Match 31 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 will be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh (PAK vs BAN) at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 31st October 2023 at 02:00 PM IST.
PAK vs BAN (Pakistan vs Bangladesh), Match 31 - Match Information
Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Match 31
Date: 31st October 2023
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
PAK vs BAN (Pakistan vs Bangladesh), Match 31 Preview
Pakistan have played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table, while Bangladesh have also played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked ninth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 | +1.405 |
| SA | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 | +2.032 |
| NZ | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +1.232 |
| AUS | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +0.970 |
| SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.205 |
| PAK | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.387 |
| AFG | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.969 |
| NED | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -1.277 |
| BAN | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -1.338 |
| ENG | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -1.652 |
Both teams last played against each other in the Super Four - Match 1 of the Asia Cup, 2023 where Haris Rauf scored the highest fantasy points for Pakistan with 128 match fantasy points while Mushfiqur Rahim topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Bangladesh with 77 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Pakistan against South Africa, South Africa beat Pakistan by 1 wicket. The top fantasy player for Pakistan was Shaheen Afridi who scored 83 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Netherlands, Netherlands beat Bangladesh by 87 runs. The top fantasy player for Bangladesh was Mustafizur Rahman who scored 92 fantasy points.
PAK vs BAN, 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 238 runs. The pitch at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Temperature is expected to be around 31.86 °C with 40% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.42 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
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.
PAK vs BAN, Head to Head
In the 38 matches played between these 2 teams, Bangladesh do not have a good record against Pakistan. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that Pakistan will win this match. Bangladesh all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while batters have earned the most fantasy points for Pakistan.
PAK vs BAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 265 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 31, 8, 46, 49, 131 | - |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 5 | 165 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 8, 38, 66, 51, 2 | - |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 202 | 40.4 | 0 | 0 | 50, 74, 18, 50, 10 | - |
- Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Mohammad Rizwan has scored 265 runs averaging 53 per match.
- Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahim
Mushfiqur Rahim can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches Mushfiqur Rahim has scored 165 runs at an average of 33 per match.
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches Babar Azam has scored 50, 74, 18, 50, 10 runs averaging 40.4 per match.
PAK vs BAN 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 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1.8 | 2, 0, 3, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 1, 5 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 3 | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 19, 14, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is a bowler and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 0, 3, 0, 1, 5 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Usama Mir
Usama Mir can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Usama Mir has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a leg break bowler and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
- Nasum Ahmed
Nasum Ahmed is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Nasum Ahmed has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3.
PAK vs BAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehidy Hasan | 3 | 44 | 8.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 11, 3, 0, 30 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 3 | 41 | 8.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 1, 40, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 3 | 61 | 12.2 | 0 | 0 | 21, 0, 0, 40, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan is an all-rounder and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a batter, and bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches Mehidy Hasan has scored 44 runs at an average of 8.8 per match.
- Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is an all-rounder and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 0, 1, 40, 0, 0 runs averaging 8.2 per match.
- Iftikhar Ahmed
Iftikhar Ahmed is an all-rounder and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Iftikhar Ahmed is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 21, 0, 0, 40, 0 runs averaging 12.2 per match.
PAK vs BAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | 3 | 16 | 3.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 11, 1, 0, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1.8 | 2, 0, 3, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 1, 5 |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 202 | 40.4 | 0 | 0 | 50, 74, 18, 50, 10 | - |
| Saud Shakeel | 5 | 144 | 28.8 | 0 | 0 | 52, 25, 30, 6, 31 | - |
| Mehidy Hasan | 3 | 44 | 8.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 11, 3, 0, 30 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 3 | 41 | 8.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 1, 40, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
The top point-getters for Pakistan are Shaheen Afridi with 83 match fantasy points, Babar Azam with 80 match fantasy points and Saud Shakeel with 77 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Bangladesh are Mustafizur Rahman with 92 match fantasy points, Mehidy Hasan with 62 match fantasy points and Shakib Al Hasan with 56 match fantasy points.
PAK vs BAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 265 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 31, 8, 46, 49, 131 | - |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1.8 | 2, 0, 3, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 1, 5 |
| Mehidy Hasan | 3 | 44 | 8.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 11, 3, 0, 30 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 3 | 41 | 8.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 1, 40, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
- Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. Mohammad Rizwan is a top order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 265 runs at an average of 53 per match.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Shaheen Afridi is a left-arm fast bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Mehidy Hasan is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 44 runs at an average of 8.8 per match.
- Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is an all-rounder and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches Shakib Al Hasan has scored 0, 1, 40, 0, 0 runs averaging 8.2 per match.
- Usama Mir
Usama Mir is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player bowls leg break and in the recent 4 matches Usama Mir has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
PAK vs BAN Squad Information
Bangladesh (BAN) Squad: Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan and Tanzim Hasan Sakib
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
PAK vs BAN Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan and Mushfiqur Rahim
Batter: Saud Shakeel
All-Rounders: Mehidy Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan and Mahedi Hasan
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Shoriful Islam and Mustafizur Rahman
Captain: Usama Mir
Vice-Captain: Mahedi Hasan
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