ODI World Cup 2023: Match 31, PAK vs BAN Stats & Records at Eden Gardens stadium, Kolkata

Pakistan (PAK) and Bangladesh (BAN) will face off in the 31st match of the ODI World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

Pakistan come into the contest after losing to South Africa. Babar Azam and co. batted first and posted 270, thanks to half-centuries from Babar Azam (50) and Saud Shakeel (52). Shadab Khan also contributed with a valuable 43.

Despite Shaheen Afridi picking up three wickets and Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, and Usama Mir (2) taking two each, Pakistan were unable to prevent South Africa from chasing down the target. The Men in Green have won two of the six matches played so far and are currently placed sixth in the points table with a net run rate of -0.387. 

On the other hand, Bangladesh come into the contest after losing to the Netherlands in their previous match. Bangladesh bowled first and restricted the Dutch to 229/10 with Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mahedi Hasan taking up two wickets each. In response, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (35) and Mahmudullah (20) made significant contributions, but no other batsman could get going as Bangladesh eventually lost the match by 87 runs.

Bangladesh have won only one of their six matches so far and are currently placed ninth in the points table with a net run rate of -1.338. The match is expected to be a close one, with either team capable of winning. Pakistan and Bangladesh are both looking to win the match and give each other a tough fight 

PAK vs BAN Head-to-Head Record:

Pakistan and Bangladesh have played 38 ODIs, with the former winning 33 and Bangladesh five. They have met twice in the ODI World Cup, with each team winning one match .

Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report  

The Eden Gardens Stadium wicket is known as a batting paradise and the relatively small boundaries give batters the opportunity to score big runs. The pacers can get some bounce and early movement, but spinners can also damage the opposition as the match progresses.

Eden Gardens Stadium ODI Records:

In 32 ODIs played at the venue, the pacers have picked 242 wickets at an average of 34.87, while spinners have picked 161 wickets at an average of 33.04. The teams batting first have won 19 games while teams chasing have won 12, with one game ending in a no-result. The average batting first score here is 235. 

X-factors for Pakistan vs Bangladesh:

Bangladesh:

Litton Das has been the key for Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup., He has scored two fifties in the marquee event with one coming against India. Das’ form will be the key for Bangladesh if they need to beat Pakistan in Kolkata. 

Pakistan:  

Mohammad Rizwan  has been the best batter for Pakistan in the ODI World Cup 2023, as he has aggregated 333 runs in six games at a healthy average of 66.60. Rizwan’s form will be the key for Pakistan against Bangladesh.

PAK vs BAN Player Battles to Watch Out For  

Mohammad Rizwan vs Shakib al-Hasan  

In four innings, Rizwan scored 44 runs at an average of 22.00 and struck at 89.79, while Shakib Al Hasan has taken out Rizwan twice and also bowled 23 dot balls against the right-hander.  

Litton Das vs Shaheen Afridi in ODIs 

Litton Das has scored just six runs in 14 balls against Shaheen Afridi at average of 3.00 and a strike rate of 42.85. He has been dismissed twice by Afridi and has faced 11 dot balls 

PAK vs BAN Probable Playing XI    

Bangladesh :

Pakistan:

Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf