Last Update on: November 11th, 2023 at 11:44 am
Kolkata is all set to host the ENG vs PAK match on November 11. The match starts at 2 pm IST. England is already eliminated from the tournament while Pakistan needs to win this game to stay alive in the semi-final race.
This is Pakistan’s second game in Kolkata. They defeated Bangladesh at this venue earlier in this tournament on October 31. They already have a good idea of what the pitch might offer given how the India vs South Africa game panned out.
England, on the other hand, are on a five-match losing streak. They won only one game in this tournament so far which was against Bangladesh which now seems a long time ago. The defending champions have failed to put up any defense of their title and have not played spin well.
England are back at a venue that has aided spin and they have just not been able to counter spin in this tournament. Their loss to Afghanistan in Delhi was a highlight of their struggles against spin in this tournament. Pakistan spinners can target England’s weakness against spin in this crucial must-win clash.
Both teams have been inconsistent in this tournament so far. However, Pakistan managed to win their previous game against NZ on DLS under desperate circumstances. They have found a way to win must-win games in knockout tournaments and a semi-final pace for Pakistan beckons.
ENG vs PAK Weather Report Live Today And Pitch Report Of Kolkata Stadium, ICC World Cup 2023, Match 44
The ENG vs PAK match starts at 2 pm IST. The captain who wins the toss should bat first and post a big target as India showed in the game against South Africa at this venue. Batting under lights has been difficult for chasing teams with the ball swinging prodigiously for the 10-15 overs and the chasing team losing a lot of wickets That has been the pattern in this tournament.
Talking about the weather conditions, the sun sets early in West Bengal with winter starting to set in. Thus the dew comes in early as well. Teams with wickets in hand will have an advantage in that situation.
The temperature will be around 31 degrees with bright sunshine in the afternoon. As the evening approaches, the temperature will drop down to 23 degrees with clear skies.
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