The seventh match of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup pits defending champions England against Bangladesh on October 10th at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, India. England and Bangladesh have faced each other 24 times in ODIs, with England holding a 19-5 advantage overall. However, Bangladesh did beat England at both the 2011 and 2015 World Cups.
England suffered a heavy loss to New Zealand in their first match, while Bangladesh scored an impressive win over Afghanistan. Both teams will be eager to build momentum in their World Cup campaigns with a victory in this fixture. England have a more balanced squad, but Bangladesh are riding high after their opening success.
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England Overview
England have a power-packed squad despite missing Ben Stokes for their opening loss to New Zealand. Their batting boasts an enviable mix of power hitters like Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone and rising star Harry Brook. In bowling, they have the world’s top ODI bowler in Adil Rashid along with specialists like Reece Topley, Chris Woakes and Sam Curran.
However, England’s loss to New Zealand exposed vulnerabilities in both batting and bowling. Their lineup lacked substance beyond Joe Root’s 77, while the bowling looked toothless, taking just one Kiwi wicket. England will need major improvements in all departments to get their title defense back on track.
Bangladesh Overview
Bangladesh pulled off an impressive performance to beat Afghanistan in their first World Cup match. Their spinners choked Afghanistan to 156 all out, with Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan claiming three wickets each. In response, fifties from Mehidy and Najmul Hossain Shanto secured a six-wicket win.
Bangladesh have a balanced attack led by the canny Shakib, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman. Their batting relies on experienced players like Shakib, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah to complement openers Liton Das and Tanzid Hasan.
With momentum on their side after the win over Afghanistan, Bangladesh will fancy their chances of an upset against an underperforming England. Their spinners could be a major threat.
England vs Bangladesh Starting XI
England predicted Starting 11:
- Jonny Bairstow
- Dawid Malan
- Moeen Ali
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Jos Buttler (c & wk)
- Sam Curran
- Adil Rashid
- Liam Livingstone
- Chris Woakes
- Mark Wood
Bangladesh predicted Starting 11:
- Tanzid Hasan
- Litton Das
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Shakib Al Hasan (c)
- Mushfiqur Rahim (wk)
- Tawhid Hridoy
- Mahmudullah
- Mehidy Hasan
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Shoriful Islam
England may opt to strengthen their middle order by promoting Moeen Ali. They have concerns over Ben Stokes’ fitness but he may be risked.
Bangladesh are unlikely to change a winning combination. They may give a chance to Nasum Ahmed or Hasan Mahmud by resting Mustafizur Rahman or Shoriful Islam after their exertions in the first game.
Overall, both teams should field very familiar and settled XIs for this crucial second World Cup match.
England vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head
In One Day International (ODI) cricket encounters, England and Bangladesh have engaged in fierce battles on 24 occasions. Amongst these encounters, England has emerged victorious an impressive 19 times. Their most recent triumph transpired earlier this year, when they clinched a resounding 2-1 series win over Bangladesh.
This history of dominance in head-to-head clashes bestows upon England a significant advantage. However, it is essential to acknowledge Bangladesh’s recent form, which has displayed their prowess and resilience. This blend of historical superiority and Bangladesh’s current competitive spirit makes this upcoming clash a captivating spectacle in the world of cricket.
Weather & Pitch Report
The HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala sits at an altitude of around 4500 feet with a backdrop of the Himalayas. The weather is expected to be around 25 degrees Celsius and sunny on match day.
The pitch was slow and low in Bangladesh’s win over Afghanistan. Run-scoring was difficult early on before easing later. The same surface will be used again.
The higher altitude means the air is thinner, making it harder for batsmen to clear the boundary. Spinners get extra drift and bite off the surface. Dew may play a role in the evening under lights.
Scores around 250-270 were par in the first match here. The pitch should remain largely the same, assisting spinners and slower bowlers. With shorter dimensions than usual, six-hitting is tough but not impossible on this surface.
Another moderately low-scoring game appears likely. The team winning the toss may prefer chasing to take advantage of dew. Overall, the conditions slightly favor Bangladesh’s spin strength. But England are capable of adapting their explosive batting approach.
England vs Bangladesh Prediction
Despite England’s loss to New Zealand, they should have too much firepower for Bangladesh if they play to potential. England’s batting lineup led by the likes of Buttler, Bairstow and Livingstone can overwhelm any opposition.
Bangladesh’s spinners will pose problems, but England have the batting depth and versatility to combat them. Bangladesh are also heavily reliant on the veteran experience of Shakib, Tamim and Mushfiqur.
England’s bowling attack led by Rashid, Wood and Woakes has far more cutting edge than Bangladesh’s. Expect England to come back stronger and get their first win under their belt.
England to win a close contest by 4-5 wickets.
England vs Bangladesh Betting Tip
A good bet is England to hit the most sixes. Their batting lineup filled with power hitters is built for clearing boundaries. Bairstow, Livingstone and Brook can demolish any attack when in full flow.
Also consider betting on Jonny Bairstow to be England’s top scorer if he opens as expected. He has tremendous form in ODI cricket over the last two years.
For Bangladesh, betting on Shakib Al Hasan to take 2+ wickets could pay off. He enjoys bowling in these conditions, as evidenced by his 3/22 in the first match.
It should also be a relatively higher-scoring game with England’s batting power being unleashed. Consider betting on over 300 total match runs being scored.
The match is hard to predict but England should prevail if they bring their A-game. Back them strongly to beat Bangladesh.
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