Australia and Bangladesh have played against each other four times in the T20 World Cup, with Bangladesh drawing a blank each time, reports Hindustan Times.

The Super 8 match on Friday in Antigua gives them an opportunity to make an opening. Bangladesh were struggling for form when they entered the 2024 World Cup, but with three wins in the group stage, they are roaring again.

Australia enter the Super 8s with four wins in the group stage but they run into an unpredictable opponent in Bangladesh, who have the firepower to put up a tough fight.

Bangladesh would expect Towhid Hridoy to perform well in this crucial Super 8 match against Australia. Hridoy is a talented batter and has had good starts in this T20 World Cup but has not been able to capitalize on them. Antigua’s pitch will suit his style of batting.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib has been one of the successful bowlers for Bangladesh and has taken nine wickets so far in this T20 World Cup.

Marcus Stoinis is in top form for Australia in this T20 World Cup. He is one of the top-three run-scorer in the tournament. In his last three innings, Head has scored 156 runs.

Adam Zampa will be a key factor for Australia in the Super 8s. The West Indies wickets will suit the spinners, and this is where Zampa will be effective. In this T20 World Cup, Zampa has taken 9 wickets so far.

Australia have the momentum with them and will be favourites in the Super 8 clash against Bangladesh. Australia also has a good head-to-head record against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup. Bangladesh's top-order batting is in poor form, so the key for them would be Shakib and Mahmudullah. Australia’s bowling attack, led by Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood, can prove to be deadly. Zampa's bowling in the middle overs will be crucial for Australia.