BAN vs ENG 1st T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
After Bangladesh won the final ODI of the three-match series to prevent a 3-0 defeat against England on Monday, the two teams go head to head in the first IT20 on Thursday afternoon. Read on as we preview this series opener in Chittagong. The first of three IT20 games gets underway at the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium at 15:00 local time.
Bangladesh showed plenty of character in the final ODI and under a different captain in a different format, could well go 1-0 up in this series.
England will be full of confidence after winning the ODI series. This will be the first time the team has played IT20 cricket since their victory in the T20 World Cup Final late last year.
Bangladesh vs England 1st T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be live on Gazi TV and Willow TV online.
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Fancode.
BAN vs ENG Match Toss Prediction
The last two IT20s at this venue were won by the team batting second. We predict that both skippers will want to field first in this match.
BAN vs ENG, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report
We expect to see another low-bouncing two-paced wicket in Chattogram. Any score over 150 will be a good score on this pitch.
Chattogram Weather Report
The conditions will be pretty similar across both innings with some clouds and the temperature over 30 degrees throughout
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Bangladesh vs England 1st T20 Match 2023
Bangladesh Team News & Playing 11
BAN Team News
There will be at least three changes for Bangladesh from their last game in this format. Soumya Sarkar, Mosaddek Hossain and Ebadot Hossain are all not in the squad but were in the XI in their last IT20. We expect Towhid Hridoy to make his first international appearance in this game.
BAN Key Players
- Najmul Hossain Shanto- the opener scored two half-centuries during the ODI series and continued his strong batting numbers from the BPL.
- Shakib Al Hasan- the in-form all-rounder returns to the captaincy in this format. He was brilliant with both bat and ball in Monday’s ODI.
- Taskin Ahmed- the right-arm fast bowler was rested for the final ODI but caused England’s batters problems throughout the series and will be keen to get back on the pitch in this game.
BAN Team Form
Bangladesh have lost three of their last four IT20s but are generally a stronger side in home conditions across all formats.
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Bangladesh Predicted Playing 11
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanvir Islam
England Team News & Playing 11
ENG Team News
There will be some interesting selection calls for England ahead of this opening game of the series. We expect Jofra Archer to be rested and for the tall left-arm pace bowler Reece Topley to come in and make his first appearance of the tour.
ENG Key Players
- Jos Buttler- the captain has an excellent leadership record in Bangladesh. He will return to the top of the order for this series.
- Ben Duckett- the left-hander has established himself in the England set-up across all formats and has impressed across all formats in a variety of conditions during this winter.
- Adil Rashid- the 35 year old right-arm leg-spinner impressed during the T20 World Cup and has been in excellent form throughout this tour.
ENG Team Form
England won their last four IT20s to lift the World Cup trophy back in November in Melbourne.
England Predicted Playing 11
Jos Buttler (wk) (c), Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Rehan Ahmed, Mark Wood, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
Bangladesh vs England Head to Head
This will be only the second ever IT20 clash between the sides with England winning by eight wickets with 35 balls remaining at the 2021 T20 World Cup.
BAN vs ENG Head to Head Stats in T20's
| |
Matches Played |
BAN Won |
ENG Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Bangladesh vs England Betting Odds
Although the bookies have England as favourites, they have not given Bangladesh long odds and expect them to be competitive.
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Who will win Bangladesh vs England 1st T20 Match?
Bangladesh showed that they have plenty of talent with their win on Monday. However, in this format, it is England’s players who have been the more consistent over recent years.
Bangladesh vs England Prediction
Teams often look forward to their first game in the format after winning a World title. However, for England, coming up against an inconsistent side like Bangladesh, who have a strong home record, may not have been their preferred choice of opponents. We expect both teams to be on top at times in this game but are backing England’s variety in the bowling attack and their long batting order to be enough to win the match.
Mar 09, 2023
14:30 IST / 9:00 GMT
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium - Chittagong, Bangladesh
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