2nd Match - Bangladesh v Pakistan (16th March)

[James]

Discussion surrounding the 2nd Match of the World Cup between Bangladesh and Pakistan (Eden Gardens, Kolkata).

 

[Black_Warrior]

So pumped for this. Can't wait.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Mustafizur likely to come back which is a good news and Eden Gardens will suit him

 

[Energetic]

I have a feeling it will be a great game. I'm still expecting Bangladesh to win. It is unacceptable if Mustafizur does not play. Bowlers getting injured during T20s is embarrassing. If Bangladesh negotiate Amir well, then they should win this pretty comfortably. A score of 150 is more than enough for Pakistan since we got the bowlers. Eden Gardens actually suits Bangladesh players.

 

[Pratters]

Nah, Pakistan will win this. First game for Pakistan in a while. They will be really pumped for this one.

 

[vcs]

Expect Pakistan to be really primed for revenge for recent defeats against Bangladesh. But that could also work against them if they get too hyped up like they tend to be in India-Pakistan WC matches. I'm predicting a thrashing either way.

 

[smalishah84]

I have a feeling it will be a great game. I'm still expecting Bangladesh to win. It is unacceptable if Mustafizur does not play. Bowlers getting injured during T20s is embarrassing. If Bangladesh negotiate Amir well, then they should win this pretty comfortably. A score of 150 is more than enough for Pakistan since we got the bowlers. Eden Gardens actually suits Bangladesh players.

and as usual you'll disappear off again if bangladesh lose

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

I have a feeling it will be a great game. I'm still expecting Bangladesh to win. It is unacceptable if Mustafizur does not play. Bowlers getting injured during T20s is embarrassing. If Bangladesh negotiate Amir well, then they should win this pretty comfortably. A score of 150 is more than enough for Pakistan since we got the bowlers. Eden Gardens actually suits Bangladesh players.

Why? Mustafizur is taking time to recover from his side strain grade 1 injury but can't blame him.

 

[mr_mister]

I think Amir will be too much to handle

 

[Black_Warrior]

Not sure in these conditions. Asia Cup had grass and moisture in the first few games.

 

[cricman]

First time Bangladesh playing an International match in West Bengal

 

[G.I.Joe]

First time Bangladesh playing an International match in West Bengal

Took 69 years, but West Bengal finally get to host a quality Bengali team. It's amazing how one Bengal ended up with all the athletes and the other with all the couch potatoes.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

First time Bangladesh playing an International match in West Bengal

Heard they played there before against Kenya where an energized athar ali khan made 70 odd. Can't confirm.

Edit: it was against SL

http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/150846.html

 

[Tec15]

First time Bangladesh playing an International match in West Bengal

They played there before in the Asia Cup in 1990 at the very least.

 

[Franco Vazquez]

Maddy Wasim would cause problems for Bangladeshi batsmen

 

[Black_Warrior]

Maddy Wasim would cause problems for Bangladeshi batsmen

Zorax is already lobbying to get him banned before this game

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Don't know how long we are going to carry Mithun as passenger. Nasir atleast brings in some bowling option.

 

[Pratters]

Bangladesh in red today.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Pakistan wins the toss and will bat first. Good toss to win. And no Mustafiz still

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

As expected huge support for BD at Edens