World Cup 2023, BAN vs PAK | Playing XI Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview, Live Streaming
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The 31st match of the ICC World Cup 2023 will be played between Bangladesh and Pakistan on Tuesday, October 31st at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
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Bangladesh
After a promising start in the 2023 World Cup with a six-wicket win over Afghanistan, the Bangladesh team's tournament campaign took a disastrous turn, as they suffered five back-to-back defeats, including a humiliating loss to the Netherlands at the same venue.
Their bowlers had a great day, limiting the Dutch to 229 on Eden Gardens' easy-breezy pitch, but their batters went haywire, collapsing embarrassingly and getting bowled out for just 142 runs.
Their chances of reaching the semifinals have all but evaporated, and only a miracle could secure their spot in the top four. Qualification for the semifinals is no longer in their control, even if they manage to win the remaining games convincingly, as they must depend on the outcomes of other teams' matches.
Pakistan
Pakistan, on the other hand, started off like a house on fire, taking down Netherlands and Sri Lanka in their first two matches. However, it has been a rollercoaster of disappointment from there, with four losses in a row, practically slamming the door on their semifinal hopes.
Their last outing was a tough pill to swallow, a narrow one-wicket defeat to South Africa. The Men in Green have some soul-searching to do, both in terms of their lineup and overall performance but the sad truth is that their qualification hopes are no longer in their hands.
BAN vs PAK Match Details
| Match Details | |
|---|---|
| Date | October 31, 2023 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Broadcast & Live Streaming | Star Sports, Disney+Hotstar |
BAN vs PAK: Eden Gardens, Pitch Report
Just like we saw in the recent Bangladesh vs Netherlands match at this venue, batting in the first half of the game should be more comfortable. The pitch tends to become a bit tricky as the match goes on, so the team winning the toss would do well to opt for batting first and set a big total on the board. Defending becomes a favourable option here.
BAN vs PAK: Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
BAN vs PAK Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keeper | Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mohammad Rizwan |
| Batters | Mahmudullah, Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique |
| All-Rounders | Shakib Al Hasan, Shadab Khan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Bowlers | Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf |
| Captain | Shakib Al Hasan |
| Vice-Captain | Mohammad Rizwan |
BAN vs PAK Match Prediction
On paper, both teams appear evenly matched at the moment. However, given that Bangladesh has a slight upper hand in spin department compared to Pakistan, they are likely to have a slight edge in this game.
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