PAK vs BAN,Preview:
Pakistan’s cricket team, led by Babar Azam, is coming into the match after losing four games in a row. On the other hand, Bangladesh cricket team, led by Shakib Al Hasan, just lost their fifth consecutive game in the tournament.
In their most recent match, Babar and Saud Shakeel both scored fifty runs, setting a target of 271 for Pakistan. However, they couldn’t defend this score against South Africa, who won the match by one wicket with 2.2 overs remaining.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, had a tough time in their last game against the Netherlands. They were unable to chase a small target of 230 runs and ended up scoring only 142 runs in 42.2 overs.
These two teams last played against each other in the ODI format during the Asia Cup last month. This is the first time they are meeting in an ODI match since the 2019 World Cup. Although they have played against each other in over 30 ODIs, they have never faced each other in an ODI match at the venue in Kolkata.
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PAK vs BAN, Players Battle To Watch Out:
Haris Rauf vs. Litton Das
- Litton Das, the Bangladesh opener, is known for his aggressive batting style. He has scored 180 runs in the World Cup so far and wants to do even better.
- However, he’ll have a tough time facing Pakistan’s fast bowler, Haris Rauf, who has taken 10 wickets in the tournament. Rauf can make the ball bounce high, which can trouble Das.
Babar Azam vs. Shakib Al Hasan
- Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, is facing rumors about his captaincy. He wants to prove his critics wrong with his batting.
- On the other side, Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh, is also dealing with challenges. Despite that, he’s determined to lead by example with his left-arm spin bowling to lift his team.
Shaheen Shah Afridi vs. Mohammad Mahmudullah
- Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan’s fast bowler, is doing well in the World Cup. He took five wickets against Australia and three against South Africa, which made him one of the top wicket-takers.
- But he faces a challenge in Mohammad Mahmudullah, Bangladesh’s all-rounder, who has been their top run-scorer and even scored a century against South Africa.
ICC World Cup 2023, PAK vs BAN ODI Head to Head :
In 38 Pakistan vs. Bangladesh ODI matches, Pakistan has won 33 times, and Bangladesh has won only 5 times. In their last 5 meetings, Bangladesh has won 3 times, twice when chasing, and once when batting first. Pakistan has won 2 times when chasing and 3 times when batting first.
They haven’t played at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens before. Bangladesh lost both their matches there, including one against the Netherlands in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Pakistan has a good record at Eden Gardens, losing only once in six matches, winning four times against India and once against West Indies. They’ve won 3 times when chasing and twice when batting first.
In the ODI World Cup, they’ve met only twice. Bangladesh won once by 62 runs in 1999, and Pakistan won the most recent encounter by 94 runs in 2019.
Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report :
Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report: At the start of the game at Eden Gardens, the fast bowlers have an advantage, and it’s tough for the batsmen to score runs. However, as the game goes on and the batsmen get used to the pitch, it becomes easier for them to score. This field often sees many runs being scored, and the bowlers can also do well. So, during the ODI World Cup 2023, we might witness matches with lots of runs being scored here.
PAK vs BAN: Where can I watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI World Cup match on TV in India?
The Pakistan vs. Bangladesh ODI World Cup match will be shown on the Star Sports Network in India.
PAK vs BAN: Where can I watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI World Cup match on the internet in India?
All World Cup matches, including Pakistan vs. Bangladesh, will be available for free live streaming on the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Team News, Injury Update
Pakistan and Bangladesh have no injured players for their upcoming match, but both teams have important decisions to make about their starting lineup. Pakistan had a tough loss to South Africa despite having an advantage for most of the match. They might stick with the same team against Bangladesh.
PAK Playing 11 : Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf
Bangladesh has lost five consecutive matches, including a surprising one against the Netherlands. Since their chances of reaching the semifinals are slim, Shakib Al Hasan may decide to give new players a chance. Young fast bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib might play instead of Mustafizur Rahman.
BAN Playing 11 : Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
PAK vs BAN .Dream 11 Team Prediction:
Eden Gardens pitch is a batting friendly wicket so try to get as many good batsmen as possible who can hit long hits and spin bowlers will also get some advantage so they can also be kept in the team.
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