In a high-stakes showdown set for Tuesday, October 31, at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens, Pakistan is going to face off against Bangladesh with their semi-final dreams hanging in the balance. Pakistan is determined to halt their four-match losing streak and reignite their Cricket World Cup hopes.
In their recent ODI encounters, Pakistan and Bangladesh have only clashed once since the last ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, with Babar Azam’s squad securing a convincing seven-wicket victory during the Asia Cup’s Super Four stage.
This victory mirrored their success at the 2019 Cricket World Cup, where Pakistan won comfortably by 94 runs, ending Bangladesh’s four-match winning streak against them.
These victories underscore Pakistan’s historical dominance, with their head-to-head record against Bangladesh being largely in their favor. Of the 38 ODIs played between the two, Bangladesh has managed just five wins.
However, Pakistan’s focus is firmly on the present, as their Cricket World Cup campaign teeters on the edge following four consecutive losses.
To keep their hopes alive, the 1992 champions likely need to win every remaining match and hope for favorable outcomes in other games to secure a spot in the knockout stages. Another loss could spell the end of their World Cup journey in India.
On the other side, Bangladesh began the tournament with a strong win over Afghanistan but has struggled to secure another victory, slipping to the lower rungs of the standings.
With Bangladesh now occupying the ninth position, this match holds immense significance for both teams, as they are running out of opportunities to salvage their campaigns.
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