England will be up against Pakistan in the 44th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on November 11 at 2:00 PM IST.

ENG vs PAK (England vs Pakistan), Match 44 - Match Information

Match: England vs Pakistan, Match 44
Date: November 11, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

ENG vs PAK (England vs Pakistan), Match 44 Preview

England have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked seventh on the points table, while Pakistan have also played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table

The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
India 8 8 0 16 +2.456
South Africa 8 6 2 12 +1.376
Australia 8 6 2 12 +0.861
New Zealand 9 5 4 10 +0.743
Pakistan 8 4 4 8 +0.036
Afghanistan 8 4 4 8 -0.338
England 8 2 6 4 -0.885
Bangladesh 8 2 6 4 -1.142
Sri Lanka 9 2 7 4 -1.419
Netherlands 8 2 6 4 -1.635

Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of Pakistan in England, 3 ODI Series 2021 where Brydon Carse scored the highest fantasy points for England with 150 match fantasy points while Babar Azam topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Pakistan with 202 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by England against the Netherlands, England beat the Netherlands by 160 runs. The top fantasy player for England was Ben Stokes who scored 142 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against New Zealand, Pakistan beat New Zealand by 21 runs (D/L method). The top fantasy player for Pakistan was Fakhar Zaman who scored 182 fantasy points.

ENG vs PAK, Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 234 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions on the match day.

Weather Report for Eden Gardens, Kolkata

The temperature will hover around 32°C with 30% humidity. 5.11 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

ENG vs PAK, Head-to-Head

In the 91 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Fakhar Zaman 5 245 49 0 0 126, 81, 12, 22, 4 -
Jos Buttler 5 39 7.8 0 0 5, 1, 10, 8, 15 -
Babar Azam 5 217 43.4 0 0 66, 9, 50, 74, 18 -
  1. Fakhar Zaman

    Fakhar Zaman can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Fakhar Zaman has scored 245 runs at an average of 49 per match.

  2. Joseph Charles Buttler

    Jos Buttler is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Jos Buttler has scored 39 runs averaging 7.8 per match.

  3. Mohammad Babar Azam

    Babar Azam is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Babar Azam has scored 66, 9, 50, 74 and 18 runs at an average of 43.4 per match.

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Shaheen Afridi 4 5 1 6 1.2 0, 0, 2, 0, 3 0, 3, 0, 3, 0
Mohammad Wasim 4 7 1.4 9 1.8 0, 0, 7, 0, 0 3, 3, 0, 2, 1
Adil Rashid 3 34 6.8 5 1 1, 0, 0, 20, 0 0, 3, 2, 0, 2
  1. Shaheen Shah Afridi

    Shaheen Afridi is a bowler and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls left-arm fast and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  2. Mohammad Wasim

    Mohammad Wasim is a bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Mohammad Wasim is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 3, 3, 0, 2 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.8.

  3. Adil Usman Rashid

    Adil Rashid is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Adil Rashid bowls leg break and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 0, 3, 2, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Chris Woakes 3 83 16.6 7 1.4 51, 0, 0, 32, 0 0, 1, 4, 0, 2
David Willey 3 21 4.2 6 1.2 6, 0, 0, 15, 0 0, 2, 1, 0, 3
Iftikhar Ahmed 3 38 7.6 2 0.4 0, 0, 17, 21, 0 1, 1, 0, 0, 0
  1. Christopher Roger Woakes

    Chris Woakes is an all-rounder and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 3 matches, Chris Woakes has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 0, 5 and 4 wickets in the recent matches.

  2. David Jonathan Willey

    David Willey can be a good, safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. David Willey bowls left-arm fast medium and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 0, 2, 1, 0 and 3 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  3. Iftikhar Ahmed

    Iftikhar Ahmed is an all-rounder and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, Iftikhar Ahmed has scored 38 runs averaging 7.6 per match.

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Ben Stokes 5 220 44 0 0 108, 64, 0, 43, 5 -
Dawid Malan 5 187 37.4 0 0 87, 50, 16, 28, 6 -
Chris Woakes 3 83 16.6 7 1.4 51, 0, 0, 32, 0 0, 1, 4, 0, 2
Mohammad Wasim 4 7 1.4 9 1.8 0, 0, 7, 0, 0 3, 3, 0, 2, 1
Babar Azam 5 217 43.4 0 0 66, 9, 50, 74, 18 -
Haris Rauf 4 0 0 5 1 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 1, 2, 0, 2, 0

The top point-getters for England are Ben Stokes with 142 match fantasy points, Dawid Malan with 127 match fantasy points and Chris Woakes with 115 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Pakistan are Mohammad Wasim with 95 match fantasy points, Babar Azam with 86 match fantasy points and Haris Rauf with 33 match fantasy points.

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Chris Woakes 3 83 16.6 7 1.4 51, 0, 0, 32, 0 0, 1, 4, 0, 2
Shaheen Afridi 4 5 1 6 1.2 0, 0, 2, 0, 3 0, 3, 0, 3, 0
David Willey 3 21 4.2 6 1.2 6, 0, 0, 15, 0 0, 2, 1, 0, 3
Fakhar Zaman 5 245 49 0 0 126, 81, 12, 22, 4 -
Mohammad Wasim 4 7 1.4 9 1.8 0, 0, 7, 0, 0 3, 3, 0, 2, 1
  1. Christopher Roger Woakes

    Chris Woakes can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recent 3 matches, Chris Woakes has taken 0, 1, 4, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.4. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 0, 5 and 4 wickets in recent matches.

  2. Shaheen Shah Afridi

    Shaheen Afridi is a Bbwler and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the recently played 4 matches, Shaheen Afridi has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  3. David Jonathan Willey

    David Willey is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player bowls left-arm fast medium and in the last 3 matches, David Willey has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  4. Fakhar Zaman

    Fakhar Zaman is a batter and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 245 runs at an average of 49 per match.

  5. Mohammad Wasim

    Mohammad Wasim is a bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Mohammad Wasim bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 3, 3, 0, 2 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.8.

ENG vs PAK Squad Information

England (ENG) Squad: Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali, Dawid Malan, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, David Willey, Mark Wood, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Harry Brook and Gus Atkinson.

Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Usama Mir, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Hasan Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim and Zaman Khan.

ENG vs PAK Possible Playing XI

England (ENG) Possible Playing XI: Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, David Willey, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes and Liam Livingstone.

Pakistan (PAK) Possible Playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed and Agha Salman.

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler and Mohammad Rizwan

Batter: Fakhar Zaman

All-Rounders: Chris Woakes and Shadab Khan

Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf and Mark Wood

Captain: Adil Rashid

Vice-Captain: Jos Buttler

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