Pakistan v Bangladesh | Match 43, World Cup | 5th July, 2019 | Lords's | Pakistan innings

[MenInG]

Pakistan need to beat Bangladesh by a margin of over 300 runs to trump New Zealand, but against a team that has played a spirited brand of cricket all tournament, it’s an unlikely proposition

Overview

Pakistan v Bangladesh
Lord’s, London
2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Match 43
Friday, 05 July; 10.30am local time; 09.30am GMT

The equation is simple, really. Not easy, but simple. Pakistan need to bat first. They then need to score 400 and dismiss Bangladesh for 84. That’s a win margin of 316 runs – never been achieved in the history of one-day cricket, let alone at a tournament such as the World Cup. Those margins will change depending on the scores, but the crux is that Pakistan will have to do the improbable to trump New Zealand and make the semi-finals. If Bangladesh bat first, then Pakistan are out even before the game begins.

For a brief while there, Pakistan teased 1992 all over again. Just until last week, the timeline of their progression at this year’s event was identical to what it was 27 years ago. But this time, it wasn’t meant to be, at least not as of now, barring a miracle against Bangladesh. But Sarfaraz Ahmed’s team can be proud of the fight they have shown to come this far, after a slow start, and especially after the string of defeats they came into the tournament with.

Their opponents, Bangladesh, have put up a spirited performance this World Cup. Shakib Al Hasan has done practically just about everything a cricketer can do on the field. Bangladesh have ridden the wave of Shakib’s all-round excellence to compete against the top teams in the competition. They beat South Africa and Afghanistan, pulled off a record chase against West Indies, showed several moments of brilliance in a tall chase against Australia, and nearly beat New Zealand.

Two proud teams who have given it their all only to be trumped by four teams that have simply been more clinical, professional and consistent. Can they come out one final time, though, and leave England with happy memories?

Key Players

Babar Azam (Pakistan): Pakistan’s No.3 has been remarkably consistent all tournament. He has a calm and mature head that allows for clarity in thinking as well as the right shot selection for the right situations.

Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh): The left-arm pacer’s array of cutters and other variations came in handy against India as he helped Bangladesh restrict them to 314 despite a powerful start. Pakistan’s line-up is filled with some big-hitters, and Mustafizur’s battle against the likes of Fakhar Zaman and Haris Sohail could make for some riveting viewing.

Conditions

Friday should be sunny and rain-free. Lord’s traditionally has offered swing for the faster bowlers early on, but don’t expect teams to depart from the proven bat-first formula.

Squads

Pakistan: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c, wk), Asif Ali, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Imam-ul-Haq, Shadab Khan, Shoaib Malik, Wahab Riaz, Haris Sohail, Imad Wasim, Fakhar Zaman

Bangladesh: Mashrafe Mortaza (c), 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

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[MenInG]

• Bangladesh have won their last four men’s ODIs against Pakistan, prior to this span
Pakistan had recorded 31 wins from 32 clashes against the Tigers, including their last
25 in a row.
• This will be the second meeting between Pakistan and Bangladesh at an ICC Men’s
Cricket World Cup, the first match took place when the tournament was last held in
England (1999, Bangladesh won by 62 runs).
• Pakistan have won their last three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 matches; after
becoming champions in 1992 they have only managed more consecutive victories
at a single edition twice (4 in both 1999 and 2015).
• Pakistan have won three of their last four men’s ODIs at Lord’s (L1), including their
most recent such match against South Africa at ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019.
• This will be the first time Bangladesh have played a men’s ODI at Lord’s, they have
never played a men’s T20I at the St John’s Wood venue either but they have played
two Test matches there against England (2005 and 2010, losing both).
• Mushfiqur Rahim needs 91 runs to become the third player to reach 6,000 men’s ODI
runs for Bangladesh, he’s averaging 58.5 at ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 and
has scored 351 runs already in this edition of the tournament.
• Babar Azam has scored 378 runs so far at ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, he
needs 60 in this match to take the record for most by a Pakistani at a single edition
(437 runs, Javed Miandad in 1992).
• Rubel Hossain is in line to make his 100th ODI appearance for Bangladesh, he’ll be the
11th player to reach this milestone for the Tigers.
• Shakib Al Hasan has scored 542 runs so far at ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, the
most by a Bangladeshi at a single edition; in the process he has recorded six scores
of 50+, only Sachin Tendulkar has recorded more in an edition of the tournament (7 in
2003).
• Mustafizur Rahman has taken 15 wickets so far at ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019,
the most by a Bangladeshi at a single edition of the tournament; he’s only played
one previous ODI v Pakistan, recording figures of 4/43 in the match in 2018, two more
scalps will take him to 100 career ODI wickets.


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[sweep_shot]

All the best to both teams. Hoping for a great game.

[MSaad1237]

C'mon boys!

Create History today.

[Gullycricket]

500 is on boys.Play with badmashi ,dileari and give a phainta to Bangla boys

[MenInG]

First Job:

Win the toss!

[ZaudStorm]

Whoever bats first is gonna win.

[fuadomar]

Mushfiqur Rahim can't play due to an injury during the net practice. Advantage Pakistan as he is one of our best batsmen.

[DRsohail]

Mushfiqur Rahim can't play due to an injury during the net practice. Advantage Pakistan as he is one of our best batsmen.

definte advantage, anyways it will be a cracker.

[sweep_shot]

First Job:

Win the toss!

LOL. Yes.

If BD bats first, Pakistan is out without a ball being bowled.

[kingusama92]

LOL. Yes.

If BD bats first, Pakistan is out without a ball being bowled.

Nasser Hussain: Sarfraz, you've won the toss, what would you like to do?

Sarfraz: Bowl first.

[sweep_shot]

Nasser Hussain: Sarfraz, you've won the toss, what would you like to do?

Sarfraz: Bowl first.

LOL!

If Sarfraz does that, it will be epic trolling.

[yusuf.saya]

First Job:

Win the toss!

For that, we need coin with two heads or two tails!!

realistically speaking, do you think if bat first, pakistan will go for 500? or their objective will be to play for a win only?

[jnaveen1980]

Most anticipated toss in the World Cup history

[Oligochaetes]

Most anticipated toss in the World Cup history

They should show the coin toss in matrix slo-mo to build suspense with a 10 minute suspenseful ad break in between. Who know, people might stop watching the game if Bangladesh win toss.

[Usman Chadda]

Man for all the hollow talk of making 500 by Pakistan fans, the Bangladeshi fans are touching new levels of arrogance this time. Those four matches are being lorded over us like some streak, when the first three of those were against a club level side and four years ago.

Pakistan should focus on beating Bangladesh with a strong performance, than try and do all this 500 rubbish. Will send a strong message across and shut down the annoying trolls who believe Bangladesh winning is a foregone conclusion.

[Iamcoolwhiz]

A historic day in cricket's history. An attempt for 500 would be made and achieved. England would be glued to the screen and taking notes. Go jazba go!

[Iamcoolwhiz]

But seriously, both teams should look to end their campaign at a high rather than going after an elusive unattainable total.

PS: pitch starts slowing down after 30 overs, so even if you go berserk on a flat track, it would slow down and result in 350 ish score. Not a bad total at all.

[WengerOut]

Sarfraz, you've won the toss, what would you like to do?

Sarfraz: Bowl first.

Nasser : Huh, Are you sure?

Sarfi : Without a doubt

Nasser : One last time, you need time to think?

Mashrafe : Bhai, soch lo

Sarfi : Umm.. Okay. We will field first then.

[A huge thud in the background with Nasser and Mashrafe ROFL]

[Mainul]

What a optimist group of guys these Pakistanis are ,who are hoping for posting 500 against us and move to semifinal by bating us by 300 plus runs!!!! I am just amazed to see the positivity. Well done boys.

[Mainul]

Sarfraz, you've won the toss, what would you like to do?

Sarfraz: Bowl first.

Nasser : Huh, Are you sure?

Sarfi : Without a doubt

Nasser : One last time, you need time to think?

Mashrafe : Bhai, soch lo

Sarfi : Umm.. Okay. We will field first then.

[A huge thud in the background with Nasser and Mashrafe ROFL]

Epic banter

[Mehndi155]

Fakhar
Babar
Haris
Imad
Hassan
Asif
Hafeez
wahab
Sarfraz
Shadab
Amir

This should be the team
Pak should be 200 from 20 play like t20
Then next 20 over score also like t20
Then last 10 play like t10😂

[Rinnegan Sasuke]

Play with Jazba and Junoon boys!

Highest ODI score coming up

50 all out for the Bengalis

[Mehndi155]

A historic day in cricket's history. An attempt for 500 would be made and achieved. England would be glued to the screen and taking notes. Go jazba go!

We can score 500 but cant bowl u out

[ARK Rafay]

Pakistan will become officially the 2nd in Cricket history after England that had decided to break the 500 runs barrier in odis

[Khanusman1]

The Jazba and Junoon will be too hot for bangla batsmen to handle. Afridi to get 5 wickets

[ARK Rafay]

Honestly I think team will be the same despite maybe Malik getting in for someone and maybe a little re shuffle. Promoting wahab or imad up the order if Pakistan gets a good start

[Markhor]

Let's focus on winning and ending the World Cup on a high than fantasising about NRR.

[Ashraful_Rox]

First 300 of the tournament coming up

[sweep_shot]

First 300 of the tournament coming up

Babar is too slow to score 300 in ODI. Fakhar can do it though.

[indianpanacea]

Let fakhar and shoaib malik open
Fakhar
Malik
Babar
Asif ali
Haris
Imad
Sarfaraz
Hassan ali
Wahab
Shahzad
Amir

[Rellu_Katta]

it wont b easy vs Bangladesh.. they are a good team... a miracle can only get us a win of above 300 ....

Bangaldesh has done well in this tournament... played wellllllll above their weight ... had an unlucky loss vs NZ... gave tough competition to india..... both games could have gone their way but then this is where they lack at the min .... next year in sub-continent conditions, they will be even tougher ....

Pakistan to will all the way insh-Allah

[Manager101]

Let's focus on winning and ending the World Cup on a high than fantasising about NRR.

What we will get by ending the WC on a high ?

Morale victory ?

[sweep_shot]

Man for all the hollow talk of making 500 by Pakistan fans, the Bangladeshi fans are touching new levels of arrogance this time. Those four matches are being lorded over us like some streak, when the first three of those were against a club level side and four years ago.

Pakistan should focus on beating Bangladesh with a strong performance, than try and do all this 500 rubbish. Will send a strong message across and shut down the annoying trolls who believe Bangladesh winning is a foregone conclusion.

It is technically a streak. 4-0.

However, you are right. Some BD fans probably mention it too much.

[Ashraful_Rox]

Babar is too slow to score 300 in ODI. Fakhar can do it though.

True. A loss would be good for us as this may end MP Mashrafee's career or else he will continue and ruin someone's chances for another 2 or 3 years. A loss to Pakistan will certainly make Hasina cry

[sweep_shot]

True. A loss would be good for us as this may end MP Mashrafee's career or else he will continue and ruin someone's chances for another 2 or 3 years. A loss to Pakistan will certainly make Hasina cry

I do not want a BD loss but I hope Mashrafe doesn't play again after this game. His retirement is long overdue.

[Rellu_Katta]

Let fakhar and shoaib malik open
Fakhar
Malik
Babar
Asif ali
Haris
Imad
Sarfaraz
Hassan ali
Wahab
Shahzad
Amir

u must b joking having malik in the XI ... ??? and hassan ali? ans ASif ali ... at expence of harris sohail?

[Leeon1994]

Shakib deserves to win this match and a better team he has worked so hard.

[Usman Chadda]

Shakib deserves to win this match and a better team he has worked so hard.

Yes.

Baaqi players chanay bechtay hain ghar pe beth ke

[MenInG]

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[gazza619]

Knowing our team management, they would be hoping to loose the toss and bowl first.

[Kianig89]

Pakistan's fate in WC hangs by a thread

[B_Positive]

These should be the small targets:

10 ovs - 73-0
20 ovs - 151-0
30 ovs - 232 -1
40 ovs - 320 - 2
50 ovs - 448 -4

Now for bowling them for under 100, keep amir and shaheen at both ends for back to back 10 ovs each. And expect them to get fifers. If not use hasnain too.

[gazza619]

outside St Johns Wood


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[Madplayer]

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If Pakistan bat first, try to get to Bangladeshi locker room after 1st innings and lock them inside. We are counting on you.

[Madplayer]

Pakistan win toss and batting first *****

[hamzie]

yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy batting firsttttttttttttttttt

[PCTPost2019]

Same team
No malik

[BreadPakoda]

Batting first. Game set on. Same team though.

[Markhor]

Not like Sarfraz had much choice with his toss decision.

[Gullycricket]

Yess but disappointed surprise package not used

[gazza619]

Sarfaraz looks disappointed to have won the toss (and we all know why)

Going for 500 will mean Pakistan might loose, which will mean a lot of jobs will be on the line

[Aman]

RIP the memes of being knocked out at the toss...

[watchman99]

This will be fun...

[sahiwal_punjabi_786]

Thank god for that

[Ashraful_Rox]

Congratulations on winning 50% of the match

[Hasan123]

We arent doing this . Let's just concentrate on winning the game. Even elite teams wouldn't achieve this . What chance do we have ? Bangladesh arent a club level team that will lose by over 300 runs.

[The cricket enthusiast]

there's no asif ali
huge disappointment..
so we should watch automatic selection again..
game over folks

[Dead Ball]

Pakistan win toss!

All the best you guys 🙂

[watchman99]

Sarfaraz looks disappointed to have won the toss (and we all know why)

Team has to go for 500...if they collapse in their endeavour they might even end up losing the game. That will earn more brickbats.

It's not an easy position to be in

[Madplayer]

Indian "experts" showing the 32 teeth. If ever i wished a miracle to take place and Pakistan winning by 312 runs, it is today.
I dont bloody care about the world. Just want to see their faces.

[Gullycricket]

We will see Imam jumping out of crease at every bowl

[Hawkeye]

Put 600 on the board.

Win it.

[Azzurri]

Mashrafe repeats 100% too often

[Ram Shekhar]

Indian "experts" showing the 32 teeth. If ever i wished a miracle to take place and Pakistan winning by 312 runs, it is today.
I dont bloody care about the world. Just want to see their faces.

All the best Madplayer

[saeedhk]

Imam opening and Sarfraz said we will tey to score 500. Lol

[The cricket enthusiast]

Mashrafe repeats 100% too often

something fishy?

[hitthestump]

I hope Hasnain enjoyed his holiday to England.

Seems like a bit of an injustice not to at least give him one game to try and bowl the fastest ball of the tournament.

[Sunny_majoka]

Luck on our side

[Ram Shekhar]

I hope Pakistan throws hell at the ball. Just give everything you got!

[B_Positive]

Mashrafe looked scared today...

[The cricket enthusiast]

I hope Hasnain enjoyed his holiday to England.

Seems like a bit of an injustice not to at least give him one game to try and bowl the fastest ball of the tournament.

should've selected that lahore qalandar bowler he was ready to go. .
baffling selection & management

[pillionrider]

It's happening

[Leeon1994]

Luck on our side

[Ram Shekhar]

Pakistan should target 400 runs. It's not impossible -

10 overs - 70/1
20 overs - 140/1
30 overs - 220/2
40 overs - 310/4
50 overs - 400/7

[B_Positive]

One can make 1800 runs in 50 overs, more with extras. 500 is very much doable.

[GLORY OF '92]

With Imam playing I'm guessing they have chickened out. I think they are looking for 320 max. Clowns.

[BDfanforever]

Mashrafe is the biggest dud ever. Dude cant even ever win a toss.

[Ram Shekhar]

Pakistan should have played:

Asif Ali
Zaman
Babar
Hafeez
Sohail
Hasan Ali
Wahab Riaz
Sarfraz
Amir
Shaheen
Shadab

[m.shah]

Let's us do it