Pak vs Ban Dream11 Prediction Today Match:- The 31st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will see Pakistan take on Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on October 31, 2023. Both teams are out of contention for the semi-finals, having lost their previous matches in the tournament. However, they will be keen to end their campaign on a high note and gain some pride and points.
Pakistan have won two out of their six matches so far, while Bangladesh have managed only one victory in the same number of games. The last time these two teams met in a World Cup was in 2019, when Pakistan won by 94 runs at Lord’s.
In this article, we will provide you with some fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XIs, and injury updates for today’s PAK vs BAN match.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
- The pitch in Kolkata is expected to be challenging for the batsmen, as it offers some turn and bounce for the spinners and seamers. The average first innings score at this venue in ODIs is 251, while the average second innings score is 211.
- The weather will be humid, with a maximum temperature of 32°C and a humidity level of 59 percent. The moderate wind speed will be 10 km/h.
- Pakistan have a dominant head-to-head record against Bangladesh in ODIs, having won 33 out of the 38 matches they have played. However, Bangladesh have won five of the last eight encounters between the two sides since 2015.
- Babar Azam is the leading run-scorer for Pakistan in this World Cup, with 312 runs in six matches at an average of 52. He has scored one century and two fifties so far. He is also the second-highest run-getter in ODIs in 2023, with 1,024 runs in 19 matches at an average of 64.
- Shakib Al Hasan is the leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in this World Cup, with 12 wickets in six matches at an average of 24. He has also scored 217 runs at an average of 36.16. He is the only player to have scored over 200 runs and taken over 10 wickets in this tournament.
- Mohammad Rizwan is another key player for Pakistan, who has scored 258 runs in six matches at an average of 51.6. He has also effected seven dismissals behind the stumps. He is the third-highest run-scorer among wicket-keepers in this World Cup, behind Jos Buttler and Quinton de Kock.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz is a valuable all-rounder for Bangladesh, who has scored 135 runs and taken nine wickets in six matches. He has also been economical with the ball, conceding only 4.68 runs per over. He is the second-highest wicket-taker among spinners in this World Cup, behind Adil Rashid.
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam ©, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan ©, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
Injury Updates
There are no major injury concerns for either team as of now.
Pak vs Ban Dream11 Prediction Today Match – Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicket-keepers: M Rahim, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Mahmudullah, Babar Azam ©, Saud Shakeel
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan (vc), Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Shoriful Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Haris Rauf
