Bangladesh v Australia 1st T20I – 03/08/2021

Bangladesh v Australia 1st T20I Preview – Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Predictions – 03/08/2021

Bangladesh and Australia meet for the first of five T20Is in Dhaka.

Both teams are upping their preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year.

Explore our expert tips for this match.

Bangladesh v Australia 1st T20I – Match Preview

Australia will be hoping for a better series than their previous one in the West Indies.

Bangladesh were in good form against Zimbabwe but did slip to one defeat.

Where: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka.

When: Tuesday, 03 August 2021

Start time: 07:30 IST, (12:00 GMT)

Pitch conditions: The pitch at Mirpur can offer plenty of assistance to spin bowlers but big runs have also been scored in the past. Five of the last seven T20Is at this ground have been won by the team batting first.

Weather conditions: There is a chance that this fixture could be hit by thunderstorms and rain showers. There will be dark cloud cover throughout even if the storms do stay away.

Bangladesh v Australia 1st T20I – Latest Odds

Australia are the short-priced favourites to take the win. They can be backed at 1.39 with 1xBet

Bangladesh have been priced at 3.0 with the same betting site.

Bangladesh v Australia 1st T20I – Team News

• Tamim Iqbal – The experienced opener misses this series with a knee injury he picked up in Zimbabwe. Soumya Sarkar could continue.
• Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim – Both men are also out of this match and the series after leaving the bio-secure bubble to return to their families.
• Shakib Al Hasan – He is one star that is still available for Bangladesh. The all-rounder was in fine form in Zimbabwe and has an even bigger role to play with so many injuries in the squad.
• David Warner – The opener has opted out of this series along with big names including Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins and Kane Richardson.
• Matthew Wade – The vice-captain could lead the team in this match after skipper Aaron Finch returned home with a knee injury.

Bangladesh v Australia 1st T20I – Betting Tips and Predictions

This looks like being a tough test for Bangladesh given the number of injuries they have to key players.

Australia’s top stars are also missing but their strength in depth is much more likely to cope.

Here are our top tips for this opening T20I.

Back Mehidy Hasan for Top Bangladesh Bowler

Mehidy Hasan Miraz continues to improve and looks a great bet to take wickets in this clash.

The spinner was excellent in the Test match against Zimbabwe but also excelled at this ground in the ODIs against Sri Lanka in May. He bagged seven in three games then,

His price of 5.0 with 1xBet looks far too big to ignore.

Zampa for Top Australian Bowler

Adam Zampa initially struggled to pick up wickets in the West Indies but eventually hit form in the ODIs.

The spinner should have conditions to suit and can bag more wickets in this one. He has 10 wickets in his last five outings for the Baggy Greens.

He is playing with plenty of confidence and there looks to be good value about his price to be Australia’s top bowler.

Zampa can be backed at 3.75 with bet365 to claim that honour.

Marsh for Player of the Match

Mitchell Marsh has been in superb form in the West Indies despite his team’s struggles.

He has been consistently getting big scores with the bat and also finding wickets with his medium pace.

He can have an impact with both again in this match. His batting will be important given the number of absentees for the visitors.

Marsh can be backed at 8.5 with bet365 to be named player of the match.

Read our round-up of the best cricket betting tips for this series opener.