Cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat as England gears up to face Pakistan in the 44th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on November 11 at 2:00 PM IST. The stage is set for a fierce battle between two cricketing giants, promising an enthralling display of skill and determination.
ENG vs PAK (England vs Pakistan), Match 44 – Match Information:
- Match: England vs Pakistan, Match 44
- Date: November 11, 2023
- Time: 2:00 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
ENG vs PAK (England vs Pakistan), Match 44 Preview:
As England and Pakistan lock horns in this crucial encounter, both teams have played 8 matches in the series, with England currently ranked seventh on the points table and Pakistan positioned fifth. The anticipation is high, especially considering the history of exciting clashes between these two cricketing powerhouses.
Recent Encounters:
- The last meeting between England and Pakistan took place in the 3rd ODI of the Pakistan tour of England, 3 ODI Series 2021. Brydon Carse shone for England with 150 match fantasy points, while Babar Azam led the fantasy points tally for Pakistan with 202.
- In their recent matches, England dominated against the Netherlands, securing a convincing win by 160 runs. Ben Stokes emerged as the top fantasy player, amassing 142 fantasy points.
- Pakistan, in their last outing against New Zealand, triumphed by 21 runs (D/L method). Fakhar Zaman was the standout performer for Pakistan, accumulating 182 fantasy points.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report and Weather Conditions:
Eden Gardens, Kolkata, offers a balanced pitch, with an average 1st innings score of 234 runs in the last 20 matches. The team batting first has a 50% success rate at this venue, indicating a fair playing field. The pitch tends to favor pacers, with statistics suggesting a preference for pace bowling.
Weather Report: The weather in Kolkata is expected to be favorable for cricket, with a temperature around 32°C and 30% humidity. Winds at 5.11 m/s are anticipated, promising a pleasant playing environment.
ENG vs PAK Squad Information
England (ENG) Squad: Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali, Dawid Malan, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, David Willey, Mark Wood, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Harry Brook and Gus Atkinson.
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Usama Mir, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Hasan Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim and Zaman Khan.
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Player Picks
Batsmen and Wicket-Keeper:
- Fakhar Zaman:
- High-risk, high-returns pick.
- Average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games.
- Top-order, left-handed batter.
- Scored 245 runs in the recent 5 matches at an average of 49 per match.
- Jos Buttler:
- Fairly consistent player.
- Average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games.
- Right-handed batter and wicket-keeper.
- Scored 39 runs in the recent 5 matches, averaging 7.8 per match.
- Babar Azam:
- Fairly consistent performer.
- Average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games.
- Top-order, right-handed batter.
- Scored 66, 9, 50, 74, and 18 runs in the last 5 matches, averaging 43.4 per match.
Bowlers:
- Shaheen Shah Afridi:
- Fairly consistent with an average of 54 match fantasy points.
- Left-arm fast bowler.
- Took 6 wickets in the recent 4 matches at an average of 1.2.
- Mohammad Wasim:
- Consistent performer.
- Average of 50 match fantasy points.
- Right-arm fast-medium bowler.
- Took 3, 3, 0, 2, and 1 wickets in the recent 4 matches at an average of 1.8.
- Adil Rashid:
- Safe bet for Fantasy Team.
- Average of 62 match fantasy points.
- Leg-break bowler.
- Took 0, 3, 2, 0, and 2 wickets in the recent 3 matches at an average of 1.
All-Rounders:
- Chris Woakes:
- Consistent performer with an average of 56 match fantasy points.
- Right-arm fast-medium bowler.
- Took 7 wickets in the recent 3 matches at an average of 1.4.
- David Willey:
- Good, safe pick.
- Average of 65 match fantasy points.
- Left-arm fast-medium bowler.
- Took 0, 2, 1, 0, and 3 wickets in the last 3 matches at an average of 1.2.
- Iftikhar Ahmed:
- Good-to-have player.
- Average of 43 match fantasy points.
- Right-handed batter.
- Scored 38 runs in the last 3 matches, averaging 7.6 per match.
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
England:
- Ben Stokes: 142 match fantasy points.
- Dawid Malan: 127 match fantasy points.
- Chris Woakes: 115 match fantasy points.
Pakistan:
- Mohammad Wasim: 95 match fantasy points.
- Babar Azam: 86 match fantasy points.
- Haris Rauf: 33 match fantasy points.
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Chris Woakes:
- Consistent performer.
- Average of 56 match fantasy points.
- Took wickets consistently in recent matches.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi:
- Fairly consistent with an average of 54 match fantasy points.
- Left-arm fast bowler.
- Took 6 wickets in recent matches.
- David Jonathan Willey:
- Very consistent with an average of 65 match fantasy points.
- Left-arm fast-medium bowler.
- Took wickets consistently in recent matches.
- Fakhar Zaman:
- High-risk, high-returns player.
- Top-order, left-handed batter.
- Scored heavily in recent matches.
- Mohammad Wasim:
- Consistent performer.
- Right-arm fast-medium bowler.
- Took wickets consistently in recent matches.
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler and Mohammad Rizwan
Batter: Fakhar Zaman
All-Rounders: Chris Woakes and Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf and Mark Wood
Captain: Adil Rashid
Vice-Captain: Jos Buttler
As the cricketing world eagerly awaits this clash of titans, fantasy cricket enthusiasts have a challenging task in hand to assemble their Dream11 teams. With star players on both sides, the England vs Pakistan encounter promises to be a spectacle of skill, strategy, and cricketing brilliance.
