Another Bangladesh vs. England World Cup match is ahead. Bangladesh can be happy because the stats are very much equalizing as they faced England 4 times in the ICC World Cup and they won 2 lost 2. Also, England’s performance against New Zealand was not remarkable. The statistics do not always serve well as cricket is a game of uncertainty. But from history, we can see that in their clash Bangladeshi batsmen overpowered them. In this blog post, we will take a deeper dive into the Top 5 Highest Scorers in the history of Bangladesh vs. England ODI World Cup clashes.
Jason Roy (Photo Source: Twitter)
On June 8, 2019, in Cardiff, Jason Roy etched his name into the record books with a breathtaking innings of 153 runs against Bangladesh. Roy’s batting masterclass included 14 boundaries and 5 towering sixes, delivering a stunning strike rate of 126.44. His performance played a pivotal role in England’s victory, captivating cricket fans worldwide.
Shakib Al Hasan (Photo Source: Twitter)
Shakib Al Hasan, the versatile all-rounder of Bangladesh cricket, showcased his batting prowess in the same match as Jason Roy’s heroics in Cardiff in 2019. Scoring 121 runs, Shakib’s innings was a display of class and composure, featuring 12 boundaries and a solitary six, at a commendable strike rate of 101.68. His efforts, however, weren’t enough to secure a win for Bangladesh that day.
Mahmudullah (Photo Source: Twitter)
March 9, 2015, in Adelaide, witnessed Mahmudullah’s extraordinary innings of 103 runs against England. While facing 138 deliveries, Mahmudullah struck 7 boundaries and cleared the ropes twice, albeit at a more measured strike rate of 74.63. His century remains a testament to his ability to anchor the innings under pressure.
Mushfiqur Rahim (Photo Source: Twitter)
During the same match as Mahmudullah’s century in Adelaide in 2015, Mushfiqur Rahim played a crucial role with an innings of 89 runs. In 77 deliveries, he showcased his ability to find the gaps, hitting 8 boundaries and 1 six, at a striking strike rate of 115.58. Despite his valiant effort, Bangladesh fell short of the target, but Mushfiqur’s innings left a lasting impression.
Ian Jonathan Leonard Trott (Photo Source: Twitter)
In a match against Bangladesh in Chattogram on March 11, 2011, Ian Trott’s innings of 67 runs demonstrated his capability to anchor the innings for England. Although not as flashy as the others on this list, Trott’s 99-ball stay at the crease was valuable, contributing 2 boundaries while maintaining a steady strike rate of 67.67.
As I said before among these top 5 run scorers of both teams Bangladesh dominates English batsmen. In the 2023 World Cup’s 7th match, they are going to face each other again. England lost their 1st match and they are eagerly waiting to come back. On the other hand, Bangladesh won their 1st match and they will surely maintain their winning streak. Let’s wait and see who comes out victorious.
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