ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Match Prediction 2023 | Match 31 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh – It would be a tough competition for Bangladesh after consecutive defeats. | Oct, 31

PAK vs BAN Match Analysis

We are now gradually approaching the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup’s business end. As of this writing, there are just 14 league games left to play. Of them, 31 have already been played. For the time being, South Africa, India, Australia, and New Zealand have solidified their places in the top four. Pakistan, one of the tournament favorites, is currently in terrible shape. Pakistan’s next match is against Bangladesh, who have had a very forgettable campaign of their own. They will be feeling very depressed after losing to the Netherlands in Kolkata, their fifth straight loss in the competition.

Pakistan recently suffered a devastating one-wicket loss in Chennai against South Africa. Pakistan’s seamers bowled great guts and stayed in the game all the way to the end, defending a score of 271 on a spiced pitch. Unfortunately for them, with 16 balls left, South Africa held their composure and triumphed.

For Bangladesh, this World Cup will be remembered fondly. They defeated Afghanistan to begin their campaign, but they have now dropped their last five games. They were bowled out for just 142 in their last match at the Eden Gardens versus Netherlands when they were chasing a total of 230. Bangladesh now sits in ninth position on the table with a dismal net run rate of -1.338 as a result of that defeat.

PAK vs BAN Team Preview & Squads

Pakistan

It will be up to Captain Babar Azam to take the initiative. Despite having three fifty-score runs thus far in the campaign, the star batter hasn’t seemed like himself. With 333 runs in 6 innings, Mohammad Rizwan has been the team’s top scorer. Additionally, we think Abdullah Shafique, who has scored 264 runs in five innings at 52.80, will contribute significantly to this game.

Shaheen Afridi’s comeback to form was one of Pakistan’s positives from the most recent game. In the game against South Africa, Haris Rauf and Muhammad Wasim Jr. both displayed great performances. Bangladesh’s batting team is now lacking confidence, and this Pakistani pace attack might easily destroy them.

Pakistan Squads

Pakistan

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Imam-ul-Haq, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abdullah Shafique, Haris Rauf

Bangladesh

Shakib, coming off a run of losses, will be keen to make an impression. His ODI average of 43.28 against Pakistan may provide him the confidence he needs to eventually remove the restraints.  Mahmudullah is the only player from Bangladesh to make a century in this competition, and he has been their most reliable batter. He frequently bats with the tail, though, as he bats far too low in the order.

Shoriful Islam has been the most impressive bowler, taking 8 wickets in 6 innings at an economy of 6.50. But the ones who have shown consistency are the spinners. Mehidy Hasan Miraz (6 wickets), Mahedi Hasan (6 wickets), and Shakib Al Hasan (7 wickets) have all performed admirably. They have maintained discipline and consistently grabbed wickets. These three spinners together with Mustafizur Rahman would be quite dangerous on this pitch against the Pakistani batting lineup.

Bangladesh Squads

Bangladesh

Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Litton Das, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzid Hasan, Shoriful Islam

PAK vs BAN outfield report

Eden Gardens Kolkata

At Eden Gardens, it’s usually safer to bat first. In the 32 ODI matches played here, the team batting first has won 19 of them.

For the majority of the day, Kolkata’s weather will be hazy but comfortable and cool.

One of the best ODI cricket pitches in the nation is found in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. For the spin bowlers, it always has some bounce and turn, and for the seamers, it always has some nip.

PAK vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Pakistan has won two of the last five One-Day Internationals (ODIs), while Bangladesh won three.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Prediction

Winning the toss

• Pakistan

Player of the Match

• Pakistan– Saud Shakeel

Most runs

• Pakistan– Saud Shakeel
• Bangladesh– Mehidy Hasan

Most wickets

• Pakistan– Shaheen Afridi
• Bangladesh– Shoriful Islam

Most sixes

• Pakistan– Saud Shakeel
• Bangladesh– Mehidy Hasan

Team Scores Batting First

• Pakistan– 280+
• Bangladesh– 270+

      According to cricket analysts, Pakistan has a 76.4% chance to win.

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