After no play in their first warm-up match against India in Guwahati, defending champions England finally got some game on October 2, 2023. Up against a tenacious Bangladesh side, England used as many as nine bowlers, then chased down the revised target of 197 runs (37) in 24.1 overs with Moeen Ali playing a stroke-filled knock of 56 off 36. Bangladesh, batting first, scored 188/9 in 37 overs.