ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Australia vs Bangladesh, 5 players to watch out for

Modified Jun 04, 2017 23:40 IST

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: David Warner of Australia bats during game five of the One Day International series between Australia and Pakistan at Adelaide Oval on January 26, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images) — Warner would be eager to make his presence felt in the Champions Trophy

#2 Shakib-al-Hasan

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh bats during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at Seddon Park on March 13, 2015 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) — Shakib-al-Hasan's all-round skills will come in handy against a strong Aussie line-up

The Bangladeshi all-rounder has been off colour in the past few months but if there is a right time to return to form it is against Australia at The Oval. His nation is on the verge of being knocked out of the tournament and the time is ripe for Shakib to stand up and deliver.

The Oval pitch showed signs of stopping a bit in the game between South Africa and Sri Lanka which could bring the Bangladesh spinners into play. Shakib will be itching to have a go against an Australian top order that has four right-handed batsmen. His batting will also be vital for Bangladesh.

Record against Australia

Matches - 7, Runs - 147, Batting Avg - 21.0, Wickets - 5, Bowling Avg - 48.0