England vs Bangladesh: How to pick the winning Dream11?
What's the story
Hosts England take on Bangladesh in match number 12 of the ICC World Cup 2019. Both teams faced defeats in their respective second game of the 2019 World Cup. Therefore, one expects a strong battle on the cards on Saturday. Fans playing the Dream11 will be aiming to pick a winning team. We decode the same.
Batting
A quality batting unit on offer
Soumya Sarkar and wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler give impetus as openers of this Dream11 side. Soumya has got starts and will need to convert the same into big scores. Buttler is crucial for England as the match-winner. In-form Joe Root (vice-captain) adds solidity at number three. Eoin Morgan and Mahmudullah provide the base in that middle order. There is quality written all over.
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Shakib and Moeen are the two all-rounders
Shakib Al Hasan and Moeen Ali are the two all-rounders of this side. Shakib has been terrific so far and gets the captaincy nod. He will be looking to continue in the same vein. Moeen has the attributes to pick wickets and score rapidly.
Bowling
A strong bowling quartet lends the voice
England's Jofra Archer and Liam Plunkett constitute the pace attack. They will be supported by Bangladesh's left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman. All three bowlers have the desired quality to show their mettle and pick wickets. Their influence with the new ball will define the game. Utility spinner Mehidy Hasan fits in as well. He will be crucial alongside Shakib and Moeen in the spin department.
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Rationale behind the Dream11 team
We have focused on the balance here. Spin will play an important role and the unit is well loaded. The three pacers have a lot to offer in terms of variety and variations. The batting unit has the much needed solidity and can score immensely.
Predictions
Predicted starting XI and possible winners
Predicted England starting XI: Roy, Bairstow, Root, Morgan (captain), Stokes, Buttler (wicket-keeper), Moeen, Woakes, Rashid, Archer and Plunkett. Predicted Bangladesh starting XI: Soumya, Tamim, Shakib, Rahim (wicket-keeper), Mahmudullah, Mithun, Mosaddek, Mehidy, Mortaza (captain), Saifuddin and Mustafizur. Bangladesh have given a strong account of themselves and will test this England side. The hosts go into the game as the favorites.