Bangladesh Vs England 1st T20I - England in Bangladesh, 3 T20I Series, 2023 - summary

We are back for the chase. The umpires and players make their way out in the middle. Litton Das and Rony Talukdar will open the innings for Bangladesh. Sam Curran will start the proceedings with the ball for England. Let's play... 

... CHASE TIME ...

Right then, England will be a bit disappointed with their batting effort towards the end but Jos Buttler will be confident enough that his bowlers can defend this total. On the other hand, Bangladesh have momentum with them but they have a tricky target to overhaul. Will their batters rise to the challenge? We shall find out shortly. Back in a bit for the chase. 

Despite Shakib Al Hasan winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Bangladesh were unable to start well, conceding 51 runs in the Powerplay. Moreover, the two dropped catches did not help their case either. They did manage to dismiss Philip Salt in the 10th over but they were unable to keep Jos Buttler and Ben Duckett quiet. However, they clawed their way back into the game by dismissing both batters in quick succession. They kept the pressure on the incoming batters and never allowed England to gain any momentum in the death overs. 

This has been a good fightback by Bangladesh and they have done well to keep England below 160. After England were sent into bat, the opening pair of Philip Salt and Jos Buttler got them off to a flying start in the Powerplay. Despite the departure of his partner near the halfway mark, Jos Buttler kept going and stitched a quickfire 47-run stand with Ben Duckett. The visitors were pegged back after losing both set batters on consecutive deliveries and lost their way with the bat. As a result, they were unable to maximize towards the backend of the innings. 

Taskin Ahmed to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, A fantastic attempt. Slower one, short and around off, Moeen stands back and hammers it towards wide long on. Shanto takes the catch near the fence and then tosses it up as he goes beyond the fence. The fielder from deep mid-wicket is in the vicinity and he tries to catch it with a dive. The ball though spills out and the batters take two runs. England end on 156 for 6.

Taskin Ahmed to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Back of a length, around off, Moeen pulls it in front of square on the leg side. Nasum Ahmed does well in the deep and they get a couple.

Taskin Ahmed to Chris Jordan, 1 run, Short and on off, Chris pulls it towards mid-wicket and takes a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Chris Jordan, FOUR, FOUR! A boundary at last for England. A low full toss around off, Jordan squeezes it out past backward point for a boundary. 150 comes up!

Taskin Ahmed to Chris Jordan, no run, Play and a miss! Short in length and outside off, at 138 kph, Jordan tries to pull but misses.

Chris Jordan walks out to bat. 

Taskin Ahmed to Chris Woakes, out, OUT! Sound of timber! England have lost the plot in the end overs. Taskin lets out a smart variation. Deception at its very best. Serves it on a length, around middle at 101.6 kph, Woakes clears his front leg for a big heave-ho across the line but is way too early into the shot. He misses and the leg stump takes a beating.

Taskin Ahmed will bowl the final over. He has figures of 3-0-26-0 so far. 

Hasan Mahmud to Chris Woakes, 1 run, Inswinging yorker around middle, Woakes bunts it down to long on for a run. A couple of very impressive overs from Hasan Mahmud at the backend and his spell comes to an end. 2 for 26.

Chris Woakes comes in at number 7.

Hasan Mahmud to Sam Curran, out, OUT! Curran is caught! Mahmud delivers a slower one, short and outside off at 108.9 kph, Sam tries to power it across the line but only manages to loft it towards long on. A simple catch for Najmul Hossain Shanto and Bangladesh are finishing strongly here.

Hasan Mahmud to Sam Curran, no run, Swing and a miss, and it's a dot. Lovely bowling from the young man. Full and around off, angling across, Sam tries to heave but misses.

Hasan Mahmud to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Slower length ball, on off, Moeen plays a mistimed shot to extra cover. They cross. Shakib takes aim and has a shy but misses. This time they don't go for the overthrow.

Hasan Mahmud to Sam Curran, 1 run, Into the blockhole, Curran drags it down to long on for a single.

Hasan Mahmud to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Around leg, Moeen steps back and drives it straight to extra cover. Shakib has a needless shy at the bowler's end and misses. They cross for an overthrow.

Mustafizur Rahman to Sam Curran, 2 runs, A low full toss on middle, Curran drills it down the ground. The fielder from long on makes a sliding stop and does a relay with the long off fielder. Two runs.

Mustafizur Rahman to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Goes short around off, offering no pace, Moeen plays a reactive pull shot behind square leg. They cross.

Mustafizur Rahman to Moeen Ali, no run, Nearly chops it on. Slower length ball on off, Moeen goes for a big pull across the line but gets an inside edge. The ball beats the stumps and rolls to the right of the keeper.

Mustafizur Rahman to Sam Curran, 1 run, Angles in a length ball on off, Curran pushes it gently to extra cover and rotates the strike.

Mustafizur Rahman to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Angles in a length ball, around middle, Moeen moves back and steers it through cover-point for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to Sam Curran, 1 run, Around off, on a length, from 'round the wicket, Sam taps it down to backward point for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to Sam Curran, wide, 1 run, Wide! Attempted a slower one but it's down the leg side. Curran doesn't get any touch behind it.

Hasan Mahmud to Sam Curran, 1 run, Slower one, on a length outside off, Curran strokes it to sweeper cover for a single. Top over from Hasan Mahmud! 

Hasan Mahmud to Sam Curran, no run, Fuller and around middle, it's pushed back to the bowler. What an over from Hasan, so far.

Hasan Mahmud to Sam Curran, no run, On a length outside off, Curran cuts but finds point.

Hasan Mahmud to Sam Curran, no run, Shout for a run out! A near-yorker on middle, Sam digs it out back to the bowler. Hasan stretches his right hand out and gets a bit of touch. The ball goes behind to rattle the sticks and the Bangla players appeal. The third umpire is referred and the replays find that Moeen is safely in.

Hasan Mahmud to Sam Curran, no run, Bowls it full and outside off, Curran drives but finds the fielder at mid off.

Sam Curran is the new man in for England.

Hasan Mahmud to Jos Buttler, out, OUT! Buttler holes out and Bangladesh have picked back-to-back wickets. This is not ideal if you are an England fan. Both set batters are dismissed at the backend. Fuller and around off, angling in, Jos clears his front leg for a big heave across the line but it takes the toe end. The ball flies to long on where Najmul Hossain Shanto collects the catch by going down low. A good phase of play for the home team. Can they finish strongly?

Mustafizur Rahman to Ben Duckett, out, OUT! Bowled 'em! Mustafizur goes pace up this time. Delivers it a bit short around off, at 132.5 kph and it stays a bit low as well. Ben Duckett hangs on the back foot to pull it across the line but fails to connect. It perhaps brushes his thigh pad before going on to uproot the off stump. A quickfire 47-run stand comes to a close.

Moeen Ali walks out to the middle. Also, Hasan Mahmud (2-0-21-0) returns to the attack. 

Mustafizur Rahman to Ben Duckett, wide, 1 run, Wide! The Fizz attempts for a wide yorker but ends up bowling a low full toss way outside off.

Mustafizur Rahman to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Slower bouncer, around off, Jos delays his shot and pulls it to deep square leg. Only a run this time.

Mustafizur Rahman to Jos Buttler, 2 runs, A low full toss around leg, Buttler clips it behind square leg and rushes back for the second run.

Mustafizur Rahman to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Mustafizur Rahman goes short and slow, around off, Duckett drags his pull to deep square leg for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! Superb innovation. Mustafizur Rahman delivers a length ball in the line of the stumps, Ben Duckett shuffles across the stumps and spoons it behind the keeper for a boundary.

Mustafizur Rahman to Ben Duckett, no run, Width there, short and outside off, Ben cuts but finds point.

Change in bowling. Mustafizur Rahman comes back to bowl at the death. 2-0-18-0 are his figures so far.

Taskin Ahmed to Jos Buttler, no run, Slower and into the wicket outside off, Jos Buttler goes for the pull but plays it a bit early and does not get any bat on it. 11 from the over!

Taskin Ahmed to Ben Duckett, 1 run, On a length at the pads, Ben Duckett helps this one down to fine leg and takes a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Slower and full, on off, Jos Buttler gets deceived by the pace of the delivery but still manages to swat this one to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Jos Buttler, FOUR, FOUR! Thrashed! Taskin Ahmed misses his length and ends up bowling a low full toss outside off, Jos Buttler does not miss out as he smashes this one over extra cover for a boundary. 

Taskin Ahmed to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Keeps it full and on off, Ben Duckett drives it along the ground to mid off for a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! Smart batting by Ben Duckett! Taskin Ahmed bowls this one full and outside off, Ben Duckett moves to the off side and uses the pace of the delivery. Scoops this one over the keeper's head for a boundary. 

Taskin Ahmed (2-0-15-0) comes back into the attack.

Shakib Al Hasan to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Full and on off by Shakib Al Hasan, Ben Duckett gets down and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single. 9 from the over, Shakib is done with his 4-over spell, 1 for 26.

Shakib Al Hasan to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! Superb execution. Floated delivery, full and on off, Ben Duckett lunges and sweeps it on top of the bounce. Gets it away from the middle of the bat and the ball races past the square leg umpire for a boundary.

Shakib Al Hasan to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Loopy and full, on middle, Buttler wrists it through mid-wicket for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Jos Buttler, no run, Tossed up, full around off, Jos Buttler drives this one to extra cover for a dot.

Shakib Al Hasan to Jos Buttler, 2 runs, Short and on leg, Jos Buttler helps this one towards fine leg. A fumble there allows Buttler to return for the second run. 

Shakib Al Hasan to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Full and on Ben Duckett sweeps this one to deep square leg for a single.

Hasan Mahmud to Jos Buttler, SIX, SIX! Back-to-back sixes for Jos Buttler! 17 from the over. Hasan Mahmud shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Jos Buttler makes room and pulls this one well over deep mid-wicket for yet another maximum. FIFTY FOR JOS!

Hasan Mahmud to Jos Buttler, SIX, SIX! Jos Buttler goes huge! Full and on leg by Hasan Mahmud, Jos Buttler clears his front leg and thumps this one down the ground for a maximum. 100 comes up!

Hasan Mahmud to Jos Buttler, 2 runs, Full and around off, Jos Buttler hoicks this one wide of long on and collects a couple of runs. The fielder there, Najmul Hossain Shanto, fires in a throw at the non-striker's end but does not hit. The replays show that Ben Duckett was gone had the fielder hit. 

Hasan Mahmud to Ben Duckett, 1 run, On a length, on off, Ben Duckett taps this one towards backward point and takes a single. Shamim Hossain there dives to his left and keeps it to one. 

Hasan Mahmud to Jos Buttler, 1 run, An appeal for LBW but turned down! Full and angling in on leg, Jos Buttler clears his front leg and goes for a big heave. But, he gets an inside edge that rolls in front of cover off his pads and the batters take a single. 

Hasan Mahmud to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Length delivery just outside off, Ben Duckett dabs this one off the back foot to deep point for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Flighted, full on off, Ben Duckett plants his foot forward and knocks it down to long on for a single.

Ben Duckett is in next at number 4. He is a very good player of spin and loves his sweep and reverse sweep shots.

Shakib Al Hasan to Dawid Malan, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Shakib Al Hasan comes back into the attack and removes Dawid Malan! Continues to keep it full and on off, Dawid Malan shimmies down the track and looks to go over long on. Does not get this one from the middle part of the bat to clear the fence and holes out to Najmul Hossain Shanto who takes a well-judged catch near the ropes. 

Shakib Al Hasan to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Keeps it full and on middle, Jos Buttler leans forward and drives it down to long off for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Dawid Malan, 1 run, Fired in full and on off, Dawid Malan heaves this one to deep mid-wicket and collects another single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Short and flatter at the stumps, Jos Buttler stays on the back foot and taps it towards extra cover for a run.

Shakib Al Hasan to Dawid Malan, 1 run, Fraction short and on middle and leg, Dawid Malan gets inside the line of the ball and sweeps this one to the left of deep square leg for a single.

Change in bowling. Shakib Al Hasan returns to deliver his third over.

Hasan Mahmud to Dawid Malan, 1 run, Back of a length around off, Dawid Malan uses his feet and pulls it down to long on for a single. A tight first over by Hasan Mahmud. 

Hasan Mahmud to Dawid Malan, no run, Full and angling away outside off, Dawid Malan goes for the drive away from his body but misses.

Hasan Mahmud to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Full and outside off by Hasan Mahmud, Jos Buttler shuffles across and flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.

Hasan Mahmud to Dawid Malan, 1 run, Length delivery around off, Dawid Malan steers this one past backward point and opens his account with a single.

Hasan Mahmud to Dawid Malan, no run, Full and at the stumps, Dawid Malan gets behind the line and defends it to extra cover.

Hasan Mahmud to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Starts with a full delivery on middle, Jos Buttler knocks this one down to long on for a single.

Drinks! Despite losing Philip Salt just before the Drinks break, England are off to a fine start here. Jos Buttler is looking in complete control at the moment and with plenty of batting still to come, he will look to press on the accelerator. With still 10 overs remaining, these are ominous signs for Bangladesh and the two dropped catches have made matters worse for them. They will be relieved to see the back of Philip Salt and will look to squeeze in a couple of quiet overs. Also, Dawid Malan comes in at number 3 for England. Hasan Mahmud to bowl after the break.

Nasum Ahmed to Philip Salt, out, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Nasum Ahmed gets a wicket on the final ball of his 4-over spell. Serves it short and around off, it skids on after landing, Philip Salt goes back to pull but fails to connect. Litton Das does well to collect the ball and they appeal. The finger has gone up and Salt decides to take the DRS. The UltraEdge finds a spike. Philip Salt is in disbelief as he returns. A good knock from him, although a bit on the slower side.

Caught behind check!

Given caught behind! Philip Salt has reviewed the decision...

Nasum Ahmed to Philip Salt, no run, Flatter on off, hit through the line but straight to Shakib at extra cover.

Nasum Ahmed to Philip Salt, SIX, SIX! Gone the distance! Floated delivery, full and around off, Philip Salt advances down the track and muscles it behind the bowler's head for a biggie.

Nasum Ahmed to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Loopy and full, around off, Buttler opens the face of his bat and drives it through point for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to Jos Buttler, FOUR, FOUR! Fine execution! Floated and full, around off, Buttler brings out the reverse-batted shot and unfurls it through the gap between backward point and short third man.

Nasum Ahmed to Philip Salt, 1 run, Short and on off, forced down to long off for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Jos Buttler, SIX, SIX! High and handsome! Shakib offers a good loop to this delivery, landing full and around off, Buttler gets the chance to free his arms and nails it over long on for a biggie.

Shakib Al Hasan to Philip Salt, 1 run, Full and around leg, nudged through square leg for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Philip Salt, no run, Quicker and on off, punched back to the bowler.

Shakib Al Hasan to Philip Salt, no run, Senses the charge from the batter and follows him with a flatter full ball around leg, Salt mistimes his shot back to the bowler.

Shakib Al Hasan to Philip Salt, no run, Flatter and shorter on middle, Salt goes back and punches but finds extra cover.

Shakib Al Hasan to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Fuller around leg, it's fired in, Buttler comes running down the track and hits it firmly to long on for a run.

Nasum Ahmed to Jos Buttler, 1 run, A low full toss around off, Buttler goes for the reverse sweep but doesn't get the desired connection. It goes towards short third man and they take a run. Slow going from England, they are preserving wickets at the moment.

Nasum Ahmed to Philip Salt, 1 run, Darts it in, short and on middle, Salt pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Walks forward to a full ball and pushes it to long off for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to Philip Salt, 1 run, Edgy! Too full and around off, Salt slices his attempted drive and it goes towards short third man. They cross.

Nasum Ahmed to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Turning away from around off, Buttler gets a soft leading edge while attempting the flick shot. The ball dribbles to cover-point and they steal a single.

Nasum Ahmed to Jos Buttler, no run, Flatter and on off, Buttler strokes off the back foot to extra cover.

Shakib Al Hasan to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Short and on middle, staying low, Jos helps it behind square leg for another run. Four singles from the over.

Shakib Al Hasan to Philip Salt, 1 run, Fuller and around off, this time Salt drives it past the left side of the bowler. It travels to long off and they cross.

Shakib Al Hasan to Philip Salt, no run, Loopy and full, drifting in around off, Salt mistimes his drive back to the bowler.

Shakib Al Hasan to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Skidding into the batter from around off, this time Jos works it cleanly through the gap at mid-wicket for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Jos Buttler, no run, Arm ball on middle, Buttler stays back to flick but gets it away off the inner half to mid-wicket.

Shakib Al Hasan to Philip Salt, 1 run, Quicker one around off, it's eased down to long off for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan brings himself into the attack. Can he make amends for that dropped catch?

Nasum Ahmed to Philip Salt, 1 run, Goes on the back foot and punches it to sweeper cover. A single to end the over and the Powerplay. England are 51 for 0.

Nasum Ahmed to Philip Salt, FOUR, FOUR! Bang! Rubbing salt. Short and around leg, skidding in, Salt steps back and powers it past the diving Shakib for a boundary at wide long on.

Nasum Ahmed to Jos Buttler, 1 run, DROPPED! The second catch has been put down in this over and it's Shakib Al Hasan who is the culprit. Flighted and on middle, short in length, Buttler gets back to hit it over the off side but the ball spins away at the last moment. He ends up mistiming it in the air and Shakib Al Hasan drops a sitter at mid on. The batters cross.

Nasum Ahmed to Jos Buttler, no run, Short and around middle, Jos punches from the back foot but finds extra cover.

Nasum Ahmed to Philip Salt, 1 run, Tossed up, around off, driven down to long off for a run.

Nasum Ahmed to Philip Salt, no run, Did it carry? Oh yes, it's dropped. Fuller and on off, Salt drives it uppishly back to the bowler. Nasum goes down low but fails to catch it. Tough chance but should have been taken at this level.

Change in bowling. Nasum Ahmed (1-0-7-0) to bowl the final over of the Powerplay.

Mustafizur Rahman to Jos Buttler, SIX, SIX! BANG! The runs continue to flow for England! Bowls this one back of a length outside off, Jos Buttler gets the width he needs, clears his front leg and thumps it over well over long on for the first maximum of the game. 

Mustafizur Rahman to Philip Salt, 1 run, Back of a length on off, Philip Salt eases this one towards extra cover and takes a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Fuller and outside off, Jos Buttler reaches out to the delivery to go through the off side but gets it from the toe end of the bat. The ball rolls towards mid on and the batters cross for a single. 

Mustafizur Rahman to Jos Buttler, no run, Back of a length on middle, Jos Buttler stays on the back foot and plays it back to the bowler. 

Mustafizur Rahman to Philip Salt, 1 run, Length delivery at the batter, Philip Salt gets cramped for room but still manages to work it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to Philip Salt, FOUR, FOUR! Full and angling across outside off, Philip Salt frees his arms and drives this one past extra cover. Gets it to the left of long off and collects a boundary. Every over so far continues to have at least one boundary.

Taskin Ahmed to Philip Salt, 1 run, On a length, on off, Philip Salt pushes this one to mid off and takes a quick single. It's a safe start from England so far.

Taskin Ahmed to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Goes full again and on off, Jos Buttler gets his bat down in time and drives this one to deep cover for a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Jos Buttler, no run, Beaten! Back of a length around off, at 142.2 kph, Jos Buttler tries to work this one fine on the off side but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Taskin Ahmed to Philip Salt, 1 run, Fullish delivery outside off, Philip Salt squeezes this one to deep cover for a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Touch fuller outside off, Jos Buttler drives this one to covers and calls his partner for a quick single. A fumble there allows Philip Salt to make his ground at the striker's end with ease.

Taskin Ahmed to Jos Buttler, FOUR, FOUR! Beautiful timing by Jos Buttler! Back of a length in the channel outside off, Jos Buttler gets on his toes and punches this one along the ground on the off side. Gets it through covers and collects a boundary. 

Will we get to see another bowling change? Nopes. Shakib Al Hasan is continuing with Taskin Ahmed. 

Mustafizur Rahman to Philip Salt, no run, Keeps it on a length on off, Philip Salt can only push this one to extra cover. A tidy first over by Mustafizur Rahman. 

Mustafizur Rahman to Philip Salt, no run, Good-length delivery angling in on leg, Philip Salt looks to go through the off side but gets beaten by the sharp inward movement. It beats the inside edge and the keeper dives across to his left to collect the ball.

Mustafizur Rahman to Philip Salt, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Slower and into the wicket but down the leg side, Philip Salt tries to help it fine but misses and the umpire signals a wide. 

Mustafizur Rahman to Philip Salt, no run, Back of a length around off, Philip Salt punches this one down the wicket but Mustafizur Rahman sticks out his left hand in his followthrough and makes a sharp stop. 

Mustafizur Rahman to Philip Salt, no run, On a good length, on middle, Philip Salt clips this one straight to mid-wicket.

Mustafizur Rahman to Philip Salt, FOUR, FOUR! Smashed by Philip Salt! Bowls a cutter, full and at the stumps, Philip Salt makes room and drills this one back past the bowler for a boundary at long off. 

Mustafizur Rahman to Philip Salt, no run, Starts with a full delivery angling across on off, Philip Salt gets forward and pushes it to mid off for a dot.

Mustafizur Rahman to bowl the third over.

Taskin Ahmed to Philip Salt, 1 run, Length delivery on middle, Philip Salt taps this one to point and retains the strike with a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Jos Buttler, 1 run, On a length, on off, by Taskin Ahmed, Jos Buttler looks to work this one on the off side but gets an inside edge that rolls to mid on for a run.

Taskin Ahmed to Jos Buttler, no run, Keeps it full and outside off, Jos Buttler drives but finds extra cover. 

Taskin Ahmed to Philip Salt, 1 run, Length and around off, Philip Salt chops this one towards point and takes a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Philip Salt, leg byes, 2 runs, A loud appeal for LBW but turned down! Full and swinging in on leg, Philip Salt misses the flick and gets rapped on the front pad. The ball lobs off his pads towards point and the batters sneak in a single. The fielder fires a throw at the striker's end but does not hit and concedes an overthrow towards fine leg. Two leg byes in total.

Taskin Ahmed to Philip Salt, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely played! Taskin Ahmed starts with a length delivery on off, Philip Salt gets on top of the bounce and punches this one through covers for a boundary. 

Taskin Ahmed to operate from the other end.

Nasum Ahmed to Jos Buttler, FOUR, FOUR! Bowls this one full and on middle, Jos Buttler picks the length early and thumps this one over the bowler's head for his first boundary of the game. 

Nasum Ahmed to Jos Buttler, no run, Short and on off, Jos Buttler dabs this one to backward point for a dot.

Nasum Ahmed to Philip Salt, 1 run, Full and on middle, Philip Salt goes for the sweep but miscues this one off the under edge. It rolls behind square leg and they cross.

Nasum Ahmed to Philip Salt, byes, 2 runs, So close to the leg stump! Short and angled in on leg, Philip Salt makes room to go through the off side but misses. The ball sneaks past the leg stump and beats the keeper. The batters run two in the process. 

Nasum Ahmed to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Short and slower on off, Jos Buttler hangs back and pushes this one down to long off. Gets off the mark with a single as well. 

Nasum Ahmed to Philip Salt, 1 run, Philip Salt and England are underway! Nasum Ahmed starts with a short delivery on off, Philip Salt goes back in his crease and punches it to long off for a single.

Time to get underway! The Bangladesh players are out in the middle and they are joined by the two English openers - Jos Buttler and Philip Salt.​ Nasum Ahmed to deliver the first over. Let's play...

Jos Buttler, the English captain, says that he has good experience in the squad and is looking forward to a good series. Mentions that he would have batted first anyway as it's a used surface. Adds that you have to play with a lot of freedom in T20s and informs that two players missing out are Rehan Ahmed and Reece Topley. 

Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh, says that they are not sure what a good score will be so they are happy to let England bat first. Feels that they have to play with a lot of freedom in this format and informs that a lot of boys who fared well in the BPL are included in the squad. Tells that Towhid Hridoy is making his debut. Agrees that they have to assess the wicket and bowl accordingly.

Pitch report - The surface here at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is the same that was used for the final ODI. There are a lot of cracks and the bowlers will need to bowl cutters into the surface. The wicket will provide assistance to the spinners but not as much as it did in the last game. Looks like a top surface and runs on the board will be handy.

Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (WK), Shakib Al Hasan (C), Towhid Hridoy (On T20I debut), Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman.

England (Playing XI) - Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (C/WK), Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood.

TOSS - The coin toss lands in the favour of Bangladesh and they have opted to BOWL first.

That's all we have from this entertaining game. Bangladesh punched above their weight to beat England for the first time in T20Is and have taken a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series. The action now moves back to Dhaka for the final leg of England's tour. The second T20I is on 12th March (Sunday) at 2.30 pm IST (9 am GMT). Do join us in advance for the build-up. Cheers!

Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh, says that he can't ask more from the team. Admits they were under the pump with the ball initially but no one panicked. Tells that in this format you don't need to think too much and that helps in the performance. Wants to build the same kind of fearless atmosphere in the dressing room. States that they are looking to build a team for the next World Cup and it's a good start for them.

Najmul Hossain Shanto (51 off 30 balls) is the Player of the Match. Says that Towhid Hridoy batted really well and he himself was only looking to play proper cricketing shots. Adds that the way Bangladesh bowled was superb and it helped the batters. Praises the opening partnership provided by Litton Das and Rony Talukdar as well.

Jos Buttler, the English skipper, says that Bangladesh finished the innings very well with the ball and England were perhaps 20 short. Adds that the pitch behaved as they expected and having a few extra runs on the board would have helped them. Praises Bangladesh for the way they showed the intent with the bat. Tells that England have a different balance in the team and he is blessed with plenty of bowling options. 

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England have themselves to blame for this loss. They shot themselves in the foot after losing the plot in the end overs while batting. A strong platform was set but losing Jos Buttler and Ben Duckett off consecutive deliveries punctured their charge. The visitors mustered only 30 runs in the last five overs and finished with a below-par total. Credit to the way Bangladesh bounced back. Hasan Mahmud was exceptional in the death overs and must be commended for showing his control over variations.

It was an in-between target for the home team and the way they approached the chase was very refreshing. The openers were fearless and then the pair of Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy capitalized in the middle phase. Their alliance in a way sealed the deal as the required rate dropped down below 6. There were a few nervy moments when both got dismissed in quick succession but the experience of Shakib Al Hasan came to the rescue. He kept the momentum and along with Afif Hossain finished the chase with relative ease in the end.

The Twenty20 world champions taken down! Bangladesh have done it. They have outplayed England. It's a lovely batting show from them, powered by some young and new faces. The next generation seems ready to take over for the Bangla Tigers. 

Chris Jordan to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, FOUR! THAT'S IT! Bangladesh win by 6 wickets, with 12 balls to spare! Chris Jordan bowls this one full and outside off, Shakib Al Hasan throws his hands at it but gets an outside edge. The ball travels quickly and beats Mark Wood at third man for a boundary. 

Chris Jordan to Afif Hossain, 1 run, On a good length and angling in on middle, Afif Hossain turns this one towards deep square leg for a single. 

Chris Jordan to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Length delivery outside off, Shakib Al Hasan frees his arms and slaps this one to deep cover for a run.

Chris Jordan to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Fullish delivery outside off, from 'round the wicket, Shakib Al Hasan tries to dig this one out but does not connect.

Chris Jordan to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, FOUR! Slower and full outside off, Shakib Al Hasan picks the change of pace early and lofts it over mid off for a boundary. 

Chris Jordan to Afif Hossain, 1 run, Slower and on a length on off, Afif Hossain works this one to the right of mid-wicket for a single.

Jofra Archer to Afif Hossain, 1 run, Back of a length on middle, Afif Hossain hangs back and runs this one down to third man for a single. Bangladesh within touching distance as they need just 10 more now. 

Jofra Archer to Afif Hossain, FOUR, FOUR! Goes full this time and outside off, Afif Hossain gets the width he needs and drives it well wide of deep cover for a boundary. 

Jofra Archer to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Keeps it slow and short on middle, Shakib Al Hasan waits for it and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Afif Hossain, 1 run, Slower and back of a length down the leg side, Afif Hossain helps this one to fine leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, In the air but safe! Short of a length and aimed at the batter, Shakib Al Hasan swivels in his crease and goes for the pull. But, he gets a top edge that goes high in the air towards deep square leg. Neither Adil Rashid nor Sam Curran calls for the catch and the ball falls in no man's land. The batters cross for a single. 

Jofra Archer to Afif Hossain, 1 run, On a length on off, from 'round the wicket, Afif Hossain guides this one past backward point and crosses over for a single.

Jofra Archer is back on. 1 for 18 in his 2 overs so far.

Moeen Ali to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Short and around off, Shakib Al Hasan stays on the back foot and works it to extra cover. Bangladesh need 19 from 24 balls. 

Moeen Ali to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, FOUR! Moeen Ali shortens his length and bowls it outside off, Shakib Al Hasan rocks back in his crease and smashes this one over extra cover. Gets it right between long off and deep cover for yet another boundary. 

Moeen Ali to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, FOUR! Tossed up, full and around off, Shakib Al Hasan picks the length early and steps out. Lofts it back over the bowler's head for a boundary. 

Moeen Ali to Afif Hossain, 1 run, A loud appeal for LBW but turned down! Fired in full and on middle, Afif Hossain gets down and goes for the sweep. Gets it to short fine leg for a single. 

Moeen Ali to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Full and at the stumps, Shakib Al Hasan gets behind the line and turns it to short fine leg for a single.

Moeen Ali to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Short and turning away on off, Shakib Al Hasan makes room and dabs it to backward point. 

Chris Jordan to Afif Hossain, no run, Drifting down the leg side, on a length, Shakib tries to flick but misses. It goes off his pads to the keeper. 29 needed off 30 balls.

Chris Jordan to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Aerial but safe. Fullish and around leg, Shakib tries to flick but gets a leading edge. It goes wide of the bowler to mid on. They cross.

Chris Jordan to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Close to off, on a length, Shakib plays late and deflects it towards point. Afif looks for a run but Shakib sends him back.

Chris Jordan to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, On a length and outside off, Shakib plays off the back foot to point.

Chris Jordan to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Gets behind the line of the delivery and pushes it to the off side.

Chris Jordan to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, FOUR! Short in length and wide outside off, Shakib slaps it through point for a boundary. 

Chris Jordan is introduced into the attack. 

Moeen Ali to Afif Hossain, no run, Dropped! Tossed up around off, Afif Hossain mistimes his reverse sweep and Dawid Malan nearly pulls off a stunner at backward point. He jumps but fails to claim it over his head. 

Moeen Ali to Afif Hossain, no run, Full and around off, Afif plays the reverse sweep but finds Rashid at short third man.

Moeen Ali to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Turning away from around off, Shakib goes back and plays it down in the gap at point for one.

Moeen Ali to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Tossed up around off, Shakib walks forward and defends.

Moeen Ali to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR, FOUR! Lucky one for Shakib. Flighted and around off, Shakib steps down the track to flick it across the line but gets a leading edge. It runs past Rashid at short third man for a boundary.

Moeen Ali to Shakib Al Hasan, no run, Tossed up around middle, defended on the leg side.

Mark Wood to Afif Hossain, no run, Express short ball again, around leg at 145.2 clicks, Afif attempts to pull but misses. End of a hostile over from Wood. 39 needed off 42 balls.

Mark Wood to Afif Hossain, FOUR, FOUR! Short in length around leg, at 145.8 kph, Afif Hossain gets inside the line of the delivery and pulls it wide of short fine leg for a boundary.

Mark Wood to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, On a length, around off at 144.4 kph, Shakib stays back and nudges it to fine leg for one.

Mark Wood to Afif Hossain, 1 run, Pacy bouncer at 144.3 kph, around leg, Afif tries to pull but it takes the top edge. The ball falls at short fine leg as Buttler runs across. They cross.

Afif Hossain is the new man in. The stump cam has taken a blow and needs to be replaced. We are all set to resume now. 

Mark Wood to Najmul Hossain Shanto, out, OUT! TIMBER! Mark Wood wins his battle with Najmul Hossain Shanto and has the last laugh. Back of a length, in the line of the stumps at 146.3 kph, Najmul Hossain Shanto hangs on the back foot to hit it across the line but the ball scoots low along with being express in pace and goes through. The stumps are shattered and Shanto is dismissed. Wood is delighted. Both the set batters are gone and England have an opening. 45 needed off 46 balls.

Mark Wood to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Sliding down the leg side, at 142.9 kph, Shakib eases it off his pads to deep square leg for one.

Mark Wood returns to the attack. He was expensive in his first over, conceding 17 runs. 

Moeen Ali to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, A touch short around leg, staying low again, Shakib wrists it to deep mid-wicket for a run. A tidy over!

Moeen Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, Drops it short, on middle, Shanto pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Moeen Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run, Presses forward and pushes a full ball gently to cover-point. Looks for a run but is sent back.

Moeen Ali to Shakib Al Hasan, 1 run, Skidding in, from around middle and leg, staying low as well, Shakib keeps it out in front of square leg and crosses.

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan comes in at number 5. 

Moeen Ali to Towhid Hridoy, out, OUT! CAUGHT! The crowd has gone silent. A wicket against the run of play. Floated delivery, full and around off, Towhid Hridoy walks forward to whip it across the line but it takes the toe end and flies towards mid-wicket. Sam Curran charges forward from the deep and takes the skier safely. End of a superb partnership. 49 needed off 52 balls.

Moeen Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, FIFTY FOR SHANTO, off just 27 balls. Tossed up around middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto works it to mid-wicket and takes a single.

Adil Rashid to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, Leans forward to a full ball and helps it off the inner edge to square leg. They cross.

Adil Rashid to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run, Around off, pushed to covers.

Adil Rashid to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run, Skips down the track to a full ball and knocks it down to long on for a run.

Adil Rashid to Towhid Hridoy, SIX, SIX! High and handsome! Floated and full, around leg, right in the slot, Towhid Hridoy goes down on one knee and smokes it over mid-wicket for a maximum.

Adil Rashid to Towhid Hridoy, no run, Loopy and full, around leg, Hridoy defends it back and Rashid uses his right boot to stop the ball.

Adil Rashid to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, Short and on off, Shanto goes back and punches it to long on for a single.

Drinks break. The hosts are roaring in the second innings. A very fresh approach from their top order and Bangladesh have brought the required rate below 6 through sheer domination. England are under the pump and the only way they can bounce back is by picking wickets. Adil Rashid to bowl after the break, he has a change of ends.

Moeen Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, Short and outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto goes on the back foot and cuts it to deep backward point for a single.

Moeen Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run, Bowls this one full and on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto closes the bat-face early as he tries to work it on the leg side. Gets a leading edge but luckily for him, the ball falls short of Moeen Ali. 

Moeen Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR, FOUR! Tossed up, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto makes room and goes inside out. Lofts it over covers and picks up a boundary. 

Moeen Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 2 runs, Appeal for a run out! Short and turning away on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto plays it against the turn and places it in front of deep mid-wicket for a brace. The third umpire has a check but Shanto is safely in at the striker's end. The 50-run stand comes up between these two. 

Moeen Ali to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run, Floated, full outside off, Towhid Hridoy gets down and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

Moeen Ali to Towhid Hridoy, no run, Starts with a flighted delivery, full around off, Towhid Hridoy works this one to mid-wicket for a dot.

Moeen Ali to bowl now.

Sam Curran to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run, Short and on off, Towhid Hridoy pulls it along the ground to deep mid-wicket. Retains the strike with a single. 

Sam Curran to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, Goes full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks this one down to long on for a single.

Sam Curran to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely played! On a length around off by Sam Curran, Najmul Hossain Shanto allows the ball to come to him and opens the bat face at the last moment. Steers it between short third man and backward point for a boundary. 

Sam Curran to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run, Fuller and on middle, Towhid Hridoy flicks this one to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Sam Curran to Towhid Hridoy, no run, Goes into the wicket and slower as well, outside off, Towhid Hridoy reaches out and dabs it to backward point.

Sam Curran to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, Slower and back of a length on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto works this one to deep square leg and takes a single.

Sam Curran (1-0-10-0) comes back into the attack.

Adil Rashid to Towhid Hridoy, 2 runs, Short and on off, Towhid Hridoy whips this one from the crease wide of long on and collects a couple of runs again. Another good over for Bangladesh. 

Adil Rashid to Towhid Hridoy, 2 runs, Good running! Another googly, short and on leg, Towhid Hridoy goes on the back foot and places this one right between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg which allows him to return for the second run. 

Adil Rashid to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets forward and turns this one towards deep square leg for a run.

Adil Rashid to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 2 runs, Short and at the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto rocks back in his crease and pulls it in front of deep mid-wicket and collects a couple of runs more.

Adil Rashid to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR, FOUR! Googly, short and outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto reads it well and cuts this one late. Gets it past backward point for a boundary. 

Adil Rashid to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run, Short and turning in on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto punches this one straight to extra cover.

Adil Rashid returns to bowl his second over. 1 for 5 so far from the leggie.

Mark Wood to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, Short and outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto stands tall and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. An expensive first over by Mark Wood, 17 from it.

Mark Wood to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run, A stifled appeal for LBW but turned down! Slower and full, angling in on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto misses the flick and gets hit on the front pad. England go up in appeal but the umpire's finger stays down. 

Mark Wood to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR, FOUR! Najmul Hossain Shanto is in some mood here! Mark Wood goes short again and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto hangs back and pulls it hard and wide of Chris Jordan at mid on for the fourth boundary of the over. 

Mark Wood to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR, FOUR! Make that three in a row! Goes full and around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto presents a straight bat and drives it wide of mid off for yet another boundary. 

Mark Wood to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR, FOUR! Cracking shot! Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto stands tall and pulls it hard through mid-wicket. Gets it to the right of the deep square leg fielder for a boundary. 

Mark Wood to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR, FOUR! Najmul Hossain Shanto welcomes Mark Wood with a boundary! Starts with a full delivery outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to go down the ground but does not go through with the shot. Chips this one just over the leaping Chris Jordan at mid on for a boundary. 

Mark Wood has been unleashed into the attack.

Chris Woakes to Towhid Hridoy, FOUR, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Towhid Hridoy! Full and at the pads by Chris Woakes, Towhid Hridoy does not miss out as he flicks this one wide of fine leg for yet another boundary. At the end of the Powerplay, Bangladesh have scored 54 runs for the loss of two wickets. 

Chris Woakes to Towhid Hridoy, FOUR, FOUR! Fuller and outside off, Towhid Hridoy gets into the position early and drills it to the left of mid on. Collects his first boundary in T20I cricket. 

Chris Woakes to Towhid Hridoy, no run, Back of a length outside off, Towhid Hridoy gets behind the line of the ball and defends it back to the bowler.

Chris Woakes to Towhid Hridoy, no run, Short of a length on off, Towhid Hridoy pulls this one hard and along the ground but fails to get it past mid-wicket.

Chris Woakes to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, Length delivery outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto opens the bat-face and guides it past backward point for a single.

Chris Woakes to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run, Short and around off, Towhid Hridoy rides on top of the bounce and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run, Fuller and on off, at 119 kph, Towhid Hridoy works it to deep square leg for a single.

Debutant Towhid Hridoy walks out to the middle. 

Jofra Archer to Litton Das, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Archer has his first wicket in the match. Goes short and delivers it around off at 133.2 kph, Litton Das tries to pull off the front foot but fails to middle his shot. It flies off the top edge to the right of mid on. Chris Woakes calls for it as Sam Curran is also nearby at mid-wicket. Woakes does well to claim the catch eventually. After a brisk start, Bangladesh have lost both their openers. England are clawing back.

Jofra Archer to Litton Das, no run, Slower one at 120.3 kph, around off, Das plays it down to short third man.

Jofra Archer to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 3 runs, Digs it in short, on middle, Shanto plays a mistimed pull shot but gets it to clear the infield at mid-wicket. Chris Jordan chases it down from mid on and saves one run for his team.

Jofra Archer to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 2 runs, Short again, outside off at 140.1 kph, Shanto steers it wide of backward point and collects a couple of easy runs.

Jofra Archer to Litton Das, 1 run, Back of a length, around off at 141.4 kph, Das gets back and tucks it in front of square leg for a run.

Adil Rashid to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR, FOUR! Shot! Rashid delivers it wide outside off, Shanto reaches out and swats it through the gap between extra cover and mid off. End of an eventful over.

Adil Rashid to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run, Given lbw! Shanto has a word with Das and takes the DRS. Yet another googly from Rashid. It's full and around leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto goes down to play the reverse sweep but misses. He is pinged on the pads, they appeal and the finger goes up. DRS time. The UltraEdge loads after some delay and finds a little bit of spike as the ball is next to the gloves. Shanto survives.

Adil Rashid to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run, Flatter and shorter, on off, Shanto goes back and plays it down to point.

Najmul Hossain Shanto comes in at number 3 for Bangladesh. 

Adil Rashid to Rony Talukdar, out, OUT! CLEANED UP! Adil Rashid brings his experience and skills into play. Bowls a well-disguised googly, landing full around off, Rony Talukdar presses forward to drive against the turn and misses. It beats the inside part of his bat and goes on to rattle the stumps. England have their first breakthrough and the quickfire opening stand has been broken.

Adil Rashid to Rony Talukdar, no run, Loopy and full, around leg, Rony tries to flick but misses. 

Adil Rashid to Litton Das, 1 run, Floated and full, around leg, Das flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Change from both ends as Adil Rashid comes on from the other end. 

Jofra Archer to Rony Talukdar, FOUR, FOUR! Boom! Archer clocks close to 140 clicks. Delivers it short and on off, Rony Talukdar rides the bounce and pulls it disdainfully past mid-wicket for a boundary. 11 from the third over as well.

Jofra Archer to Litton Das, 1 run, Slower length ball, around off at 118 kph, Das turns it to square leg for a run.

Jofra Archer to Litton Das, wide, 1 run, Wide! Slips a full ball down the leg side, Das tries to flick but misses.

Jofra Archer to Litton Das, FOUR, FOUR! A very bright start from Bangladesh. Archer dishes out a length ball around off, Litton Das walks across the stumps and scoops behind Adil Rashid at short fine leg. 

Jofra Archer to Rony Talukdar, 1 run, Archer goes short again, around off, it's pulled to deep square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Rony Talukdar, no run, Outside off, tapped down to point.

Jofra Archer to Rony Talukdar, no run, Swing and a miss! Back of a length, around off at 136 clicks, Rony Talukdar stays back to pull but misses.

Jofra Archer comes on to bowl, replacing Sam Curran. 

Chris Woakes to Rony Talukdar, 1 run, Uses the angle of the bowler and works a length delivery to the right of mid-wicket. Ront picks up a single and Bangladesh fetch 11 runs from the second over. Positive start.

Chris Woakes to Rony Talukdar, FOUR, FOUR! Smashed! Full in length, around off, Rony Talukdar hurries down the track and clubs it straight down the ground for a cracking boundary.

Chris Woakes to Rony Talukdar, no run, Beaten! Serves it on a length, around off and shaping away, Rony pushes inside the line and misses.

Chris Woakes to Rony Talukdar, FOUR, FOUR! Flashes and flashes hard. Short in length and wide outside off, Rony Talukdar throws his bat at it and edges it over short third man for a boundary.

Chris Woakes to Rony Talukdar, 2 runs, A touch short and on middle, Talukdar plays a wristy glance to deep backward square leg. The fielder does well in the deep to make a sliding stop but cannot prevent two runs.

Chris Woakes to Rony Talukdar, no run, Length delivery, around off and angling in, Rony defends it from the back foot to short cover.

Chris Woakes will operate from the other end.

Sam Curran to Litton Das, no run, Mishit! Curran slows down the pace as he serves it a bit short and outside off. Das attempts to pull but gets a bottom edge. The ball goes behind to the keeper. 10 from the opening over, a good start for the home team.

Sam Curran to Rony Talukdar, 1 run, On a length around off, Rony bunts it towards mid off for a single.

Sam Curran to Rony Talukdar, FOUR, FOUR! Bang! Rony is away with a boundary as well. Short in length and wide outside off, Rony Talukdar camps back and smacks it through extra cover.

Sam Curran to Litton Das, 1 run, Around middle and leg, Das steps out and wrists it through square leg for a single.

Sam Curran to Litton Das, FOUR, FOUR! Wow, intent from Litton. Shortish and around off, Litton Das gives the charge and clobbers it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Bangladesh are away!

Sam Curran to Litton Das, no run, Curran begins with a good-length delivery, around off and angling away, Das stays back and plays it down to point.