ODI World Cup 2023: England vs Pakistan Match Prediction - Who will win today's match?

Game 44 of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 will feature a clash between England (ENG) and Pakistan (PAK) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, November 11. England are already out of the tournament, and Pakistan have a slim chance of qualifying. The Men in Green will be keen on putting in their best performance and hope for the best.

Pakistan will be coming into the game on the back of a miraculous win bestowed on them through the Duckworth Louis-Stern method (DLS) and courtesy of some aggressive batting up front against New Zealand, and with the clash against England approaching, it could be interesting to see how Pakistan fares.

ENG vs PAK Match Details:

Eden Gardens Pitch Report:

The surface at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata could be one that is preferred by the batters. Therefore, a high-scoring encounter is expected on a surface that provides value for players who are into stroke-making. As the game progresses, spinners will look to take advantage. Opting to bowl first can prove to be a wise decision at Eden Gardens.

ENG vs PAK Head-to-Head Record:

ENG vs PAK Probable Playing XI

England (ENG):

Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid

Pakistan (PAK):

Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf

ENG vs PAK Probable Best Performers:

Probable Best Batter:

Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan)

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman could be the best batter in game 44 of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. Scoring 126* runs in his previous game against New Zealand, Zaman will be keen on putting in yet another good performance against England.

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Probable best bowler:

Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)

Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi could be the best bowler in game 44 of the ODI World Cup 2023. Afridi has been the spearhead for Pakistan for quite some time now, and with 19 wickets in his last 10 matches, Afridi’s spell could come in handy for the Men in Green.

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Today's Match Prediction: Pakistan to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decisions.