World Cup 2023: England vs Bangladesh, Game 7 – Dafanews Match Preview

 

England will lock horns against Bangladesh at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on Tuesday in a day game. The reigning champions will seek their maiden win of the tournament after losing the opener against New Zealand by nine wickets.

On the other hand, Bangladesh won their opening game against Afghanistan by six wickets and they will look to continue the winning impetus. We look at the current form, head-to-head, players to look out for, and squads of both teams in our match preview.

 

Current form for England: L NR W A W

England was not able to come up with a collective effort against the Kiwis and they will need to turn the tables against the Tigers. The Jos Buttler-led team has adopted an aggressive approach and they will want to carry on in a similar fashion. As per the latest reports, Ben Stokes is still unfit and unlikely to play against Bangladesh.

 

Current form for Bangladesh: W L L NR W

Bangladesh were able to kick off their campaign on a high against Afghanistan. The Tigers spin duo of Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan were able to deliver the goods and they will aim to continue the good show against England.

 

Head to Head: Matches: 24, Won by England: 19, Won by Bangladesh: 5

England clearly holds the advantage against Bangladesh in the H2H battle.

 

Players to look out for: Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Adil Rashid will hold the key.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, and Mustafizur Rahman will hold the key for the Tigers.

 

Bangladesh squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Kumer Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

 

England squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes.