The Cricket World Cup is well underway and hosts England are already under pressure to get results in front of an expectant crowd.
England face Bangladesh on Saturday, June 8 after being humbled by Pakistan in their second match of the tournament.
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England vs Bangladesh — Saturday, June 9 at 10:30 BST
England heavy favourites
It’s not surprising England are the heavy favourites at 1.15 to beat Bangladesh on Saturday. After all, they are the hosts and favourites to win the entire World Cup. After all, England won their last ODI meeting with Bangladesh by a staggering eight wickets in June 2017.
Highest match aggregate in ODIs against England#BCB #RiseOfTheTigers pic.twitter.com/PAEfY4FQod
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) June 7, 2019
And there are many cricket fans who will watch and bet on this game backing England to win in style. Indeed, this could well be the match England need to recover confidence after that loss to Pakistan.
Expect Test captan Joe Root to play with the same cool head that saw him score a century against Pakistan. Root is 5.00 to be the top scorer on Saturday.
Plenty of eyes will be on openers Jason Roy and Jonny Baistrow, who have failed to create an opening partnership work so far this tournament.
Can Bangladesh pull off an upset?
We’ve already seen how fragile this England team can be, especially when it comes to a smart bowling attack. And Bangladesh will have to be on top form with the ball in hand to claim victory here.
Team Jason vs Team Mo – you won't want to miss this!
Who are you backing?
Welcome to Squad Battles…#ExpressYourself#WeAreEngland
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 2, 2019
They are 5.50 to win but do possess a bit of recent form against England. Bangladesh have won four of their last eight games vs England — twice victories of which came away from home. That is a signifier that suggests Bangladesh could upset the cricket betting odds here in Cardiff.
Bangladesh have already stunned South Africa with a 21-run victory in this World Cup. Why can’t they do so again?
Archer favourite to get wickets
Jofra Archer managed three wickets against South Africa but failed to get a single man out in a below-par performance vs Pakistan. Archer is a mean fast bowler but the 24-year-old can blip out of consistency at times.
"That's sport. We've just got to learn from it."
West Indies skipper #JasonHolder reflects on their defeat to Australia ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/kuCMt1fi7X
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 7, 2019
He is the 6.50 favourite to earn the most wickets on Saturday — but punters should refrain from backing him just yet. It may be better to follow the cricket live stream, and watch and bet on Archer once you know if he’s in his groove.
In that respect, Moeen Ali may be a better bet as a spinner who knows how to play on a pitch that will hopefully turn as the match goes on. Ali managed three wickets vs Pakistan and one against South Africa. The spinner is 8.50 to claim the most wickets.
