Pakistan and England are set to face off in their final group stage match of the 2023 World Cup at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Both teams have a lot at stake, with England aiming to secure a spot in the top eight to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy, and Pakistan still in contention for a spot in the semifinals.
With England currently positioned at the 7th spot on the World Cup standings with four points, they need a win to secure their berth in the top eight. On the other hand, Pakistan, with four wins in eight matches, are still in contention for a spot in the semifinals, but they have a mountain to climb and must beat England by a margin of 287 runs to overtake New Zealand on net run rate.
The upcoming match is significant for both teams, and The Sporting News provides a detailed report on the weather forecast in Kolkata ahead of the game at Eden Gardens. The weather forecast for the match day shows clear skies with no precipitation and a 0% chance of rain, making it unlikely for the match to be interrupted by rain.
In the event of rain washing out the game, both Pakistan and England will receive a point each. The match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM IST and will be broadcasted live on Star Sports Network, with coverage also available on Disney+ Hotstar.
According to Dafabet odds, Pakistan are the favorites for this tie, and viewers can also play Dafabet’s CWC 2023 predictor game for the chance to win the latest Apple gadgets and big INR prizes. More information on the Cricket World Cup action and betting markets can be found on The Sporting News website.

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