In the third One Day International (ODI) cricket match of the England tour of Bangladesh in 2022-23, Bangladesh defeated England by 10 runs in a thrilling encounter at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
Bangladesh stun England in a thrilling encounter to win ODI series
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 303 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Mohammad Naim top-scored for Bangladesh with a brilliant 99 off just 95 balls, while Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan scored half-centuries.
In response, England lost their openers early but Joe Root and Eoin Morgan steadied the innings with a partnership of 97 runs. However, Morgan's dismissal triggered a collapse as England lost three wickets in quick succession. Root continued his fine form and scored a century, but he didn't get enough support from the lower order batsmen as England fell short by 10 runs.
For Bangladesh, Shakib Al Hasan was the pick of the bowlers as he took 3 wickets for 42 runs in his 10 overs. He also scored 57 runs with the bat and was adjudged the Player of the Match.
With this win, Bangladesh took an unassailable 2-1 lead in the three-match ODI series. The victory was a significant achievement for Bangladesh, who had struggled in ODI cricket in recent years.
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Overall, it was an exciting match that saw some excellent performances from both teams. Bangladesh's batting and bowling were impressive, while England's Root continued his impressive form. The series result was a testament to the improvement of Bangladesh's cricket team and a warning to other teams that they should not be underestimated.
