Champions Trophy 2017, England vs Bangladesh: 5 things Bangladesh did wrong

Modified Jun 01, 2017 23:33 IST

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Joe Root of England celebrates his century during the ICC Champions trophy cricket match between England and Bangladesh at The Oval in London on June 1, 2017 (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) — Joe Root easily guided England home in the grand tournament opener at The Oval

#3 Not looking for wickets after Hales' dismissal

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: England Captain Eoin Morgan looks on after edging the ball for four runs the ICC Champions trophy cricket match between England and Bangladesh at The Oval in London on June 1, 2017 (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) — Hales' wicket should have triggered Bangladesh to attack more which they did not

It is understandable that breaking a superb partnership like the one between Alex Hales and Joe Root isn't easy. Bangladesh tried everything to choke the run flow with Mustafizur Rehman stalling the runs from one end with his immaculate line and wily cutters. Once Hales took on Sabbir Rahman and got out, Bangladesh could have had a grip in the game.

However, they let England off the hook by placing defensive fields to Eoin Morgan early on. An edge flew through a vacant slip cordon and singles were easily available as the England captain settled down before unleashing a vast array of strokes to hammer the last nail in Bangladesh's coffin.

In hindsight, the Bangladesh think-tank would be disappointed about their field placing in the middle overs.