Match 44 of the ICC World Cup 2023 will witness a clash between England and Pakistan at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata today, November 11. This marks the first clash between England and Pakistan in the ongoing World Cup.
Taking a look at their current standings in the World Cup, both teams have participated in 8 games each. Pakistan has secured 4 wins, and are at the 5th position on the points table. Their recent performances have been nothing sort of impressive as they have managed to secure consecutive victories.
Contrastingly, defending champions England have faced challenges, securing only 2 wins out of their 8 matches. They currently occupy the 7th position on the points table. However, they enter this match with momentum, having secured a convincing 160-run victory against the Netherlands in their last game.
England vs Pakistan Match 44: Head-to-Head record
The historical head-to-head record between England and Pakistan in this format stands at 91 encounters. England has emerged victorious in 56 games, while Pakistan has secured victory in 32 matches. With this rich history, the stage is set for another enthralling encounter between these cricketing giants.
England vs Pakistan Match 44: Weather Report
West Bengal experiences early sunsets as winter begins to take hold. Consequently, dew tends to form early in the evening, giving an advantage to teams with wickets in hand, reports cricketaddictor.
The report adds the daytime forecast anticipates a temperature of approximately 31 degrees Celsius, accompanied by abundant sunshine. As evening progresses, the temperature is expected to decrease to around 23 degrees Celsius, under clear skies.
England vs Pakistan Match 44: Pitch Report
The ENG vs PAK match is scheduled to commence at 2 pm IST. The winning captain of the toss is advised to opt for batting first, aiming to set a substantial target, as demonstrated by India in their match against South Africa at this venue, a report by cricketaddictor says. Historically, batting under the lights has proven challenging for chasing teams in this tournament, with the ball exhibiting significant swing during the initial 10-15 overs, resulting in frequent wicket losses for the pursuing side. This trend has persisted throughout the competition.