longest wicket-taking streak in Tests, as the former Pakistan seamer achieved this feat for 41 straight innings. The former right arm fast bowler is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time.

As of 2012, Younis holds the record for the youngest Pakistani Test captain and the third youngest Test captain in history (22 years 15 days). He played 87 Tests matches for Pakistan during his international cricket career from 1989 to 2003. He has 373 wickets in test cricket with a brilliant average of 23.56. Younis also has 22 five-wicket hauls and 5 ten-wicket hauls to his name.

3. Matt Henry | 38* Innings

New Zealand’s Matt Henry is potentially two Tests and four innings away from an all-time record of Lillee and Younis after the Kiwi speedster struck in his first over of Zimbabwe’s second innings on the third day of the second Test. Henry dismissed opener Brian Bennett for a duck, and that made it the 38th consecutive innings of him taking at least one wicket.

Since the start of 2024, Henry is now taken 64 wickets at an average of 15.96. No bowler who has taken 60+ wickets during this period, not even Jasprit Bumrah, has maintained a better average. January 3, 2021, in Christchurch (second innings) against Pakistan was the last time Henry failed to take a wicket in an innings in Tests.

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4. Kagiso Rabada | 38 Innings

Proteas pace ace Kagiso Rabada is the most lethal bowler in Test history. He also has 38 consecutive innings of taking at least one wicket. Rabada (39.1) also holds the record for the best SR in Test cricket history among players with more than 150 Test wickets.

In 71 Tests, Rabada managed to take 336 wickets so far with an average of 21.74. He also has 17 five-wicket hauls and four ten-wicket hauls to his name. 

The Bangladesh vs Pakistan T20I series is all set to start from 20th July 2025. The 3-match T20I series will be played in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Before the series starts, we present you with the list of players with the most T20I runs for Bangladesh against Pakistan.

Most T20I runs for Bangladesh against Pakistan

Currently, Shakib-Al-Hasan leads the chart of players with the most T20I runs for Bangladesh against Pakistan. Not only that, Shakib is also the Bangladeshi batter with the most T20I runs for the Tigers. 

#5 Mohammed Nazimuddin | 123 runs

• 2 matches
• 123 runs
• 61.50 avg.
• 125.51 strike-rate

Nazimuddin, who played only two T20I games for Bangladesh against Pakistan way back in 2007-08, has scored 123 runs with a stunning average of 61.50. 

Interestingly, despite performing well in that Pakistan tour of Bangladesh in 2008, he was dropped from the T20I side and never played in that format for his country. 

The right-handed top-order batter even scored a fifty in his two games for Bangladesh against Pakistan. His career-best of 81 also came against Pakistan. Due to his competition with other opening batters and a slow strike-rate, he could not find a place in the team.

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 #4 Afif Hossain | 186 runs

• 9 matches
• 186 runs
• 23.25 avg.
• 109.41 strike-rate

The left-handed batter scored 186 runs in 9 matches for Bangladesh against Pakistan. 

Although he has already played 70 T20I matches for the Tigers, he has not been able to do justice to the talent he has. Hossain first played against Pakistan in 2020 and last played in the Asian Games 2024. 

 #3 Litton Das | 210 runs

• 8 matches
• 210 runs
• 26.25 avg.
• 131.25 strike-rate

The current Bangladeshi T20I captain, Litton Das, has done well in the chances he got against Pakistan. The flamboyant top-order batter has scored 210 runs in 8 matches against Pakistan at a strike-rate of 131.25. 

Litton has also hit a fifty against Pakistan in Christchurch in 2022 during the T20I tri-series between them and hosts New Zealand. 

In the upcoming BAN vs PAK T20I series, Das will get his chances to increase the number of runs. 

#2 Tamim Iqbal | 235 runs

• 11 matches
• 235 runs
• 21.36 avg.
• 120.51 strike-rate

There are hardly any T20I stats for Bangladesh where Tamim Iqbal does not appear. The former left-handed opener and part of the 'Golden era' of Bangladesh cricket, scored 235 runs in 11 matches for Bangladesh against Pakistan. 

He was the first Bangladeshi batter to score a T20I hundred. 

From 2007 to 2020, Tamim scored at a 120.51 strike rate against Pakistan, which is higher than his career T20I strike rate of 116.96. His only fifty against Pakistan came in his last inning against the neighbours in Lahore in 2020.

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#1 Shakib-Al-Hasan | 360 runs

• 11 matches
• 360 runs
• 40 avg.
• 132.35 strike-rate

Probably the greatest Bangladeshi player, Shakib-Al-Hasan, has always proved himself against better opponents. The left-handed all-rounder has scored the most T20I runs for Bangladesh against Pakistan.

Not only that, his 2551 T20I runs are also a record for any Bangladeshi batter. 

In 11 matches against Pakistan, Shakib scored 360 runs, including four fifties, at an outstanding average of 40.00. He also had a strike rate of 132.35 against the Pakistani team. 

In fact, Shakib has scored the most T20I runs against Pakistan in his career. 

Italy has truly made the unexpected happen, conquering what many considered impossible. Their recently qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, marks a historic first for the nation.

A majority of people associate Italy with football, disregarding the thought of cricket being their forte. Football is the major sport that comes to one's mind when the discussion is about Italy, just like pasta. Therefore, the nation's first-ever qualification for the T20 World Cup broke the internet in no time.

While Italy in the T20 World Cup still sounds surreal, the game of cricket has a surprisingly deep and often overlooked historical ties to the country.

Explore the stunning history of cricket in Italy and their correlation with football as a sport.

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Cricket in Italy: A Hidden History!

The first time cricket was even mentioned in Italy was way back in 1973. That's over 230 years ago, when a match was played among Admiral Horatio Nelson's sailors when they stopped at Naples.

Then, about a century later, Englishmen living and working in Italy, especially around busy port cities, started establishing cricket clubs. Around the end of the 19th century, several combined cricket and football clubs were formed, but they soon forgot about cricket and emphasised football to make it reach the highest level.

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One of the most striking examples is AC Milan, the Italian football club that recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. They were founded in 1899 as the Milan Cricket and Football Club by Englishmen, with cricket actually coming first in their name.

Another example is the oldest Italian football club, Genoa CFC, which was also founded as the Genoa Cricket and Football Club.

Thus, no matter how surreal the qualification of Italy in the T20 World Cup might sound, their deep-rooted history is a clear indication of cricket actually coming first in their nation. The game is not just a fluke, but built on a foundation that's far richer and older than most people realise!

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Italy heading to the World Cup 2026

Italy national cricket team is currently ranked 32nd in the ICC T20I ranking. Starting from 2012, they appeared in the T20 World Cup qualifiers 4 times, and this was the first time ever they made it to the top 2, securing their T20 World Cup 2026 spot.

The team fought so hard in the European Qualifiers that even after losing their last match to the Netherlands, they managed to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026, based on their high net run rate.

This amazing achievement really shows how cricket as a game has evolved in Italy and how determined their team is to make it big this time.

The world of Test cricket rankings has recently witnessed a drastic shift. As per the ICC's latest Test player rankings update on July 6, 2025, a fresh wave of change is brought out to us, along with new names at the top.

The biggest headline undoubtedly belongs to England's fiery batter, Harry Brook, who has roared up to claim his place as the new No. 1 test batter, overtaking his teammate, Joe Root.

This is closely linked with the ongoing test series between India and England, which is nothing short of a run-scoring carnival. Nearly 1,700 runs were scored in the 2nd test at Edgbaston, which resulted in batters from both sides making big moves in the rankings.

Adding to the excitement, there's the sensational Indian star Shubman Gill, who has made a historic Top 10 debut, following his record-breaking, consistent performances.

From the gains of Wiaan Mulder and Akash Deep to NK Reddy's fall from batters and all-rounders' ranking, check out who is on fire in the longest format of the game right now.

ICC Test player rankings update: Top 10 Batters

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Ranking rises and falls: A closer look at the gains and setbacks

After the updated ICC rankings have been released, we have seen many ups and downs in the numbers, based on the recent test performances. Let's take a closer look at them:

Harry Brook overtakes Joe Root to claim No. 1 spot (+1)

Harry Brook's performance in the 2nd test against India at Edgbaston, scoring 158 and 23, was enough to give him a boost in the rankings. He climbed from the second spot to the top (no. 1), overtaking his teammate, Joe Root.

This boost gave us a new ICC No. 1 test batter.

Wiaan Mulder's 367* earns him a massive rise (+34)

South Africa's Wiaan Mulder has made a monumental leap in the ICC test player rankings, climbing to No. 22 after his phenomenal 367* against Zimbabwe in the 2nd test at Bulawayo. Captaining for the first time, Mulder struck 49 fours and 4 sixes during his remarkable knock.

He made a decision to declare the innings and opt not to chase Brian Lara's 400*, out of respect for the legend, as well as to prioritise team victory.

Shubman Gill's historic Top 10 debut (+15)

Shubman Gill delivered a record-breaking performance at Edgbaston, scoring 269 in the first innings and following it up with 161 runs in the next one. He not only secured India's first test victory at the venue but also made a historic Top 10 debut in the ICC test player rankings.

Gill's batting has given him a 15-place push, into the 6th position.

Jamie Smith's fixates in the 10th spot (+16)

England's wicket-keeper batter, Jamie Smith, got a 16-place raise after his 184 and 88 scores at Edgbaston. His dedication to stand up for his team and deliver consistently has earned him the 10th spot.

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Nitish Kumar Reddy down to no. 75 (-11)

In the latest ICC test player rankings update, India's Nitish Kumar Reddy was seen having a hard to with the bat, unable to contribute much for the team. He got dismissed for just 1 run in both innings at the Edgbaston test, resulting in an 11-place downgrade in the rankings.

ICC Test player rankings update: Top 10 Bowlers 

Here's the latest ICC Test player rankings update on Men's Test Bowling:

Ranking rises and falls: A closer look at the gains and setbacks

Take a look at the ups and downs in the rankings of individual players that are worth noting:

Akash Deep jumps to 45th in the World (+39)

The rising Indian fast bowler, Akash Deep has earned the no. 45 spot (gaining a 39-place push), following his 10-wicket haul against England at Edgbaston. He finished with figures of 10/187, and made history by becoming the only second non-english fast bowler to get ten wickets at this venue.

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South Africa's Codi Yusuf climbs to No. 55 (+32)

Following the performance of the South African pacer Codi Yusuf against Zimbabwe, he gained 32 places up in the latest ICC test player rankings update.

Yusuf has consistently proved to be a wicket-taking option for the team, grabbing 10 wickets across the 2 test matches.

Prasidh Krishna's fall to No. 82 (-13)

The lastest ICC test player rankings update also saw a 13-place downgrade for the India's Prasidh Krishna. He struggled to be economical in the English conditions, giving out too much during his spells, resulting in this fall.

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ICC Test player rankings update: Top 10 All-rounders

Here's the latest ICC Test player rankings update on Men's Test All-rounders:

India is a nation where cricket is not just a sport but a religion. The crowd, the stadiums, and most importantly, the passion for cricket that the vibrant atmosphere brings, have made every ICC tournament hosted on Indian soil unforgettable.

Therefore, when it comes to hosting ICC tournaments, India delivers an experience like no other.

This article will take you through the history and highlights of ICC tournaments hosted by India that captivated millions.

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, inaugurated in 1975, has had 13 seasons so far. Out of which, India hosted the tournament 4 times, in the years: 1987, 1996, 2011, 2023. They are also scheduled to host the 2031 season, alongside Bangladesh.

Here's the detailed highlight of each year:

1987: First edition in India, co-hosted with Pakistan

The 1987 Cricket World Cup was the first time the tournament was held outside England. It was known as the "Reliance Cup" due to sponsorship and was also the first 50-over WC, reduced from 60 overs in previous editions.

Co-hosted with Pakistan, India topped the group stage and had a great season. However, they were eliminated in the semi-finals by England at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The Final was played at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, between Australia and England. Australia won their first title and lifted the World Cup with pride on Indian soil.

1996: Second edition with co-hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka

This edition was hosted by India, along with Pakistan and Sri Lanka. India faced a controversial semi-final defeat against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. It was caused due to crowd disturbance and India's collapsing run chase, which ultimately led to the game being abandoned.

Sri Lanka won their first WC title by defeating Australia and became the first co-host to do so.

2011: India's home triumph

Co-hosted with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, this was India's ultimate dream and crowning moment. Led by MS Dhoni, India had a dominant campaign and went on to win the World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka in a memorable final.

India became the first team to win the World Cup on home soil. The fact that the final match was held at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, makes it even more special. The roar of the crowd, legendary performances, and the winning six will be forever etched in the hearts of millions.

The final was also the first time two Asian teams played against each other in the tournament's history.

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2023: India's unfulfilled dream and heartbreak on home soil

As sole host, India delivered a spectacular performance throughout the tournament. They dominated every opponent in the group stage and the semi-final, without losing a single match across all venues.

However, despite their brilliant efforts, they lost to the Australian side in the final, held at the world's largest stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This was a major heartbreak for the team and fans, who dreamed of a home victory after 12 years.

Virat Kohli was named the player of the tournament, setting a new record for most runs in a single WC edition, and Mohammed Shami was the leading wicket-taker.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup

India has formally hosted the ICC Men's T20 World Cup twice. Here's a summary of those tournaments:

2016: A carnival of T20 cricket on Indian soil

India battled through every match brilliantly in the season with a great squad. However, their journey ended in the semi-final with a high-scoring loss against the West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

This season was a special one and delivered many dramatic, nail-biting encounters. The final match, held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is also popular for its thrilling finish, where Carlos Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes to seal the victory for WI against England.

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2021: India's hostship amidst global challenges (Held in UAE & Oman)

Although India was the designated host, the tournament was moved to the UAE and Oman due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in India. They also had a disappointing campaign, failing to qualify for the semi-finals.

ICC Men's Champions Trophy

India officially hosted the ICC Men's Champions Trophy once, in 2006, and is set to host the 2029 edition.

2006: India's first and only edition as hosts

This was the fifth edition of the Champions Trophy and the first time India had the sole hosting rights. They had a disappointing start to the season and failed to progress beyond the group stage, leading to an early exit.

The tournament featured 10 teams, and the Australian side, led by Ricky Ponting, emerged as champions.

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup

India has hosted the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 3 times, in the years 1978, 1997, and 2013. They are also scheduled to co-host the 2025 season.

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1978: The inaugural WC on Indian soil

This was India's debut World Cup appearance as well as the first time hosting the tournament. They lost all three matches against Australia, England, and New Zealand in the round-robin format, and finished fourth (last).

This was the first time the tournament was being hosted outside England. 

1997: A record-breaking season in India

This was the largest Women's World Cup at that time, featuring 11 teams and 32 matches across various venues in India. India put up a strong fight, but was defeated by Australia in the semis.

The final at Eden Gardens attracted a significant crowd, showcasing the growing interest in women's cricket. Australia won their fourth WC title, and their second on Indian soil.

2013: India's early exit in the home tournament

This edition saw several close matches throughout the group stage. India, as hosts, had a disappointing campaign and failed to go beyond the group stage. Yet again, Australia secured their sixth WC title, and the 3rd on Indian soil.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup, organised in 2009, has conducted 9 seasons so far. India has hosted the tournament once, in 2016.

2016: A global showcase of women's T20 cricket in India

This tournament, held alongside the Men's T20 World Cup, served as a significant platform. India had a challenging season, winning only a single match against Bangladesh and losing the remaining ones.

West Indies emerged as champions in an intense final against Australia and lifted their first T20 World Cup title.

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Upcoming ICC tournaments to be hosted by India: