Postpublished at 08:38 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023
Steven Finn
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
It is clipping the top of leg I'd say.
Summary
Pakistan chase 205 to keep slender semi-final hopes alive - likely need to win final two games to have a chance
Fakhar hits superb 81 off 74 balls, Shafique adds 68
Bangladesh, who were bowled out for 204, become first team to be eliminated
Shaheen takes 3-23, Wasim 3-31 & Rauf 2-36
Mahmudullah (56) continues good form, while Das adds 45 and Shakib 43
Postpublished at 08:38 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023
Bangladesh reviewpublished at 0.5 overs
Image source, Getty ImagesTanzid Hasan has stepped across his stumps here and is struck just on the knee roll by Shaheen Afridi.
It's given out on field. Could be close on height this one.
Ban 0-0published at 0.1 overs
Wooosh, bit of swing for Shaheen Afridi as his first ball is full and drive-able length, which tempts Tanzid Hasan into a waft, but it swings away from the left-handed batter.
Postpublished at 08:33 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023
Steven Finn
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialNews that qualification for the Champions Trophy is on the line will have spooked a few teams in to trying to get their act together towards the back end of this World Cup. It perhaps explains why the president of Bangladesh Cricket Board flew in to have some crisis meetings with his team.
Postpublished at 08:33 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023
Shaheen Afridi, with that perfectly coiffured barnet, is at the top of his mark with the ball in hand.
Tanzid Hasan has taken guard.
Play.
Postpublished at 08:30 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023
Steven Finn
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialIt wouldn't be a World Cup without some off-field turblence for Pakistan.
On the pitch they have an innate ability to compete with anyone in the world, but quite frequently it is the off the pitch stuff that is a distraction. So they need to turn a corner here.
Postpublished at 08:30 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023
Image source, Getty ImagesThe players have just lined up for the national anthems alongside the obligatory two giant flags.
Always wondered what happens to these massive flags after the tournaments are over.
Answers on a postcard, as Jos Buttler would say.
'I want that big hundred...'published at 08:27 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023
Image source, Getty ImagesPakistan captain Babar Azam: "We'd have also batted first. It looks very dry. Now we have to utilise these conditions and it might help us early because there is some moisture around.
"Last match we are good insome departments. I thought we played good in the last game but just could not get across the line. We will have energy in this match.
"I am still waiting for a big innings in this World Cup. I am making 50s and 60s so want that big hundred."
The teamspublished at 08:25 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023
Bangladesh: Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudulla, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Fahkar Zaman, Babar Azam (captain), Muhammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf.
'Nothing to lose...'published at 08:23 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan: "It looks a dry wicket. It got slower in the last game and there was spin in the evening.
"Today is the day. We have nothing to lose. We have to play well in the first 10 overs and hopefully we can go on from there.
"The biggest disappointment in this tournament is that we've not been consistent enough. We are doing bits and pieces but we're not doing it as a collective."
Bangladesh win toss and bat firstpublished at 08:17 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023
Image source, Getty ImagesPakistan skipper Babar Azam gives the coin a flick and Shakib Al Hasan calls correctly.
The Bangladesh skipper has decided to bat first.
Welcome...published at 08:15 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 31st match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
It's Bangladesh vs Pakistan at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Welcome to our live text commentary. Let's do this.