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BAN vs ENG T20 Series 2023: Bangladesh's historic records you need to know
The Tigers swept England in the T20 series, showing their strength, while they failed in the ODI series. Nevertheless, Bangladesh was strongest in ODI, and fans had an expectation to win the one-day series. Last November, England secured the T20 World Cup title in Australia, firmly establishing their reputation as a formidable opponent in this format of cricket. Despite this, Bangladesh was able to whitewash England in the 2023 BAN vs ENG T20 series, leaving the question if anyone had predicted such an outcome prior to the start of the series.
Overall Performance of Bangladesh Team in T20 Series Against England
After losing the first two T20 matches, England tried hard in the third match to avoid the whitewash. And England had been performing well until the fourteenth over.. David Malan was caught behind the wicket after being unable to handle Mustafiz's outswing and extra bounce, earning Mustafiz his hundredth wicket in a T20 International match. This signaled the start of England's downfall, as Jos Buttler was run out on the very next ball. The first two balls of the 14th over had the audience on the edge of their seats, turning the T20 into an intense and suspenseful thriller.
At the end of 13 overs, with England needing 159 runs to win and being 100/1, who could have predicted that their dream of victory would fall down at 142/6? Did the world champions sense their world would soon become gray as five wickets fell for 28 runs in five overs, sending their required run rate rocketing from 8 to 12 per over? Malan and Buttler's partnership of 95 runs for the second wicket kept England's hopes of avoiding a washout alive as long as they stayed at the crease. However, Mustafiz's intervention caused England's innings to smash.
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Bangladesh scored 158 runs in 20 overs, losing only two wickets, thanks to Litton Das's ninth T20 fifty and an impressive partnership of 84 runs between Litton and Najmul Hossain Shanto for the second wicket. There is no doubt that Litton and Najmul Hossain formed the cornerstone of the Bangladesh innings, with Litton scoring his first fifty of the series with 73 runs off 57 balls. His performance earned him the award of the Player of the Match. Najmul Hossain was also successful, registering the series-best performance of 144 runs in three matches with an unbeaten 47 off 36 balls. Najmul Hossain Shanto won the Player of the Series award.
Previously, Shakib’s team started the T20 series against England with a win at Chittagong. After winning the toss at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong, Shakib Al Hasan chose to bowl first. The opening pair of Philip Salt and captain Jos Buttler made a promising start, putting together 80 runs. Nasum Amed's efforts in the tenth over proved to be Bangladesh's first success as he picked Philip Salt’s wicket for 38 runs off 35 balls in the last ball of the over. Dawid Malan, who had been in impressive form in the ODI series, unfortunately, got out for a duck, being dismissed by Najmul Hasan Shanto off a ball from Shakib. Mustafizur then bowled Duckett for 20 runs off 13 balls. England collected 156 runs.
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On the other hand, Litton Das was unable to have a big score. Nonetheless, he arrived at the crease and ultimately accumulated 12 runs from 10 deliveries. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's opening batsman Rony Talukdar managed 21 runs from 14 balls. Nevertheless, the home team's innings were put in a difficult situation, as they had lost two wickets for only 43 runs. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy then assumed control of the team, forming a formidable third-wicket partnership. Shanto boosted Bangladesh's innings with a personal tally of 51 runs from 30 balls, featuring 8 fours. Towhid, meanwhile, provided the only six of the innings, scoring 24 runs from 17 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six. Bangladesh suddenly went from 108 for 2 wickets to 112 for 4 wickets and was under some pressure again. This time the captain came as a savior. Shakib remained not out with 34 runs off 24 balls with 6 fours, while Afif Hossain scored 15 runs off 13 balls alongside Shakib.
Bangladesh’s performance was also great in the second T20I match in Dhaka. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and decided to bowl at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. England could not stand in front of the bowling attack of Bangladesh. Jos Buttler's team was all out for 117 runs in 20 overs. Ben Duckett scored the highest 28 runs. Mehdy Hasan Miraz took 4 wickets for Bangladesh. With 11 balls to spare, Bangladesh managed to chase down the 118-run target on a slow-turner wicket, losing six wickets in the process. Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored with 46 runs, while Miraz and Towhid Hridoy contributed 20 and 17 runs, respectively to the successful run chase.
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Top Bangladeshi Players in the T20 Series Against England
After losing the ODI series, the Bangladesh team made a concerted effort to maximize their batting, bowling, and fielding performances in the three matches. The fielding, in particular, has been top-notch, which has been a great asset in the T20 format, where small margins can make a big difference.
Among all the Bangladeshi players, Najmul Hossain Shanto put in a great effort in all three T20 matches. It seems his BPL experience comes in handy. His T20 performance against England was impressive, with a total impact of 153.2 in just three matches. In these matches, he scored a total of 144 runs, making a significant contribution to the Bangladesh team's success. With an impact per match of 51, Shanto showed his ability to make an impact with his performances. His contribution was vital in Bangladesh's victory over England in the T20 series, demonstrating his skills as a top-level cricketer.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz's T20 performance against England was a mixed bag of batting and bowling. In two matches, he had a total impact of 104.4, with an impact per match of 52.2. However, he made his overall with his bowling, taking four crucial wickets for his team. Miraz's bowling performance was especially noteworthy, as he played a crucial role by taking 4 wickets for 12 runs in Bangladesh's victory over England in the second T20. Overall, Miraz's performance was commendable, and he showed his versatility as a player, making valuable contributions in both batting and bowling.
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Top English Players in the T20 Series Against Bangladesh
Although the English team could not win a single T20 match, some of the players gave their best to prove themselves. And captain Jos Buttler's name comes first. His batting performance was outstanding, with a total impact of 137.7 in three matches. In these matches, he scored a total of 111 runs, showcasing his ability to make an effect with his performances. With an impact per match of 45.9, Buttler proved himself as one of the most crucial players for the England team. His aggressive approach to batting and his ability to contribute a quick score made him a valuable asset to the team.
Jofra Archer's bowling skill against Bangladesh was undeniable, as evidenced by his total impact of 109.1 in three matches and four wickets were taken. His impressive impact per match of 36.3 further demonstrated his bowling expertise and earned him the admiration of the England team.
Final Words
England's whitewash in Bangladesh proves that no matter who the opponents are, the Tigers have the capacity to triumph over any nation at home ground. Bangladesh cricket team have proved that several times in recent years. And in the 2023 BAN vs ENG T20I Series, Shakib-Al-Hasan’s team defeated the world champions at home. Bangladesh can surely take pride in this win, with each individual player and the whole team performing brilliantly to outplay England. On the other hand, this is the second time England has been whitewashed in a three-match bilateral T20I series. The last time they were whitewashed against Australia was back in 2014.
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England wins toss, go for bowling first in final T20I
England have won the toss and chose to bowl first in the third and final T20I of the series against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Despite losing the series with two consecutive defeats in the first two matches, the visiting team is looking to end the series on a high note.
Bangladesh have made two changes to their playing XI -- bringing in Shamim Hossain and debutant Tanvir Islam to replace Afif Hossain and Nasum Ahmed.
Afif has been struggling for form and has only managed a highest score of 23 in the five innings of this series. Tanvir was the highest wicket-taker in the last edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), taking 17 wickets in 12 matches and playing a pivotal role in Comilla Victorians' title win.
The Bangladesh squad for the final T20I includes Litton Das (w), Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shamim Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, and Tanvir Islam.
Meanwhile, England's playing XI consists of Philip Salt, Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler (w/c), Ben Duckett, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, and Jofra Archer.
Historical Win of Bangladesh against England in 2023 BAN vs ENG T20 Series
Bangladesh won the T20 series against England by winning the first two T20Is of three matches. This is Bangladesh’s first series win against the world champions in T20. After winning the first of the three-match series in Chittagong, Shakib's team won the second match in Mirpur by 4 wickets. The team confirmed the historic T20 series victory with one match in hand.
Bangladesh beats England in BAN vs ENG T20 Series 2023
Shakib won the toss in Mirpur and chose to bowl, just as he did in Chittagong. To replace the batsman Shamim Hossain, the starting XI was boosted with the inclusion of spin all-rounder Mehdy Hasan Miraz. His contribution proved significant, as he managed to bowl the English side out for 117 on the last ball of his bowling. Jos Buttler's England was unable to withstand Miraz's combination of batting and bowling.
England, however, got off to a good start. The second wicket was lost by exactly 50 runs. Then Miraz started pushing. One by one, he took Moeen Ali (15), Sam Curran (12) and Chris Woakes (0), and Chris Jordan’s (3) wickets. Earlier, opener Phil Salt scored 25 runs and returned to Shakib's ball. Jos Buttler (4) was bowled by Hasan Mahmood. Ben Duckett, who got out in the last over, scored 28 runs off 28 balls for the team.
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On the other hand, Bangladesh did not get off to a good start. The two openers, Litton Das and Rony Talukdar, returned with 9 runs each. After that, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy started scoring runs for the team. Hridoy, who made his debut in Chittagong against England, scored 17 runs today. Mehdy Hasan Miraz came down at five and made the match easy. He was caught for 20 runs with two sixes.
After the return of Miraz, the match became difficult for Bangladesh. Shakib comes to the crease and returns with zero runs. Afif Hossain, the famous slugger, got out soon after. He added 2 runs. However, Shanto played an unbeaten inning of 46 runs to win the Bangladesh team. However, also share the winning credit. He managed to win the series for the nation by striking two consecutive fours with seven balls still in play.
5 Top Factors Behind Bangladesh's Series Win Against England
Bangladesh's remarkable T20 series win against England was much expected after the first win in Chittagong. And players also gave their best yesterday. Here are the five factors that boosted the team’s win.
The Fast Bowlers Were Great
At 24 years of age, Hasan Mahmood's Yorker to Jos Buttler should be incredibly hard for any batter to stay on the field. The Bangladesh Bowler was the star of the first match, showing he could handle himself in front of a hard hitter such as Buttler. Hasan has now taken the wicket of Jos in two consecutive matches. He only gave away four runs in his first over.
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In addition to that, Taskin Ahmed was the one to begin the series win, taking out David Malan. Taskin ended up with one wicket in four overs, giving away an average of six and a half runs per over. Another pacer Mustafizur Rahman earned himself one wicket but at the cost of 19 runs.
Shakib’s Captaincy
Analysts often talk about Shakib Al Hasan's razor-sharp cricket brain, but in these two matches, he made good decisions as well as stayed cool. His bowler rotation was unbelievable. In contrast to the previous game, Bangladesh opened with Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman in the powerplay, who bowled the initial five overs.
Bangladesh make history with their first-ever T20I series win against England
Bangladesh secured a historic T20I series win against England, beating them by four wickets in the second match of the three-match series on Sunday.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz's superb bowling effort helped restrict England to 117, while Najmul Hossain Shanto's unbeaten knock of 46 off 47 balls guided the Tigers to victory with seven balls to spare.
With this win, Bangladesh recorded their first-ever T20I series win against England, and they have one match left to play on Tuesday at the same venue.
In the last 18 balls, Bangladesh needed 16 runs. In the 17th over, Jofra Archer conceded only three runs and took the wicket of Afif Hossain with a lightning-fast delivery that splattered the stumps, with one of the bails flying close to the third-man boundary.
Bangladesh sealed the match in the next over bowled by Chris Jordan, with Taskin Ahmed smashing two fours off the fourth and fifth ball to reach the target and break out in a fitting celebration, punching the air in joy.
For England, Archer was the best bowler who scalped three wickets in 13 runs in four overs.
Earlier, Miraz recorded his career-best bowling figures of four for 12, making a great chance for Bangladesh to seal the series with one match in hand.
England started well, scoring 50 for two in 6.3 overs. However, they failed to continue their momentum and kept losing wickets on a regular basis.
Dawid Malan was swinging at everything from the beginning of the innings but could only score five for eight with one four, after slogging Taskin Ahmed off the 2nd ball of the 2nd over, with Hasan Mahmud taking a regulation catch at third man.
Hasan Mahmud removed England captain Joss Buttler off the last ball of the eighth over with a beautiful yorker, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the next four wickets alone. England never found stability in their innings and needed to accelerate in the last couple of overs. However, they failed to do so, and eventually, the visitors tumbled for 117 for 10.
The third and final match of the series will be played on Tuesday at the same venue.
Before the T20I series, England won the ODI series with two consecutive wins in the first two matches in Dhaka. However, they have lost three matches since, including an ODI and two T20Is.
Bangladesh opt to bowl first aiming to seal T20I series vs England
Bangladesh has won the toss and chose to bowl first in the second T20I of the three-match series against England at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
Bangladesh won the first match in Chattogram by six wickets and are now just one win away from registering their first T20I series victory against England.
The hosts have made a change to their playing XI, replacing Shamim Hossain with Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
While England are struggling with a few injuries and niggles, Bangladesh has a fit squad.
The third and final match of the series will take place on Tuesday at the same venue.
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Bangladesh playing XI: Litton Das (wk), Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
England playing XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w/c), Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer
BAN vs ENG LIVE Streaming T20I 2023: Where & How to watch Bangladesh vs England T20I, Predicted XI
After the first BAN vs ENG T20I in Chattogram, the series now moves to Dhaka.
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan delivered an all-round performance to win the first T20I. The second T20I is a must-win for England if they want to take the series to the decider.
The second T20I will be played on March 12 from 3 pm local time. The third and final T20I will be played on Tuesday (March 14). Bangladesh will be led by Shakib Al Hasan while Jos Buttler will lead England.
England and Bangladesh had played just one T20I against each other before the first T20I. Now the sides have played a total of two games with England winning one and Bangladesh one match.
BAN vs ENG Live Streaming 2nd T20I- Where To Watch Bangladesh vs England Live? BAN vs ENG Live Telecast Channel Free, 2023
When will the BAN vs ENG 2nd T20I match begin?
The BAN vs ENG 2nd T20I will begin from 2.30 pm IST on March 12, 2023, Sunday.
Where will the BAN vs ENG 2nd T20I match take place?
The BAN vs ENG 2nd T20I will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
How to watch the BAN v ENG 2nd T20I match on television?
The BAN vs ENG 2nd T20I will not be televised for Indian fans. They can watch it live on the Fan Code website.
How to live stream the BAN vs ENG 2nd T20I match?
The BAN vs ENG 2nd T20I match can be live-streamed on the Fan Code app.
Bangladesh: BanTech and RabbitHole streaming platforms will be broadcasting the matches for fans to watch in Bangladesh.
England: Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event will be broadcasting all of England’s matches in Bangladesh, with live streaming available on the SkyGo app.
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How to watch live Bangladesh vs England 2023 Live from different countries
In India
The BAN vs ENG 2023 white-ball series will be broadcasted Live On Fac Code. The Fan Code app will also live stream the matches.
In Australia
Fox Sports will live telecast the BAN vs ENG 2023 series in Australia. Kayo Sports will live stream the series.
In the United Kingdom
Sky Sports will present the live telecast of the series in the UK.
In USA and Canada
In USA and Canada, Willow TV will present the live telecast of the series.
In New Zealand
Sky Sports NZ will present the live telecast of the series in New Zealand.
In the Caribbean
In the Caribbean regions, Flow Sports will broadcast the series on television.
How to watch live Bangladesh vs England 2023 Live TV Channels:
GAZI TV and T- Sports will live broadcast Ban vs Eng 1st ODI 2023
BAN vs ENG 2nd T20I Probable Playing XI
BAN Probable Playing XI:
Litton Das (wk), Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
ENG Probable Playing XI:
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (c/wk), Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Rehan Ahmed, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
Preview of 2023 BAN vs ENG 2nd T20 Match
After winning the first T20 against England, the Bangladesh team is in a cheerful mood, and the Tigers want to confirm the series in the second match. Returning from Chittagong to Dhaka, the two teams will meet in Mirpur next Sunday, March 12, at 3 pm. Shakib Al Hasan's team won their first victory against the English on Thursday in the 20-over format. Bangladesh's cricket team, under the guidance of Chandika Hathurusingha, has excelled in batting, bowling, and fielding in the last T20, and they hope to keep up their success.
Bangladesh vs England 2nd T20I Match: Preview
Since the T20 inception, Bangladesh has already played 145 matches in the T20 format. The Tigers have faced England only two times. In the first encounter, Shakib's team lost the match by 8 wickets in the 2021 T20 World Cup. However, Bangladesh started this tour with a 2-1 loss in the three-match ODI series.
But Bangladesh got a good start in the T20 series with a win in the first match in Chittagong. Now the team will play their second match in Dhaka on Sunday. However, many members of the English champion team are not in this series. As the series is against a relatively less strong team like Bangladesh, they are giving some new cricketers a chance. This is the first time England's T20I team playing a series after becoming the world champions. And they already lost the first match, so they will surely try to get back in the series with a win in the second match.
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Considering England as a strong team, Bangladesh has made some significant changes in the T20 team. Apparently, coach Chandika Hathurusingha begins his T20 world journey with this series. So, the Bangladesh team will make some shuffle or add moves based on this series and upcoming series. This T20 squad has been built mainly on the basis of BPL performance. Three Batters – Rony Talukdar, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain; Pacer Rejaur Rahman Raja and left-arm spinner Tanvir Ahmed played well in the BPL and made it to the national team.
On the other hand, England's T20I team features Ben Duckett and Chris Jordan to boost their firepower, yet Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Alex Hales, and Liam Livingstone are absent, causing Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha to refer to it as an "experimental" squad.
The English team will expect a good performance from Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, and Ben Duckett, as they had a good performance in the first match. However, Dawid Malan may also come to the limelight in the second T20 as he is familiar with the Mirpur field.
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Key Players for Bangladesh Team
After an eight-year absence, Rony Talukdar made his return to international cricket. This is an extraordinary comeback for Rony, where a player's career is usually over after being dropped from the team. Talukdar's success at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) this year, with 425 runs in 13 innings and a strike rate of 129.17, has opened the eye of the BCB selectors. And Rony did not let the team down. He scored 21 runs in 14 balls, which is a good performance in T20.
After Rony, Najmul Hossain Shanto will get focus as he played an excellent inning with 51 runs in 30 balls. The left-handed batsman is the hero of Bangladesh's victory in the first T20 against England. So, fans have increased their expectations from Shanto.
Key Players for England
The English team was expecting a good performance from Phil Salt in the T20I series, yet he had only made 54 runs in the three ODIs, and 37 runs in two ODIs against Australia in November. But Salt gave his best in the last T20 with 38 runs from 35 balls. So, hopefully, he will repeat this or do better than this in the next match. His last notable performance was a remarkable 88 ran off 41 balls in a T20I in Lahore against Pakistan in September last year. It's now time for him to get some runs again.
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Jos Buttler scored an incredible 67 runs from 42 balls. So, he might run this performance in the second match. On top of that, Buttler is familiar with the Mirpur pitch. Buttler made his partnership with Ben Duckett on the third wicket. In the 13th over, he achieved his 20th half-century by smashing Hasan Mahmud's delivery for a six on the fifth ball.
Probable Squad
Bangladesh XI
Rony Talukdar, Litton Das(w), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud.
England XI
Jos Buttler(w/c), Philip Salt, Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood.
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How Bangladesh Won the First T20 Against World Champion England?
England lost the last four wickets for 11 runs in 20 balls, and Bangladesh won the match there. And when it comes to batting performance, Shanto is the ultimate hero. Shanto was the highest run scorer in BPL. International T20 started from where he left off. Bangladesh achieved triumph from his bat with a great innings of 51 runs off 30 balls, including eight fours. In addition to that, he took three great catches in the field. Earlier, Rony Talukdar and debutant Towhid Hridoy built the foundation of victory.
Rony scored 21 runs off 14 balls before being dismissed by Adil Rashid. Bangladesh's run was then 33 in 3.3 overs. Then Shanto and Hridoy took the team forward. The new player flew in the same way as he paired up in the BPL. The pair scored 65 runs together. Hridoy hit consecutive fours in the last two balls of the last over of the power play. The score was 52/2 at the end of the power play. After that, Shanto hit four consecutive boundaries in the next over. Hridoy stopped 17 balls for 24.
After that, captain Shakib and Afif Hossain passed the rest of the path smoothly. Shakib hit Chris Jordan a boundary to secure the victory. He remained not out for 34 runs off 24 balls. Afif scored 15 runs.
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Final Words
The T20 World Cup is not far away. And after 13 months, the West Indies and the United States will host the highest tournament of short-version cricket. So, team Bangladesh started their preparation with this series against England. And Bangladesh already won the first match. So, we will surely try to win the BAN vs ENG 2nd T20 Match.
2023 BAN vs ENG 3rd ODI Preview: Can Bangladesh turn back?
In 2016, England triumphed over Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series held in Dhaka and Chittagong. Despite losing a match in Dhaka, Bangladesh put up a valiant effort in Chittagong in 2016, but ultimately, England won the series with a 4-wicket victory in the last match. On the other hand, Bangladesh already lost the 2023 series before their third match in Chittagong on March 6.
Bangladesh will aim to avoid a whitewash in Tamim Iqbal’s hometown tomorrow. However, England will want to give that opportunity to Bangladesh at any cost, as we have seen their performance in the last match. The third and final ODI of the BAN vs ENG series 2023 will start at 12 noon on Monday (March 06, 2023) at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong.
Preview of Bangladesh vs England 3rd ODI Match in 2023
Bangladesh and England teams reached the port city of Chittagong to play the third and last ODI of the series. Although both teams reached there early on Saturday, neither team practiced. Both teams have done their last-minute preparations on Sunday (March 5).
Bangladesh practiced at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium from 10 am to 1 pm, and England practiced from 2 pm to 5 pm. The English camp has confirmed the series by 2-0 by winning two matches of the three-match ODI series. The Tigers have lost the ODI series at home after seven years. Coincidentally, Bangladesh last lost their last ODI series at home to England in 2016.
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While Engldoesn’tsn’t have any pressure on their shoulder, Bangladesh will surely take the pressure to win the last match. At least a win can be a consolation for the team as well as the fans.
Bangladesh don’t have any major changes in the team except for removing Shamim Hossain Patwari from the team. Shamim got a chance in the team on the evening before the second ODI against England. But he did not get a chance to play the match. However, the 22-year-old left-handed batsman is still on the team. England, on the other hand, seems to continue with their current playing XI.
There were roughly two types of wickets in Mirpur in the first two matches of the Bangladesh and England ODI series. The first match saw the familiar form of Mirpur - slow, turning, uneven bounce wickets. In the second, it was much more batting-friendly. And England has adapted better than Bangladesh with both types of wickets.
According to the condition and situation, Dawid Malan and Jason Roy scored two centuries and became the man of the match. On the other hand, in front of the English bowlers, Bangladeshi batsmen seemed to be foreigners on their own ground.
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While all the England players got their expected performance, Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman seems to be dim in this series. Not only the first two matches of the England series but Mustafiz has also been lost in ODIs for quite some time.
But, no other Bangladeshi bowler has bowled as many overs (100.2) as him and has such a low economy rate (4.61) in the last year. Tomorrow will be Mustafiz’s another chance to do something for the country.
Probable Squads for 3rd ODI in 2023 BAN vs ENG Series
Bangladesh XI:
Tamim Iqbal (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
England XI:
Jason Roy, Philip Salt, Dawid Malan, James Vince, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Will Jacks, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Mark Wood.
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Pitch Report and Weather
Batting conditions at Chattogram are great, so a high-scoring game is anticipated. Therefore, teams that win the toss should choose to bowl first. Ishan Kishan made a double century the last time an ODI took place here against India. Weather forecasts suggest no chance of rain and a temperature of 31 degrees Celsius with humidity in the 4
Bangladesh’s Dominance in Home Ground has Ended
Although Bangladesh fought in the first matTamim’sim’s team could not compete against England in the second ODI. After England scored 326 runs for 7 wickets with opener JaRoy’soy’s century, Bangladesh was knocked out of the match.
While there was a little hope in the run chase, it was also lost due to the failure of the top-order batsmen. After the top order collapsed, Bangladesh could not turn arouBangladesh’ssh’s innings stopped at 194 runs in 44.4 overs.
In the first match, Chris Woakes’ bowling troubled the Bangladteam’sam’s top-order batsmen. Sam Curran took the new ball in the second match as Woakes was rested. Curran is known for swinging the new ball. And that swing became a disaster for Bangladeshi batsmen.
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Two Bangladeshi batsmen, Litton Das and Najmul Hossain Shanto were dismissed by Curran in the first over of the innings, leaving Mushfiqur Rahim with the challenge of facing the next over.
In a matter of moments, the Bangladesh team had lost three wickets for a mere nine runs, which is a far from ideal start for a team looking to reach 326 runs. After that, there was nothing else to talk about in the batting of the Bangladesh team except for Shakib-Tamim’sim’s partnership. As the partnership was broker, it was confirmed that Bangladesh lost the series as well as the winning streak in the home ground.
Final Words
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is a heaven for batters, leaving Bangladesh dependent on their bowlers to succeed. Will the Bangladeshi bowlers be able to sEngland’snd’s powerful hitters, though?
Evidence from the past two matches suggests it will be a significant challenge for Bangladeshi bowleIndia’sia’s last performance here was also noteworthy, so it is possible to anticipate a couple of centuries tomorrow. Nonetheless, Bangladeshi batsmen will do their utmost to prevent a whitewash by winning BAN vs ENG 3rd ODI.
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BAN vs ENG Series 2023: Bangladesh T20 Squad Analysis
Bangladesh already lost the ODI series against England. Now, the upcoming 2023 BAN vs ENG T20 series starting from March 9 is the only hope to beat England in the bilateral T20 series. While England announced the T20 squad 21 days earlier in the one-day series, Bangladesh just announced the T20 team after the second ODI. The T20 series will start on March 9 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong. The remaining two matches of the series will be played at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on March 12 and 14, respectively.
Analysis of Bangladesh T20 Squad Against England
Minhajul Abedin Nannu, the chief selector, revealed that Bangladesh think tank is taking a long-term approach to the T20 format and, thus, has included several new players in the T20 squad for the forthcoming England series.
Five players who had an impact in the recently completed Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) have been chosen for the Tigers T20I squad to take on England in the coming weeks. Shamim Hossain and Rony Talukdar were the returning players, while Towhid Hridoy, Rejaur Rahman Raja, and Tanvir Islam were selected for their first T20I appearance.
Left-arm spinner Tanvir has bowled well in BPL. He took 18 wickets for the champions Comilla Victorians in the 20-over tournament. Towhid Hridoy scored 403 runs in 13 matches for Sylhet Strikers. Sylhet Strikers pacer Rejaur Rahman Raja took 13 wickets in 8 matches. Rony Talukdar, who opened for Rangpur Riders, got a chance in the team after performing in BPL.
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Shamim Hossain Patwari, who played the last international T20 match in 2021, has also returned to the squad, attracting attention towards the end of the BPL. He was a member of the U-19 World Cup winning team who played 10 T20s for the country and returned to the national team after a great BPL for Rangpur Riders. Mosaddek Hossain, Yasir Ali Rabi, Sabbir Rahman, and Mohammad Saifuddin have been left out of the T20 World Cup squad to make room for newcomers.
32-year-old Rony Talukdar played the only T20 for the country in 2015. Where he scored 21 runs off 22 balls against South Africa in Mirpur.
BCB has announced a 15-member squad for the first two matches of the T20 series against England with Shakib Al Hasan as the captain.
Bangladesh T20 Squad in BAN v ENG Series 2023
Shakib Al Hasan (Captain), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Afif Hossain, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nasum Ahmed, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shamim Hossain, Rony Talukdar, Towhid Hridoy, Rejaur Rahman Raja and Tanvir Islam.
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Key Batters of Bangladesh Squad in 2023 BAN v ENG Series
Towhid Hridoy
Fans will be eagerly awaiting Towhid Hridoy's first appearance in the T20 series, as he got a chance in the national team due to his successful performance in the BPL. In BPL, he scored 403 runs with a strike rate of 140 and five fifties.
Overall, he played 49 T20 matches for the Bangladesh U19 team and scored 1126 runs with five 85 highest scores. It is now up to him to show what he can bring to the Bangladesh team for their match against England.
Litton Das
Litton Das has been in outstanding form lately. Although he only played one T20 against England, we are eager to see his incredible batting. With 379 runs, Litton is the fourth top scorer in BPL 2023. Apart from this, in his career from 2015-2022, Litton played 65 T20 matches for Bangladesh and scored 1388.
However, he only scored 9 runs in his only T20 against England in 2021. So, it is expected that Litton will continue his incredible T20 performance and help Bangladesh in the T20 series.
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Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain Shanto can be another key batter for Bangladesh. So far, he has played 17 T20 matches for Bangladesh and scored 384 runs with a high score of 71. However, he has a good track record in recent BPL. In his 15 BPL matches, Shanto has amassed 516 runs at an impressive average of 39.69. He has batted in all 15 innings, remaining not out twice, and has the highest score of 89.
Additionally, his BPL 2023 strike rate of 116.74 showcases his ability to score quickly and efficiently. With such impressive stats, Shanto is definitely a cricketer to watch out for against England.
Key Bowlers in Bangladesh Team in 2023 BAN v ENG Series
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Since his white ball debut against England on October 20, 2016, Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been showing his excellence with the ball. The English batsmen were completely taken aback by the power of his delivery, as he took six wickets in the first innings in his debut test.
However, Miraz is yet to play any T20 against England. In his last two ODI matches with England, Miraz took 4 wickets, which indicates that he understood the English batsmen’s tactics. So, going up against England in the T20 will surely motivate Miraz to perform to the best of his abilities.
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Taskin Ahmed
We must now look ahead to Taskin Ahmed's performance following Miraz, who is evidently a very committed bowler for Bangladesh. Taskin was invited to play three games in the ongoing PSL but declined the offer as he was more eager to take on England.
Up to now, he has got four wickets in two matches in this ongoing ODI series. So, he will surely give his best in the bilateral T20 series against the English.
Key Bangladeshi Allrounder in BAN v ENG T20 Series
Shakib Al Hasan
Regarded as the greatest cricketer of all time in Bangladesh, Shakib Al Hasan is capable of altering the course of any match at any time. We eagerly await his batting and bowling prowess in the T20 series.
However, he didn’t have an excellent performance in the ongoing ODI series. He scored 66 runs and took 2 wickets in two matches. Shakib played only one T20 against England and scored only 4 runs. Further, he is yet to get any wickets against England in T20. So, the upcoming series will be Shakib’s chance to show his class.
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Final Words
Bangladesh's T20 team is not as organized as ODIs. There is much room for change and development. Najmul Hossain Shanto’s opening pair has scope for change. Sylhet Strikers opener Tawhid Hridoy batted very well in the BPL. So, he might get a chance in the starting eleven. Since Bangladesh is moving forward with a long-term plan for the T20 team, we might see some changes in three matches of the BAN vs ENG T20 series 2023.
Bangladesh's ODI series winning streak at home ends with a massive defeat to England
Bangladesh’s happy run in home ODI series has finally come to an end with a 132-run massive defeat to England on Friday in Mirpur.
In response to England's total of 326 for seven, Bangladesh tumbled for 194 in 44.4 overs and lost the match by a big margin.
Bangladesh lost three early wickets, including two golden ducks by Litton Das and Najmul Hossain Shanto, while replying and could never recover from that damage.
In the first over of their innings, Sam Curran removed Litton and Shanto. In his second over, Curran scalped the wicket of Mushfiqur Rahim as well.
At this point, the onus was on Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan to guide the team to a safe position. They tried to do so, but did not succeed. After three early wickets, Shakib and Tamim added 79 runs to the board, but it was not enough for the Tigers to climb the huge target set by the tourists.
Mahmudullah Riyad and Afif Hossain had a good start each, but they failed to capitalize on that against a quality bowling attack of the tourists.
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Curran ended up taking the wicket of Taijul Islam, Bangladesh's last wicket, returning impressive figures of four wickets for 29 runs in 6.4 overs. Adil Rashid also bagged four wickets for England.
Earlier, Jason Roy's outstanding century and Jos Buttler's useful 76 helped England reach a formidable total of 326.
With this batting effort, England set themselves up to clinch the ODI series with one match in hand.
This was England's highest-ever total in Bangladesh in ODIs.
Ironically, Bangladesh's last home ODI series loss seven years ago was also to England.
England's batting approach on the tricky Mirpur surface seemed to work well as they scored steadily throughout the innings without being overly aggressive until the last few overs.
Taskin Ahmed was the most successful bowler for Bangladesh, taking three wickets, but he conceded over 60 runs in his ten overs, including 15 runs in the last over of the innings.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz also struggled with the ball, conceding more than seven runs per over in his ten overs and taking only two wickets. Mustafizur Rahman once again raised concerns about his form, conceding 66 runs in 10 overs without any luck.
To win this match, Bangladesh needed to set a new record for their highest successful chase at Mirpur. Their previous best was in 2012 when they chased down India's target of 290, thanks to fifties from Tamim, Jahurul Islam, and Nasir Hossain, with contributions from Shakib and Mushfiqur.
To keep the hope of winning the series alive, Bangladesh needed a similar team effort on Friday, but they failed to do that.
The third and final match of the ODI series will take place in Chattogram on March 6. After that, both teams will lock horns in a three-match T20 series.