Published on: Jun 7, 2019 7:00 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 8, 2019 2:36 pm IST
The current world number one team, England will face off against Bangladesh in the 12th Match of the ICC World Cup. England lost their last match against Pakistan despite the wonderful performances by both Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer, something which will affect their confidence and preparation moving onto this match.
Bangladesh is also not doing bad in this tournament either. They won their first clash against South Africa and looked quite synchronized against New Zealand. Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar will have to hold the fort and create a good partnership against the English bowling attack. One thing is for sure that England cannot underestimate the Bangladeshis coming into this
Both teams are currently at a record of 1-1 and would look to win this match to ease the pressure off of them. This match might make or break a team for the rest of the World Cup.
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Match Details
Competition – ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Venue – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Date & Time – 08th June, 03:00 PM IST
Where to watch: Star Sports & Hotstar
Pitch Stats & Information
Average 1st innings score: 227
Average 2nd innings score: 216
Highest Total: 342/8 (50 Overs) by Eng vs AUS
Lowest Total: 138/10 (37.5 Overs) by SL vs NZ
This is a perfect pitch to bowl first and gets some early wickets. The pitch also does not favour high scored, with only 10 innings ever crossing 300+. The team which will bat second usually win 67% of the time.
ENG vs BAN Head to Head
Bangladesh and England’s last meet was in 2017, 2 years ago. They only met for one ODI where England won. The last series between the two teams was way back in Oct-Nov 2016 in which Bangladesh won the ODI series 2-1.
England’s recent ODI run (latest first):
Bangladesh’s recent ODI run (latest first):
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Bangladesh have won the toss and will bowl first
Bangladesh are unchanged
England have made one change – Liam Plunkett replaces Moen Ali
Bangladesh Squad:
Playing XI (confirmed): Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Mustafizur Rahman
Bench: Liton Das, Sabbir Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Abu Jayed
England Squad:
Playing XI (confirmed): Eoin Morgan (c), Liam Plunkett, Jos Buttler (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer
Bench: Liam Dawson, James Vince, Tom Curran, Moeen Ali
Joe Root | Eoin Morgan | Ben Stokes | Jofra Archer
M Rahim | M Hasan Miraz | Shakib Al Hasan
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Suggested Captains: Shakib Al Hasan, M Rahim, J Root, E Morgan, B Stokes
Moen Ali misses out for England. Liam Plunkett comes into the side
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