England made a strong comeback with a stunning victory over Bangladesh as they won by a massive 137 runs. After their defeat against the Kiwis. England got off to a terrific start as the openers Dawid Malan and Bairstow gave England a perfect start with the bat as the duo put on a century stand as Bairstow scored a superb half-century. Dawid Malan looked in complete control and paced his innings smartly.
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has won the toss and he has opted to field first against England at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharmsala. One change for both teams. Sheikh Mahedi Hasan comes in place of Mahmudullah Riyad and Reece Topley comes in place of Moeen Ali.
Dawid Malan’s blistering 142 powers ENG to 364/9 in 50 overs
It was Dawid Malan’s show at Dharamsala as the left-hander showcases his class by smashing the Bangladesh bowlers all over the park scoring a fantastic hundred he made 140 off 107 with 16 fours and 5 sixes. The Highest Individual score for England in the ODI World Cup.
Dawid Malan was well supported by Joe Root who once again showed he is the best scoring a well-crafted 82 off just 68 balls with 8 fours and a six. The duo put on a partnership of 151 runs for the second wicket before the ever-dependable Miraz cleaned up Dawid Malan which started the England collapse as they lost the last 7 wickets for just 98 runs. To finish with 369 for 9
Mahedi Hasan Miraz was the star for Bangladesh with the ball once again as he picked up 4 for 71 in his 8 over little expensive but pulled things back for the team. Shoriful Islam continued his good form he picked up 3 for 75 in his 10 overs Skipper Shakib was the economical bowler of the innings with 1 for 52 in his 10 overs.
Reece Topley and the bowlers rattle Bangladesh’s batting
What a start from Topley First to go is Tanzid Hasan, who has edged and is caught by Bairstow! The very next ball Najmul Hossain Shanto who is gone for a first-ball duck courtesy of a thick edge that went straight to Livingstone at backward point
Peach of a delivery, on the angle and Shakib just falls over and misses the line. That space is enough for the ball to go through and hit the stumps Reece Topley missed his fifer as he finished with 4 for 71 for 10 overs along with Chris Woakes who also chipped in with 2 wickets for 49 in his 8 overs. Mushfiqur is the lone warrior as the experienced batter responsible half-centuries showed some fight for Bangladesh with a bat with 51 off 64 balls with 4 fours.