Bangladesh vs England match preview

Bangladesh head into their second game of the World Cup with a lot of confidence behind their back following their drubbing of Afghanistan. The presence of Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, two players capable of bowling ten overs and batting inside the top five, provides them with immense balance. They will be confident about their seamers as well in case the Dharamsala surface has some spice in it.

England were thumped by New Zealand in the opening game of the World Cup. Their confidence might be shot, but they are defending champions and strong contenders for the World Cup for a reason. Ben Stokes might not be available again, meaning they could go in with the same XI. A bit more application with the bat and they would be difficult to stop.

BAN vs ENG fantasy tips

#Jonny Bairstow has managed just 52 runs from four ODIs this year at an average of 13. His return from injury hasn’t gone great. Against a top-class Bangladesh new-ball attack, it won’t be a surprise if he doesn’t get going once again.

# Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz picked up three wickets each in the last match against Afghanistan at the same venue. They will play a major role with the ball once again, along with batting in the top five, which means points from all directions. Both can be captaincy and vice-captaincy options as well.

# Najmul Hossain Shanto has had a breakthrough year with the bat, scoring more than 750 runs at an average in excess of 50. Keep him in your team.

# Joe Root scored 77 in the last match against New Zealand. He has a great record against Bangladesh – 183 runs at an average of 91.5. In an England line up full off dashers, Root is expected to play the anchor role and will be best equipped to tackle Bangladesh’s spin threat.

Bangladesh vs England predicted XIs

Bangladesh: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.

England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Chris Woakes, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

BAN vs ENG Dream11 team

Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler

Batters: Joe Root, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Dawid Malan.

All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

Bowlers: Chris Woakes, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam.

Captaincy options: Shakib Al Hasan, Joe Root, Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

Potential swaps: Litton Das for Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone for Sam Curran.