Bangladesh v England Betting: Kieswetter on call for England for first ODI

England take on Bangladesh in the first of three one day internationals on Sunday, with the big news that South African born player, Craig Kieswetter will make his full international debut for England. The powerful young batsman has been nothing short of impressive with the bat while on tour with the England Lions against Pakistan A, and hit a marvellous 143 in a warm up match earlier this week. He is an explosively powerful player, aggressive, if a little erratic at times. But the youthful enthusiasm, could be the breath of fresh air that England need in the short format of the game.

Natural comparisons will be drawn between Kieswetter and Kevin Pietersen, and the thought of them both on top form, and taking an offensive stand, is quite mouth watering. Bangladesh have never beaten England in the one day format, and England will again start as strong favourites. It will be interesting to see what happens with the line up, as Kieswetter is also a wicket keeper, which means that Matt Prior’s position is most under threat. Prior, given his chance in a warm up match, also impressed with the bat, and has been behind the stumps for England for some time now.

Kieswetter is not the only new face in the England squad, as Ajmal Shahzad and James Tredwell are also up for selection. There is no Andrew Strauss on this tour of Bangladesh, but England do not look to be short on batting options. Alastair Cook takes the mantle of captain, and has been impressive so far with the bat, and with Kieswetter coming in alongside Joe Denly, Eoin Morgan, Pietersen, Jonathan Trott, Paul Collingwood and Luke Wright, England will look to field a very strong batting unit. Although the one day game is still a long way from being their forte, they will be expected to have a comfortable ride against Bangladesh.

Bangladesh v England First ODI
England to win: 1/5 at Bet365
Bangladesh to win: 9/2 at Stan James

Series Betting
England to win: 1/5 at Bwin
Drawn Series: 133/10 at BetFair
Bangladesh: 11/2 at Stan James