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ICC World Cup 2023 Semifinal: Preview of India vs New Zealand ODI
India and New Zealand are set to face off in the first semifinal of the ICC World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 15 at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time. Led by Rohit Sharma, India secured the top spot by winning eight consecutive games. On the other hand, New Zealand earned a spot in the top four with five wins in nine matches. Ahead of the big match, let's review the condition of each team.
Preview of IND vs NZ ODI in the 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup
India headed to the semifinal with great confidence as they won three consecutive matches against Sri Lanka, South Africa, and the Netherlands this month. In all three matches, they batted first and emerged victorious. In their previous encounter with New Zealand, India won the match while batting second.
India
In the midst of all the surprises and upsets that the 2023 ODI World Cup has delivered, one consistent factor stands out—India's unquestionable dominance throughout the tournament.
India has three of the top eight run-scorers in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. The former captain, Virat Kohli, leads the charts with 594 runs in nine innings, followed by current captain Rohit Sharma with 503 runs and batter Shreyas Iyer with 421 runs, both in nine innings each. This collective dominance is quite significant.
Furthermore, India has three bowlers among the top eight wicket-takers in the tournament. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah leads with 17 wickets in nine innings, followed by fellow fast bowler Mohammed Shami with 16 wickets in five innings, and spinner Ravindra Jadeja with 16 wickets in nine innings. Mohammed Siraj is a bit further down the list with 12 wickets in nine innings.
Having won the Cricket World Cup twice, with the last victory in 2011, India is currently unbeaten at home and has several star players in excellent form. However, Hardik Pandya's absence from the squad could prove to be a significant factor for India, given that he was not only one of their key players but also served as the team's vice-captain. With Suryakumar Yadav taking his place at number 5 in the batting lineup, India has been playing with just five bowlers ever since Pandya was sidelined.
Shubman Gill's comeback after recovering from dengue has led to him consistently opening the batting alongside Sharma since the match against Pakistan on October 14. And getting Shubman regularly in the team is a plus point for India.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: India ODI Squad Analysis
New Zealand
New Zealand should be thankful for securing four wins relatively early in their World Cup campaign, as they later experienced four consecutive defeats. However, a late victory over Sri Lanka pushed them into the semifinal stage of the tournament against the clear favorites for the title.
Opener Rachin Ravindra and all-rounder Daryl Mitchell stand out as the top run-scorers for the Black Caps at the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Ravindra has accumulated 565 runs in nine innings, whereas Mitchell has notched up 418 runs in eight innings, registering three centuries in this tournament. The return to fitness of captain Kane Williamson is also a significant boost for the team.
New Zealand's standout wicket-takers in this tournament are spinner Mitchell Santner and fast bowler Trent Boult, who have collectively taken 29 wickets. Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has contributed with 10 wickets. The absence of fiery Matt Henry, who took 11 wickets before leaving the tournament due to injury, is a potential concern.
Despite being finalists in 2019 and 2015, New Zealand has never won the Cricket World Cup. As they aim for a third successive final, their recent bilateral ODI series record against India is not impressive. However, in a major tournament, a single win can correct past shortcomings.
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Probable Starting XI for India
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicket-keeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.
Probable Starting XI for New Zealand
Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi and Trent Boult.
IND vs NZ Head-to-head Records So Far
In the 117 ODI matches played between India and New Zealand, India has the lead with 59 victories. However, New Zealand is a notable challenge for India. In the ODI World Cups, the two teams have faced each other ten times. New Zealand has won five of those matches, while India has emerged victorious in four, with one match ending without a result.
Stats
Matches
India Won
New Zealand Won
No Result
Tied
Overall
117
59
50
7
1
ODI World Cups
10
4
5
1
0
World Cup 2023
1
1
0
0
0
Indian Players to Watch
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has been the standout batsman for India in this tournament, consistently providing explosive starts that have often put the team in a favorable position. However, when considering his suitability for the upcoming game, it's important to note that his current form is the primary factor in his favor. However, Rohit doesn't have a good record against New Zealand, and he has a 37.40 average from 26 innings against New Zealand.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has been in excellent form during the tournament, scoring 594 runs in nine innings and currently ranking as the highest run-scorer. His impressive track record against New Zealand, with an average of 56.59 across 30 innings, and his fondness for batting at the Wankhede Stadium, where he has an average of 59.50, make him a crucial and essential choice for the upcoming game.
Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami has been in sensational form since entering the tournament. With an impressive 16 wickets in just four matches, Shami is proving to be unstoppable. His outstanding performance makes it impossible to overlook him for the upcoming game.
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New Zealand Players to Watch
Rachin Ravindra
The most significant topic of conversation in this tournament has revolved around Rachin Ravindra and his impressive batting performance. With a total of 565 runs in nine innings, he currently holds the title of the third-highest run-scorer in the World Cup 2023. Considering his incredible form, Ravindra is undoubtedly a key player in the next match against the Kiwis.
Trent Boult
The Kiwi speedster hasn't been in top form during the tournament, making him appear as a somewhat risky choice. However, if New Zealand ends up bowling second, Trent Boult could become a crucial player for them. He grabbed 13 wickets from 9 games.
Final Words
India is unbeaten in this ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023. Although New Zealand has a better record in the knockout stage, India has the home ground advantage. So, India is likely to win this IND vs NZ match.
Read more: Bangladesh's Overall Performance Analysis in the ICC World Cup 2023
Bangladesh's Overall Performance Analysis in the ICC World Cup 2023
Bangladesh finished their 2023 World Cup journey with an eight-wicket loss to Australia in Pune on Saturday, November 11. They were already eliminated from the semi-finals competition and finished third position in the points table, and their chance for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is still shaky. Is it Bangladesh's worst-ever performance in a World Cup campaign? Let's see their overall performance and what went wrong.
Bangladesh's Overall Performance Analysis in the 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup
In this World Cup, Bangladesh has experienced more disappointments than victories. They began with a win against Afghanistan but lost six consecutive games. However, they won the eighth match against Sri Lanka but lost the last game by 8 wickets to Australia.
Bangladesh is currently in the 8th position in the points table, and they are still in danger of not getting the chance to participate in the eight-nation 50-over format tournament, which will take place in February 2025 in Pakistan. If the Netherlands beats India, Bangladesh will not have any chance to appear in the Champions Trophy.
Analyzing Bangladesh's Performance
To understand why Bangladesh hasn't been doing well in the 2023 World Cup, let's take a closer look at their matches against each opponent.
Match
Score
Result
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh
AFG 156, BAN 158/4
BAN won by 6 wickets (92 balls left)
England vs Bangladesh
ENG 364/9, BAN 227
ENG won by 137 runs
Bangladesh vs New Zealand
BAN 245/9, NZ 248/2
NZ won by 8 wickets (43 balls left)
Bangladesh vs India
BAN 256/8, IND 261/3
IND won by 7 wickets (51 balls left)
South Africa vs Bangladesh
SA-382/5, BAN-233
SA won by 149 runs
Netherlands vs Bangladesh
NED 229, BAN 142
NED won by 87 runs
Bangladesh vs Pakistan
BAN 204, PAK 205/3
PAK won by 7 wickets
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
SL 279, BAN 282/7
BAN won by 3 wickets (53 balls left)
Bangladesh vs Australia
BAN 306/8, AUS 307/2
AUS won by 8 wickets (32 balls left)
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
In their ICC World Cup opening match on October 7, 2023, at HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, Bangladesh managed to bowl out Afghanistan for 156 runs. Bangladesh secured a six-wicket victory, and they scored 158 runs for 4 wickets, with Shanto scoring 59 not out and Mehidy scoring 57. Afghans lost the toss and went for batting first. They managed to score 156 runs, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz being their top scorer with 47 runs. Shakib and Mehidy Hasan Miraz were the most successful bowlers for Bangladesh, each taking three wickets. They managed to wrap up the Afghan innings in 37.2 overs.
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Bangladesh vs England
This match took place on October 10, 2023, at HPCA Stadium. After losing the toss, England was sent to bat first, and they managed to score 364 runs while losing 9 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Although Bangladesh couldn't put much pressure on the English team at the beginning of their innings, they managed to bowl well towards the end. Otherwise, England could have easily scored more than 400 runs. England added 70 runs in the last 65 balls of their innings, with Bangladesh taking seven wickets. Shariful Islam took 3 wickets, and Sheikh Mehdi Hasan, who replaced Mahmudullah, took 4 wickets for 71 runs.
But Bangladeshi top orders failed miserably while Liton Das scored 76 runs from 66 balls. In addition to Liton, Mushfiqur Rahim contributed 51 runs, and Towhid Hridoy scored 39 runs for Bangladesh. However, most of the other players only managed to score in the single digits or low double digits.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Bangladesh batted first at MA Chidambaram Stadium on October 13 and scored 245 runs for nine wickets. In response, New Zealand successfully chased down this target with 43 balls to spare. Kane Williamson scored 78 runs, and Daryl Mitchell contributed 89 runs for the New Zealand team.
Bangladesh faced early trouble in the match, with Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson causing them to struggle at 56 runs for four wickets by the 13th over. Captain Shakib Al Hasan, who scored 40 runs off 51 balls, then built a partnership of 96 runs with his experienced teammate Mushfiqur Rahim, who made 66 runs off 75 balls. This partnership helped Bangladesh reach a total of 156 runs by the 30th over.
Bangladesh vs India
Bangladesh faced India on October 19 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Batting first, Bangladesh had a strong opening stand as two openers, Tanzid Hasan and Liton Das, made a 93 runs partnership. Tanzid scored 51 runs, achieved his first ODI fifty, and Liton Das scored 66 runs.
Later, Bangladesh lost four wickets in 137 runs, and after that, Mushfique scored 38 and Mahmudullah scored 46 runs. Bangladesh ended up scoring 256 runs from 8 wickets. However, this was not a fighting score, and India reached the victory in just 41.3 overs.
Bangladesh vs South Africa
Despite Mahmudullah's 111 runs from 111 balls, Bangladesh lost by a margin of 143 runs to South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on October 24. It was Bangladesh's fourth consecutive loss. South Africa batted first and scored a massive 382 runs for five wickets. For the Bangladesh team, Hasan Mahmud managed to take two wickets, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, and Shakib Al Hasan each secured one wicket. In batting, other than Mahmudullah, no Bangladeshi players had significant scores.
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Showing Light of Hope
While the Bangladesh men’s cricket team is struggling in World Cup 2023, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team made history by winning a T20 series against Pakistan at home. These young women might not get as much attention as the men’s cricket team, but they show incredible determination, strength, and skill. Even though they do not get the deserved recognition or pay, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team consistently make all-out efforts. Now, it is high time for Bangladesh to focus on women’s cricket too.
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket: Performances in 2023
Bangladesh’s men’s cricket team had faced disappointment three times in the Asia Cup final; the women’s cricket team brought us a championship in the 2018 Asia Cup. Apart from this, Tigressed have other achievements too. Let’s dive deep.
ODI
This year, the Bangladesh Women’s team has played 5 ODIs and won one match against the India Women’s team. Indian team visited Bangladesh in July 2023 for a three-match ODI series. Tigress got their maiden win against India in the first match on July 16, 2023. Bangladesh Women’s team set a target of 152 for 9 in 43 overs, and India was all out for 113 and lost the match by 40 runs. However, Bangladesh lost the next game. Apart from this, Bangladesh also lost a match against Sri Lanka on May 4, 2023. Further, there was one no result against Sri Lanka, and one match was tied against India.
16 years ago, the women’s cricket team entered international cricket through a match against Thailand in Bangkok. After winning the first two matches, Tigresses took part in the ACC Women’s Tournament and won the title that year.
After that, the Bangladesh team led by Salma Khatun did not have to look back. However, in 2011, the Tigresses achieved an important milestone under coach Mamatha Maben. Despite finishing in 5th place in the Women’s World Cup Qualifier held on their own soil, the Bangladesh team won ODI status for the first time.
The Bangladesh women’s cricket team, which entered the top ten in the global rankings, then played a total of 57 ODIs until October 31, 2023, including bilateral and trilateral series. Bangladesh women’s cricket team won 15 ODI matches so far; 5 matches remain without results and tied in one match. Bangladesh women’s team is now ranked eighth in ICC Women’s ODI Rankings.
T20I
The roar of the Tigresses has been felt in the shortest and most popular version of current cricket, T20. The statistics of 42 wins in 107 matches are not very surprising, but once the top position of the ICC T20 ranking was occupied by the Tigresses. Bangladesh women’s cricket team is now ranked ninth in ICC Women’s T20I Rankings.
This year, Tigress played 15 T20I matches on home ground and abroad. But, the team could not get enough success at the beginning of this year. Most recently, they made history by winning a T20I series against Pakistan. Among the 15 T20I matches played this year, the Bangladesh women’s team won only five games.
The Bangladesh women’s cricket team has not made it to the finals of the ODI World Cup yet, but they have already competed in three T20 World Cups. In this edition of the World Cup qualifiers, they have been champions twice. In addition, this year, the team led by Nigar Sultana and Jahanara has won three of their last five T20 matches. The Bangladesh women’s cricket team has also achieved significant success in the Asian Games, earning silver medals in both the 2010 and 2014 editions.
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ODI and Test Status
On November 24, 2011, Bangladesh achieved ODI status by beating USA with 9 wickets in the 2011 Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. This victory ensured that Bangladesh would be among the top 6 teams in the tournament and be ranked in the top 10 globally, which was the condition for getting ODI status. In April 2021, the ICC granted permanent Test and One Day International (ODI) status to all full-member women’s teams. But Tigresses are yet to play their debut test match.
Bangladesh won the 3-match T20I Series against Pakistan
Recently, Bangladeshi women won a T20I series against Pakistan by 2-1, which took place from October 25 to October 29. Bangladesh won the second T20 in a row against Pakistani girls in Chattogram on October 27. The Tigresses were happy to beat Pakistan by 20 runs in the second T20 of the three-match series.
In September 2023, Tigresses won the bronze medal by defeating Pakistan in the Asian Games. And winning a series against Pakistan in Bangladesh is another achievement for confident Tigresses. Bangladesh made history by winning the series for the first time in T20I with one match in hand, defeating the Pakistani women by 20 runs in the second match.
Preview of BAN vs. PAK ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
Pakistan and Bangladesh will face each other in the 31st match of the ODI World Cup 2023 on October 31. The BAN vs. Pakistan match will start at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time, and it will be played at Eden Gardens. While both teams are struggling in this tournament, let's see which team has a great chance to win this clash.
Bangladesh vs. Pakistan ODI in the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup: Match Preview
So far, Bangladesh and Pakistan have had a similar journey in the World Cup. Bangladesh won their first match but then lost the next five in a row. Pakistan had a bit of a better start, winning their first two matches, but then they also lost four games in a row.
To make it to the semi-finals, Pakistan needed to win the last match against South Africa. So, team Pakistan gave it their all in their last game, but they left the field with a 1-wicket defeat at the end of the highly exciting match. This made it more difficult for Pakistan to play in the semi-finals.
Batting first in the match in Chennai on Friday, Pakistan collected 270 runs with half-centuries by captain Babar Azam and Shadab Khan. In response, South Africa managed to win with only 16 balls and one wicket left. Aiden Markram played a significant role by scoring 91 runs from 93 balls. After such a sad loss, Pakistan had to hear bad news from the ICC again at the end of the match. The entire Pakistan team got fined because they were too slow in completing their overs during the match against South Africa. As a result, each player has to pay a penalty, which is 20 percent of their match fee.
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This loss to South Africa marks Pakistan's fourth consecutive defeat, following their initial two wins at the start of the World Cup. Currently, they're in the sixth position on the points table with 4 points from 6 matches. Now, Pakistan is on the verge of getting out of the World Cup.
On the other hand, Bangladesh, who came to the World Cup with the dream of playing in the semi-finals, has won one of the six matches so far. They also lost against the Netherlands in the last match. With this loss, Bangladesh's elimination from the World Cup has been confirmed. Still, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is thinking of doing something for the people of the country by doing well in the remaining three matches.
On October 28, at the Eden Gardens, the Netherlands beat Bangladesh by a big margin of 87 runs. They managed to get all the Bangladeshi players out for just 142 runs with 7.3 balls still to spare in the game.
With the exception of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who scored 35 runs, and Mahmudullah and Mustafizur Rahman, who both scored 20 runs each, no other Bangladeshi batter could stay on the pitch for a long time against the Dutch bowlers. On the other side, for the Netherlands, Paul van Meekeren took 4 wickets, Bas de Leede got two wickets, and Colin Ackermann, Logan van Beek, and Aryan Dutt each took one wicket.
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Can Pakistan or Bangladesh go to the Semi-Finals?
South Africa and India have already reached 10 points. And anyway, it is almost impossible for Pakistan to beat these two teams. Because Pakistan collected 4 points in 6 matches, even if they win 3 matches at their end, the team will not be able to collect more than 10 points. Pakistan's opponents in their last three matches are Bangladesh, New Zealand and England respectively. If they can beat all three teams, there is a possibility for Pakistan to go to the semi-finals. But for that, Pakistan has to depend on other team's wins and losses. So, the match against Bangladesh is very crucial for them, and they must aim for a big win.
On the other hand, Bangladesh has 2 points in 6 matches. Their net run rate is -1.338. They are ninth in the points table. Despite being almost eliminated from the World Cup, the Tigers are still in the World Cup on book. But they have tough calculations ahead of them.
At the current position, Bangladesh can get a maximum of 8 points if they win the remaining three matches. New Zealand, at number three, and Australia, at number four, also have 8 points in the overall points list. Based on the statistics, it's not possible to conclude that Bangladesh is out of the tournament at this point.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh's next three matches are against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia. First, they have to defeat these three teams. Still, they have to look at the results of the rest of the teams, especially towards New Zealand and Australia. If these two teams win even one of their next three matches, they will get 10 points. In that case, even if Bangladesh wins the next three matches, there will be no chance for the semi-finals.
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Bangladesh vs Pakistan Head-to-Head ODI
In the 38 One-Day International (ODI) matches played between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Pakistan has won 33 times, while Bangladesh has managed to win 5 times.
Probable XI for Bangladesh
Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.
Probable XI for Pakistan
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf.
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Bangladeshi Players to Watch
Mahmudullah
In the four matches during the 2023 World Cup, Mahmudullah scored a total of 198 runs with an impressive average of 99. He also had a strike rate of 101.02. Additionally, he bowled for five overs and gave away 33 runs at an economy rate of 6.60.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
So far in this World Cup, Miraz has scored 144 runs in six matches. With balls, he grabbed six wickets in six matches. So, he might have a significant impact either with the ball or bat.
Read more: Analysis of Bangladesh Squad for ICC World Cup 2023
Pakistani Players to Watch
Mohammad Rizwan
Rizwan is currently the top scorer for Pakistan in World Cup 2023. He scored 333 runs with 97.36 strike rates from 6 matches. So, Bangladesh will have to keep Rizwan's aggressive batting style before bowling him.
Shaheen Afridi
Ranked 5 in the most wicket grabber list in World Cup 2023, Shaheen Afridi also holds the record for the second player to take a 5-wicket haul in the World Cup. And he did it against Australia in this tournament. On top of that, in the ODI, he has the best bowling record of 6/35, and it is against Bangladesh. So, the Tigers' batters should think twice before taking a move in Shaheen's bowl.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan ODI Squad Analysis
Final Words
Bangladesh’s performance in the 2023 ICC World Cup tournament is so far quite disappointing. However, Bangladesh has a record of sparking after a few consecutive losses. Considering the performance and previous records, Pakistan clearly has a competitive edge in this match. So, it can be predicted that Pakistan will win the BAN vs. PAK ODI match in Eden Gardens.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List
Preview of ENG vs. IND ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
The highly anticipated clash between India and England in the ICC World Cup 2023 is set to start at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time on October 29, 2023. This thrilling ENG vs. India encounter will take place at the iconic Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
IND vs. ENG ODI in the 2023 ICC World Cup: Match Preview
England’s Performance In the Ongoing Men’s ODI World Cup
England had a tough time in the Cricket World Cup, losing their fourth game out of five. They suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in Bangalore. As a result, Jos Buttler’s team is now in a tough spot, and it is unlikely they’ll make it to the semi-finals.
Right now, England is in the 9th position with a 1-4 record. In their recent game on Thursday night, they had a tough time against Sri Lanka. When they batted first, they only managed to score 156 runs before losing all their wickets in just 33.2 overs. The only noteworthy performance came from Ben Stokes, who scored 43 runs off 73 balls. Further, England’s performance with the ball was disappointing as they managed to take only two wickets, and Sri Lanka easily reached the target in 25.4 overs. England has only managed to score over 300 runs in one out of their five games played. If we look at the scores from their last three matches, it’s quite concerning: they were bowled out for 215 against Afghanistan, 170 against South Africa, and 156 against Sri Lanka.
Technically, England has not been ruled out of the semi-final race, but their fate now depends on other teams’ results, and they cannot afford to lose another game if they want to have a shot at the semi-finals.
It is unclear which direction the England team will take for the upcoming match. They have been trying out various lineups during the tournament but have not found the winning combination yet. Players like Sam Curran, Harry Brook, and Gus Atkinson could be considered for the team, especially after the loss to Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List
Performance of India In the 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup
While England is struggling, India is performing exceptionally well in the ICC Cricket World Cup. They have won all five of their opening games, making them a perfect 5-0 and putting them in a strong position for a spot in the semi-finals. Their team is well-equipped with depth and flexibility, enabling them to adjust to various weather conditions and pitch conditions on any match day.
In the last game, Virat Kohli maintained his excellent form by scoring 95 runs from 104 balls, playing a leading role with the bat. Rohit Sharma contributed with 46 runs at the top of the order. Since all-rounder Hardik Pandya is still sidelined due to injury, it is probable that India will stick with the same team for their upcoming match against England, which means they will rely on just five bowlers.
India vs England Head-to-Head ODI
India has won 57 out of the 106 games they have played against England. On the other hand, England has won 44 times.
In their most recent five one-day matches, India has won three, and they also won the last series with a score of 2-1 when they played against a team led by Jos Buttler in July 2022.
Table: England vs India Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
Matches
England Won
India Won
No Result
Tie
106
44
57
3
2
Predicted India XI
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
Predicted England XI
Johnny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, David Willey, Mark Wood.
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Key Indian Players to Watch
Virat Kohli
Kohli has been exceptional in this tournament, consistently scoring runs in all parts of the cricket field. His average in the tournament is an incredible 118. So far, he’s scored a total of 354 runs in 5 innings. This includes a century in the match against Bangladesh and three fifties in games against Australia, Afghanistan, and New Zealand.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma’s performance with the bat in this World Cup has been absolutely outstanding. The captain of the Indian team seems determined and unstoppable, scoring a total of 311 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 133.47. He has played 19 ODI matches against England and scored 637 runs, with 137 highest score. So, we might see another incredible performance against England.
Mohammed Shami
In his first match of the World Cup 2023, Mohammed Shami had a remarkable comeback. He took five wickets in the game against New Zealand. Shami was brought into the team to replace Shardul Thakur because of an injury to Pandya. Due to Pandya’s absence, India had to change their playing XI and went in with five specialist bowlers instead of having an all-rounder in the lineup. And Shami’s inclusion worked very well. So, he will surely give his best against the English.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: India ODI Squad Analysis
Key English Players to Watch
Dawid Malan
Dawid Malan is doing quite well in the team in ICC World Cup 2023, with an average of 44. He’s been the top scorer for his team, with a total of 220 runs in five innings. He even managed to score a century against Bangladesh. It’s very likely that he’ll continue to open the innings along with Jonny Bairstow.
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes is taking the captain’s role for England for the rest of the tournament. He only played two matches so far. In his first World Cup match against South Africa, the all-rounder didn’t have a great game. He only scored 5 runs off 8 balls and got out by chipping a catch back to Kagiso Rabada. In the second match against Sri Lanka, he scored 43 runs from 73 balls. However, he has a good record against India, scoring 522 runs from 22 matches. So, he might turn out to be a savior for England.
Reece Topley
With 8 wickets in three matches in this World Cup, Topley is the top wicket-taker for England. So, he might throw his spell against India.
Final Words
Things haven’t been going well with the England team. The expectations for the English side were incredibly high before the tournament began, but their performance has been quite disappointing. They appeared completely lost, especially after their unexpected loss to Afghanistan. India has a good opportunity to win this IND vs. ENG match, which would mark their sixth consecutive victory in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How and Where to Watch all matches Online
Preview of BAN vs. NL ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
Bangladesh and the Netherlands will play against each other on October 28. This will be the 28th match in the tournament and will take place at the famous Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This will also be the first match at Eden Gardens during this World Cup. The BAN vs. NL match will start at 2:30 pm on Saturday.
Bangladesh vs. Netherlands ODI in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023: Match Preview
Performance of Bangladesh in the 2023 ODI World Cup So Far
Bangladesh won their first World Cup match against Afghanistan but then faced four consecutive losses to England, New Zealand, India, and South Africa. Their chances of reaching the semi-finals are almost non-existent now, and even a victory against the Netherlands might not make much of a difference.
The Bangladeshi cricket team has a history of performing exceptionally well against strong opponents in major tournaments. However, they have struggled to showcase that potential when playing in India. With key players like Shakib Al Hasan in and out of the lineup, the team has faced difficulties in adapting to the key player's absence.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List
Shakib Al Hasan recently returned to the team for the match against South Africa but didn't perform well with the bat or ball. To have a chance of defeating the Netherlands, Bangladesh is relying on a strong performance from their experienced all-rounder, Shakib. As the team's captain, he has the responsibility of leading the side, taking wickets, and scoring runs, making his contribution vital to their success.
Following a heavy defeat against South Africa in Mumbai, the Bangladesh cricket team arrived at Kolkata without their captain, Shakib-Al Hasan, on Wednesday. It was revealed that Shakib had gone directly to Mirpur for a brief training session with his mentor, Nazmul Abedeen Fahim, focusing primarily on improving his batting skills.
In a different aspect of their batting lineup, the experienced Mahmudullah has stood out as Bangladesh's top run-scorer in this tournament. His recent century against South Africa should boost his confidence. While the Tigers have three bowlers who have taken six wickets each in the 2023 Cricket World Cup, there isn't a standout performer among them. This presents an opportunity for spinner Mehidy Hasan to step up and deliver a strong performance, especially in conditions that favor spin bowling.
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Netherlands Team’s Performance in the Ongoing ICC World Cup So Far
On the other hand, the Netherlands suffered losses to Pakistan and New Zealand before surprising everyone with a win against South Africa. That victory held promise for their future matches, but the Dutch team has struggled since then, facing defeats against Sri Lanka and Australia. Their most recent loss, against Australia, was particularly disheartening, with a record-breaking margin of 309 runs.
In the current Cricket World Cup, all-rounder Colin Ackermann and captain Scott Edwards have been the top run-scorers for the Netherlands. Edwards, with an average of over 45 in the tournament, has been a consistent performer. However, he clearly needs stronger support from several other Dutch batsmen who have struggled, with averages below 20.
On the bowling front, seamer Bas de Leede has been the leading wicket-taker for the team in this tournament, with nine wickets in five matches. He'll be eager to bounce back after a tough outing where he conceded the most runs in a 10-over spell in the history of ODI cricket during the match against Australia.
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BAN vs. NL Head to Head in ODI
In ODI matches, Bangladesh and the Netherlands have met twice. Out of these two games, Bangladesh won one, and the Netherlands emerged victorious in one match as well.
Predicted XI for Bangladesh
Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud.
Predicted XI for the Netherlands
Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c)/(wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren.
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Key Bangladeshi Players to Watch
Mahmudullah
During his innings against South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, Mahmudullah Riyad from Bangladesh became the sixth-oldest batsman, at the age of 37 years and 262 days, to score a century in the ODI World Cup. So far, he is the top scorer for Bangladesh in this World Cup and he has been consistent. He scored 198 runs in three innings.
Mushfiqur Rahim
Mushfique could not do well in the last match against South Africa, and he has scored only 8 runs. Apart from this, he scored 51, 66, and 38 runs in the second to fourth matches. So, Mushfiqur has a great chance that he will uplift his performance in the next match at Eden.
Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib is yet to be sparked in this tournament. As he is coming back from an injury and working on his batting in Bangladesh, we can expect a good performance on Saturday. Shakib's only notable performance in this World Cup was 40 runs against New Zealand.
Read more: Analysis of Bangladesh Squad for ICC World Cup 2023
Key Dutch Players to Watch
Colin Ackermann
Colin Ackermann holds the top spot as the Netherlands' highest run-scorer, amassing 137 runs at a strike rate of 85.09. But he only scored 10 runs in the last match against South Africa, and his standout performance came against New Zealand, where he scored 69 runs from 98 balls, marking his best performance in the tournament so far.
Bas de Leede
Bas de Leede contributed to the Netherlands through ball and bat. In five matches, he scored 97 runs. But his contribution through the ball has been significant. He took 9 wickets so far with 4/62 against Pakistan. So, he might fight with a bat and bowl against Bangladesh.
Final Words
Considering their extensive experience in international cricket, Bangladesh are seen as the favorites to win this match. However, it's evident that the Netherlands should not be underestimated and cannot be labeled as minnows. Consequently, Bangladesh will need to deliver their top-level cricket to secure a victory over the Dutch in this Kolkata encounter. Simultaneously, if the Dutch team performs up to their potential (just like they did against South Africa), we could witness them emerging victorious against the Tigers.
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Preview of ENG vs. SL ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
Ranked at 8th and 9th places, Sri Lanka and England, respectively, are gearing up to face each other with the intent of strengthening their campaigns in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. Both teams find themselves in a must-win situation as they go head to head in the 25th match of the 2023 World Cup on Thursday, October 26, at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time. This crucial showdown will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium at Bengaluru in India.
England vs. Sri Lanka ODI in ICC Men’s World Cup 2023: Match Preview
England Team’s Performance in the World Cup So Far
The England team is facing significant challenges. Having managed to secure just one victory out of their four matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 group stage, the defending champions are on the edge of a potentially embarrassing elimination. This disappointing turn of events has left fans disheartened. England, however, is not alone in their struggles. Just slightly ahead of them in the standings due to a better net run rate, Sri Lanka is sharing the bottom spot with England.
The 2023 tournament began on a sour note for England as they suffered a defeat against New Zealand. They appeared to regain their footing by defeating Bangladesh in the next match. Nevertheless, a surprising loss to Afghanistan halted England's resurgence, and a significant defeat at the hands of South Africa landed them in the ninth position in the league standings.
Jos Buttler's team suffered their most substantial ODI loss ever against South Africa, effectively signaling the demise of England's weak defense of their World Cup title at the Wankhede Stadium. The Proteas exhibited ruthless efficiency against an underwhelming England bowling unit, scoring 399 runs on the scoreboard in their allotted 50 overs, with Heinrich Klaasen demonstrating a brilliant display of aggressive batting. In reply, Buttler and his team struggled, and it was only a partnership between Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson that prevented England from facing complete humiliation.
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Performance of the Sri Lanka Team in the World Cup So Far
On the other hand, Sri Lanka commenced their campaign with three high-scoring matches, although they concluded with losses to South Africa, Pakistan, and Australia. A crucial win against the Netherlands injected some momentum into the Sri Lankan challenge. However, Sri Lanka's batting has generally been sharp, with scores exceeding 300 in two matches against South Africa and Pakistan and a successful chase of 253. However, their bowling has been somewhat inconsistent, particularly when facing stronger opponents. This is an area that England will likely aim to capitalize on, while the Lankans aim to capitalize on the confidence they gained from a win over the Netherlands.
When it comes to their team selection, England has already utilized all 15 players they brought along, leaving them with limited options. However, there is a remaining hope that Brydon Carse, who is set to join the team, can have a similar impact to Liam Plunkett, bolstering their performance in the middle overs. The batting department has underperformed, with only one century and four fifties so far, but they might find some comfort in facing a Sri Lankan bowling attack that initially struggled by conceding scores of 428 for 5 and 345 for 4 in the tournament.
Regarding Sri Lanka's aspirations, securing a spot in the top four is a tough challenge, especially with upcoming matches against India and New Zealand. Nevertheless, they have displayed flashes of their potential, primarily through Kusal Mendis, who has taken on the captaincy in addition to his wicketkeeping duties, and Sadeera Samarawickrama's batting performances. Additionally, Dilshan Madushanka has demonstrated his wicket-taking skill with the ball.
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ENG vs. SL Head-to-Head Records in ODI
In ODI cricket, England and Sri Lanka have played a total of 78 matches. Out of these 78 games, England emerged as winners in 38, while Sri Lanka won 36 matches. Three matches concluded without a result, and one match ended in a tie.
Table: England vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
Matches
England Won
Sri Lanka Won
No Result
Tie
78
38
36
3
1
Predicted Playing XI for England
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (capt, wk), Harry Brook, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood.
Predicted Playing XI for Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (capt, wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha/Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.
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English Players to Watch
Dawid Malan
Dawid Malan's remarkable innings of 140 against Bangladesh paved the way for England's only victory in the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup as of the time of writing. Teaming up with Jonny Bairstow as an opening batsman, Malan has displayed occasional brilliance but has also struggled with consistency. However, his explosive potential is evident when he is at his best.
Adil Rashid
Once again, the ever-reliable Adil Rashid has been England's primary choice to stop the opposition's batting aggressiveness and capture key wickets, particularly during the crucial middle overs. Rashid has notched up six wickets in four matches in this World Cup and stands as the second most prolific bowler for the reigning champions, trailing only behind the injured Reece Topley.
Gus Atkinson
Gus Atkinson, who played only one match and bowled for nine overs, managed to take two wickets but gave away 60 runs in the process. He might be the solution to England's bowling needs. His upcoming contest against the effective Sri Lankan batters on Thursday could determine how the important game unfolds.
Sri Lankan Players to Watch
Dilshan Madushanka
To stop the English batsman from scoring, Sri Lanka is expected to bring in Dilshan Madushanka as their bowler. This left-arm fast bowler has been performing well in the tournament so far, taking 11 wickets in four matches, which is the second-best performance. In one of the matches, he took four wickets for 50 runs when they played against the Netherlands.
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Sadeera Samarawickrama has been performing really well. The 28-year-old has had a standout tournament, scoring a total of 230 runs in four games. Notably, he scored 91 runs in one match against the Netherlands and 108 runs against Pakistan. So, he can replicate this against England.
Kusal Mendis
Mendis played a crucial role in Sri Lanka's first two games. He scored 76 runs off 42 balls in a challenging chase against South Africa and followed that with a hundred in just 65 balls against Pakistan. It's worth noting that he's one of the four remaining players in the Sri Lankan team who were part of the squad that caused an upset by defeating England at Headingley in the 2019 World Cup.
Final Words
October 26’s ODI match between England and Sri Lanka is expected to be a closely fought contest, as both teams have been dealing to uplift their ranking in the points table. As both teams have had their moments of success in the past, any of them can win the match. Not to mention, the ENG vs SL ODI match in the ICC World Cup 2023 would be quite interesting and is full of possibilities.
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ICC World Cup 2023: Shakib leaves team in India for personal practice sessions in Dhaka
Bangladesh's ODI Captain, Shakib Al Hasan, who is currently leading the team in the ongoing ICC World Cup in India, returned home on Wednesday (October 25, 2023) for a personal practice session with his childhood coach.
Bangladesh has played five matches in the ICC World Cup 2023 so far, losing four of them.
Shakib has participated in four matches in the Cricket World Cup, missing the match against India due to an injury. He secured six wickets and scored only 56 runs in four matches, which is below his usual performance level.
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The reason for the all-rounder's departure to Dhaka, leaving the team in India and the decision to practice in Dhaka, remains unclear. This unusual move raises questions about the practice facilities provided for the national team.
The Bangladesh team boasts one of the most extensive coaching panels in the World Cup, led by head coach Chandika Hathurusingha. Bangladesh’s next match in the World Cup is on October 28 against the Netherlands in Kolkata. On October 31, Bangladesh will take on Pakistan at the same venue. Shakib is expected to join the team before the Netherlands clash.
Preview of BAN vs. SA ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
On October 24, at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, South Africa and Bangladesh will face off in a crucial World Cup match. The BAN vs. SA match will start at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time.
Preview of BAN vs. SA ODI in the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup
South Africa’s Performance in the Ongoing World Cup So Far
Like in past tournaments, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has been full of surprises. South Africa had a tough time when they unexpectedly lost to the Netherlands. But they made a great comeback on Saturday by defeating England by a huge 229-run difference in Mumbai.
The Proteas, the South African cricket team, made a strong comeback after their surprising loss to the Netherlands. They scored 399 runs for 7 wickets against England in the last match on October 20. Heinrich Klaasen hit 109 runs in just 61 balls, and Marco Jansen scored an unbeaten 75 runs in 42 balls.
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On the other hand, England struggled when they batted. They were at a score of only 38 runs with the loss of 4 wickets after 8.1 overs. Eventually, they were all out for just 170 runs in 22 overs.
Klaasen and Jansen played really well against England’s fast and spin bowlers. They made a partnership of 151 runs, helping South Africa reach the second-highest total in the tournament. South Africa had also scored the highest total of 428-5 against Sri Lanka in this World Cup.
Now, South Africa seems to be in form again, and they will play against a struggling Bangladesh team, which has lost three out of four games, in Mumbai on Tuesday.
South Africa is doing pretty well, with six points from four games. On the other hand, Bangladesh is in a tough spot and has to win all five of their upcoming matches to have a chance at making it to the semi-finals.
However, in their previous games, both teams were missing their captains. South Africa’s middle-order batsman, Temba Bavuma, couldn’t play against England because of illness. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, had to skip their important match against India because he injured his left quadriceps. In those matches, Aiden Markram took the role of captaincy for South Africa, and Najmul Hossain Shanto took on that role for Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh’s Performance in the Ongoing World Cup So Far
Shakib may return to the next match. But this time, Taskin Ahmed is doubtful. During the first match against Afghanistan, Taskin suffered a shoulder injury. He played against England and New Zealand. Against India, he took a rest and Hasan Mahmud played instead.
In their last game against India, Bangladesh had a strong start with a 93-run opening partnership, but then their performance deteriorated, and they lost wickets quickly, ending up with just over 200 runs and four wickets left.
The pair of Bangladeshi batsmen, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim, were broken by an amazing catch made by Ravindra Jadeja, who caught the ball at point. This catch gave Jasprit Bumrah his first wicket in the game. So, all of India’s bowlers, except for Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli, who only bowled 6 balls, managed to take wickets.
This match will be Bangladesh’s last chance to keep their hope alive for the World Cup. So, the Tigers will surely try their best in this game.
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Bangladesh vs South Africa Head-to-Head ODI
In the 24 ODI matches played between South Africa and Bangladesh, South Africa has won 18 times, while Bangladesh has managed to win 6 times.
Table: Bangladesh vs South Africa Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
Matches
Bangladesh Won
South Africa Won
No Result
Tie
24
6
18
0
0
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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.
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.
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Bangladeshi Players to Watch in BAN vs. SA Match
Mushfiqur Rahim
So far, Mushfiqur Rahim is the top scorer for the Bangladesh team. In four matches, he scored 157 runs with an 83.51 strike rate. He consistently scored in the last three matches in this World Cup. However, his performance was poor in the first match against the Afghans.
Mahmudullah
Mahmudullah had three matches in this World Cup. But, he technically played two innings as he was not required to bat in the first match against Afghanistan. After that, he played against New Zealand and India and scored 41 runs and 26 runs respectively. He has a 102.35 strike rate and may play a crucial role against the Proteas.
Litton Das
The opener, Litton Das, has scored more than 50 runs in two matches in the tournament. His scores have been 13, 76, 0, and, most recently, 66 against India. So, he might come up as a savior for Bangladesh by scoring another 50+ score.
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South African Players to Watch in the BAN vs. SA Match
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is the leading run-scorer for South Africa, having scored 233 runs at a strike rate of 108. He’s hit 8 sixes and 24 fours. With 108.88 strikes, he is one of the hardest hitters in this World Cup. So, Bangladesh will have to be careful bowling Quinton de Kock.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada has been South Africa’s top bowler, taking 8 wickets. He has an average of 22 and an economy rate of 5.74. Bangladesh’s top order needs to have a cautious approach to facing Rabada.
Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram has been very aggressive throughout the World Cup. With a 141.38 strike rate, he is a quick run scored, boosting South Africa’s run machine. So far, he has scored 205 runs from 4 appearances in the World Cup 2023.
Final Words
If we look at the two teams, the Proteas have been performing well compared to the Tigers. Additionally, when we consider the current World Cup records, it seems like South Africa is likely to win the BAN vs. SA ODI match in the ICC World Cup 2023.
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Preview of ENG vs. SA ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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