ICC WC 2023 Match 31: PAK VS BAN Match Predictions and Tips

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It is time for another Asian derby where Pakistan lock horns against Bangladesh in match 31 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, 31st October 2023. The match will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and the scheduled start time is 2:00 pm local time. Get ready for PAK vs BAN with the hottest betting odds, best bonuses, most valued bets, pitch report, playing lineups, and fantasy picks.

Who will win the match?

Pakistan enter the contest today as favourites to win despite the four consecutive losses they suffered against India, Australia, Afghanistan and South Africa. It is a do-or-die match for Pakistan and they are expected to come on top against an out-of-form Bangladesh. In the last five head-to-head encounters, Bangladesh won three matches while Pakistan emerged victorious in two matches. With the odds stacked against Bangladesh, we feel that betting for the tigers is a better option and more valuable.

Pakistan’s Chance of winning: 50%
Bangladesh’s Chance of winning: 50%

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Odds comparison

PAK vs BAN Most Valuable Bets?

Babar Azam to score over 37.5 runs @ 1.87 (Parimatch)
Mohammad Rizwan to score over 29.5 runs @ 1.87 (Parimatch)
Shakib Al Hasan to score over 25.5 runs @ 1.87 (Parimatch)

ICC WC 2023 Match 31: PAK VS BAN Match Predictions and Tips 1

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Eden Gardens in Kolkata historically tends to be batting-friendly tracks but in the last match, bowlers got the better of the batsman and expect a similar kind of track. The conditions will favour spinners and the track is going to dry with some grass coverage. As the game progresses it gets better to bat on under lights as the dew factor will come into play. As far as the weather goes expect a hot & humid day.

Match Info

Tournament: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Match 31
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date & Time: 31st October, 2023 @ 2:00 pm IST

PAK vs BAN Toss Prediction

In the 31 ODI matches played at this venue, the team batting first emerged victorious in 19 matches and the team batting second won 12 matches and the average 1st innings score is 256 runs. As it is the first match of the tournament at Kolkata expect a batting-friendly track and we predict the team winning the toss will opt to bowl first.

Pakistan Preview and Playing XI

After a shocker of a loss against Afghanistan, Pakistan fought hard in the last match against South Africa but were short to wrap up the game and lost the match by one wicket. The only positive for Pakistan was the performance of their middle-order batsman and Mohammad Wasim Jr’s impressive performance with the ball. With the semifinal spot on the line it is a must-win situation for Pakistan.

Pakistan Playing XI: Babar Azam (c), Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Shadab Kahn, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr

Bangladesh Preview and Playing XI

Bangladesh was eliminated from the tournament after suffering a huge loss against the Netherlands in the last match. They will have to shift their focus on finishing in the top seven to directly qualify for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. It is going to a huge task as the bottom teams continue to fight for the two places. The Tigers would also like to eliminate Pakistan from the tournament by defeating them. Expect the same playing XI that featured in the last match.

Bangladesh Playing XI: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan (c) Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.