ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Bangladesh's predicted XI vs. England

Middle-order

Imrul Kayes

Can Imrul Kayes fire?

The talented yet inconsistent Imrul Kayes is expected to slot in at the No 3 spot for Bangladesh with his vast experience and he is someone who is expected to hold the innings together for Mortaza’s side. He impressed in the warm-up fixture against Pakistan with a well-made 61 but was out to poor selection against India in the next game.

With an average below 30 and a strike rate of just 68, Kayes has his work cut out at the Champions Trophy and the Bangladesh fans will be hoping that he vastly improves in the numbers department in England.

Mosaddek Hussain

The ability to roll his arm over is expected to swing the selection in favour of Mosaddek Hussain over Sabbir Rahman for the match against England and the 22-year-old will be keen to express his credentials at his first major ICC event. With the strike rate in the 90s, it is vital that Mosaddek stays true to his nature and play his natural game.

Mushfiqur Rahim

With 172 ODIs to his name, Mushfiqur Rahim is a veteran in the Bangladesh side but also someone who has a lot more to offer. The wicket-keeper batsman is only 29 but has been around for quite some time giving that stability and level-headedness to the middle order for the Asian side.

More often than not, he chips in with a few good cameos but the Bangladesh fans will be hoping that Mushfiqur can convert the starts into a big total and help the side accelerate in the death overs.