ICC Champions Trophy: The day one wrap

The points that matter

- England chased down 306 in absolute comfort to down Bangladesh and begin their campaign in style, but they lost strike bowler Chris Woakes to a side strain in the process

- While it's possible they could scrape through to the semi-finals with just one win, Bangladesh will consider their next match - against Australia on June 5 - a must-win. 

- Steve Smith didn't name an XI for Australia's opener against the Black Caps on Friday in his pre-match press conference, but did say they were unlikely to play the 'Big Four' pace attack of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and James Pattinson

- Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson also declined to name an XI, but said the foot injury that was restricting opener Tom Latham wouldn't prevent him from taking his place against the Australians

Tweet of the day

India superstar Ravichandran Ashwin couldn't help but be impressed by the superb performance of Mushfiqur Rahim for Bangladesh, whose 79 from 72 helped the Tigers to 6-305.

Snap of the day

Sometimes you have to do things a little bit differently...

Image Id: 612A70DC5A274682963AE01464B892C3 Image Caption: Bangladesh's Mosaddek Hossain opts for the unorthodox // Getty 

Stat of the day

The third-wicket partnership of 166 by Tigers pair Tamim Iqbal (128) and Mushfiqur Rahim (79) was the country's highest-ever stand outside Bangladesh.

Player of the day

Joe Root. He almost ambled to his 10th ODI hundred (joining Eoin Morgan as England's second-most prolific ODI centurion) in a knock that was brimming with class and paced perfectly. There was one hiccup, however... 

Keep an eye on

Root appeared to roll his ankle when on 58 but said post-match the problem was actually "a calf issue". He batted on bravely, hobbling between the wickets as he took his side to victory, but England fans will be a little nervous until they hear he's all clear to take on the Kiwis. 

The drama

Out, or not out? Ultimately it was the latter, but these catches (or non-catches) have a way of dividing the fans. Watch it below.

The key take-away

England were expected to beat Bangladesh comfortably and they did just that, but with Woakes injured, Adil Rashid axed and his replacement Jake Ball going for 0-82 from his 10 overs, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the hosts and tournament favourites. They face a dangerous Black Caps side next, and given the Champions Trophy format, any slip-up could be disastrous.

What's up next?

Australia and New Zealand renew their trans-Tasman rivalry at Edgbaston, Birmingham, from 10.30am local time (7.30pm AEST) today (Friday). 

Champions Trophy 2017 Guide

AUSTRALIA SQUAD: Steve Smith (c), David Warner, Pat Cummins, Aaron Finch, John Hastings, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Moises Henriques, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell, James Pattinson, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa

Other squads: Every Champions Trophy squad

Schedule

1 June – England beat Bangladesh by eight wickets

2 June – Australia v New Zealand, Edgbaston (D)

3 June – Sri Lanka v South Africa, The Oval (D)

4 June – India v Pakistan, Edgbaston (D)

5 June – Australia v Bangladesh, The Oval (D/N)

6 June – England v New Zealand, Cardiff (D)

7 June – Pakistan v South Africa, Edgbaston (D/N)

8 June – India v Sri Lanka, The Oval (D)

9 June – New Zealand v Bangladesh, Cardiff (D)

10 June – England v Australia, Edgbaston (D)

11 June – India v South Africa, The Oval (D)

12 June – Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Cardiff (D)

14 June – First semi-final (A1 v B2), Cardiff (D)

15 June – Second semi-final (A2 v B1), Edgbaston (D)

18 June – Final, The Oval (D)

19 June – Reserve day (D)