Bangladesh vs England, 3rd ODI - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: England tour of Bangladesh, 2016 Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram Date & Time: Oct 12, 02:30 PM LOCAL

England and Bangladesh will lock horns for one final time in the three-match One-Day International series in Chittagong. England played with a dash of fearlessness to win the first game. However, the hosts played with a fair amount of resilience to pip England in the second ODI and level the three-match rubber 1-1.

If Ben Stokes and Jake Ball were the star performers for England in the first match, then Mortaza took his game to compelling heights with both bat and ball to pilot Bangladesh to a victory in the second ODI. Mahmudullah also played a vital role by composing a well-measured half-century.

The second ODI also saw a bit of drama between the two fiercely competitive sides. Jos Buttler's wicket during the match had led to frenzied celebrations in the Bangladeshi camp and both Mortaza and Sabbir Rahman were fined 20% of their match fees.

Unfortunately, showers are expected throughout the day. Hopefully, the rain gods will stay away and we can have another cracker of a match in Chittagong.

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Duckett, in his short career, has shown a penchant to essay cheeky scoops. However, this around, the shot turned out to be his undoing. The credit has to go to Mushfiqur, the wicket-keeper, for anticipating wonderfully well. As soon as Duckett shuffled across the stumps, Rahim moved to his right and then gobbled up the catch inches above the ground. The match is tantalizingly poised and it could turn out to be another of those humdingers.

The duo of Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler calmed down the nerves in the England camp by combining eye-catching shots and pinching quick singles. However, Mortaza castled Buttler with a slower one to keep Bangladesh in the hunt. Buttler, arguably England's best batsman, aimed to slog a slower one from the Bangladesh captain but could only chop it onto the stumps.

The topsy-turvy third ODI has thrown up quite a few surprises. Moeen Ali, the England allrounder, spooned an easy catch to the mid-on fielder off Mortaza. The Bangladesh captain has been superb for the hosts in this series and might just help them to sneak in home.

In a hard-fought game, usually a mix-up or drop catch could turn the game on its head. Well, Imrul Kayes, who has been a top-notch performer for the home side in this series, dropped an easy chance at first slip, with Woakes being the beneficiary. Now, that might have just snuffed out Bangladesh's chances of winning the series.

Oh! This young England team plays with spunk and spirit. In the 3rd ODI, the visitors yet again showed that they are now a force to reckon with in the limited-overs format as they overcame an energetic Bangladesh team to win the hard-fought series 2-1.

Vince, Duckett and Billings laid the platform with enterprising knocks. However, Duckett's wicket triggered a mini collapse, only for Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes to steer them home.

Stokes played with calmness and when needed, crunched a few lusty blows in the slog overs, while Woakes kept the ball mostly along the ground. It was a partnership that broke Bangladesh's fans hopes.

Bangladesh still would be proud of the way they fought throughout the match. In fact, they have performed creditably at home in the last few years, having won six ODI series in a row.