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England vs Pakistan ODI World Cup Tips - Champions Trophy qualification on the line for England

By Siddhu Bharadwaj

10 Nov 2023

Siddhu Bharadwaj 10 Nov 2023

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England vs Pakistan ODI World Cup match predictions to be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday afternoon, Indian time
England have won 7 of their last 8 ODIs against Pakistan
Pakistan have lost 4 of their last 6 ODIs

Can England finish their tournament on a high> (via Getty Images)

England vs Pakistan ODI World Cup

With New Zealand almost certainly making the final spot in the top-four secure, England and Pakistan meet in Kolkata with very little to play. This ODI World Cup match #44 will be played at Eden Gardens on Saturday.

England vs Pakistan ODI World Cup
Head to Head
England Form
England Team News
Pakistan Form
Pakistan Team News

After New Zealand’s comprehensive win over Sri Lanka, Pakistan need a 287-run win over England to have any chances of progressing to the semis. That complicates their chances and perhaps ruling out any miracle, this match only has England looking to confirm their top-eight spot. I am backing England to end their tournament on a high with a win.

England have won 7 of their last 8 matches against Pakistan (ODIs)
England have won 9 of their last 10 matches against Pakistan in neutral venues (ODIs)
Pakistan have lost 4 of their last 6 matches (ODIs)
Babar Azam has hit 4 scores of 50 or more in his last 6 matches against England (ODIs)

Head to Head

England played Pakistan in 91 ODIs so far winning 56 and losing 32. The remaining three matches ended without any result.

The last time these sides played was in July 2021 when Pakistan toured England for a three-match series that they lost 3-0.

England Form

England are 7th in the standings with four points from eight matches. They are level on points with Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands but have a better run-rate among all four.

The Three Lions won their last game against the Netherlands by 160 runs which halted a run of five straight defeats. A win in this match will boost their chances of finishing in top-eight and qualify for next year’s Champions Trophy.

Dawid Malan (373 runs) has been the lone shining beacon for England with the bat, while Adil Rashid (13 wickets) is their best bowler among all.

England Team News

England may have a decision to make on Mark Wood who was rested for the previous match. If he comes in, it could be in place of Gus Atkinson.

Pakistan Form

Pakistan are 5th in the standings with four wins and losses each. They need a massive 287-run win to have any chance of overtaking New Zealand and qualify for the semis.

Having won their last two matches coming into this fixture, Pakistan will be confident of notching up a win although the magnitude of victory could be too steep to scale.

Batting has been about Mohammad Rizwan (359 runs) in this tournament but Fakhar Zaman (219) has lit the place up in their two wins. With the ball, Shaheen Shah Afridi (16) would be keen to end on a high.

Pakistan Team News

Pakistan played with only four specialist bowlers in their last match and could go for Usama Mir or Shadab Khan in place of Agha Salman.

England vs Pakistan ODI World Cup FAQs

Where can I watch the England vs Pakistan ODI World Cup live stream?

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What time does England vs Pakistan ODI World Cup start?

This England vs Pakistan ODI World Cup will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 11, Saturday starting at 2:00pm IST.

Verdict

Pakistan have a mountain to climb to even think of qualifying for the semis. England on the other hand, have a realistic target of winning here to qualify for next year’s Champions Trophy. I am putting my money on England winning here.