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England to take on Bangladesh in Champions Trophy opener

England to take on Bangladesh in Champions Trophy opener

TIL Desk Sports/ Hosts England will take on Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy 2017 opener at the Oval here on Thursday. Going into the match, Bangladesh would be brimming with confidence as they have won four of their last seven ODI games versus England.

Here are some facts about the two sides:

>Bangladesh have won four of their last seven ODI games versus England; having previously lost all 12 played against England immediately before this current run.

>England have won 79 percent of their ODI encounters with Bangladesh (15 of 19); of the sides competing in the Champions Trophy, only New Zealand (70 percent) have a lower win percentage against them.

>England have won eight of their last nine ODI matches; that defeat coming in a dead rubber against South Africa, their most recent outing.

>England come into this tournament having won six of their last seven ODI series, including the last three in a row.

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