Cricket World Cup 2023: Match 7:
The big cricket showdown between England and Bangladesh is almost here! On October 10, 2023, these two teams will face off in the ICC World Cup 2023 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, India. It’s going to be a thrilling match, and cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see who will come out on top.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Match 7, Preview :
England didn’t have the best start in the tournament. In their opening match, New Zealand beat them by 9 wickets. That means New Zealand won with just one wicket to spare. It was a tough loss for England, and none of their batters (the players who try to score runs) could make a big impact except for Joe Root.
On the other hand, Bangladesh had a good start to the tournament. They defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in their first match. This victory gave them a strong start in the competition.
Head-to-Head Record :
Let’s take a look at how these two teams have performed against each other in the past. England and Bangladesh have played 24 matches in One Day Internationals (ODI). Out of these 24 matches, England has won 19 times, while Bangladesh has won 5 times. So historically, England has had the upper hand, but Bangladesh is a team that can surprise its opponents.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium is known to be favorable to batters, meaning the players who try to score runs. It’s expected to assist the batters once again. However, as the match progresses, fast bowlers might get some help from the pitch, and spinners will play a crucial role in the middle part of the game. So, it’s a pitch that offers something for everyone.
Team News and Probable Lineups Now, let’s talk about the players who are likely to be in the starting lineup for both teams.
For England, it’s expected that Ben Stokes will not be playing due to an injury. Reece Topley might get a chance to play in his place. The rest of the team is likely to be Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (captain &wk), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Reece Topley and Adil Rashid.
As for Bangladesh, they are likely to stick with the same winning team from their first match. The probable lineup includes Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahmudullah or Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Mustafizur Rahman.
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Interesting Stats :Here are some interesting facts about the two teams and players:
- England and Bangladesh have met in each of the last four World Cups, with both teams having their share of victories.
- Although England has more wins overall, Bangladesh has been more competitive in recent years.
- Dharamsala has seen the team batting second winning in four out of five completed ODIs in the past decade.
- Jonny Bairstow is set to play his 100th ODI, a significant milestone in his career.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto is just 33 runs away from reaching 1000 runs in ODIs.
- Shakib Al Hasan has been a strong performer against England, with 20 wickets in 17 ODIs.
- Jos Buttler has an impressive average of 48.12 in ODIs against Bangladesh.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto has been particularly effective in the middle overs of ODIs this year, averaging 64.88.
With these exciting stats and the potential for thrilling performances from both teams, cricket fans can look forward to an action-packed match between England and Bangladesh in the ICC World Cup 2023. It’s a clash you won’t want to miss!
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