By Zainab Shafiq 
On October 31st, Pakistan takes on Bangladesh in the 31st match at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The match kicks off at 08:30 AM GMT or 02:00 PM IST, promising an exciting cricket showdown.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Preview
In the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Pakistan and Bangladesh find themselves in challenging positions on the Points Table. Pakistan stand at the 6th spot after playing six matches, winning two and losing four, with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.387. On the other hand, Bangladesh are currently positioned at 9th place, having played six matches as well, securing just one victory and suffering five defeats, with an NRR of -1.338.
Both teams are facing a tough road ahead, with Bangladesh already eliminated from the competition and Pakistan losing four consecutive games, making their chances of reaching the semifinals seem increasingly unrealistic. As they prepare to clash in the 31st match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, they’ll be looking to salvage their campaigns and finish the tournament on a positive note.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Weather Report
During the match on October 31st, the weather in Kolkata is expected to feature a high temperature of 33°C with hazy sunshine. As the evening progresses, the temperature is anticipated to drop to around 25°C, still under hazy conditions, providing a comfortable backdrop for the cricket action at Eden Gardens.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata traditionally offers assistance to both batsmen and spinners, with the possibility of early seam movement. As the match progresses, the wicket generally tends to favor spinners, making it a well-balanced surface.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Predicted XI
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafiq, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mahedi Hasan, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Dream11 Team for Pakistan vs Bangladesh
Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Captain: Babar Azam
Batters: Litton Das, Musfiqur Rahim, Saud Shakeel
Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Shoriful Islam
All-rounders: Mahmudullah, Shakib al Hasan, Iftikhar Ahmed
Where to Watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTING CHANNELS & LIVE STREAMING |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV, Ariana News, Ariana TV website, SportsAfghan-Wireless.com |
| Australia | Fox Sports 501, Channel 9 HD, 9Gem HD, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW, Kayo, 9Now |
| Bangladesh | GTV, BTV, T Sports, Rabbithole |
| Canada | Willow TV, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Central & South America and Mexico | ESPN+ |
| Continental Europe and SEA (excluding Singapore) | YuppTV |
| Hong Kong | Astro Cricket via NowTV, YuppTV |
| India | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Disney+ Hotstar |
| Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Yupp TV |
| Malaysia | Astro Cricket, Yupp TV |
| MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max, StarzPlay, Switch TV |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| Pacific Islands | TVWAN Action, TVWAN Sports, Digicel app |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, www.ptvsports.pk, Daraz, Tapmad, Jazz, A-Sports, ARY ZAP |
| Singapore | HubSports 4, HubSports 5, StarHub TV+ (Simulcast of linear channels) |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, Dialog TV, Event TV, Kiki.lk, Kiki app |
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport app |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, SkyGO, Sky Sports App |
| USA | WillowTV, ESPN+ app |