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The ICC men’s T20 World Cup 2024 tournament is advancing towards the semi-final stage. Currently, at the Super 8 stage, finalists of the World Test Championship 2023 and ICC ODI World Cup 2023, India and Australia will take on each other once again on 24th June at 8:30 PM BST. Match Details of India vs Australia Match Date (BST) Teams Time (BST) Venue 51 24/6/2024 India vs Australia 8:30 PM Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St. Lucia Preview of IND vs AUS Match in the World Cup Super 8 Stage Everyone thought this match to be a dead rubber following the grouping. But after Afghanistan’s historic win against Australia at St. Vincent, this match has become ever more important for both teams. It is not a must-win game for any of them. But not winning might have dire consequences afterward. Equation India is in a more comfortable position than Australia at this point. If they win then there’s no stopping them from going to the semi-finals. An abandonment also works fine for them as it would still make them group champions. India have a positive net run rate of 2.425 which gives them a handsome advantage. So, they might still comfortably qualify even after losing this game. But they need to depend on the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan match for that. Australia have been put into a delicate position after their loss to Afghanistan. Although they are not sure to be knocked out, a win doesn’t guarantee them a place either. If they wish to secure their place in the semi-finals, they need to win by a margin that puts India behind them in the net run rate. A loss or an abandoned game means that they have to pray for a lot of ifs and buts to go their way in the match of Bangladesh vs Afghanistan to advance to the semi-final. Read more: T20 World Cup: Afghanistan stun Australia Performance and Team Situation India will approach this match with a lot of confidence after being the only unbeaten side in this World Cup and comprehensively winning the first two matches of the Super 8. Their main strength has been their team performance. Almost everyone is chipping in in every game which is making them look formidable. They are unbeaten till now but still, none of their batters is in the top 11 run-scorers of this tournament. This shows that India have not been a one-man show. Their only issue was the opening pair which also clicked against Bangladesh. This team spirit has been the key throughout this campaign for them. Similarly, their bowling has also been solid. Their main frontline bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah have taken 22 wickets combined. As a result, in a World Cup where condition has been the main talking point, no condition doesn’t seem to be enough to stop them. Australia were also unbeaten until the last match. Afghanistan exposed their various lackings and gave them what seems to be a timely wake-up call. Unlike India, Australia have been more of individual brilliance. For a major part of the tournament, Marcus Stoinis played a crucial role for their wins. Travis Head also has some innings to mention. The good news is their other major batters like David Warner and Glenn Maxwell seem to have gained some ground and contributed well in the Super 8 matches. Yet there needs to be a cumulative effort for them to win the odds they are facing. Similar goes to bowling which has been more of a one-man show than their batting. Adam Zampa is the 2nd highest wicket-taker of this edition of the World Cup with 13. However, their next best is Pat Cummins who got 9 wickets courtesy of back-to-back hat-tricks. Their bowling also needs to get in good shape before that. Read more: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Groups, Match Fixtures, and Venues Table: India Team's Performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 So Far Match Played 6 Won 5 Lost 0 Tie/NR 1 Highest Run-scorer Rishabh Pant (152) Highest Wicket Taker Arshdeep Singh (12) Table: Australia Team's Performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 So Far Match Played 6 Won 5 Lost 1 Tie/NR 0 Highest Run-scorer Travis Head (179) Highest Wicket Taker Adam Zampa (13) IND vs AUS H-to-H T20I Records So Far Table: Head-to-Head T20I Records Between India and Australia So Far Matches Played India Won Australia Won TIE/NR 31 19 11 01 Table: H2H Records Between India and Australia in T20 World Cup Tournaments So Far Matches Played India Won Australia Won TIE/NR 5 3 2 0 It has been an evenly balanced tie in the World Cup for them. However, India winning the last two World Cup matches between these two great cricketing nations gives them an additional edge for this match. Read more: Cummins makes history with back-to-back hat-tricks in T20 World Cup Probable Lineups Most Probable XI of India Team Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav. Most Probable XI of Australia Team Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa. Read more: Venue Guide: Stadiums of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Key Players to Watch in Team India Virat Kohli He was the man of the match in these two sides' last meeting in a T20 World Cup match. Virat Kohli has also regained some form in the match against Bangladesh. Now at St. Lucia, the highest scoring ground of this world cup, against Australia, his favorite opponents in this format of the game, very few will bet against him not making the difference in this match. Rishabh Pant He has been the most consistent of Indian batters this time. He is not necessarily playing big innings. But he makes sure to shift the momentum completely towards India’s side. India needs another similar impact from him once more Jasprit Bumrah The strike bowler of India is going to be key in this match. His ability to pick early wickets is unmatched. Also, he loves bowling against the Aussies against whom he has picked up the most wickets in his career. He must be very eager to do something similar again. Read more: Analysis of India Squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World 2024 Key Players to Watch in Australian Team Glenn Maxwell He can be for Australia what Virat Kohli can be for India in this match. After an underwhelming World Cup, Glenn Maxwell picked up his game just at the right time with his 59 against Afghanistan. It would be interesting to see what he does against the opponent he scored the most runs in his career. Travis Head Travis Head is the highest run-scorer for Australia. He has tried to give a fiery start to the team. After an IPL where he dominated, one can rely on him to thrive against this Indian bowling line-up. Australia will hope for that as well. Adam Zampa Adam Zampa literally can’t stop taking wickets at this point. Even though India always have a reputation for playing the spin better, the 2nd highest wicket-taker of this World Cup cannot be taken lightly. Also, he shines while facing an Asian side. As St. Lucia has a batting-friendly condition, he needs to pick regular wickets to stop India’s scorecard from getting out of hand. Read more: Analysis of Australia Squad in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Verdict There is a possibility of rain in this game. It is a match where nothing can be predicted. Yet with the form they are in, India might be the favorite for this game. But it would not be wise to count Australia out at any point. The IND vs AUS match at the 2024 T20 World Cup’s Super 8 Stage will be highly enjoyable and competitive. 

Zimbabwe will be hoping for a comeback in the series when they take on Bangladesh for the 3rd T20I of the 5-match series on May 7 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. After winning the first two games, Bangladesh will look forward to sealing the deal by 3-0 and winning the series. On the other hand, Zimbabwe will aim to put up a good performance in the series. The match will start at 300 PM BST. Details of the Third T20I Match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe  Table: Venue and schedule of the 2024 BAN vs ZIM 3rd T20I Match Date Time Venue 3rd T20I Tuesday, May 7, 2024 3:00 P.M BST Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram Preview of the Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Third T20 in 2024 Bangladesh had a comfortable victory over Zimbabwe in both the games of the ongoing T20I series. However, they need to take lessons from some of the aspects of the game and try not to repeat those issues in the upcoming match. Their top order remains a genuine concern for the Tigers. The half-century of debutant Tanzid Hasan Tamim in the first T20I match against Zimbabwe was a breath of fresh air in this regard but he couldn’t continue it in the second T20I match. Litton Das has been struggling for quite some time now and Bangladesh would want to see some runs from his bat. Similarly, skipper Nazmul Hasan Shanto’s bat has not been flourishing the way it was expected from him.  Read more: T20I Series: Bangladesh take 2-0 lead with comfortable victory over Zimbabwe The bowling of Bangladesh was good. However, letting Zimbabwe score 122 and 138 after having them on 41/7 and 42/5 respectively are something they won’t want to see again. The bowlers need to be more clinical in finishing the innings. For Zimbabwe, very few things went right for them. Their top order failed miserably. Losing all the batters in clusters adds to the woes. The collapse of 41/7 from 36/1 in the first innings and 42/5 from 30/1 were something they would like to rectify in the third T20I against Bangladesh. They would surely want their senior players like Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, and Ryan Burl chipping in more in this game. All of them had miserable outings in the first game.  Their bowling had nothing much to do with what their batter gave them to defend. Still, they should have been more destructive with the bowling after the rain breaks. Although their execution was better in the second T20I match, Zimbabwe would demand their bowling unit to maintain this curve and be more disciplined in this game.  Read more: Women's T20 World Cup: Bangladesh's Schedule Unveiled BAN vs ZIM H2H T20I Records So Far Table: Head-to-head T20I Records between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe Total Matches Bangladesh Win Zimbabwe Win Tie/NR 22 15 7 0  

IPL will see the last third of the season go underway as Mumbai Indians will face Kolkata Knight Riders on 3rd May at the Wankhede stadium. Kolkata is sitting at the 2nd position while Mumbai is struggling at no. 9 with very slim chances of qualifying for the playoffs. The match will start at 8:00 PM BST. Schedule of MI vs KKR Match in IPL 2024  Table: Schedule of MI vs KKR Match Date Time Venue 51 Friday, May 3, 2024 8:00 P.M BST Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Preview of Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024 (51st Match) Historically this fixture is dominated by Mumbai Indians. But this time Kolkata Knight Riders will step on the ground as favorites. They have been a well-functioning side since the beginning of the campaign. The opening pair of Phil Salt and Sunil Narine have been performing great. Their destructive opening partnerships along with quick-fire innings from the likes of Andre Russell, Shryeash Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvangshi, and Rinku Singh have helped KKR score 200+ five times already. Wankhede is known for high-scoring encounters and this core of batters will fancy their chances here as well. Read more: Tigers set for New York: T20 World Cup pitches arrive at Nassau County Stadium Mumbai Indians on the other hand has been struggling with only three wins from 10 games this season. Their bowling has been disappointing beyond expectations and has been failing the batters all season. They conceded 200+ four times and 250+ two times this season. Although the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee have been doing their part being the highest and 4th highest wicket-takers of this season respectively. Yet it is proving to be nowhere near enough. Their key players like Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, etc. have been performing below their usual level. MI vs KKR H2H Records So Far Table: Head-to-head records between Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Total Matches MI Win KKR Win Tie/NR 32 23 9 0 MI vs KKR H2H at Wankhede So Far Table: Head-to-head records between Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Total Matches MI Win KKR Win Tie/NR 10 9 1 0 Read more: Bangladesh vs India Women’s 3rd T20I 2024: Match Preview Mumbai Indians Squad Table: List of players of the Mumbai Indians Team Players Role Hardik Pandya © Allrounder Dewald Brevis Batting Allrounder Jasprit Bumrah Bowler Piyush Chawla Bowling Allrounder Gerald Coetzee Bowler Tim David Middle Order Batter Harvik Desai Wicketkeeper Batter Shreyas Gopal Allrounder Ishan Kishan Wicketkeeper Batter Anshul Kamboj Allrounder Kumar Kartikeya Bowler Akash Madhwal Bowler Kwena Maphaka Bowler Mohammad Nabi Allrounder Shams Mulani Allrounder Naman Dhir Top Order Batter Shivalik Sharma Batter Rohit Sharma Top Order Batter Romario Shepherd Bowling Allrounder Arjun Tendulkar Bowler Nuwan Thushara Bowler Tilak Verma Batting Allrounder Nehal Wadhera Top Order Batter Luke Wood  Bowler Suryakumar Yadav Batter Read more: India Women secure lead with rain-affected win over Bangladesh Kolkata Knight Riders Squad Table: Players list of Kolkata Knight Riders Team Players Role Shreyas Iyer © Top Order Batter Vaibhav Arora Bowler Srikar Bharat Wicketkeeper Batter Dushmantha Chameera Bowler AM Ghazanfar Bowler Harshit Rana Bowler Venkatesh Iyer Allrounder Sunil Narine Bowling Allrounder Manish Pandey Top Order Batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi Top Order Batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz Wicketkeeper Batter Ramandeep Singh Middle Order Batter Nitish Rana Middle Order Batter Anukul Roy Allrounder Andre Russell Allrounder Sherfane Rutherford Middle Order Batter Chetan Sakariya Bowler Sakib Hussain Bowler Phil Salt Wicketkeeper Batter Rinku Singh Middle Order Batter Mitchell Starc Bowler Suyash Sharma Bowler Varun Chakravarthy Bowler Read more: BCB announces ticket sales for Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe T20I Series Key Players to Watch in the MI Squad Jasprit Bumrah Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the only constants of Mumbai Indians this year. He is the highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets currently. 9 of them came from the three matches MI won with an economy of 5.33 only. It is evident how much Bumrah needs to shine for MI to win.  Tilak Varma Tilak Varma has been arguably the best batter of MI this season. He is the highest run-scorer for Mumbai with 343 runs from 10 games averaging 42.87 and striking at 153.81. He also played 3 50+ innings and is the only entrant from Mumbai in the top 10 run-scorer list. Read more: Preview of Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Match of 2024 Key Players to watch in the KKR Squad Sunil Narine Sunil Narine has rediscovered himself in this IPL. The legend of this tournament has found a new life with the bat in hand. He is the 2nd highest run-scorer of KKR with 372 runs striking at a mammoth rate of 181. He also has a century as well. He also picked up 11 wickets with the bowl making him the most impactful player of this KKR side. Phil Salt Phil Salt is KKR’s other destructive opener who scored 392 runs and kept a strike rate of 180.64. He has four fifties which is joint most this season. His opening partnership with Narine has decided many games for KKR this season and it shouldn’t be anything different this time as well. Read more: Analyzing Bangladesh Preliminary Squad in the Upcoming BAN vs ZIM T20I Series 2024 Final Words According to statistics Mumbai Indians dominate over Kolkata Knight Riders. However, the situation is different in IPL 2024 where KKR and MI are holding rank 2 and 9 respectively so far.  MI cannot afford to lose any game now if they wish to qualify for the playoffs. On the other hand, KKR will look to strengthen their position at the top of the table with a win in this game.  Therefore, it can be said that it will be challenging for Mumbai Indians to win against a well-polished opponent like Kolkata Knight Riders in the 51st match of the IPL 2024 tournament.  Read more: What lies ahead for Bangladesh spinners under Mushtaq Ahmed's guidance

Bangladesh and India women’s teams will face each other for the 3rd T20I of the 5-match series in Sylhet. Indian women’s team, who are currently leading the series by 2-0, will look to wrap up the series after comfortably winning the first two games. On the other hand, Bangladesh Women have one last chance to stay in the series. The match will start at 4:00 PM BST. Details of BAN vs IND Women 3rd T20I Table: Schedule and Venue of 3rd T20I between Bangladesh and India Women’s Team Match Date Time Venue 3rd T20I Thursday, May 2, 2024 4:00 P.M BST Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet  Preview of Bangladesh vs India Women’s 3rd T20I India are in a comfortable position after winning the first two games in the ongoing series. Bangladesh are struggling with their batting mostly. They could only manage 101 and 119 in the two matches after completing their full quota of batting. This is a worrying sign for them as they are not giving the bowlers much to play with.  Additionally, only three Bangladesh batters reached double figures in the first T20I. The second match saw only four Bangladeshi batters reaching double figures. The highest scorer of the first game from Bangladesh was Nigar Sultana who took 48 deliveries to make 51 runs. Murshida Khatun was the highest scorer for Bangladesh in the second game scoring 46 (49).  Read more: India Women secure lead with rain-affected win over Bangladesh Ahead of the 3rd T20I, Bangladesh Women would desperately want their batters to contribute a lot more. The bowlers didn’t have much to do in these two games but they could and should have done a lot better. The pitch of the first game was not a 145-run pitch according to experts. In the second game, they failed to take advantage of a rain-inflicted condition which was a disappointing scenario to watch.  Marufa Akter is among the wickets which is a boost for Bangladesh. However, Nahida Akter, the main strike bowler for Bangladesh, has been wicketless and expensive as well. She needs to step up in this game for Bangladesh to have any chance of winning. India, on the other hand, have been dominating Bangladesh in the ongoing series. Their performance is reflected in the results as well. Their bowling department is working as a unit to restrict Bangladesh to a low score. Their spin trio of Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, and Shreyanka Patil have been economical and picked up crucial wickets. The woman of the match from the first game Renuka Singh was quite expensive in the 2nd game and will try to bring her rhythm back in this game. Pooja Vastrakar has also been handy.  The batters did exactly what was expected of them. Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Richa Ghosh played quick innings in the first game to give India a winning total of 145. Dayalan Hemalatha’s 41(24) almost single-handedly won the second match for them with the bat. They would now hope for Smriti Mandhana to shine as she has not performed well in this series yet. India mostly relied on overall team performance so far in this series. They would expect the same in the remaining games as well. Read more: BCB announces ticket sales for Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe T20I Series Bangladesh vs India Women’s H2H T20I Records So Far Table: Head-to-head T20I Records between Bangladesh and India Women’s Team Matches Played Bangladesh Won India Won Tie No Result 18 3 15 0 0 Bangladesh Squad Against India Table: List of Bangladesh Players in the BAN vs IND Women’s 3rd T20I 2024 Bangladesh Player Role Nigar Sultana © Wicketkeeper Batter Dilara Akter Wicketkeeper Batter Fahima Khatun Bowler Fariha Trisna Bowler Habiba Islam Bowler Marufa Akter Bowler Sobhana Mostary Middle order Batter Murshida Khatun Opening Batter Nahida Akter Bowler Rabeya Khan Allrounder Ritu Moni Allrounder Rubaya Haider Wicketkeeper Batter Shorifa Khatun Bowler Shorna Akter Allrounder Sultana Khatun Bowler Read more: Women’s Cricket: India register easy win in series opener vs Bangladesh India Squad Against Bangladesh Table: List of Indian Players in the BAN vs IND Women’s 3rd T20I 2024 India Player  Role Harmanpreet Kaur © Batting Allrounder Yastika Bhatia Wicketkeeper Batter Richa Ghosh Wicketkeeper Batter Dayalan Hemalatha Top order Batter Saika Ishaque Bowler Amanjot Kaur Batting Allrounder Smriti Mandhana Opening Batter Shreyanka Patil Allrounder Renuka Singh Bowler Titas Sadhu Bowler Sajeevan Sanjana Allrounder Shafali Verma Opening Batter Deepti Sharma Allrounder Asha Sobhana Allrounder Pooja Vstrakar Bowler Radha Yadav Bowler Read more: Women's Cricket: Bangladesh Restrict India to 145 Key Players from Bangladesh Squad Nigar Sultana Nigar Sultana scored a half-century in the first game of the ongoing BAN vs IND T20I series and is arguably the most consistent batter for this Bangladesh team. In a series where Bangladeshi batters are struggling so much, Nigar Sultana’s captain’s knock is exactly what’s needed for the team. She has also stepped up on such occasions and is expected to do it again. Nahida Akter Nahida Akter is still wicketless in this series. But Bangladesh needs their most in-form bowler to rise up. Especially the effective bowling from Indian spinners automatically asks a lot more from her. She is very much capable of providing such performance and both the team and their fans will expect her to deliver in this game. Key Players from India Squad Smriti Mandhana The dashing Indian opener is yet to get runs in this series. She would be more than willing to get runs on the pitches where she would lead India’s batting in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Therefore, Bangladesh must be especially aware of this cricketer who is always hungry for runs. Deepti Sharma  Deepti Sharma already picked three wickets in this T20I series against Bangladesh. But most importantly she kept an economy of 3.625 which kept Bangladesh under pressure and made the task easy for other bowlers. She is expected to do something similar in the 3rd T20I as well. Her strong game sense and effective bowling would also be key for India’s victory this time. Final Words  India are the favorites ahead of the 3rd T20I in the 2024 BAN vs IND Women’s T20I series. But Bangladesh have grown a fighting and ‘never giving up’ mentality over the last 1-1.5 years. Therefore, tigresses are expected to fight strongly in this game to survive in the series. The stage is set for an exciting game on Thursday, May 2 at Sylhet. Read more: Preview of Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Match of 2024

The 2023 T20I series between New Zealand and Bangladesh nears ending through the final match at Mount Maunganui on December 31. Bangladesh hopes to win their first T20I series in New Zealand after a historic win in the first match on December 27th and a rain-affected draw in the second which happened on December 29th. Tigers are leading the series 1-0, while the host Kiwis are eager to level the series.  Let’s take a look at the preview of the final T20I, which promises to be an enthralling battle full of intensity and anticipation. Preview of Bangladesh vs New Zealand Third T20 Match in 2023 Overview of the 2023 BAN vs NZ 1st T20I  Bangladesh secured their first T20I victory on New Zealand soil by defeating a difficult target of 135 in Napier.  Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the first Twenty20 international at McLean Park. Shoriful Islam's outstanding bowling performance, which included three crucial wickets, was instrumental in restricting New Zealand to their lowest T20I total at home — 134 for 9.  Litton Das played an unbeaten innings of 42 of 36 balls. Besides, Mahedi Hasan played a key role in Bangladesh's successful chase, scoring a quick 19 runs off 16 balls leading the side to victory. Shoriful Islam was outstanding, taking two early crucial wickets, eventually ending with 3 wickets and was critical in limiting New Zealand to their lowest T20I total at home.  The bowlers, including Mahedi Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman with 2 wickets each, contributed significantly to Bangladesh's impressive performance.  Read more: Shoriful, Litton Lead Bangladesh to Historic T20I Win in New Zealand Overview of the 2023 BAN vs NZ 2nd T20I  On Friday, December 29, 2023, during the second Twenty20 international match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at Bay Oval, Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bowl.  New Zealand reached 72 for two after batting first. Tanzim Hasan Sakib took a crucial wicket to end Tim Seifert's quick 43. For 2, Shoriful Islam removed Finn Allen.  Due to persistent rain at Bay Oval, the match was called off after 11 overs. The match's cancellation leaves the series undecided, with the final match on Sunday deciding the winner.  Read more: Persistent rain forces abandonment of 2nd T20I Between NZ and BAN Bangladesh vs New Zealand Head to Head Records in T20I Matches Won by New Zealand Won by Bangladesh Tied N/R 19 14 4 00 01 According to the stats, New Zealand has the upper hand with 14 wins in 19 T20I matches gainsta Bangladesh. Read more: Preview of BAN Vs NZ T20I Series 2023: Fixtures, Schedule, Key Players, Team Probable Bangladesh Squad  Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain),  Litton Kumer Das,   Rony Talukdar, Tawhid Hridoy,     Hossain, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice Captain),  Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman,  Shoriful Islam,  Hasan Mahmud,  Rishad Hossain,    Tanvir Islam, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Probable New Zealand Squad  Mitchell Santner (Captain), Finn Allen,   Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham,  Glenn Phillips,  Ben Sears,    Tim Seifert,   Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, and Jacob Duffy. Read more: Overview Of BAN VS NZ ODI Series 2023: Post World Cup Matches Final Verdict Both teams are keen to win the trophy, so the 2023 BAN vs NZ T20 series finale on December 31 is sure to be a competitive match.  Though tigers won the first T20I in the ongoing series, Kiwis are dominating according to stats. Bangladesh may have the advantage due to their recent success in strange environments, but New Zealand will be competitive due to home advantage and the possibility of important players returning to form.  Bangladesh has a realistic chance to make history by winning the series in New Zealand, but the final result may depend on the weather. Read more: Bangladesh Cricket in 2023: Men’s ODI Series- Performance Analysis

The highly anticipated conclusion to the England tour of West Indies is upon us. With the series poised at 2-2, the final T20 International on December 21 at The Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad & Tobago promises a spectacular finale. Dramatic Series Unfolds The series began with West Indies seizing early victories in the first two T20Is, signaling a potential sweep. England, however, roared back with victories in the next two matches, displaying resilience and skill. The series, filled with remarkable performances, has now set the stage for a thrilling decider. Read more: From duck to diamond: Soumya reborn with brilliant 169 vs New Zealand Key Performances and Turning Points Andre Russell's return to form was pivotal for West Indies in the opening match at Kensington Oval, Barbados. His three wickets were crucial in restricting England, despite Phil Salt's explosive 40 off 20 balls. The chase, led by Brandon King's brisk start and a crucial seventh-wicket stand, saw West Indies home with four wickets in hand. The second match showcased the prowess of Brandon King and Rovman Powell, propelling the Caribbean side to a 10-run victory. In contrast, England's comeback was marked by Phil Salt's sensational 109 off 56 balls in the third match and a magnificent 119 off 57 in the fourth, tying the series and setting up a mouthwatering showdown. England T20I Squad Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Phil Salt, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Tymal Mills, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid, and John Turner Reece Topley. West Indies T20I Squad Rovman Powel, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, .Nicholas Pooran,  Sherfane Rutherford,  Shai Hope, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers,  Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd,Matthew Forde,  Akeal Hosein,  Johnson Charles,  Oshane Thomas,  and Gudakesh Motie. Predictions and Expectations As the final match looms, excitement builds. Both teams, champions in their own right, are prepared to battle for supremacy. While it's a tight contest, England might just edge out with their current momentum. Expect a thrilling four hours of high-octane cricket, filled with drama and excitement, as future stars and established veterans clash in this epic finale. Read more: New Zealand cruise home to win ODI series, Soumya’s century in vain

The highly anticipated clash between England and South Africa in the ICC World Cup 2023 will take at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on October 21, 2023, at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time. As the two teams compete for supremacy, fans can expect a display of top-notch batting, bowling, and fielding. Let’s see the match preview before you get ready to watch the ENG vs. SA ODI match. Preview of England vs. South Africa in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 This upcoming game will feature a clash between two tough cricket teams, both recovering from recent unexpected defeats against underdogs. England didn’t do well in the World Cup so far. They lost to New Zealand but won against Bangladesh and then lost to Afghanistan. Their effort to defend the title isn’t going great at the beginning. However, the tournament is long, and each team plays nine matches before the semi-finals. England has a chance to fix things and improve, starting with their next game. In a closely contested game against New Zealand, England fought hard, posting a competitive score of 282/9, but fell short as New Zealand secured victory with 283/1. The team, however, bounced back in their next match against Bangladesh, dominating with a difficult total of 364/9 and limiting Bangladesh to 227, securing a convincing win. Unfortunately, their momentum was halted in the following encounter with Afghanistan, where England faced a challenging target of 284 but could only manage a total of 215. These results emphasize the unpredictability of cricket and highlight the need for strategic adjustments as England progresses through the tournament. Read more: Mushfiqur Rahim emerges as 2nd Bangladeshi cricketer to score 1000 plus runs in ICC World Cup England might not struggle as much against spin when facing South Africa compared to their match against Afghanistan. However, the fast bowlers from South Africa could be a challenge, especially in favorable conditions. So far in the tournament, only Dawid Malan, Joe Root, and Harry Brook from the England team have scored 100 runs or more. The other batsmen need to step up their game. On the bowling front, Reece Topley and Adil Rashid have been performing well individually and as a pair. England might use the combination of left-arm seam with right-arm wrist spin again. Additionally, they have the outright pace of Mark Wood, which could be effective against South Africa. The good news for England is that Ben Stokes has confirmed that he is ready to play in his first match of the World Cup. He’ll be joining the England team for a crucial match against South Africa in Mumbai on Saturday. On the other hand, South Africa had a strong start to their World Cup journey, securing convincing victories against Sri Lanka and Australia with margins exceeding 100 runs in both matches. However, as they aimed for a third consecutive win, South Africa faced a loss, suffering a 38-run defeat against the Netherlands. This marked the Netherlands’ first win in the competition, having previously lost to Pakistan and New Zealand. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List So, a win in the upcoming match not only allows South Africa to bounce back to their winning form but also puts a World Cup rival, England, on the edge of elimination, further setting South Africa’s position in the tournament. Nevertheless, the decision to opt for Gerald Coetzee over Tabraiz Shamsi in the previous match against the Netherlands didn’t yield favorable results for South Africa. There’s a possibility that they might reconsider their strategy, leaning towards Shamsi, the spinner, over the seamer for the upcoming match. While some experts suggest the inclusion of an extra batsman, the likelihood of Reeza Hendricks being chosen at this stage seems minimal. Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock emerged as South Africa’s standout performers in the tournament, with De Kock amassing 229 runs compared to Markram’s 163. The team is heavily reliant on their consistent contributions, but similar to England relying on Malan and Brook, other players must step up to provide crucial support for more balanced and effective team performance. Read more: Mumbai Travel Guide: Must-visit Places and Fun Activities ENG vs. SA Head to Head in ODI In the ODI format, England and South Africa have encountered each other 69 times. England emerged victorious in 30 matches, while South Africa secured the win in 33 ODIs. There were five games that ended in No Result, and one game concluded in a Tie. Table: England vs South Africa Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far Matches England Won South Africa Won No Result Tie 69 30 33 5 1 Predicted Playing XI for England Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Ben Stokes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley. Predicted Playing XI for South Africa Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi. Read more: Bangladesh's Fixtures for ICC World Cup 2023 English Players to Watch Joe Root Root is crucial for uniting both the top and middle order. In the last 16 matches against South Africa, he has been a key player with an impressive average of 48.64. During this period, he scored 681 runs, including two centuries and two half-centuries against South Africa. Jos Buttler Despite having an impressive overall ODI record with an average of 41.13 in 172 matches, accumulating 4895 runs featuring 11 centuries and two half-centuries, Jos Buttler is currently facing a challenging phase in the ongoing World Cup. In the three matches played so far, he has managed to score only 72 runs. But he has a good record against South Africa, with a 49.09 average in 16 appearances. Reece Topley Reece Topley had a challenging outing in the previous match against Afghanistan, managing to take just one wicket while conceding 52 runs, which is a below-average performance. However, in the overall context of the World Cup, he has shown better form, claiming a total of 5 wickets in two matches. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets: How to Buy Online, Booking, Prices, Starting Dates and Timings South African Players to Watch Aiden Markram Aiden Markram had a disappointing performance in the last match, getting out after scoring just one run. Despite this setback, his role will be crucial in the upcoming match against England. In the last three World Cup matches, he managed to score 163 runs. Quinton de Kock He has been in sensational form in the World Cup, impressively scoring two centuries in the first two matches. His outstanding record against England includes an average of 60.13, featuring three centuries and four half-centuries. Kagiso Rabada Kagiso Rabada is set to be the primary bowler for the South African team, and his wicket-taking record against England is remarkable. In the nine ODI matches he has played against England, Rabada has taken an impressive 20 wickets. Final Words While South Africa has displayed dominant form, England stands as a strong contender. The outcome of this match is yet to unfold, but our prediction leans towards England. The possible return of Ben Stokes has the potential to shift the dynamics, and with their versatile squad, England seems to have the advantage in the ENG vs SA ODI Match in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 contest. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How and Where to Watch all matches Online

Australia and Pakistan are set to battle in the 18th Match of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023. The match will take place at the iconic M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 20 at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time. While Pakistan has won two matches in this World Cup so far, Australia just won one. Let’s see what we may expect from the AUS vs. PAK match. Preview of Australia vs. Pakistan ODI in ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 Australia is keeping their chances in the tournament alive with a vital victory over Sri Lanka. This victory has lifted Pat Cummins' team from the lowest position in the standings, bringing them back into the competition. With 2 points and a -0.734 net run rate, Australia is in the 8th place of the ICC World Cup 2023 point table. They still have a chance to survive if they get big wins in the next matches. They will face Pakistan next. But their win against Sri Lanka will surely boost their confidence. Australia faced defeats against India and South Africa before finally registering a win against Sri Lanka in this tournament. Their quest for a record sixth Cricket World Cup title hasn't had the most promising beginning. However, a second consecutive victory, this time against Pakistan, could potentially turn things around for them. Australia had scored two totals below 200 before facing Sri Lanka. Even in that match, they needed only 210 to secure a win. Among their batsmen, only Marnus Labuschagne has managed to score 100 runs or more in three innings in this tournament. David Warner has an average of 21.66, and in the previous match, Steven Smith was dismissed without scoring any runs. While there are significant concerns about Australia's batting resources, their bowling department has shown considerable strength this tournament. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa delivered a standout performance, taking four wickets and earning the Player of the Match title against Sri Lanka. In the upcoming match, he is expected to be a key player along with Glenn Maxwell, as they are likely to be the only slow bowlers for the Australian team. On the other hand, Pakistan had a strong start in this World Cup, securing wins against Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. However, their momentum took a hit with a defeat to India. The team carries a significant weight of expectation but has shown a tendency to disappoint, especially in crucial matches against traditional rivals when the stakes are high. Pakistan currently holds the 4th position in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 points table. They have secured 2 wins and suffered one loss in the three matches played during the round-robin stage. As a result, the team has accumulated a total of 4 points. So, their next match is crucial to advance in the point table. But their loss against India might reduce their confidence a bit. They will need to rely on their bowlers as well as top orders. Hasan Ali has proven to be the primary wicket-taker for Pakistan in India during the ongoing tournament. Initially included as a late replacement for the injured Naseem Shah, Ali has evolved into a crucial member of the first-choice playing XI. He has impressively taken seven wickets in three matches, showcasing a prolific performance in ODI cricket. In terms of batting, the team looks to wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan to lead their ambitions once again. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How and Where to Watch all matches Online Australia vs Pakistan Head to Head in ODI Records So Far Australia and Pakistan have competed in a total of 107 ODI matches. In these encounters, Australia emerged victorious in 69 games, while Pakistan claimed success in 34 matches. Additionally, 3 matches concluded without a result, and 1 match ended in a tie. Table: Australia vs Pakistan Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far Matches Australia Won Pakistan Won No Result Tie 107 69 34 3 1 Predicted Playing XI for Australia David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (capt), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood. Predicted Playing XI for Pakistan Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List Key Australian Players to Watch Marnus Labuschagne Marnus Labuschagne stands as the leading run-scorer for Australia in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, amassing a total of 113 runs at an impressive strike rate of 64. Labuschagne's performances highlight his crucial role as a dependable batsman for the team, and his ability to maintain a solid strike rate adds an extra dimension to Australia's batting ability in the tournament. Adam Zampa Zampa’s four-wicket against Sri Lanka helped Australia to win the game. So, hopefully, he will play a significant role one more time against Pakistan. In Australia's World Cup team, Adam Zampa is one of the two Australian spinners chosen for the job. Because the matches are happening on spin pitches, how well Australia does in the games will largely rely on how Zampa bowls. Mitchell Starc Starc took five wickets in this World Cup so far with 2/43 best bowling inning. Although Mitchell Starc continues to be recognized as one of the top ODI bowlers worldwide, he has yet to give his best in this World Cup. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets: How to Buy Online, Booking, Prices, Starting Dates and Timings Key Pakistani Players to Watch Mohammad Rizwan Leading the charge for Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan has emerged as the top run-scorer in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, collecting an impressive total of 248 runs at a striking rate of 93. His innings have been characterized by a balanced blend of precision and power, evident in the 23 boundaries and three sixes he has struck. Hasan Ali Hasan Ali has proven to be the standout bowler for Pakistan in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, taking 7 wickets. His bowling performance is marked by an average of 19.71, reflecting his effectiveness in dismissing batsmen, and he has maintained an economy rate of 6.00. Final Words Australia seems to be carrying more momentum into this match, especially after their recent victory against Sri Lanka, while Pakistan faced a setback with a recent loss to India. The upcoming clash is anticipated to be a fierce battle, particularly between Australia's tough batting lineup and Pakistan's skilled bowling attack. The toss decision and prevailing playing conditions are likely to play a significant role in determining the outcome. With Australia being considered as favourites in the AUS vs. PAK match on October 20 in the ongoing 2023 ICC World Cup, they are expected to clinch the victory. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Australia Men's ODI Squad Analysis

Bangladesh and New Zealand will meet in M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday for the 11th match of the ICC World Cup 2023. The match will begin at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time on October 13, 2023. The Kiwis are in a good mood after winning two consecutive matches without the regular captain Williamson. They blew away the reigning world champions, England, in the opening match of the season. On the other hand, Bangladesh won in their first game of the season but faced a downturn in the second match against the reigning champions, England. Preview of BAN vs. NZ ODI in ICC World Cup 2023 New Zealand has had a great start in World Cup 2023. In the first match, they defeated the world champion England by 9 wickets, and in the second match, they defeated the Netherlands by 99 runs. On the other hand, after defeating Afghanistan by 6 wickets in the first match, Bangladesh lost to England by 137 runs. The match will be played on a spin-friendly pitch. And so, despite being in great form, New Zealand's tough batting lineup will have to be worried about this match against Bangladesh. On top of that, the Kiwis will also play against Afghanistan in this stadium. Nevertheless, 9 of the top 10 wicket-takers in the history of the Chidambaram Stadium are spinners. Legendary spinner Anil Kumble is at the top of that list with 48 wickets, and Harbhajan Singh on two with 42 wickets. So, New Zealand sees not only the Tigers but the Afghans as a challenge. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List However, New Zealand has good news for their team. Kane Williamson might return to the field with the match against Bangladesh. The New Zealand captain is making great improvements towards that goal. Alongside him, veteran pacer Tim Southee is set to return against the Tigers. Williamson suffered a ligament injury during the last IPL game. And last month, Southee suffered an ankle injury during the tour of England. Like Williamson, he was also left out of the XI for the first two matches of the World Cup. New Zealand coach Gary Stead gave the news about the two stars on Wednesday. Both are fully ready to return to action after recovering from injuries. Bangladesh, on the other hand, is likely to start with the regular team. Before the start of the World Cup, it was known that Bangladesh’s batting could suffer. But who thought that the spinners, the main weapon of Bangladesh bowling, would get stuck, which we saw in the last match against England? As Bangladesh's top and middle order suffered a disaster against England in Dharamsala on Tuesday, England also took advantage of their bowling weakness to score runs at a rate of more than 7.25 per over. The only big news in Bangladesh's batting line-up in the last match is opener Litton Das' return to form. So, fans will keep an eye on him against the Kiwis. However, the loss against England surely reduces Bangladesh's confidence. But the spin-friendly stadium may raise some hope for the Tigers. The New Zealand team visited Bangladesh on September 21-26 before the World Cup. New Zealand won the three-match series by 2-0. However, just as the Kiwis were not a full-strength team in this series, neither was Bangladesh. So, both teams have a bit of an idea about the opponent. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets: How to Buy Online, Booking, Prices, Starting Dates and Timings BAN vs New Zealand Head to Head in ODI New Zealand and Bangladesh have encountered each other in 41 matches. Among these, New Zealand secured victory in 30 games, while Bangladesh won 10 games. Additionally, one match concluded without a definitive result. Table: BAN vs. NZ Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far Matches Bangladesh Won New Zealand Won No Result 41 10 30 1 Predicted Playing XI for Bangladesh Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.  Read more: Analysis of Bangladesh Squad for ICC World Cup 2023 Predicted Playing XI for New Zealand Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult. Bangladeshi Players to Watch in BAN vs NZ Match Litton Das Litton played a decently fair inning in the last match against England. He scored 76 runs from 66 balls, which contained 7 fours and 2 sixes. So, Bangladeshi fans might keep some hope on him in the next match. However, Litton played 18 innings this year and scored 427 runs in total, while he played the best innings of the year in the last match. Mushfiqur Rahim Mushfique was the second-highest scorer in the last match. He scored 51 runs from 64 balls. This year, Mushfique played 17 innings so far and scored 648 runs in total. However, he could not get a chance to show his skill in the first match against the Afghans as Bangladesh reached the victory before that. Mahedi Hasan Mahedi grabbed four wickets in the last match, and he will surely be included in the next match, as it will be played in the spin-friendly stadium. So far, he played 9 matches for Bangladesh in ODI and took 12 wickets. However, he can also contribute with the bat, as he scored 103 runs in total from 8 innings. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Venues: Cities and Stadiums in India New Zealand Players to Watch in the BAN vs NZ Match Mitchell Santner The all-rounder has effectively established his position as a key player in the New Zealand squad. At 32 years old, he has consistently been the preferred bowler for his captain, Kane Williamson, especially in challenging situations. Notably, he delivered a pivotal spell during their semi final triumph over India in the 2019 Cricket World Cup. He also proved himself in this World Cup, as he grabbed 5 wickets against the Netherlands and two wickets against England. Devon Conway As Kane Williamson was unavailable for the first two matches, Devon Conway had a significant responsibility in the top order. And he did it pretty well with 152 runs against England and 32 runs against Netherlands. Considering his current form, the Kiwi opener will surely have an impact against Bangladesh. Rachin Ravindra By scoring 174 runs from two World Cup matches, Ravindra earned a great World Cup debut for Kiwis. This young batter played 10 innings and scored 363 runs, while his performance at the World Cup is a significant one. Final Words Considering the recent performance, New Zealand is a stronger team compared to Bangladesh. Furthermore, upon analyzing the performances of both teams in the ICC World Cup 2023, the Black Caps demonstrated an outstanding performance in two matches. So, Bangladesh will have less of a chance in the BAN vs. NZ ODI match on October 13, 2023. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How and Where to Watch all matches Online

On Tuesday, October 10, England is set to face Bangladesh in Match 7 of the ICC World Cup 2023. The match will take place at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, Kangra, India, at 11 am Bangladesh time. Preview of ENG vs. BAN ODI in ICC World Cup 2023 England, who won the last World Cup in 2019, lost their first game to New Zealand by nine wickets in the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023. This probably made the captain, Jos Buttler, feel a bit nervous. Now, he surely wants his team to do better in the next game against Bangladesh in Dharamsala on Tuesday. Losing to New Zealand was like a warning for Buttler. But the good thing is, many of his teammates are familiar with Indian pitches and conditions because they've played in the Indian Premier League. So, Buttler is hopeful they'll bounce back strongly in the next match. Scoring 282 runs was already a tough task to defend at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, the way Kiwi opener Devon Conway and young left-handed batter Rachin Ravindra took apart the England bowling was remarkable. They both scored unbeaten centuries and finished the game in just the 37th over. This would have surely made the team management and fans back home quite nervous. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Warm-up Schedule: Full fixture list, match timings and venues Even though former England captain Joe Root, opener Jonny Bairstow, and the current captain Jos Buttler made some helpful contributions, the team missed a significant individual innings. This absence of a big inning ultimately led to the defending champions losing the opening match. On the other hand, Bangladesh would like to take the benefit of England’s loss of confidence and try to get their second win. Bangladesh won a big match against Afghanistan in Dharamsala. First, they bowled out Afghanistan for only 156 runs, and then they easily reached the target by scoring more runs in less than 35 overs with 6 wickets left. The heroes of the match for Bangladesh were their spinners, Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. They both took 3 wickets each and didn't let Afghanistan score runs. Shoriful Islam, who bowls with his left hand, also did a good job by taking 2 wickets for 34 runs. Now, England's batters will find it hard to score against Bangladesh's spinners on this field. Bangladesh players are used to the playing conditions, and they have some special moves to win the game. Also, fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, who took 12 wickets in the last 6 matches, will make it tough for England with his bouncing and moving deliveries. Even though England is the favorite in the next match, Bangladesh has a good chance of changing that expectation. Nevertheless, the defending champions are aware that they cannot afford to lose another game in a row. So, we can expect a good fight in the ENG vs. BAN World Cup 2023 match. Read more: Analysis of Bangladesh Squad for ICC World Cup 2023 BAN vs. ENG Head-to-Head ODI Matches so far England and Bangladesh met 24 times so far in ODI matches, and England has the upper hand. They have won 19 times, while Bangladesh has won only 5 times. In their most recent encounter, England won a series at Bangladesh with 2-1, which took place on March 1-6, 2023. However, Bangladesh managed to win the last match of that series. Table: BAN vs. England Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far Matches Bangladesh Won England Won No Result 24 5 19 0 In the ODI World Cup, England and Bangladesh have faced each other four times, and each team has won two matches. In their latest encounter during the 2019 World Cup, England emerged victorious, defeating Bangladesh by 109 runs. Read more: Bangladesh's Fixtures for ICC World Cup 2023 Probable England XI Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook/ Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood. Probable Bangladesh XI Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How and Where to Watch all matches Online Key English Players to Watch Dawid Malan Dawid Malan will be a key player in the next match, as he scored 416 runs in his last 7 matches, averaging almost 70 runs per match. Additionally, he has a strong record against Bangladesh in ODIs, with an average of 62.50. This suggests that he should be able to handle Bangladesh's spin-bowling threat effectively. Jos Buttler Jos Buttler is one of the most dangerous middle-order batters globally and is currently in good form. In his last 11 matches in 2023, he scored 591 runs with an average of 59.10 and a strike rate of 109.85. So, he is someone Bangladesh needs to watch out for in the upcoming match. Ben Stokes Ben Stokes, who couldn't play in the first match due to a minor injury, might be back for the upcoming game. If he returns, his presence will bring added stability to the middle order of the team. This year, he scored 235 runs from 3 matches, which is very impressive. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets: How to Buy Online, Booking, Prices, Starting Dates and Timings Key Bangladeshi Players to Watch Najmul Hossain Shanto In terms of batting, the Bangladesh team will look to Najmul Hossain Shanto to perform once again. He has been in excellent form in recent months, scoring 757 runs in his last 16 matches in 2023 at an impressive average of 54.07. In the last game, he was the top scorer for the team, making an unbeaten 59 off 83 balls. Mehidy Hasan Miraz Keep an eye on another player, Mehidy Hasan Miraz. This all-rounder is gaining more confidence with each game, and in the last match against Afghanistan, he played a crucial role by scoring a significant 57 runs during the chase. And he also has an impressive record against England. Shakib Al Hasan Shakib, who has a lot of experience, might need to step up with the bat in this game, especially if the top order faces difficulties. The last time these two teams met in the ODI World Cup, Shakib played a crucial role by scoring an impressive 121 runs. So, he will need to replicate that performance to lead Bangladesh. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Venues: Cities and Stadiums in India Final Words One thing we can be sure of is that England won't easily overpower Bangladesh in this match. Bangladesh is familiar with the playing conditions, and their bowlers are likely to pose challenges for England's batters. However, we believe England's bowling unit will perform well, especially with the support of the pitch. The potential comeback of Ben Stokes will also strengthen their team. At the same time, Bangladesh has the capability to give England a tough fight and might even give a surprise. Considering the overall balance and strength of the two teams, it seems like England has a competitive edge in the ENG vs. BAN ICC World Cup 2023 match. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Preview of PAK vs. SL ODI