Calcutta: Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in Eden Garden cricket ground in Calcutta.
Pakistan have made three changes in the team for today’s game as Fakhar Zama, Usama Mir and Salman Ali Agha included in the team replacing Imam Ul Haq, Shadab Khan and Muhammad Nawaz.
Fakhar Zaman is fully fit, and given Imam-ul-Haq’s struggles could find himself presented another opportunity. Shadab Khan could not bowl against South Africa owing to concussion, and is not expected to be fit enough to play, giving Usama Mir another opportunity. Mohammad Nawaz’s troubles with the ball means a batting allrounder in Salman Ali Agha will replace him.
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Bangladesh win the toss and elect to bat first 🏏
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Bangladesh have included Muhammad Harida replacing Mehdi Hassan in the team today.
Bangladesh had a minor scare during training when Shakib walked off while batting with apparent neck pain. However he received treatment, got some strapping on, and came back to bat without much discomfort.
Pitch and conditions
The weather is expected to be bright and sunny, and on the warmer side. While there is no information about the pitch yet, it’s the same venue where a low-scoring game played out between Netherlands and Bangladesh on Saturday.
Bangladesh performance more abysmal than Pakistan as it has won only game in the tournament having two points table after playing its six matches
