ICC World Cup 2019: Match 43, Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Pakistan needed either India or New Zealand to beat England to have a shot at the semi-finals by beating Bangladesh. But none of the results went Pakistan’s way and are left with a scenario where they have to beat the Tigers by a more than 300-run margin. Nevertheless, both the teams will be looking to bow out on a high with a win and will definitely give their 100%.

Interestingly, Bangladesh have managed to keep a lid over Pakistan recently and it won’t be a cakewalk for the Men in Green by any means. This game will potentially decide the fifth best team in this World Cup and if the Tigers beat Pakistan, it will be their best effort in the mega event ever.

Pakistan are likely to be unchanged for this match while Bangladesh will be fretting over Mahmudullah’s fitness. Also, Rubel Hossain might make way for Mehidy Hasan as Pakistan have quite a few left-handers in their line-up.

Match Details

The 43rd match of the ICC World Cup 2019 will be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Lord’s in London.

The match starts at 10:30 AM local time (09:30 AM GMT) (3:00 PM IST).

The game will be live on Star Sports. Live streaming available on Hotstar.

Weather Report

Well, the rains might be back. There is a 40% chance of rain during the match and there will be a shower at 11 AM. However, it will be partly sunny and the temperature is expected to hover around 20-22 degrees Celsius according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Report

The Lord’s pitch has been on the slower side in this World Cup. Chasing hasn’t been easy at all with the spinners coming into the game in the second half. The scores also haven’t been so high batting first either. The team winning the toss should opt to bat first.

Average first innings score: 279 (last three matches in World Cup at the venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 0; Lost – 3

Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan

Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Haris Sohail, Sarfaraz Ahmed (C & wk), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Bench – Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Hasnain.

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Liton Das, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Sabbir Rahman/Mahmudullah Riyad, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mashrafe Mortaza (C), Rubel Hossain/Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman.

Bench – Rubel Hossain/Mehidy Hasan, Sabbir Rahman/Mahmudullah Riyad, Abu Jayed, Mohammad Mithun.

Team News

Mahmudullah missed the previous game due to a calf injury. If he is match-fit will be back in the team.

Power Picks

Tamim Iqbal vs Pakistan in ODIs:

Matches: 16

Runs: 676

Average: 45.06

50s: 5

100s: 2

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Shakib Al Hasan, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam

Vice-Captain Options: Fakhar Zaman, Mushfiqur Rahim, Soumya Sarkar

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Wicket-keeper – Liton Das

Batsmen – Soumya Sarkar, Haris Sohail, Babar Azam (VC), Fakhar Zaman

All-Rounders – Shakib Al Hasan (C), Imad Wasim

Bowlers – Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Wicket-keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim

Batsmen – Soumya Sarkar, Haris Sohail, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq (C), Fakhar Zaman

All-Rounders – Shakib Al Hasan (VC), Mosaddek Hossain

Bowlers – Mustafizur Rahman, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi.

Expert Advice:

It is tough to accommodate Mushfiqur Rahim along with other top players in one team.

As a gamble, you can take most Pakistan batsmen in the line-up as they will look to put up as many runs on the board as possible if they bat first.

Probable Winners:

The team batting first will have an advantage in this match.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.