ODI World Cup 2023: 3 players with most runs in Ban vs Pak rivalry

This World Cup has come so far and we’ve seen a number of setbacks, thrilling games, breaking and creating records and many rivalries. This tournament hasn’t been good for every team, underdog teams are surprising everyone and big teams are unexpectedly performing poorly. Pakistan has also been a victim of surprising behavior during this world cup. This world cup champion team started this journey with two big wins against Netherlands and Sri Lanka. Chasing 345 against Sri Lanka was the biggest chase in the history of the men’s world cup. The iteration was looking good for the green army until they encountered India at Ahmedabad. After losing to India they have lost three consecutive games and with two wins in six games they got in trouble. Today Pak team will face their neighboring team, Bangladesh which is also struggling in the tournament, Bangladesh are almost out of the tournament with just two points in six games. Ban vs Pak will be facing each other for more points at Kolkata’s Eden Garden. 

Both teams have played 38 ODI games together  where Pakistan has totally overpowered Bangladesh with clinching 33 out of them. Lots of runs have been scored in this rivalry and many batters have worked so hard from both teams to win the game, So let’s talk about the top three batters who’ve scored the most in the history of this confrontation.

Mohammad Yousuf – 893 runs

Former Pak middle order batter Mohammad Yousuf is leading this list with 893 runs in 18 games which he played between 2000 to 2008. He scored these runs with an average of 89.30 and he had been unbeaten in six innings. He scored 3 centuries and five half centuries while playing against this team. In 2002 at Bangabandhu he scored 112 not out which is his highest against Bangladesh. Mohammad Yousuf is one of the greatest batters ever produced by Pakistan Cricket but due to politics he doesn’t get enough recognition. He is the second highest run scorer for Pakistan in ODIs and fourth in tests. Later he has also coached the Pakistan Cricket team. 

Tamim Iqbal – 684 runs

Bangladesh’s opener Tamim Iqbal who has been in headlines this year for returning from his retirement overnight. He has scored 684 runs against Bangladesh in 17 games between 2008 to2009. He has batted with the average of 42.75 and has scored two centuries and five half centuries. At home in 2015 where he scored 132 against Pak is the highest of them. Tamim is the greatest batters for Bangladesh cricket he has scored over 15000 international runs which is highest for Bangladesh. He has the most runs in ODIs for his nation, second most in tests and third most in T20Is. Owing to the injury in his back he has been ruled out of this world cup which shattered his fans and his absence could be spotted in the team sweepingly.

Shakib-Al-Hasan – 606 runs

Bangladesh on the line captain Shakib-Al-Hasan has scored 606 runs in 17 games with the average of 43.28. He has one century(108) which came in 2008 at Multan. Shakib is the greatest all rounder in cricket he is third highest international run getter for Bangladesh and also having the most international wickets for his nation. He has more than 14000 runs and over 600 wickets in international cricket. Despite all the controversies he is Bangladesh’s most favorite player and also loved by millions of cricket lovers around the world. He hasn’t been in good form throughout this World cup where he has scored just 61 runs in five innings and took 7 wickets. Let’s see what he could do for his team today in Ban vs Pak if can get to play.

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