Published on: Mar 2, 2023 10:00 am IST|Updated on: Mar 2, 2023 10:52 am IST
The Bangladeshi men are set to face England on Friday (March 3) at 11:30 AM (IST). It’s the second match of the three-match One Day International (ODI) series and will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
Bangladesh, earlier, lost the first game of the series. The side got all out at a low total of 209 runs. However, the bowlers tried to change the momentum in the second innings, but the victory was meant to be for England. The Tamim Iqbal-led men will now aim to at least level the series.
On the other hand, England put on an impressive bowling show in the first ODI. Although, while chasing a relatively low target, the English batters kept falling. In the end, it was Dawid Malan’s unbeaten ton that aided England to lead the series 1-0.
As Bangladesh vs England 2nd ODI contest is at the edge, here’s the pitch report and more from Mirpur.
It seems like a batting pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur to say and is better suited for pacers. The speedsters will receive much assistance early in the game with the new ball. Although, the wicket has also produced some stunning spin-bowling spells.
Based on the last five ODIs played at the venue, the average first innings score has been around 249 and the average total score has been around 225. 80% of the toss winners opted to bat first. And, 80% of the sides batting first won the games.
Since 2021, the Shere Bangla National Stadium has hosted eight ODIs. Ahead of Bangladesh vs England 2nd ODI, Bangladesh’s record during this time at the venue is described in a table below.
No.
2021
3
5
2022
7
2023
Since 2021, England has played only one game at this venue.
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