T20 World Cup | ENG vs BAN: England continue dominance; etch easy win against Bangladesh

England thoroughly dominated Bangladesh on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi to make it two wins out of the two matches that they have played in the on-going T20 World Cup. Riding on some aggressive batting from Jason Roy, England chased down a target of 125 runs by 8 wickets in just 14.1 overs. 

Roy along with Jos Buttler gave a steady start to the English team as the two put 39 runs for the first wicket in the fifth over. But Buttler eventually departed for 18 off 18 and Roy was then joined by Dawid Malan in the middle. 

The two batsmen then chipped in with a partnership of 73 runs for the second wicket before Roy was sent back in the hut for a 38-ball 61. The right-hander was caught by Nasum Ahmed off Shoriful Islam when the team score read 112. Later, Malan and Jonny Bairstow took the team over the line eventually. 

Earlier, in the day, Bangladesh batsmen failed to leave an impact. After opting to bat first, Bangladesh began the proceedings in a dismal manner as they lost some early wickets and were reduced to 26/3. 

Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah tried to steady the ship as they put 37 runs for the fourth wicket. But Mushfiqur’s dismissal broke the shackles and Bangladesh began to lose wickets at regular intervals. They were soon left tottering at 98/7 and were eventually restricted to 124/9 in 20 overs. 

Tymal Mills was the pick of the bowlers for England after he returned with figures of 3/27 in 4 overs while Livingstone and Moeen Ali scalped a couple of wickets each. 

England captain Eoin Morgan hailed the bowlers and said that they have been very disciplined. 

“The bowlers have been very disciplined and have adapted well. The fielding has been good as well and has backed the bowling as well. It is a huge compliment the way our white ball cricket has come up. We have had players fighting for places. It is crucial for Roy and Dawid to get some time on the wicket. It is great to see him like this,” he said in the post-match presentation. 

England will now play Australia on Saturday in Dubai while Bangladesh will be up against the West Indies on Friday in Sharjah.