Match Details
Date: Novmeber 11, 2023
Time: 02:00 pm IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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Match Preview:
The penultimate game of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 will see England and Pakistan lock horns in Kolkata. Both teams have had disappointing World Cup campaigns and will hope to end this tournament on a high. Ahead of this game, England registered their second win in the World Cup against the Netherlands. Similarly, Pakistan defeated New Zealand in a rain-curtailed game.
Pitch Report:
The Eden Gardens in Kolkata has produced balanced tracks with an average score of 237 runs. The batters, after spending some time in the middle, can score a lot of runs, thanks to the ground’s short dimensions. At the same time, fast bowlers can come into play early in both innings with a new ball, while spinners generally are successful as the pitch tends to grip a lot.
Team Analysis:
England:
The English team have had the most disappointing campaign this year, especially after being the reigning white-ball champions. But towards the end of the World Cup, their batting remained a massive weakness despite a few decent performances. Whereas the English bowling has gradually improved with the likes of Chris Woakes, David Willey and Adil Rashid picking up wickets at regular intervals.
SportsTiger Playing XI of England:
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c)/(wk), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson
Pakistan:
Similarly, Pakistan has had an inconsistent campaign with four wins and four losses. The Pakistani batting hasn’t performed well barring Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan and a late flurry by Fakhar Zaman. Similarly, the bowling also was a massive letdown, especially Haris Rauf, who has had a terrible campaign.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Pakistan:
Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
Pakistan has a better chance to win this fixture and defeat England to register their fifth win in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
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