1st ODI: England vs Bangladesh - Bell on song as England win by 5 wickets St Johns Wood Road, London Middlesex England

Once again Ian Bell gets his eye in as England win straightforwardly at Trent Bridge. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first, and much was expected from Tamin Iqbal who flayed the English attack with finesse in the previous series. The 21 year old got off to his customary flying start, dispatching the lacklustre Anderson for consecutive boundaries at the start of the innings. Disappointingly for the neutrals he was out lbw to a straight one from Broad after making a swashbuckling 28.

The usual Tigers collapse following Tamim's dismissal didnt occur. Steady half centuries from Siddique and Raqibul ensured Bangladesh reached a satisfying 250-9 in their 50 overs. The wickets were shared around, but once again concerns must be focused on Jimmy Anderson's performance, despite his three wickets he was the most expensive England bowler by a wide margin.

Strauss and Kieswetter got England off to the best possible start with an opening stand of 75. The captain's 19th ODI half century was almost Pietersen-like in its rapidity, coming off just 37 balls with 7 boundaries. A comfortable victory followed, Collingwood and Morgan were both out after making good starts, but a careful 84 from Bell steered the team to 251 with five overs to spare.

So, a perfunctory victory for England by 6 wickets. Two more ODIs to come and the omens look good for a series whitewash. Onto Bristol for the next game on Saturday.