With 167 runs in three matches, Mushfiqur Rahim has already scored more in this World Cup than he did four years ago. The wicket-keeper batsman was Bangladesh's highest run-getter in 2014 and has managed to continue the momentum in the mega event thus far.

However, the crucial phase for the Tigers begins today. Can Mushfiqur produce a special innings against England at the Adelaide Oval today and help his side sail through to the next round? Only time will tell. However, there was no shortage of confidence from the little man as he spoke on the eve of the match yesterday.

"I'm enjoying my batting but I still haven't managed to do much. If we can keep calm, we will be successful against England. They (England) are now under pressure like we were against Afghanistan and Scotland. So it's a good opportunity for us to turn the table," Mushfiqur said while having his breakfast at the team hotel.

The wicket-keeper batsman also pointed towards a chink in England's bowling attack. "James Andersen, Stuart Broad and Steven Finn; nobody is in good form. They do have a good spinner in Moeen Ali. In my opinion England's bowling lacks variety. So if we play our best cricket, anything is possible," he added.

Mushfiqur also believes that the Tigers can take inspiration from their last World Cup victory against England which he reckons was against a stronger English side. All Mushfiqur hopes for is a better effort from the bowlers today; a department he thinks will have to fare much better compared to the last two games.

While Mushfiqur was ready to make a few bold statements, opener Tamim Iqbal was as cautious as he could be.

"Remember what I said prior to the Sri Lanka game? The equation is simple. We have to play good cricket," Tamim said with a smile.

Prior to the game against Sri Lanka, Tamim told reporters that he sensed a victory against the Lions. Following Bangladesh's 92-run defeat, Tamim's comment became a subject of mockery on the social media. The fact the he got out in the first over didn't help his cause.

However, the left-hander bounced back with a fighting 95 against Scotland in the last game and hopes that he can continue the momentum and give Bangladesh the start they need.