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

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

#1 Mustafizur Rehman’s second spell came too late

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01:  Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Joe Root of England during the ICC Champions Trophy Group A match between England and Bangladesh at The Kia Oval on June 1, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Mustafizur Rehman bamboozled Hales and Root once he was brought back into the attack

When Joe Root and Alex Hales were making merry, Bangladesh did little to counter the threatening partnership. Their biggest weapon, the 'Fizz' had bowled just two overs up front and was since out of the attack. He did not return until the 21st over by which time Hales and Root were settled at the crease.

The stand between the duo was already worth 104 when Mustafizur was recalled into the attack. The wily pace bowler immediately troubled both the batsmen with his perfect cutters and slower balls.

Both the batsmen found leading edges several times and looked pretty uncomfortable at the wicket. The pressure eventually led to the fall of Hales. One wonders what could have been if the Fizz was brought on earlier.

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