The stage is set for an exciting clash as England (ENG) locks horns with Bangladesh (BAN) in the 7th game of the Cricket World Cup 2023.
This ENG vs BAN encounter is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, and will take place at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
Both teams are gearing up for their second match in this highly anticipated tournament.
In their inaugural match of the World Cup, England faced off against New Zealand. New Zealand, after winning the toss, opted to bowl first. England managed to put up a competitive total of 282 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their allotted 50 overs.
The standout performance came from Joe Root, who scored 77 runs off 86 deliveries. However, the New Zealand batsmen, led by Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, showcased their prowess by comfortably chasing down the target of 283 runs in just 36.2 overs.
On the other hand, Bangladesh started their World Cup journey against Afghanistan, where they won the toss and elected to bowl.
Bangladesh’s bowlers bundled out Afghanistan for a mere 156 runs in 37.2 overs, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan each claiming three wickets. Bangladesh chased down the modest target of 157 runs in 34.4 overs, securing a convincing six-wicket victory.
Looking at the team strength, England continues to miss the services of Ben Stokes, and it is likely that Moeen Ali will make way for an additional seamer. The spotlight now falls on Liam Livingstone as the key all-rounder in the England squad.
His batting form has been inconsistent in recent months. Livingstone needs to strike a balance between his power-hitting and maintaining his composure at the crease, much like the England team as a whole.
On the other hand, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the spin-bowling all-rounder from Bangladesh, put up an impressive display against Afghanistan. He took three crucial wickets, including a beautifully dipping off-break that led to a crucial dismissal.
With the bat, he anchored a composed chase, scoring 57 runs from 73 balls. Mehidy’s ability to remain calm under pressure is well-documented, and he has been a match-winner for Bangladesh on multiple occasions.
Despite their loss in the opening match, England enters this contest as the favorites against Bangladesh in Dharamsala. However, with both teams possessing talent and experience, this clash promises to be an intense battle, with the potential for exciting twists and turns.
Cricket fans worldwide can expect an exhilarating encounter between these two cricketing giants in the World Cup 2023.
ENG vs BAN Probable XI
England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Bangladesh: Tanzid Tamim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah/Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
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