While both teams have their pros and cons, Pakistan seems to have a slight upper hand based on recent performances.
Match Prediction PAK vs BAN – October 31 – ICC Cricket World Cup
Table of Contents
- 1 Match Details
- 2 Pakistan vs Bangladesh Betting Odds
- 3 Probable Playing XIs
- 4 Probable Top Performers
- 5 Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches
- 6 Teams Recent Performance
- 7 Information About Injuries in Teams
- 8 Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Winning Prediction
- 9 Report About Eden Gardens Stadium
- 10 About ICC Cricket World Cup
Match Details
Teams: Bangladesh vs Pakistan
Match number: 31st Match
Series: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Ground: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Hours of play: 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL
Match day: October 31, 2023
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Betting Odds
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Shan Masood, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Bangladesh
Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter of the Match
The probable best batter of the match could be Babar Azam from Pakistan. He is currently in form and has shown his capability in recent matches. He scored a whopping 151 runs against Nepal. Given his average of 82.83 and strike rate of 95.21 in the last 10 matches, he is expected to perform well in the upcoming match against Bangladesh.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match
The probable best bowler of the match could be Shaheen Shah Afridi from Pakistan. He has been exceptional in recent matches. In a match against India, he dismissed Indiaβs two most experienced batters, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and finished with figures of 4/35 in 10 overs. Given his recent performance and ability to swing the ball both ways, he is expected to perform well in the upcoming match against Bangladesh.
Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches
| Winner | Result | Date | Match | Tournament |
| Pakistan | Pakistan won by 7 wickets (with 63 balls remaining) | 06-Sep-2023 | 7th Match, Super Four (D/N), Lahore, Asia Cup | Asia Cup |
| Pakistan | Pakistan won by 94 runs | 05-Jul-2019 | 43rd match, Lord’s, ICC Cricket World Cup | ICC Cricket World Cup |
| Bangladesh | Bangladesh won by 37 runs | 26-Sep-2018 | 6th Match, Super Four, Abu Dhabi, Asia Cup | Asia Cup |
| Bangladesh | Bangladesh won by 8 wickets (with 63 balls remaining) | 22-Apr-2015 | 3rd ODI (D/N), Mirpur, Pakistan tour of Bangladesh | Pakistan tour of Bangladesh |
| Bangladesh | Bangladesh won by 7 wickets (with 71 balls remaining) | 19-Apr-2015 | 2nd ODI (D/N), Mirpur, Pakistan tour of Bangladesh | Pakistan tour of Bangladesh |
Teams Recent Performance
Last 5 Games of Pakistan
| Date | Match | Result |
| October 24, 2023 | 23rd Match | South Africa won by 149 runs |
| October 19, 2023 | 17th Match | India won by 7 wickets (with 51 balls remaining) |
| October 13, 2023 | 11th Match | New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 43 balls remaining) |
| October 10, 2023 | 7th Match | England won by 137 runs |
| October 07, 2023 | 3rd Match | Bangladesh won by 6 wickets (with 92 balls remaining) |
Last 5 Games of Bangladesh
| Date | Match | Result |
| October 23, 2023 | 22nd Match | Afghanistan won by 8 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) |
| October 20, 2023 | 18th Match | Australia won by 62 runs |
| October 14, 2023 | 12th Match | India won by 7 wickets (with 117 balls remaining) |
| October 10, 2023 | 8th Match | Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) |
| October 06, 2023 | 2nd Match | Pakistan won by 81 runs |
Information About Injuries in Teams
There is no any specific information about injuries in the Pakistan and Bangladesh teams before the 31st match on October 31.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Winning Prediction
Analyzing the data of recent performances, it’s evident that both teams have been struggling. However, the Pakistan team has displayed several individual performances that stand out. Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have consistently performed well, even in losing matches, indicating a strong individual form.
The Bangladesh team, despite their struggles, have managed to secure a win against Pakistan in the recent matches. This indicates their ability to take advantage of Pakistan’s weaknesses. However, the consistent losses following this win have shown some inconsistency in their performance.
With the current form and stats, Pakistan seems to be in a slightly better position. Their key players are in good form and if they can play to their potential, there’s a good chance they could secure a win. However, cricket being a game of unpredictability, the actual outcome will largely depend on how each team performs on the day of the match.
In conclusion, while both teams have their pros and cons, Pakistan seems to have a slight upper hand based on recent performances. But, it’s important to remember that in cricket, it’s ultimately about which team performs better on a given day.
Report About Eden Gardens Stadium
Eden Gardens is an international cricket stadium located in Kolkata, India. Itβs often referred to as the home of Indian cricket and has been described as βcricketβs answer to the Colosseumβ and the βMecca of Indian cricket.β
Established in 1864, it is the oldest and second-largest cricket stadium in India, and the third-largest in the world. The stadium is named after the Eden Gardens park where it is located, which was named after the Eden sisters, Emily and Fanny, of Lord Auckland, the Governor-General of India (1836β1842). The stadium has hosted matches in major international competitions including the World Cup, World Twenty20, and Asia Cup. Eden Gardens witnessed a record crowd of 110,564 in the 1996 India Vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup Semi Final.
The stadium currently has a capacity of 66,000. It is owned and operated by Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and is the home ground of the Kolkata Knight Riders. It houses the headquarters of Cricket Association of Bengal.
About ICC Cricket World Cup
The ICC Cricket World Cup stands as the premier international championship for One Day International (ODI) cricket. Organized by the sportβs governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), the tournament takes place every four years. It is celebrated as one of the most-watched sporting events globally and is regarded by the ICC as the flagship event of the international cricket calendar.
The current format involves a qualification phase spanning the preceding three years, determining the teams that earn the right to compete in the tournament phase. In this phase, 10 teams, including the host nation, compete for the coveted title, with matches taking place at venues within the host nation over the course of about a month.
Australia boasts the most World Cup victories, having clinched the title five times. India and West Indies have each triumphed twice, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England have secured the championship once each. The reigning champions are England, who claimed the title in the 2019 World Cup edition.
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