England vs Bangladesh Prediction and Betting Odds: ICC World Cup 2023

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Admin in Cricket

England and Bangladesh will face each other in the second warm-up match of the ICC World Cup 2023 on Monday, October 10 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. Both teams will be looking to fine-tune their preparations and gain some momentum ahead of the main tournament. Here is our prediction and betting tips for this exciting encounter.

Match Preview

England are the defending champions and one of the favourites to lift the trophy again. They have a formidable batting line-up, led by captain Jos Buttler, who scored a century in the first warm-up match against India. Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes are all capable of scoring big runs and putting pressure on any bowling attack. England also have a balanced bowling unit, with Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Adil Rashid as their main weapons. England will be keen to bounce back from their nine-wicket loss to New Zealand in the opening warm-up match and get some confidence before their first group match against Sri Lanka on October 13.

Bangladesh are not among the favourites to win the World Cup, but they have shown some improvement in recent years, especially in white-ball cricket. They have a solid top order, with Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim as their main run-getters. They also have some talented all-rounders, such as Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahmudullah and Afif Hossain, who can contribute with both bat and ball. Bangladesh’s bowling strength lies in their spinners, with Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed and Shakib Al Hasan as their key performers. Bangladesh will be hoping to build on their seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first warm-up match and test themselves against a strong opposition like England.

Match Prediction

England are the clear favourites to win this match, as they have a superior record against Bangladesh in ODIs. They have won 19 out of 24 matches against them, including the last six in a row. They also have more depth and experience in their squad, which gives them an edge over Bangladesh. England will be looking to put up a big total on the board and then unleash their pace and spin attack on the Bangladesh batsmen.

Bangladesh are the underdogs in this match, as they have a poor record against England in ODIs. They have only won five out of 24 matches against them, with their last win coming way back in 2015. They also have some injury concerns, as Mustafizur Rahman and Mohammad Saifuddin are doubtful for this match. Bangladesh will have to play out of their skins to challenge England and hope for some favourable conditions for their spinners.

We predict that England will win this match comfortably by a margin of more than 50 runs or more than five wickets.

Betting Tips

Here are some betting tips for this match that you can consider:

Jonny Bairstow is one of the most destructive top order batsmen in the world and he is our tip for England’s highest run scorer against Bangladesh. He has scored four centuries and eight fifties in his last 20 ODI innings, with an average of 63.05 and a strike rate of 113.76.

Adil Rashid is an excellent spin bowler and he is our pick for England’s top wicket taker in this match. He has taken 25 wickets in his last 15 ODI matches, with an average of 28.64 and an economy rate of 5.54. He should get plenty of turn from this surface and trouble the Bangladesh batsmen.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been in superb form in white ball cricket and he is a strong choice for Bangladesh’s highest run scorer against England. He has scored two centuries and two fifties in his last 10 ODI innings, with an average of 67.00 and a strike rate of 95.77. He also scored a brilliant 103 not out off 88 balls against Sri Lanka in the first warm-up match.

Mahedi Hasan is a promising spinner and we recommend backing him to be Bangladesh’s top wicket taker on Monday. He took three wickets for 36 runs in the first warm-up match against Sri Lanka and he has taken 14 wickets in his last 10 ODI matches, with an average of 26.07 and an economy rate of 4.86.

Conclusion

England vs Bangladesh is an intriguing warm-up match that will give both teams a chance to assess their strengths and weaknesses before the World Cup. England are the favourites to win this match, as they have a superior record against Bangladesh and a more balanced and experienced squad. Bangladesh are the underdogs, as they have a poor record against England and some injury worries. However, they have some quality players who can surprise England and put up a good fight. We predict that England will win this match comfortably by a margin of more than 50 runs or more than five wickets.

FAQ

When and where is the match?
- The match is on Monday, October 10 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The match starts at 10:30 AM (IST), 3:00 PM (AEST), 6:00 AM (BST) and 1:00 AM (ET).

Where can I watch the match?
- The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India, Fox Cricket and 9Now in Australia, Sky Sports in the UK, Sky Sport in New Zealand and Willow TV and ESPN+ in the USA and Canada. You can also live-stream the match on Disney+ Hotstar, Kayo Sports, Sky Sports Go, Now TV, Sky Sport Now and ESPN+.