Mahmudullah has enjoyed something of a charmed life today. He chips another catch in the air, via a leading edge, but there's nobody at mid-off to take the chance. Moeen Ali is unlucky not to bag a second there.

Chris Jordan started this mini purple patch by bouncing out the well-set Sarkar, and his extra pace, aggression and unpredictability has unsettled Bangladesh. With his muscles bulging in the tight team t-shirt and a watch on his wrist, he explodes into life at the delivery crease. Three singles from his latest set of six, one of them bringing up Mahmudullah's 13th ODI 50.

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Bangladesh wobbling, England rejuvenated. Mushfiqur joins Mahmudullah at the crease.

Geoffrey Boycott
Ex-England batsman on BBC Test Match Special

"I thought that was a poor shot. He's just come in, he's not waiting to see if there's any turn and he's playing through the line of the ball. Very good bowling by Moeen Ali. He teased him in the right area."

What were we worried about? Moeen trots up, gives the ball a rip, it drifts into the left-handed Shakib before catching the outside edge and flying to first slip where Joe Root does the rest. Bangladesh's premier batsman is gone.

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Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport in Adelaide

"'England needed that,' says Jonathan Agnew in the TMS box. As well as lifting English spirits, that wicket provided an excellent lesson in how to stop drums drumming, whistles whistling and flags, erm, flagging. Silence from the Bangladesh fans, but only for a moment. Shakib Al Hasan was given a hero's welcome."

Jordan greets Shakib to the wicket with a couple of bouncers, the second of which flies into the air but drops safely into the outfield.

Geoffrey Boycott
Ex-England batsman on BBC Test Match Special

"He ducked very well but didn't really drop his hands. It was a good bouncer, aimed at his head but, looking at the replay, I'm not sure if he nicked it. Maybe it hit the armguard but the batsman has walked so he must think he hit it."

Don't worry Geoffrey, CJ's got this one covered. Going round the wicket to the left-handed Sarkar, Chris Jordan finds the middle of the pitch and the ball hurries on to the evasive batsman who gloves behind to the wicketkeeper.

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Geoffrey Boycott
Ex-England batsman on BBC Test Match Special

"England were supposed to be the big team. It would have been easy for Bangladesh to go into their shell after two early wickets, but they have played sensible cricket. They've got wickets in hand - and if they can keep ticking along at five an over, they'll be in a good position at 35 overs."

Bangladesh 93-2 (20 overs)

Batsmen: Sarkar 40*, Mahmudullah 45*

Fall of wickets: 3-1 (Kayes 2), 8-2 (Tamim 2)

Bowling figures: Anderson 6-1-20-2, Broad 4-0-15-0, Jordan 2-0-17-0, Woakes 4-0-24-0, Moeen 4-0-17-0

England won toss

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When we look back at this tournament, will we reflect on those glorious first six overs against Bangladesh? England are back on the back foot here as Bangladesh continue to build a solid platform. The onslaught won't be far off.

Ollie Smith:, external Too short. Not enough chance in pace - would love to have seen Ravi bowl on this pitch to change it up.

Andy Horrill:, external ‏Ah well, looks like we are chasing 350 here. Bangladesh looking solid and confident.

How do you prefer to watch your cricket? Sit back, listen to the commentary on your head-set and watch the world go by? Or party for 100 overs in the stands, waving flags, banners and blowing horns? There's a real difference between the sedate England fans and the partisan Bangladesh supporters inside the Adelaide Oval. Three singles out in the middle.

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With Moeen Ali bowling, Jos Buttler behind the stumps and Joe Root at first slip, we're looking at the backbone of England's future across all formats. All three are offering encouragement, but can only stand and admire when Sarkar pounces on a short ball and canes six over mid-wicket.

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Andrew McDonald
Ex-Australia all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

"The English bowlers bowled quite well early on. When the conditions arrived for James Anderson he's bowled quite well. He allowed the captain to really press with 3-4 slips. Now the Bangladeshis have found some rhythm and if they can put on another 30-40 runs, suddenly they control this game."

Eoin Morgan would be a great poker player. You can never tell what he's thinking, as opposed to Alastair Cook who often looks as though he's pondering whether he's left the iron on. Morgan's almost expressionless as he repositions his fielders. Moments later the ball whistles past him on its way to the boundary, Sarkar playing another delicious shot through the off side.

Iain:, external Great start but don't want to let Bangladesh get away ... wouldn't want to be chasing 280 / 300 ....

England will be getting a little concerned now, especially knowing that Bangladesh's two best batsmen - Shakib and Mushifqur - are still to come. Moeen Ali is keeping it tight from one end, bowling five dots and conceding just a single.

Mahmudullah is a vastly improved cricketer these days. He has spent the majority of his career at number seven in the order, averaging 33.42, but he's averaging more than 130 in his new position of number four after six knocks. Chris Woakes knows all about him as the right-hander comes down the wicket and clouts a maximum over cow corner.

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