England is all set to take on the Bangladesh in Match 7 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, October 10 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Both the teams have a star-studded squad that can change the course of the game with their abilities. England is the favourite to win this encounter against Bangladesh.
England and Bangladesh have a fierce rivalry in the format. Both teams have played 24 ODI matches, with England winning all 19 games and Bangladesh winning 5 games so far in the head to head encounters. In this article, we will take a look at the key player battles to watch out for in the match 7 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 between England and Bangladesh.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during ENG vs BAN match:
1) Jonny Bairstow vs Taskin Ahmed
A marquee battle awaits between England’s explosive opener, Jonny Bairstow, and Bangladesh’s fast bowler, Taskin Ahmed. Historically, Taskin has held the upper hand, limiting Bairstow to a mere four runs from 12 balls and even dismissing him once. Will Bairstow find a strategy to combat Taskin’s pace and swing, or will Taskin continue to trouble the English dynamo?
2) Litton Das vs Sam Curran
Expect fireworks as Litton Das squares off against England’s rising all-rounder, Sam Curran. In their brief encounters, Das has struggled, failing to score and falling victim to Curran’s skills twice. These stats provide Curran with a psychological edge, but Das, known for his aggressive approach, may be plotting a comeback.
3) Dawid Malan vs Mehidy Hasan
A technical showdown awaits as England’s Dawid Malan faces Bangladesh’s spin maestro, Mehidy Hasan. Malan has accumulated a modest 25 runs from 42 deliveries and has been dismissed once by Hasan in their prior meetings. While Malan aims to assert dominance and up his scoring rate, Hasan will strive to maintain his mastery and restrain the English batsman.