ICC World Cup 2023, ENG Vs BAN | Five Player Battles To Watch Out For
Bangladesh started their World Cup 2023 campaign with a win over AFG [AP]
As the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium gears up to host the exciting World Cup 2023 Match 7 between England and Bangladesh, fans are eager to witness the drama unfold.
ENG vs BAN: Five Player Battles To Watch Out For
While England, the defending champions, suffered an unexpected defeat against New Zealand by nine wickets, Bangladesh registered a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Afghanistan.
As these teams prepare for the big showdown, here’s a look at the top five player battles that could determine the match's outcome.
Jonny Bairstow vs Taskin Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed [AP]
One of the prime matchups to watch out for will be between England's explosive opener Jonny Bairstow and Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed. In their previous encounters, Taskin seems to have had an upper hand, restricting Bairstow to just four runs off 12 balls and even dismissing him once. Will Bairstow find a way to counter Taskin’s swing and pace, or will the Bangladeshi pacer continue to trouble the Englishman?
Jonny Bairstow vs Taskin Ahmed in ODIs: 12 balls, 4 runs, 1 dismissal
Litton Das vs Sam Curran
Sam Curran [AP]
Another thrilling contest promises to be the face-off between Litton Das and England's young all-rounder Sam Curran. In the mere four balls they've faced off, Das has failed to score and has been dismissed by Curran twice. These stats offer Curran a psychological advantage, but Das, known for his aggressive style, might just be preparing a counter-attack.
Litton Das vs Sam Curran in ODIs: 4 balls, 0 runs, 2 dismissals
Dawid Malan vs Mehidy Hasan
Dawid Malan [AP]
England's technically sound batsman, Dawid Malan, will be tested against the spin of Mehidy Hasan. Malan has managed a modest 25 runs from 42 balls and has been dismissed once by Hasan in their previous outings. While Malan will look to dominate and increase his scoring rate, Hasan will aim to continue his dominance and keep the English batsman in check.
Dawid Malan vs Mehidy Hasan in ODIs: 42 balls, 25 runs, 1 dismissal
Mushfiqur Rahim vs Adil Rashid
Mushfiqur Rahim (Twitter)
The tussle between Bangladesh’s veteran Mushfiqur Rahim and England's ace leg-spinner Adil Rashid promises to be a classic contest of experience versus skill. Rahim, having faced 68 balls from Rashid, has scored 54 runs but has been dismissed three times, averaging just 18. Rashid, with his bag of tricks, will be keen on continuing his dominance over Rahim.
Mushfiqur Rahim vs Adil Rashid: 68 balls, 54 runs, 3 dismissals, average- 18
Jos Buttler vs Shakib Al Hasan
Jos Buttler (Twitter)
Last, but certainly not least, the clash between England captain Jos Buttler and his counterpart Shakib Al Hasan will be a treat for the fans. With Buttler scoring at an impressive rate, accumulating 71 runs off 68 balls and being dismissed only once by Shakib, it will be a battle of supremacy as these two stalwarts of the game face off.
Jos Buttler vs Shakib Al Hasan: 68 balls, 71 runs, 1 dismissal
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