ENG vs PAK, World Cup 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 44th match (Source: AP Photos)
In the 44th fixture of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, already knocked-out defending champions England (ENG) will lock horns with the Pakistan (PAK) in a super exciting match on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India at 2:00 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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The reigning champions have crashed out of the tournament, the English registered their second win of the CWC 2023 to keep their hopes for a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 alive. The 2019 winners registered a huge 160-run win over the Netherlands in their last fixture.
On the other hand, The South Asian team is still in the race for the semi-finals but that seems extremely difficult as they need to win either by 287 runs while batting first or 284 balls to spare while chasing. They registered a 21-run win over New Zealand in their last match by the DLS method.
ENG vs PAK, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
England: W-L-L-L-L
Pakistan: W-W-L-L-L
ENG vs PAK, Match 44: Pitch Report
Eden Gardens in Kolkata is known for its inclination towards hosting high-scoring cricket matches. Boasting an average first innings score of 264, the pitch distinctly favours the batting team. Subsequently, as the game advances into the second innings, an average score of 191 is typically attained, underscoring the pitch’s tendency to offer substantial chances for accumulating runs. Moreover, spin bowlers frequently play a crucial part in the latter stages of the match, showcasing their influence and adding to the gripping competition between the batters and the spinners.
ENG vs PAK, Match 44: Top Player Picks
Dawid Malan (ENG)
- Dawid Malan has hit the most runs for England in this tournament so far.
- He scored 87 runs in the last match.
Adil Rashid (ENG)
- Adil Rashid is playing decent all-round cricket in every match for his side.
- He picked 3 wickets in the last match.
Mohammad Wasim Jr (PAK)
- Mohammad Wasim Jr picked-up wickets in every match he played for his team in this tournament.
- He scalped 6 wickets in his last two matches.
Fakhar Zaman (PAK)
- Fakhar Zaman is definitely a great choice for this match as he is scoring some winning knocks for his team.
- He scored 126 runs in the last match.
ENG vs PAK, Match 44: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Avg Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Dawid Malan | 373 Runs in 8 Innings | 64.5 |
| Adil Rashid | 92 runs and 13 wickets in 8 innings | 66 |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr | 8 wickets in 3 innings | 93 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 219 Runs in 3 Innings | 108.33 |
ENG vs PAK, Match 44: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If England bats first | Dawid Malan | Mohammad Wasim Jr |
| If Pakistan bats first | Fakhar Zaman | Adil Rashid |
ENG vs PAK, Match 44: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Looking at the squad strength of both teams, choose in-form players from both teams for this match. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 2-2-4-3.
ENG vs PAK, Match 44: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Dawid Malan, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Ben Stokes
All-rounders: Chris Woakes, Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi, David Willey
Captain: Adil Rashid
Vice-captain: Fakhar Zaman
ENG: 4 Players, PAK: 7 Players
ENG vs PAK, Match 44: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Dawid Malan, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Ben Stokes
All-rounders: Chris Woakes, Moeen Ali
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi, David Willey
Captain: Dawid Malan
Vice-captain: Mohammad Wasim Jr
ENG: 5 Players, PAK: 6 Players
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