Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 31st Match - Live Cricket Score

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 | 31 Oct 2023, Tue, 2:00 PM IST | Eden Gardens, Kolkata

ResultPakistan won by 7 wickets
BAN

BAN

204/10 (45.1 ov)

PAK

PAK

205/3 (32.3 ov)

Player of the Match: Fakhar Zaman

Oct 31 2023 9:55 PM

Winning skipper Babar Azam said:

"All credit to the boys the way we played in all three departments. We know, if Fakhar bats for 20-30 overs, it's a different ball game, he played his natural game. Good to see him. We are trying to win the next two matches, we'll see where we stand. We started well, the way Shaheen started. After 15-20 overs, they built a partnership, our main bowlers picked wickets. We picked wickets in the middle overs. Thank you (fans) so much for the support," Babar said.

Thank you for joining us. See you all tomorrow. Goodnight!

By Koustav Sengupta
Oct 31 2023 8:54 PM

Losing skipper Shakib Al Hasan said:

"Not enough runs, The wicket was really good, we lost early wickets again. There were some partnerships, but not big partnerships. Disappointing with the bat. Credit should go to Pakistan, the way they bowled and the way they batted in the first 10 overs. (On his batting position) We'll have to think about that. We are not getting many runs from the top four batsmen. I was batting in the top four, I wasn't scoring. My confidence was low too. Luckily I got some runs, felling better now. At this moment, changing too many things gets difficult. We have to keep moving forward. We have to perform together. We need collective performance, which is not happening. Two more matches, hopefully we can bounce back. Everywhere we go, they (fans) keep supporting us. We have to give something back to them so they can smile," Shakib said.

By Koustav Sengupta
Oct 31 2023 8:49 PM

Fakhar Zaman adjudged POTM:

"After the Asia Cup, I practiced a lot on my batting, I was looking good at the camp and was looking forward to making it to the team. Today, my hard work paid off after I was given a chance. I told Abdullah that I will see off the first few overs, I knew I could hit big sixes. My role is to make it easy for my partner, so it was important to see off the first few overs and then play my shots. NRR was in our mind after we reached 100, the aim was to finish it off in 30 overs. I had too many failures, I was looking towards such a knock and hopefully I'll make bigger scores in the next few games," Zaman said.

By Koustav Sengupta
Oct 31 2023 8:47 PM

Most sixes by Pakistan in a World Cup innings

16 vs ZIM, Kingston, 2007
10 vs UAE, Napier, 2015
9 vs AFG, Chennai, 2023
9 vs BAN, Kolkata, 2023
8 vs SA, Chennai, 2023

By Koustav Sengupta
Oct 31 2023 8:37 PM

Pakistan advance on the points table

The Men in Green have now advanced at the fifth position on the points table, as they now have six points from seven games. They've also bettered their NRR, which will be a big factor as the tournament nears the fag end.

By Chirayu Jain
Oct 31 2023 8:35 PM

And that will be curtains

Mohammad Rizwan hits the winning runs, as Pakistan win convincingly by seven wickets. They chase the target inside 32.3 overs and bag two crucial points on the table.

By Chirayu Jain
Oct 31 2023 8:31 PM

31 overs done

Seven runs coming off that over, as the Men in Green are 198/3. Can they finish it in the next over?

By Chirayu Jain
Oct 31 2023 8:31 PM

Pierced through the gap

Pakistan are just a couple of boundaries away from victory, as Iftikhar smashes another four off Shakib.

By Chirayu Jain
Oct 31 2023 8:28 PM

30 overs done

191 for 3 after 30 overs, as Pakistan need 14 runs to win in 150 balls.

By Chirayu Jain
Oct 31 2023 8:28 PM

Babar Azam's failure continues

By Chirayu Jain
Oct 31 2023 8:25 PM

ICYMI

One of the many sixes hit by Fakhar Zaman tonight.

By Chirayu Jain
Oct 31 2023 8:22 PM

29 overs done

Just 20 runs needed now, as the Babar Azam's side is reeling at 185 for 3. And that calls for DRINKS.

By Chirayu Jain
Oct 31 2023 8:19 PM

RECAP - Babar Azam's dismissal

By Chirayu Jain
Oct 31 2023 8:17 PM

28 overs done

PAK are 171 for 3. They need 34 runs to win from 132 balls. The Men in Green cruising towards a crucial win at a crucial juncture of the tournament.

By Chirayu Jain
Oct 31 2023 8:14 PM

Miraz strikes, again

Third wicket for Mehidy Hasan Miraz, as Fakhar Zaman attempts his favourite slog sweep, but finds the man in the deep. He misses on a well-deserved century, falling short by 19 runs. 

By Chirayu Jain

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