Ahead of Pakistan vs Bangladesh, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 clash, Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed claimed in the pre-match press conference that his side will try and score more than 500 in their game against Bangladesh. While we can try and admire his confidence, the fact remains that this game has been reduced to mathematical ifs and buts for the men in green. Bangladesh like Pakistan got a few wins here and there but lacked consistency which is integral to progress in tournaments as big as the World Cup. Pakistan showed great hunger for success after an abject surrender against India. With wins over South Africa, New Zealand and Afghanistan-they look in supreme form. A look at the players to watch out for in the game. Pakistan vs Bangladesh Cricket Score 43rd ODI Match in ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019.

Babar Azam

One of the finest batsman in the modern game, Babar Azam is the lifeline of the team when it comes to scoring. He has shown tremendous maturity for his age and each and every opposition team have had to earn his wicket. If Pakistan are to get a big total against Bangladesh, it will have to be Babar Azam doing the bulk of the scoring. Pakistan vs Bangladesh Dream11 Team Predictions: Best Picks for All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for PAK vs BAN in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 43.

Haris Sohail

His inclusion in the team changed the fortune of the side and also raised questions on why was he neglected in earlier games. A clean hitter of the cricket ball, Sohail is immense in the closing quarters of Pakistan’s batting innings. His face up with Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman will be key. PAK vs BAN, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Mustafizur Rahman vs Babar Azam and Other Exciting Mini Battles to Watch Out for at Lord’s.

Shaheen Afridi

The youngster is an absolute beast when it comes to fast bowling and has picked up 8 wickets in his last three games. The pace and swing he generates has the fans likening him to former greats like Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis which is quite a complement at such an early stage of a career. The Lord’s wicket as we have seen in the previous games felicitates bounce which is good news for Shaheen Afridi. PAK vs BAN Head-to-Head Record: Ahead of ICC CWC 2019 Clash, Here Are Match Results of Last 5 Pakistan vs Bangladesh Encounters!

Shakib Al Hasan

The best all-rounder in the format, Shakib Al Hasan will go down as the greatest Bangladesh cricketer to grace the game. He has been a treat to watch in the campaign chipping in with wickets while scoring freely coming in at number 3. Bangladesh will be counting on him to counter the brilliance of Pakistan fast bowling unit.

Mustafizur Rahman

We saw him make Mahendra Singh Dhoni look ordinary with his brilliance in the previous game and now Mustafizur Rahman has his sights set on Pakistan. Bangladesh will have to be judicious in the fast bowler’s use as he is meticulous at the start while equally brilliant in the death overs. With 15 wickets in the tournament, he has had a fine series playing for the Tigers.

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If Bangladesh win the toss and chose to bat first, Pakistan’s tournament end then and there which is the kind of situation they are in. The game though should not be short of entertainment as both sides have quality players.

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