Pakistan is all set to face off against England in the second T20 match of the match T20 series. The second T20 match will be played in Edgbaston on May 25, 6:30 pm (PKT).
The first T20 match between Pakistan and England was called off due to continuous rain without a toss. The squad announcement of the Pakistan cricket team for the T20 World Cup was scheduled after the first T20 against England but it was postponed. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will announce the squad today for the World Cup.
The deadline for the squad announcement is May 24 so Pakistan has to announce the squad today.
Key Player:
With the return of Muhammad Amir and Imad Wasim, Pakistan has a good bowling lineup. Former captain Shaheen Afridi is also back with his rhythm. Apart from this Haris has made his return to the team after an injury. He is declared fit for the upcoming T20 World Cup too.
Batting Pakistan has an explosive batting order with Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Azam Khan, and Iftikhar Ahmed. Apart from this Pakistan have two best anchor batsmen, skipper Babar Azam and wicket keeper batsman Muhammad Rizwan.
On the other hand, England will be playing with their full-strength World Cup squad against Pakistan. England has called their all players to participate in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.
England has Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Moeen Ali, and Sam Curran in their lineup.
Here are probable lineups in the first T20 of both teams:
Pakistan playing XI:
Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (wicket-keeper), Imad Wasim, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Muhammad Amir
England playing XI:
Jos Buttler (Captain), Phil Salt (wicket-keeper), Will Jacks, Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
Head to Head:
Pakistan and England face each other on 29 occasions. England has won 19 times out of 29 matches while Pakistan has won 9 matches. One match ended with no result.
Live Streaming:
The second T20 match between Pakistan and England will be telecast on A Sports while Tapmad will live stream on their website and app.
Match details:
The second T20 match between Pakistan and New Zealand is scheduled in Edgbaston, England on May 25 at 6:30 pm (PKT).
Predictions:
Pakistan and England will be playing with their full-strength squad. Both teams have the best batting and bowling lineups but if we look back on the previous performance of Pakistan’s batting order, Pakistan can win the 2nd T20.
Probable Scenarios:
Scenario 1:
Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first
1-6 overs: 50-55 runs
First inning total: 180-185
Pakistan won the match
Scenario 2:
Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first
1-6 overs: 45-50 runs
First-inning Total: 175-185
Pakistan won the match
