ENG vs BAN Highlights of T20 World Cup 2021 Match 20: England Register Second Consecutive Win
Both England and Bangladesh have been drawn in the tougher Super 12 group and know that every result plays a crucial role in their hopes of making it to the semi-finals.
ENG Defeat BAN by 8 Wickets! England maintain their perfect start at T20 World Cup 2021 as they beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the Super 12 clash. The Asian outfit have lost both their games and need to be [erfect from here on to have any chances of advancing to the semi-finals.
Caught! Something to celebrate for Bangladesh towards the end of the match as Shoriful accounts for the dangerous Jason Roy who played a sensational knock, making the chase easy for England. Roy c Nasum Ahmed b Shoriful Islam 61(38).
The England batters are making easy work of the chase.ENG 104/1 in 12 Overs Meanwhile, Jason Roy scored his seventh T20I fifty and will be hoping to stay till the end and see out the game.
The equation is 35 runs off 60 balls! England are cruising towards a second consecutive win in T20 World Cup as Bangladesh bowlers have failed to put them under any kind of pressure.
Jason Roy has continued to play attacking cricket despite the loss of Jos Buttler. The English batters definitely have net run rate in mind as they are looking to end the game as soon as possible.
Wicket! Nasum Ahmed gives Bangladesh a much-needed breakthrough as he dismisses Jos Buttler. Bangladesh need a few more in the next overs to give themselves a chance in this game. Buttler c Naim b Nasum Ahmed 18(18).
It has been a brilliant start by Jason Roy and Jos Buttler as the duo are looking to keep the scoring rate high despite the low target. Bangladesh need wickets to get back into the game.
England will be the happier of the two teams at the halfway stage as they managed to restrict Bangladesh to a below-par total. Given their batting depth, Eoin Morgan's team will fancy itself as Mahmudullah hopes his team can get some early wickets.
Bangladesh batters struggled as, despite a late cameo from Nasum Ahmed, they weren't able to post an above-par total on the board. England bowlers, especially the spinner were again brilliant and now the onus will be on the batters to get the team over the line.
It has been tough going for Bangladesh as England have asserted their dominance in the game. However, the Bangla Tigers will be aiming for a string finish t give their bowlers something to bowl towards.
Wicket! Yet another big wicket for Liam Livingstone in the game as he accounts for Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah. English spinner have done a great job in the game so far, keeping their team in control of the game. Mahmudullah c Woakes b Livingstone 19(24).
Wicket! A terrible mix-up and Affif Hossain runs himself out. Bangladesh are in a huge trouble as half of their team is back in the dugout. Skipper Mahmudullah is lacking support from the other end. Afif Hossain run out (Tymal Mills/Buttler) 5(6).
Wicket! Liam Livingstone breaks the partnership putting a halt to Bangladesh's momentum. Mushfiqur Rahim tried to play the reverse sweep but misses the ball and is caught plumb in front of the stumps. Mushfiqur lbw b Livingstone 29(30).
The two veterans have played well to steady the Bangladesh inning and now will aim to up the scoring rate. Given England's deep batting line-up, the Bangla Tigers will be hoping to put on a more than competitive score on the board.
After losing quick wickets, the onus will be on two of the most experienced players in the Bangladesh side in Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah to guide the team away from the difficult situation. England have been brilliant so far.
Wicket! Bangladesh are in deep trouble as Shakib Al Hasan has to depart. The Bangladesh all-rounder tried a hook shot but mistimed the ball and was dismissed as Adil Rashid took a sensational catch. Shakib c Adil Rashid b Woakes 4(7).
Wicket! Bangladesh are in deep trouble as Shakib Al Hasan has to depart. The Bangladesh all-rounder tried a hook shot but mistimed the ball and was dismissed as Adil Rashid took a sensational catch. Shakib c Adil Rashid b Woakes 4(7).
Wicket! Moeen Ali provides the breakthrough for England as he dismisses Liton Das and Naim Shaikh in successive deliveries. Once again it is one of the England spinners giving them control in the game.
Naim Shaikh and Liton Das begin proceedings in the game. This is the first-ever T20I meeting between the two teams and Bangladesh will be aiming to bounce back from the loss to Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, England defeated West Indies and will look to build on that.
England and Bangladesh will face each other in match 20 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. The clash will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 27, 2021 (Wednesday). Both sides had contrasting starts to their Super 12 campaign but will be aiming to register maximum points from the clash. Meanwhile, we bring you ENG vs BAN live score updates and commentary from the Super 12 Group 1 clash. ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Points Table, Super 12.
England are tipped by many as one of the favaourites and lived up to the tag in their opening game against West Indies. The Eoin Morgan-led side bowled out the defending champions for their lowest score in the tournament and then chased it down with six wickets to spare. The 2019 World Champions will be aiming for a similar performance. Pacer Rubel Hossain Replaces Injured Mohammad Saifuddin in Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2021 Squad.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh were on the losing end in an enthralling high-scoring encounter against Sri Lanka. However, despite the defeat, the Bangla Tigers will have a number of positives to take and will be aiming to build on that performance and register their first win. Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan will play a crucial role in the game.
Both England and Bangladesh have been drawn in the tougher Super 12 group and know that every result plays a crucial role in their hopes of making it to the semi-finals. A win for the Three Lions will put them in pole position to advance while Mahamdullah’s team can get themselves back into the race with maximum points.
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