Bangladesh knocked out after Afridi and Fakhar fashion big Pakistan win
The win, after four losses in a row, has lifted Pakistan to No. 5 on the points table and kept their faint hopes of a semi-final appearance alive
31/10Result
31st Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Kolkata, Oct 31 2023
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
205/3 (32.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
31/10Result
31st Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Kolkata, Oct 31 2023
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
205/3 (32.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Reverse swing at the World Cup: it's present, it's late, it's lethal
Conventional swing has been prominent by its scarcity, but come the tail end of innings, the ball has started to go
Bangladesh reset their batting, but it's come too late for World Cup of regret
Abandonment of conventional top-six approach destabilised campaign that promised better
It's been hard work, but Afridi has found a way
His usual plan hasn't worked at the World Cup for a variety of reasons, but Shaheen Afridi has still managed to get to the top of the wicket-takers' chart
ODI World Cup digest: Afghanistan maintain semi-final push; off-field drama for Pakistan
Sri Lanka have gone to the brink of elimination while two struggling teams meet in Kolkata
Pakistan are low on power and behind the times
Whether it's an issue of skill or intent, Pakistan have a way to go before they match the best batting teams in ODIs
How Bangladesh became a shadow of themselves at the World Cup
A lot of it has to do with their batters being out of form, but there have been other things bubbling away as well
Bradburn: Pakistan don't get to play a lot of the top nations
Pakistan coach stopped short of saying they are an isolated team, but did point out their lack of experience in Indian conditions
Preview
Bangladesh meet Pakistan in derby of subcontinental misery
While one side has the slimmest of chances to reach the semi-finals, the other only has Champions Trophy qualification left to play for
