Beginning with a bang!

England lost Jason Roy early in the chase, who fell to Mashrafe Mortaza attempting a scoop shot for 1
England lost Jason Roy early in the chase, who fell to Mashrafe Mortaza attempting a scoop shot for 1

The opening game of ICC Champions Trophy between England and Bangladesh was a cracker, and the Bangladesh fans made their presence felt at The Oval when Tamim Iqbal brought up his century.

R Ashwin enjoyed Mushfiqur Rahim's knock too.

But England fans, who were kept quiet in the first innings, made their voices heard in the second as Joe Root smacked a century to lead the side to an eight-wicket win.

Root was pleased as punch.

As were his teammates.

Meanwhile, Farhaan Behardien found some inspiration.

Shikhar Dhawan was raring to get on the field.

However, there could be another classic later today with Australia taking on New Zealand.

Kane Williamson has said his team won't be giving birthday boy Steve Smith any gifts, but Australia may have other plans.

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