Australia v Bangladesh Preview, Match 11 at Brisbane

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Bangladesh's bowlers were quietly impressive at the Manuka Oval, but they will have to deal with the depth of Australia’s batting. Even with David Warner, Watson and Steven Smith failing to get going, Australia posted 342 against England. You could argue that Michael Clarke coming in to lead the side – he averages 83.62 after 18 World Cup matches – in place of George Bailey makes the line-up even more daunting. Mitchell Starc, who batted at No.10 against England, has a highest Test score of 99.

Bangladesh last played an ODI in Australia in 2008, at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. This contest, at a venue referred to as the Gabbatoir, would have been quite a baptism to cricket at the traditional Australian venues. Unfortunately, Cyclone Marcia is poised to have the final word.

Teams:Australia (likely): David Warner, Aaron Finch, Shane Watson, Michael Clarke (capt), Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Brad Haddin (wk), Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins.

Bangladesh (likely): Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Sabbir Rahman, Mashrafe Mortaza (capt), Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Rubel Hossain.

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