ICC ODI World Cup 2023 PAK VS BAN : In a high-stakes clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Pakistan won the game against Bangladesh in the 31st match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, securing a win by seven wickets. This is Pakistan’s 3rd win in 7 games taking them to 5th position in Points Table. With this loss Bangladesh became first team eliminated from the World Cup 2023. Bangladesh’s captain, Shakib Al Hasan, won the toss and elected to bat first. However, their innings lasted just 45.1 overs, as they were bowled out for a total of 204 runs. Pakistan, in reply, achieved the target of 205 runs in 32.3 overs with three wickets in hand.
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PAK Vs BAN ICC World Cup 2023 : Pakistan Playing 11
Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Haris Rauf.
PAK Vs BAN ICC World Cup 2023 : Bangladesh Playing 11
Liton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (Captain), Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicketkeeper), Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.
PAK VS BAN: Bangladesh Batting in 1st Innings
Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat first. Bangladesh’s Mahmudullah was their top scorer with 56 runs, while Liton Das contributed 45 runs, Shakib Al Hasan scored 43, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz managed 25 runs before being dismissed. Pakistan’s bowlers, Mohammad Wasim Jr. and Shaheen Afridi, took three wickets each. Haris Rauf claimed two wickets, while Iftikhar Ahmed and Usama Mir each managed to secure one wicket. Bangladesh got bowled out for 204 runs 45.1 overs.
PAK VS BAN: Pakistan Batting in 2nd Innings
In response to Bangladesh’s target of 205 runs, Pakistan managed to achieve 205 runs in 32.3 Overs only. Pakistan’s opening batsman Fakhar Zaman played a pivotal role, scoring the highest runs for Pakistan. He notched up an impressive 81 runs and was awarded the Player of the Match. Abdullah Shafique contributed 68 runs, while Mohammad Rizwan scored 26, and Iftikhar Ahmed added 17 runs before being dismissed. Pakistan Captain Babar Azam, unfortunately, managed just 9 runs before he was sent back to the pavilion. For Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 3 crucial wickets of Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman.
Can Pakistan Make It to Semi Finals
Pakistan’s victory against Bangladesh has set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the group stage by positioning Pakistan at 5th position in 7 Matches with 3 Wins and 4 Losses in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. With their confidence riding high, Pakistan looks to secure their place in the semi-finals by winning their remaining all matches. India being at top makes it more exciting once again the match between two rivals for Cricket fans around the world if Pakistan make it to Semi Finals.
Pakistan’s Upcoming Matches
Pakistan played 7 matches out of 9 matches, with 3 Wins and 4 Losses. Remaining 2 matches of Pakistan are with New Zealand and England. PAK VS NZ, 36th ODI of World Cup 2023 is on 4 November 2023. PAK VS ENG, 44th ODI of World Cup 2023 is on 11 November 2023. Pakistan must secure win in upcoming matches to reach to Semi Finals.
