BAN vs ENG, 1st ODI: Head to Head, Playing XI, Preview, Where to Watch on TV, Online, and Live Streaming Details

England are all set to challenge the Bangla Tigers in a three-match ODI series starting on March 1. The Jos Buttler-led side are coming into the series being in not so good form as they’ve lost three series out of the last four. Heading into the World Cup which will take place in India, the World Champions will get good practice of playing on slow wickets in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh are coming into this series in great form having won six out of their last seven series. The only team to beat Bangladesh at home in an ODI series since 2015 is England who beat them in 2016 by 2-1. Hence, the Tamim Iqbal-led side will be vary of the English challenge and give the ‘World Champions’ a run for their money in the upcoming series.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is generally a high scoring one with teams crossing the 300-run mark on 14 occasions. In the total 122 matches played at the venue, teams batting first have won 55 games while the teams batting second have won 66 matches. Looking at the past record, the captain winning the toss will be looking to bowl first.

Probable Playing XI for BAN vs ENG

Bangladesh

After their last series win against India at home under the leadership of Litton Das, Bangladesh Skipper Tamim Iqbal will be marking his return to the side. Having the likes of Mustafizur Rehman and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Bangladesh will look to continue their dominant run at home.

Probable XI: Tamim Iqbal (c), Afif Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (WK), Ebadot Hossain, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Hasan Mahmud

England

England are pleased to have Jofra Archer back into the squad after a long time who made his comeback in the last serues against South Africa. They further have newbies Tom Abell and wrist spinner Rehan Ahmed in their squad. Reece Topley, Archer and Chris Woakes form a potent pace attack for the Three Lions.

Probable XI: Jos Buttler (c), Jason Roy, Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, Mark Wood, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (WK), Chris Woakes, Reece Topley

BAN vs ENG Head-to-Head

Played - 21 | Bangladesh - 04 | England - 17

BAN vs ENG Broadcast & Live Streaming Details

Venue – Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

Match Timings – 2:00 PM IST

TV-  The live broadcast of the match will not be available on Television in India.

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