BAN vs ENG, World Cup 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for Warm-up Match (Source: AP Photos)
One half of the warm-up fixtures of 2023 World Cup are done and dusted while the other half resumes on October 2 post a day's break. The sixth encounter of the preparatory assignements will see Bangladesh square off against England at the Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati. The match is slated to begin at 2:00 PM IST.
The Tigers are riding on the back of a brilliant win against Sri Lanka where they chased down a target of 264 runs on the back of fifties from Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Earlier, Bangladesh failed to make the finals of 2023 Asia Cup after getting defeated by Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the Super Fours. However the side maintained their winning note in the warm-up games after thrashing India in the final game of the Super Fours of Asia Cup.
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On the other hand, England's initial warm-up match against India was a washout due to the onset of rain at Guwahati. Only the toss could take place with India winning it and the play did not kickoff. Prior to the warm-up fixtures, the Three Lions defeated New Zealand 3-1 in an ODI series. They also played against Ireland but none of the players barring Joe Root (only 1st ODI) was a part of it.
England rested the likes of Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes in the previous warm-up game against India as they were exhausted after 38 hours of travel. Hence, one can expect them to be a part of this upcoming contest. Let us have a quick look at the top players, must picks, top captain and vice-captain picks and the best predicted fantasy teams for the following contest.
BAN vs ENG: Pitch Report
The surface at the Barsapara Stadium favours the batters on most occasions. Unless its an overhead condition, the pacers does not enjoy a lot in the first half. In normal cicumstances, the bowlers tend to get assistance under the lights unless there's a dew.
Venue Stats of Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati (ODI)
Matches: 2
Matches Won Batting First: 1
Matches Won Batting Second: 1
Average First Innings Total: 348
Average Second Innings Total: 316
BAN vs ENG, CWC Warm-up ODI Match 6: Top Player Picks
Jos Buttler (ENG)
- The skipper has been in great form offlate.
- He has notched up runs in the Men's Hundred as well as in the recent NZ series.
- Buttler can contribute with his glovework too.
Joe Root (ENG)
- Root has a good batting record in India.
- Despite recent off-touch, Root may come back in form in favourable conditions.
- Root is brilliant against spin & Bangladesh has a lot of spinners.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN)
- Miraz may bat up the order again and it will increase his chance to score big runs.
- The all-rounder has the knack for wickets with the ball in hand.
- He can bat situations and attack the bowlers when needed.
Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)
- Shakib comes good against big teams.
- The all-rounder is a potential match-up against English right-handed batters.
- He can contribute via all the three dimensions.
BAN vs ENG, CWC Warm-up ODI Match 6: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If ENG bats first | Jos Buttler | Joe Root |
| If BAN bats first | Shakib Al Hasan | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
BAN vs ENG, CWC Warm-up ODI Match 6: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Try to pick batters of England who are good against spin if they bat second. Else pick based on potential and form. Try to pick spinning all-rounders from Bangladesh and in-form baters and bowlers. A combination of 2-3-4-2 should go well.
BAN vs ENG, CWC Warm-up ODI Match 6: Cricket Fantasy Teams for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Joe Root, Dawid Malan/Ben Stokes, Najmul Hasan Shanto
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Liam Livingstone/Moeen Ali, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Nasum Ahmed
Captain: Jos Buttler
Vice-captain: Liam Livingstone
BAN vs ENG, CWC Warm-up ODI Match 6: Cricket Fantasy Teams for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler/Jonny Bairstow, Mushfiqur Rahim/ Litton Das
Batters: Joe Root, Towhid Hridoy/Harry Brook, Najmul Hasan Shanto
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Mark Wood, David Willey/Gus Atkinson, Shoriful Islam
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Vice-captain: Joe Root
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