Pakistan vs Bangladesh: All eyes on this World Cup clash

In a much-awaited World Cup 2023 match, Pakistan vs Bangladesh will face off on October 31, 2023, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India.

Both sides join the game coming off of opposing outcomes. In their first game, Pakistan excitingly defeated India, while Bangladesh lost badly to South Africa. But both sides are capable of winning on their best day, so this game should be a tight and thrilling one.

Pakistan Team

Pakistan’s confidence will be high following their victory over India. With half-centuries from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, their batting line-up appeared to be strong. Hasan Ali and Shaheen Afridi both claimed three wickets apiece, demonstrating the effectiveness of the bowling unit.

Pakistan must be cautious, though, as Bangladesh has a potent batting line-up. The Tigers boast several players who can win games, such as Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das, and Mushfiqur Rahim. To contain the Bangladeshi batsmen, Pakistan’s bowling unit will need to perform at the highest level possible.

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Bangladesh Team 

Bangladesh’s goal is to recover from their loss to South Africa. They can defeat any team on their day because they have several elite players on their squad.

One of Bangladesh’s greatest assets is its batting line-up. One of the greatest all-around players in the world, Shakib Al Hasan can win games for his team on his own. Another seasoned batsman who can lead the innings is Mushfiqur Rahim. A dangerous opener who can get Bangladesh off to a fast start is Liton Das.

Bangladesh has a very good bowling squad as well. Two seasoned fast bowlers who can cause problems for any batting line-up are Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman.

Pitch and Weather Conditions 

The large cricket stadium Eden Gardens can hold more than 66,000 viewers. It has played host to numerous historic matches and is regarded as the Mecca of Indian cricket.

Generally, the pitch at Eden Gardens has good bounce and carry and is favorable for batting. It can, however, occasionally also be low and slow.

In October, Kolkata usually experiences humid, hot weather. During the day, the average temperature is approximately 30 degrees Celsius, with an approximate humidity of 80%.

Team Updates

Pakistan will probably field the same squad that faced India. With a potent batting line-up and a potent bowling unit, they have a well-rounded team.

Bangladesh might feel pressured to alter their squad a little bit. They might replace Ebadot Hossain with Shoriful Islam. Alternatively, they might think about substituting Afif Hossain for Mahmdullah.

Potential line-ups

Pakistan: Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, and Babar Azam (c).

Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Liton Das (wk), Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan (c),

Match administrators

Joel Wilson and Marais Erasmus officiating on the pitch. The third umpire is Dharmasena Kumar. Referee of the match: Javagal Srinath

Prediction

Bangladesh vs Pakistan live match is a very hard match to predict. Each team possesses its strengths and weaknesses. Bangladesh has a stronger bowling unit, but Pakistan has a stronger batting line-up.

However, Pakistan may have a small advantage because they will be playing in front of their home fans. Even though Pakistan is the overall slight favorite to win, Bangladesh shouldn’t be underestimated.

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