In a crucial ICC ODI World Cup 2023 encounter, Bangladesh will lock horns against Pakistan at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Both teams enter this fixture after suffering heart-breaking defeats in the previous games. Pakistan lost by one wicket to South Africa while the Bangla Tigers were on the receiving end of a thumping 87-run defeat. Pitch Report: The Eden Gardens in Kolkata has produced a balanced with an average score of 236 runs. The batters have scored a lot of runs, thanks to the ground’s short dimensions. Similarly, fast bowlers can come into play early as the new ball tends to gain some movement. Similarly, spinners also love playing at Eden Gardens as the ball often finds a lot of turn and grip off the pitch. Playing XI of Pakistan 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 Playing XI of Bangladesh 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