Asian titans PAK vs. BAN match is to light up Cricket World Cup matches at Eden Gardens. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is heating up, and matchday 31 will feature a crucial clash between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Both teams are coming off losses in their previous matches, and a win here is essential for their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive.
Pakistan has been one of the most inconsistent teams in the tournament so far. They have beaten the Netherlands and Sri Lanka so far, but they have also suffered some embarrassing defeats against India, Australia, Afghanistan, and South Africa. Their batting has been vulnerable, and they will need to fire on all cylinders if they want to beat Bangladesh.
From the side of Bangladesh has been one of the most vulnerable teams in the tournament. They have played some hopeless cricket, and they have lost some critical matches. They only won against Afghanistan in their opening match. However, they have also been guilty of some poor collapses, and they will need to be more consistent if they want to beat Pakistan.
The PAK vs. BAN match is a must-win for both teams, and it will be a thrilling encounter. The stakes are high, and both teams will give it everything they have.
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Match Details
Match | Pakistan vs. Bangladesh |
Stadium | Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata |
Date & Time | Tuesday, October 31, 02:00 P.M. (IST) |
Live Streaming | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
PAK vs. BAN Head to Head Records in ODI
Matches | 38 |
Pakistan Won | 33 |
Bangladesh Won | 5 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
Two matches between Bangladesh and Pakistan have taken place in the ICC ODI World Cup. Pakistan has only won once in these two games, whereas Bangladesh has won one each.
Pitch reports & Weather Forecast
The pitch in Kolkata is difficult for batsmen, as evidenced in the recent game between Bangladesh and the Netherlands. Bowlers will develop their control on this pitch. The outfield is quick, and batters will get full value for their shots. On this pitch, batting first is a good idea.
In Kolkata, expect a day with clear sky and plenty of sunlight, with little possibility of rain. With a high of 32°C and a humidity of 61%. The wind speed will be around 6 km/h.
PAK vs. BAN Dream 11 Prediction
Team 1
Wicket-keepers: L Das, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Mahmudullah, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel/Fakhar Zaman, A Shafique
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Iftikhar Ahmed, M Hasan Miraz/Agha Salman
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Shoriful Islam/H Rauf
Captain Choice: Babar Azam / Shaheen Afridi
Vice-captain Choice: Mohammad Rizwan / M Hasan Miraz
Team 2
Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam, A Shafique/Mahmudullah
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Iftikhar Ahmed/Agha Salman, M Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Shoriful Islam/Taskin Ahmed, H Rauf/ Mohammad Wasim jr, Usma Mir, Mustafizur Rahman
Captain Choice: Mohammad Rizwan/ Shaheen Afridi
Vice-captain Choice: Babar Azam / Shakib Al Hasan
Team 3
Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, M Rahim
Batters: Babar Azam, A Shafiqu/F zaman, Mahmudullah, Saud Shakeel
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mehedi Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi
Captain Choice: Babar Azam/ Shaheen Afridi
Vice-captain Choice: A Shafique / Mohammad Rizwan
Team 4
Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam, A Shafique/Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Iftikhar Ahmed/Agha Salman
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, H Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman/Taskin Ahmed
Captain Choice: Babar Azam/ Shakib Al Hasan
Vice-captain Choice: Shaheen Afridi/ Shoriful Islam
Probable First XI of Pakistan
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq/Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan/Usma Mir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Ali Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
Probabale First XI of Bangladesh
Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
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