Here are the match details:

• Match: Pakistan Vs Bangladesh, ODI World Cup 2023, Match 31
• Venue: Eden Gardens in Kolkata
• Date & Time: Tuesday, October 31, 2:00 PM (IST)
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app, and website

Eden Gardens is known for offering a well-rounded pitch, with an average score of 236 runs. Batsmen can take advantage of the shorter boundaries, and fast bowlers can find early movement with the new ball. Spinners also find the pitch conducive for significant turn and grip.

In head-to-head stats, Pakistan has a dominant record with 33 wins compared to Bangladesh’s 5. The first encounter dates back to 31st March 1986, and they last met on 6th September 2023.

Here are the probable playing XIs: Pakistan (PAK) Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf

Bangladesh (BAN) Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam

Keep an eye on Babar Azam for Pakistan, who has shown promise in the tournament but is yet to fully unleash his potential. Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan’s pace sensation, has been a standout performer with 13 wickets in 6 matches and will be a key figure in the upcoming game.

So, in today’s match prediction, we’re leaning towards Pakistan to secure the victory. It should be an exhilarating contest, and cricket fans will be in for a treat at Eden Gardens!