Bangladesh is no more the underdogs in World Cricket, as they have blatantly proclaimed their strength over the past few years by defeating many cricketing powerhouses.
In the Asia Cup, they trashed Pakistan easily, and now, they are all set to play their first match in the World Cup 2016 against the Men in Green on Mar. 16, 2016.
The contest will be played during the day at 2:30 p.m. Pak time.
Mustafizur Rahman is expected to prove his fitness before this game, and if he does that, then Abu Hider will be out of the playing eleven.
For Bangladesh cricketers, it has been a dream come moment today, as they are playing at Eden Gardens.
Since 1990, Bangladesh has not played at this venue, but today, Mashrafe Mortaza and his boys get a chance, and they will surely aim to make the moment memorable in all manners.
Star Sports has been awarded the telecast rights in India. Watch Star Sports live here.
PTV Sports will broadcast the t20 event in Pakistan. You can also watch the game online at the website of PTV Sports from 9:30 GMT.
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Like always, Pakistan dressing room is not so calm and peaceful as they are setting out for the real battle. There are reports of rift between among their players.
Shahid Afridi lately ran into trouble as he made remarks on Indian cricket lovers. He even faced objections from Javed Miandad, and the former captain said that Afridi should be ashamed of himself.
But the Pakistan team is somewhat settled in papers, especially in the bowling area.
The pace attack led by Mohammed Amir has the capability to spoil the run of the world mightiest batting side.
If Sharjeel Khan and Ahmed Shehzad succeed in giving a good start for the Pakistan team, then it will help Umar Akmal and Shoaib Malik to do some big hitting in the end.
The Eden Gardens pitch is known to support the batsmen, and the team who wins the toss will bat first in all odds.
In a rare upset, hosts India lost to New Zealand yesterday. India chasing a modest score of 127 runs, lost all their wickets for just 79 runs.