Pakistan will face defending champions England in the final group stage game of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. This match is set to take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Pakistan is at risk of being eliminated from the tournament after New Zealand’s win over Sri Lanka, which significantly reduced their chances of making it to the semi-finals.
In order for Pakistan to qualify, they will need to win the toss and bat first, then defeat England a margin of 287 runs. If they field first, they would have to chase down any total in 2.3 overs, making the task nearly impossible. So, for Pakistan to keep their hopes alive, they need to win the toss, bat first, and put up a big score, followed bowling England out for a low total.
The match between Pakistan and England will begin at 2:00 pm IST, with the toss scheduled for 1:30 pm IST. Babar Azam, the Pakistani captain, has won the toss four times out of eight matches in the World Cup so far, with a 50% win percentage. The most important toss for him will be the upcoming one against England.
The current odds favor England to win the toss against Pakistan. As for the overall favorites to win the 2023 World Cup, India and Australia are leading the pack, with India having odds of 1.95 and Australia with 4.50. Pakistan, on the other hand, is considered a long shot for the title, with odds of 301.00.
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