(Cricket News) Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to face each other in the 31st match of 2023 Cricket World Cup. The last time these two teams faced each other, Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 94 runs.

What to Expect

Both Pakistan and Bangladesh have been disappointing in the World Cup as they both stand in the 7th and 9th position in the points table respectively. Pakistan has played six matches and won only two while Bangladesh has managed to win only one. Both teams are on the verge of elimination and this will be a do-or-die match for both teams.

Match timings

Match toss time: 13:30 IST (11:00 GMT)

Match start time: 14:00 IST (11:30 GMT)

Match venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 38. PAK: 33. BAN: 5.

Notable Stats

Highest Run Scorer: Shakib Al Hasan (606 runs)

Highest Wicket Taker: Shakib Al Hasan (21 wickets)

Weather Conditions: 30°C, Partly Sunny

Average first inning score: 241

Team News and Probable Playing XI

Pakistan (PAK)

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

Bangladesh (BAN)

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

Predictions

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