The Bangladesh Tour of Australia 2026 begins with a crucial warm-up match as Cricket Australia XI take on Bangladesh from 6–8 August.
Here are the Predictions for the Bangladesh Tour of Australia 2026, Warm up Match – Cricket Australia XI vs Bangladesh, to be played from the 6th of August at the Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin.
Batting Stats
Ground Stat:
Average First Innings Total at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin (Men’s First Class) – 152
Average Second Innings Total at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin (Men’s First Class) – 252
Average Third Innings Total at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin (Men’s First Class) – 189
Average Fourth Innings Total at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin (Men’s First Class) – 162
Current Form Bangladesh:
Bangladesh are currently placed at the 9th position on ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings with a rating of 73.
When it comes to Test Cricket, Bangladesh are in terrible form. They have recently lost a One Off Test Match against Zimbabwe in an upset for the ages.
Bangladesh are led by Najmul Hossain Shanto for the Test Matches. They have named an ordinary squad with players like Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim and Ebadot Hossain in the mix.
Bangladesh are expected to be dominated by Australia in the upcoming matches.
Players to look out for:
1. Shadman Islam – He has been looking in great touch with the bat. Shadman is expected to continue his good run in the Tests against Australia.
2. Hasan Mahmud – He is a pure wicket taker, who doesn’t let the top order settle down against a red ball. Mahmud is expected to be amongst the wickets in the upcoming matches.
Current Form Cricket Australia:
Cricket Australia have named plenty of upcoming superstars for their squad against.
Players in form including Campbell Kellaway, Corey Rocchiccioli and Sam Konstas are going to play in the warm up match.
Cricket Australia XI won’t start as favorites as they are a relatively inexperienced team after all.
Players to look out for:
1. Kurtis Patterson – He is capable of playing marathon knocks in red ball cricket. Patterson will play a key role with the bat for Cricket Australia XI in the Test Matches against Bangladesh.
2. Corey Rocchiccioli – He would relish the opportunity given to him for performing in the against a Test Nation. Rocchiccioli can prove to very tough to face especially in turning conditions. He will play an important role with the ball for Cricket Australia XI.
Wicket Takers
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Cricket Australia XI: Kurtis Patterson (c), Campbell Kellaway, Campbell Thompson, Corey Rocchiccioli, Hanno Jacobs, Jack Clayton, Jake Doran, Jerrssis Wadya, Josh Philippe, Sam Konstas, Teague Wyllie, Tom Menzies, Xavier Crone
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Amite Hasan, Jaker Ali, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mominul Haque, Soumya Sarkar, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Musfik Hasan, Taskin Ahmed
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Cricket Australia
Who will win?– Draw
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Kurtis Patterson (Cricket Australia XI), Shadman Islam (Bangladesh)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Corey Rocchiccioli (Cricket Australia XI), Hasan Mahmud (Bangladesh)
Most Sixes – Sam Konstas (Cricket Australia XI), Jaker Ali (Bangladesh)
Player of the Match – Hasan Mahmud (Bangladesh)
Team Scores Batting first – Bangladesh 290+, Cricket Australia XI 180+
Match Handicap: Draw
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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