The battle of bragging rights is set to unfold when Pakistan takes on Bangladesh in their World Cup fixture. After an ordinary campaign, Pakistan will look to finish the tournament on a winning note. Sarfraz & Co have to play for the green flag and their pride as they are out of the semi-final race.
Bangladesh, who has been spectacular in this World Cup, would be eyeing to defeat their Asian rivals to conclude their most successful World cup campaign. Shakib Al Hasan has emerged as an incredible match-winner in this competition both with bat and ball. In their last group stage fixture against Pakistan, Bangladesh Tigers will try to play fearless and ruthless cricket at the Lord’s.
Match Details
Date: Friday, 5th July 2019
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: Lord’s, London
League: ICC World Cup 2019
Live Telecast: Star Network
Online Streaming: Hotstar
Venue Stats
Avg 1st Innings score: 239
Avg 2nd Innings score: 217
Highest Total: 334/4 (60 Ov) by ENG vs IND
Lowest Total: 107/10 (32.1 Ov) by RSA vs ENG
Highest Chased: 326/8 (49.3 Ov) by IND vs ENG
Lowest Defended: 204/5 (50 Ov) by PAK vs ENG
Head-to-Head Record
Total: 36
Pakistan: 31
Bangladesh: 05
Head-to-Head at World Cup
Total: 01
Pakistan: 00
Bangladesh: 01
Team News
Pakistan
- The exciting young talent, Md. Hasnain might make his World Cup debut against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh
- Mehidy Hasan can make a comeback in the starting lineup.
- Sabbir Rahman will make way for the spinner.
Squads
Pakistan
Sarfaraz Ahmed (C & W), Shoaib Malik, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Fakhar Zaman, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Haris Sohail, Imam-ul-Haq, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Hasnain
Bangladesh
Mashrafe Mortaza (capt), Abu Jayed, Liton Das (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Mithun (wk), Mohammad Saifuddin, Mosaddek Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Tamim Iqbal
Key Players
Pakistan
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Babar Azam
- Wahab Riaz
Bangladesh
- Tamim Iqbal
- Shakib al Hasan
- Mustafizur Rahman
Probable Playing XI
Pakistan
Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed (C & W), Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, and Md Amir
Bangladesh
Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Liton Das, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mehidy Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Mustafizur Rahman
