ENG vs PAK: England and Pakistan are set to face off in the first T20I of a four-match series at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds. The match is scheduled to begin at 11 PM IST on May 22, with the toss taking place at 10:30 PM IST. Fans interested in participating in the Dream11 fantasy cricket contest for this match can find tips, news, and team predictions for the England vs Pakistan 1st T20 below.
Pakistan starts the T20I series against England after a 2-1 victory in their T20I series against Ireland. They seek to test all their resources ahead of the vital ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Opener Saim Ayub has to do well with the bat, while the squad largely depends on Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Pakistan’s bowling, which was off-colour against Ireland, will need to improve to have a chance against England.
On the other side, England, the current T20 world champions, will also be seeking to test their team ahead of the T20 World Cup. Many of the England players are coming off a season in the Indian Premier League 2024. Phil Salt and Jos Buttler have been in terrific form, while Will Jacks has also made major contributions with the bat.
ENG vs PAK Match Details
| Series | Pakistan tour of England, 2024 | |
| Match | England and Pakistan | |
| Date | May 22, 2024 | |
| Time |
11:00 PM
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| Venue | Headingley, Leeds | |
ENG vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis
England will play Pakistan in the opening T20I of their four-match series on Wednesday at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds. England, the defending T20 World Champions, will be hungry to begin their home season with a victory. Captain Jos Buttler will be looking for a good, clinical effort in this first match.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has named a full-strength team for their trip to England. Skipper Babar Azam will be eager for his squad to put up a strong display against the hosts. England has a strong lead in their head-to-head record, winning 18 of the 29 T20I matches versus Pakistan, who has nine wins. One match ended in a draw, while one had no results.
ENG vs PAK Playing XI
England Playing XI: Jos Buttler (captain), Phil Salt (wk), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow, Will Jacks, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Reece Topley.
Pakistan Playing XI: Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Abbas Afridi, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
ENG vs PAK Pitch Report
Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds will host the opening match of the four-match series between England and Pakistan. In the only T20I match previously played at Leeds, England secured a comprehensive 45-run win over Pakistan.
ENG vs PAK Weather Conditions
With heavy rain predicted for the game, the wicket might offer something for the bowlers. Batsmen will need to stay at the crease to accumulate runs on this pitch.
ENG vs PAK Team Preview
England: In the opening match, England’s batting lineup will be led by Jonny Bairstow, Captain Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, Will Jacks, and Moeen Ali. Phil Salt has been the top batting player for England in the T20 Format since February 2023, with 394 runs and a strike rate of 169.09.
The bowling team will be led by Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, and Reece Topley, along with Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid, who have topped the bowling charts for England since February 2023. Rashid has taken 14 wickets in 12 matches at an economy rate of 7.11.
Pakistan: The Green Shirts will be relying on openers Saim Ayub, skipper Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, wicket-keeper Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, and all-rounder Shadab Khan to score the bulk of the runs. Babar Azam has topped the batting charts for Pakistan since January 1, 2024, with 470 runs and six half-centuries in 13 matches.
The bowling team will be led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Abbas Afridi, who have also topped the charts for Pakistan.