2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Match 7 Preview: Key Players, Flash Strategy, Pitch and Prizes to be won.
Date: 10th October, 2023
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Time: 10:30 AM IST/ 5:00 AM UTC
Key Players
ENG
Batters – Joe Root, Dawid Malan
Bowlers – Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid
All-Rounders – Sam Curran, Harry Brook
BAN
Batters – Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain
Bowlers – Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
All-Rounders – Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan
Pitch Report
At this venue, the last five One Day Internationals have painted a clear picture: teams that chase have a distinct advantage. Out of these matches, teams batting second have emerged victorious in four instances, while teams setting a target have only managed a single victory. The wicket, reflecting an average first-innings score of just 169, poses significant challenges for batsmen, especially with its swing and seam-friendly conditions early on. Spinners, too, have been crucial players on this surface, as highlighted in the recent clash between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. However, as the day progresses, the pitch seems to become friendlier for batsmen. The scoring potential of the ground is vast, with the highest total recorded being 330. But teams must remain wary; the same pitch has seen a side bundled out for a paltry 112. Given these factors and the evolving nature of the wicket, it's likely that any captain winning the toss would lean towards bowling first, aiming to exploit the initial conditions and later capitalize on a more batsman-friendly track during their chase.
ENG vs BAN: Head-To-Head ODI Record
In their 23-year ODI cricket history, England holds the upper hand against Bangladesh. Out of the 24 matches they've played, England has secured 19 wins, leaving Bangladesh with 5. Although England dominates their overall encounters, their World Cup clashes tell a different story. They've gone head-to-head four times in ODI World Cup events, and here, the competition has been fierce, with both teams locked at 2-2.
Flash Strategy
For beginners
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Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain, Liton Das’ flash collectibles, six top batters from the two sides are available at just $1 FC Reward while Jos Buttler and Mushfiqur Rahim’s flash collectibles are available at $2 and Joe Root’s flash collectible is available at $3.
In terms of the bowlers, $1 options include Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasun Ahmed, and Hasan Mahmud’s flash collectibles while Adil Rashid and Mustafizur Rahman’s flash collectibles are available at $2.
Good options on offer for the All-Rounder slot as well including Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, David Willey, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, and Mahmudullah as $1 options while Moeen Ali and Shakib Al Hasan as $2 flash collectibles options and Ben Stokes’ flash collectible is available at $3.
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Prizes to be won
Up to $25,000 and 45 digital collectibles to be won across Nets, Academy and Pro games in the Match.
League Strategy
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Prizes to be won
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