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  08 Sep 2022, 19:45
Update : 08 Sep 2022, 19:52

Tigers to face off Afghanistan, South Africa in T20 WC warm-up

DHAKA, Sept 9, 2022 (BSS) - Bangladesh will take on Afghanistan and South
Africa in the warm-up matches in a bid to prepare them for the T20 World Cup
in Australia.

Every participating team however will get two practice matches for their
preparation as the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the warm-up
fixtures today.

Bangladesh will play against Afghanistan on October 17 at the Alan Border
Field in Brisbane while their match against South Africa is also scheduled at
the same venue on October 19. Both of the matches will start at 1 PM as per
Bangladesh Time.

Bangladesh will start their World Cup mission on October 24, taking on the
runners-up of Group-A in Hobart. Their second match is against South Africa
in Sydney on October 27 after which they will face off Group-B champions at
the Gabba in Brisbane on October 30. Bangladesh then will take on
subcontinent powerhouse India on November 2 and Pakistan on November 6.
Adelaide will host both of the matches.

However, the ICC statement said that the first Round teams, who will try to
qualify for the tournament proper, will commence their preparations in
Melbourne, with matches split between the Melbourne Cricket Ground and
Junction Oval from 10-13 October.

Teams starting in the Super 12 stage will play all warm-up fixtures over two
match days in Brisbane on October 17 and 19. These matches will be played at
The Gabba and Allan Border Field.

As per previous ICC events, the warm-up fixtures will not carry official T20
International status.

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 begins on October 16 when Sri Lanka faces
Namibia at Kardinia Park Stadium in Geelong.