ICC WC 2019: Bangladesh to face England today

Sports Correspondent: Bangladesh is going to face the hosts England on Saturday in the 12th match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Sophia Gardens.

All most everyone knows about the previous two experiences of Bangladesh against England in 2011 and 2015. The English side will turn up sober and aware that they face same rivals, though they may not wish to remind themselves that they have played Bangladesh three times in the World Cup and lost twice – in their last two meetings in Chattogram in 2011 and Adelaide in 2015.

In this context, Bangladesh are in front of hat-trick chances. However, Tigers skipper said that that’s tough.

Mashrafe said, “It cannot be said that old experiences will assist to do so as the next match will be totally new one. The both teams are going to start everything newly. It’s very important to start well from the very beginning. There is no guaranty that we will be able to beat them following last two victories against them. But, there is chances. That’s why we have to play our level best.”

Earlier, Bangladesh won the first match against South Africa and then lost against New Zealand. Besides, England defeated South Africa in the tournament opener then lost against Pakistan in the next match. 

“I believe that if we want to play better, we have to give our best. If we can play in attacking mood in those key points where they are strong, then something would happen, Mashrafe added.


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