England's Predicted XI vs Pakistan, Cricket World Cup 2023: Will Liam Livingstone Stay On The Sidelines?

England will square off against Pakistan in their final ICC World Cup 2023 match on Saturday, November 11. The famed Eden Gardens Stadium will host this clash, scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST. Defending champions England are already out of contention for the semi-finals following a disastrous campaign, with just two wins and six defeats in their eight matches so far. However, they had something to cherish in their previous match as they got the better of Netherlands by 160 runs. Batting first, the Jos Buttler-led side posted a mammoth 339/9 courtesy of Ben Stokes' superb 84-ball 108.

Thereafter, a disciplined bowling performance, led by Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid's three-wicket hauls, ensured a comfortable victory and a ray of light for their Champions Trophy 2025 qualification hopes.

Ahead of their last ICC World Cup 2023 match against Pakistan, which will also be a repeat of the T20 World Cup 2022 final, England will trust the following players to get them over the line and conclude the ongoing tournament on a high.

Openers: Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow

Dawid Malan, the dynamic opener, has displayed remarkable form in the ICC World Cup 2023, amassing 373 runs at an average of 46.62 and a strike rate of 103.32. His consistent run-scoring includes one ton and two half-centuries, making him England's leading run-scorer and a pivotal player in the tournament.

On the other hand, Jonny Bairstow has failed to get going in the mega event with a string of low scores. Barring his 52-run knock against Bangladesh, the opening batter has been mediocre throughout the tournament. However, his ability to provide aggressive starts will be crucial, especially against Pakistan's in-form seamer Shaheen Afridi in the powerplay phase.

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