England won a toss against Pakistan on Saturday and told their opponents that they would be in the final group stage of the 2023 ICC World Cup 2023 in Eden Gardens, Kolkata Bowling first in the match, India.
Pakistan still have a chance to end their campaign with 10 points, but their net run rate is a cause for concern. They need a significant victory against England to overtake the Kiwis.
Now that the Green Shirts have to bowl first, they have to get England out at 50 and pursue the target in two overs or 100 runs in three overs.
England, on the other hand, entered the match with their goal as the team had to secure its position in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Head to head
England and Pakistan have faced each other in ten matches in the ICC ODI World Cup. Of these 10 matches, England have won four while Pakistan have won five. A match ended without a result.
England scored the most 334 runs, while Pakistan’s highest score is 348 when both teams hit the WC. Pakistan’s lowest total in this dignified event is 134 and England’s lowest is 165.
Pitch report
The level of Eden Gardens in Kolkata may be in favor of batsmen. Therefore, a high scoring competition is expected on a pitch that provides value for players who specialize in making strokes. As the game progresses, spinners will try to take advantage of the situation. Choosing to bowl first at Eden Gardens can be a wise decision.
Line up
England: Johnny Bairstow, David Milan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jose Butler (C), Moin Ali, Chris Vokes, David Willie, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhr Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmad, Salman Ali Agha, S Afridi, Mohammad Wasim, Harris Rauf۔
