Tomorrow, the 31st match in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup which will be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The match is going to take place at 2 PM IST on 31st October at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This will be a do or die match for both the teams.

Pakistan’s Probable Playing XI

Mohammad Rizwan – He has been good through out the world cup 2023.

Babar Azam – from the last two matches, Babar Azam has got back his form.

Abdullah Shafique – He is also in good form.

Imam-ul Haq – He has performed in only one match that was played against Australia.

Saud Shakeel – Consistently performing but didn’t played a huge knock.

Usama Mir or Shadab Khan – He is due for a big performance.

Iftikhar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz – both are struggling in this world cup.

Shaheen Afridi – He is the best Pakistani bowler in this world cup.

Haris Rauf – He is also in good form.

Mohammad Wasim – Only played one match in this world cup.

Bangladesh’s Probable Playing XI

Litton Das – He is in good form.

Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto – Both are struggling with their form.

Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Mahedi Hasan/Nasum Ahmed – All are in good form.

Taskin Ahmed- Unable to take wickets in this world cup.

Mustafizur Rahman – Good Form.

Shoriful Islam – He is consistently taking wickets for Bangladesh through out this world cup.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head to Head Record

A total of 38 matches have been played between both the teams so far. Pakistan have won 33 matches while Bangladesh won 5 matches.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Pitch and Weather Conditions

There will be humid conditions with a maximum temperature of 32°C and 59 percent of humidity level. The moderate wind speed will be 10 km/h.

The pitch of the Eden Gardens stadium will be challenging for batters, as seen in the last game between Bangladesh and Netherlands. Bowlers will get help from the pitch. The outfield is fast as always. Batting first will be the ideal choice on this pitch.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Predictions

This will be a good match but Pakistan will have an upper hand in this match due to their better batting and bowling ability.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Fantasy Cricket Tips

Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Litton Das

Batters: Babar Azam, A Shafique

All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, M Hasan Miraz, Shadab Khan, Mehidy Hasan

Bowler: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Shoriful Islam

Captain First-Choice: Babar Azam  || Captain Second-Choice: A Shafique

Vice-captain First-Choice: Shakib Al Hasan  || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Mohammad Rizwan

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