Australian cricket team in Bangladesh in 2021

Although initially Australia were scheduled to play three T20I matches in October 2021, in April 2021, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) asked Cricket Australia to play five T20Is instead of three.{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=BCB ask Australia to play five T20I instead three|url=https://www.cricfrenzy.com/bn/article/134155/BCB-ask-Australia-to-play-five-T20I-instead-three|url-status=live|access-date=21 May 2021|website=CricFrenzy|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521060358/https://www.cricfrenzy.com/bn/article/134155/BCB-ask-Australia-to-play-five-T20I-instead-three |archive-date=21 May 2021 }} In May 2021, both cricket boards agreed to play five T20Is in August 2021, following Australia's tour of the West Indies.{{cite web|title=Australia to play five T20Is on their tour of Bangladesh|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117539/australia-to-play-five-t20is-on-their-tour-of-bangladesh|access-date=26 May 2021|work=CricBuzz}}{{Cite web|title=Australia planning five T20 matches in Bangladesh in August|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/australia-planning-five-t20-matches-in-bangladesh-in-august/articleshow/82962766.cms|url-status=live|access-date=11 June 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526035956/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/australia-planning-five-t20-matches-in-bangladesh-in-august/articleshow/82962766.cms |archive-date=26 May 2021 }}

To avoid any sort of security or health risks, Cricket Australia requested three conditions of the BCB.{{Cite web|date=|title=Cricket Australia sets three conditions to BCB|url=https://www.bdcrictime.com/cricket-australia-sets-three-conditions-to-bcb/|url-status=live|access-date=11 June 2021|website=Bdcrictime|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611064648/https://www.bdcrictime.com/cricket-australia-sets-three-conditions-to-bcb/ |archive-date=11 June 2021 }} Firstly they wanted the Australian players and staff to be taken to the team hotel from the Shahjalal International Airport immediately upon arrival, and secondly they wanted only the Australian players, including the individuals concerned to bio-secure bubble, to remain at the hotel.{{Cite web|date=|title=বাংলাদেশ সফরের জন্য ৩ শর্ত ক্রিকেট অস্ট্রেলিয়ার|url=https://dailysportsbd.com/2021/06/%e0%a6%ac%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%82%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%a6%e0%a7%87%e0%a6%b6-%e0%a6%b8%e0%a6%ab%e0%a6%b0%e0%a7%87%e0%a6%b0-%e0%a6%9c%e0%a6%a8%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%af-%e0%a7%a9-%e0%a6%b6%e0%a6%b0%e0%a7%8d/|url-status=live|access-date=11 June 2021|website=Daily Sports BD|language=bn|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611064651/https://dailysportsbd.com/2021/06/%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF-%E0%A7%A9-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D/ |archive-date=11 June 2021 }} The BCB also wanted to organise the T20I matches in two venues, Mirpur and Chattagram to prevent the pitch from being hampered. However, Cricket Australia have requested that only one venue should be used for the entire series.{{Cite web|date=|title=BCB, CA yet to agree on several aspects of Australia’s tour|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/bcb-ca-yet-agree-several-aspects-australias-tour-2108505|url-status=live|access-date=11 June 2021|website=The Daily Star|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611064805/https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/bcb-ca-yet-agree-several-aspects-australias-tour-2108505 |archive-date=11 June 2021 }} The BCB later complied with the request, with all five matches scheduled to be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcb-to-enforce-strict-bio-bubble-measures-for-australia-s-visit-1267477 |title=BCB to enforce strict bio-bubble measures for Australia's visit |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=23 June 2021}} On 22 July 2021, the dates for the matches were confirmed.{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-tour-of-bangladesh-dates-schedule-venue-series-covid-19-t20-world-cup-twenty20/2021-07-22 |title=Details for Australia's tour of Bangladesh revealed |work=Cricket Australia |access-date=22 July 2021}} The series was not shown live in Australia due to a lack of a deal with broadcasters.{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/bangladesh-t20is-may-not-be-broadcast-20210723-p58cds.html |title=Australian cricket team's first broadcast blackout since 1994 confirmed |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=3 August 2021}} It was the first time since the team's tour of Pakistan in 1994 that an overseas tour was not shown on Australian television.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-vs-australia-t20is-2021-lack-of-broadcast-deal-leaves-australia-men-s-tour-off-screen-after-27-years-1271890 |title=Lack of broadcast deal leaves Australia men's tour off screen after 27 years |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=3 August 2021}}

On 27 May 2021, Australia named a 23-man preliminary squad for the tour with Aaron Finch being named as their captain.{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/tanveer-sangha-australia-t20-squad-west-indies-bangladesh-leg-spinner-sydney-thunder-nsw-blues/2021-05-27 |title=Tanveer's time in Aussie colours just beginning |work=Cricket Australia | accessdate=28 May 2021}} On 8 June 2021, six more players were added to Australia's preliminary squad,{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/dan-christian-called-up-to-australia-s-preliminary-white-ball-squad-for-tours-of-west-indies-and-bangladesh-1265547 |title=Dan Christian called up to Australia's preliminary white-ball squad |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=8 June 2021}} with Australia confirming the final squad on 16 June 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2172566 |title=Australia to test their depth ahead of T20 World Cup |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=16 June 2021}} Tanveer Sangha and Nathan Ellis were named as reserve players.{{cite web| url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/david-warner-and-pat-cummins-among-australia-players-to-opt-out-of-west-indies-and-bangladesh-tours-1266659 |title=Warner, Cummins and Maxwell among six to opt out of West Indies and Bangladesh tours |work=ESPN Cricinfo |accessdate= 16 June 2021}} Ellis was later moved up to Australia's full squad, covering for Riley Meredith.{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/bangladesh-australia-all-need-know-series-where-when-watch-coverage-dhaka-t20i-series-five-match/2021-08-02 |title=All you need to know for Aussies' tour of Bangladesh |work=Cricket Australia |access-date=6 August 2021}} On 25 July 2021, Australia's captain Aaron Finch was ruled out of the tour due to an injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/aaron-finch-australia-tour-of-west-indies-bangladesh-heading-home-captain-knee-injury-t20-world-cup/2021-07-25 |title=Finch heads home, surgery looms ahead of World Cup |work=Cricket Australia |access-date=25 July 2021}} The next day, Litton Das was ruled out of Bangladesh's squad due to a family matter.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ban-vs-aus-t20i-series-liton-das-ruled-out-of-australia-series-1271079 |title=Liton Das ruled out of Australia series |work=Cricinfo |access-date=26 July 2021}} On 2 August 2021, Cricket Australia named Matthew Wade as the team captain in Finch's absence.{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/matthew-wade-australia-bangladesh-t20-series-captain-aaron-finch-injury-replacement/2021-08-02 |title=Wade confirmed as Aussie skipper in Finch absence |work=Cricket Australia |access-date=2 August 2021}}

{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 3 August 2021

| time = 18:00

| night = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}

| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}

| score1 = 131/7 (20 overs)

| runs1 = Shakib Al Hasan 36 (33)

| wickets1 = Josh Hazlewood 3/24 (4 overs)

| score2 = 108 (20 overs)

| runs2 = Mitchell Marsh 45 (45)

| wickets2 = Nasum Ahmed 4/19 (4 overs)

| result = Bangladesh won by 23 runs

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1270834.html Scorecard]

| venue = Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka

| umpires = Masudur Rahman (Ban) and Sharfuddoula (Ban)

| motm = Nasum Ahmed (Ban)

| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to field.

| rain =

| notes = Mitchell Starc became the first bowler for Australia to take 50 wickets in T20Is.{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/bangladesh-australia-first-t20-twenty20-watch-video-highlights-live-scores-report/2021-08-04 |title=Marsh stands up again but Australia spun out in Dhaka |work=Cricket Australia |access-date=4 August 2021}}

}}

{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 4 August 2021

| time = 18:00

| night = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|AUS}}

| team2 = {{cr|BAN}}

| score1 = 121/7 (20 overs)

| runs1 = Mitchell Marsh 45 (42)

| wickets1 = Mustafizur Rahman 3/23 (4 overs)

| score2 = 123/5 (18.4 overs)

| runs2 = Afif Hossain 37* (31)

| wickets2 = Ashton Agar 1/17 (4 overs)

| result = Bangladesh won by 5 wickets

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1270835.html Scorecard]

| venue = Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka

| umpires = Tanvir Ahmed (Ban) and Masudur Rahman (Ban)

| motm = Afif Hossain (Ban)

| toss = Australia won the toss and elected to bat.

| rain =

| notes =

}}

{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 6 August 2021

| time = 18:00

| night = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}

| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}

| score1 = 127/9 (20 overs)

| runs1 = Mahmudullah 52 (53)

| wickets1 = Nathan Ellis 3/34 (4 overs)

| score2 = 117/4 (20 overs)

| runs2 = Mitchell Marsh 51 (47)

| wickets2 = Shoriful Islam 2/29 (4 overs)

| result = Bangladesh won by 10 runs

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1270836.html Scorecard]

| venue = Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka

| umpires = Sharfuddoula (Ban) and Gazi Sohel (Ban)

| motm = Mahmudullah (Ban)

| toss = Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat.

| rain =

| notes = Nathan Ellis (Aus) made his T20I debut, and became the first cricketer to take a hat-trick on debut in T20Is.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/58120763 |title=Nathan Ellis: Australia bowler takes hat-trick on debut against Bangladesh |work=BBC Sport |access-date=6 August 2021}}

}}

{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 7 August 2021

| time = 18:00

| night = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}

| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}

| score1 = 104/9 (20 overs)

| runs1 = Mohammad Naim 28 (36)

| wickets1 = Mitchell Swepson 3/12 (4 overs)

| score2 = 105/7 (19 overs)

| runs2 = Dan Christian 39 (15)

| wickets2 = Mustafizur Rahman 2/9 (4 overs)

| result = Australia won by 3 wickets

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1270837.html Scorecard]

| venue = Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka

| umpires = Masudur Rahman (Ban) and Gazi Sohel (Ban)

| motm = Mitchell Swepson (Aus)

| toss = Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat.

| rain =

| notes =

}}

{{Single-innings cricket match

| date = 9 August 2021

| time = 18:00

| night = Yes

| team1 = {{cr-rt|BAN}}

| team2 = {{cr|AUS}}

| score1 = 122/8 (20 overs)

| runs1 = Mohammad Naim 23 (23)

| wickets1 = Nathan Ellis 2/16 (4 overs)

| score2 = 62 (13.4 overs)

| runs2 = Matthew Wade 22 (22)

| wickets2 = Shakib Al Hasan 4/9 (3.4 overs)

| result = Bangladesh won by 60 runs

| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1270838.html Scorecard]

| venue = Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka

| umpires = Tanvir Ahmed (Ban) and Sharfuddoula (Ban)

| motm = Shakib Al Hasan (Ban)

| toss = Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat.

| rain =

| notes = Shakib Al Hasan (Ban) became the second cricketer to take 100 wickets in T20Is.{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/bangladesh-australia-fifth-t20-video-highlights-live-scores-match-report-dhaka/2021-08-10 |title=Aussies 62 all out, fall to 4-1 series defeat |work=Cricket Australia |access-date=9 August 2021}}

• Shakib Al Hasan (Ban) also became the first cricketer to take 100 wickets and score 1,000 runs in T20Is.{{cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/shakib-only-player-the-double-100-wickets-and-1k-runs-t20is-2148521 |title=Shakib only player to the double of 100 wickets and 1K runs in T20Is |work=The Daily Star (Bangladesh) |access-date=9 August 2021}}
• This was Australia's lowest total in T20Is.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-in-bangladesh-2021-1270832/bangladesh-vs-australia-5th-t20i-1270838/match-report |title=Australia crash to their lowest T20I score in 4-1 series defeat |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 August 2021}}

}}

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• [https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-in-bangladesh-2021-1270832 Series home at ESPN Cricinfo]

{{2021 Bangladeshi cricket season}}

{{International cricket tours of Bangladesh}}

{{International cricket in 2021}}

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