Cricket News: Pakistan VS England - Match Predictions and Tips
Pakistan will face England in the first T20I match of the historic seven-match series on Tuesday, September 20
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England will play on Pakistani soil after 17 long years.
Both sides will want to make an impression in this series. Jos Buttler and his teammates want to go into the T20 World Cup with a couple of wins.
On the other hand, Pakistan's batters will be eager to perform well in familiar surroundings.
Pakistan players to watch:
1. Mohammad Rizwan: He is in excellent form and gave a good opening performance against India in the Asia Cup.
2. Naseem Shah: He will have a great contest against the English openers. He was the match-winner with the bat in the death overs against Afghanistan (Asia Cup).
England players to watch:
1. Alex Hales: Hales's Big Bash record is fantastic, and a good start is expected from him.
2. Moeen Ali: It will be great to watch Moeen Ali with a bat and bowl on the Pakistan pitch where spin dominates.
Kisma Match Prediction
Pakistan will win 1st T20 due to home advantage and familiar surroundings.
Kisma Top Fantasy Picks
- Babar Azam
- Naseem Shah
- Moeen Ali
- Sam Curran
Pitch Report
A total of seven T20I matches were played at this venue. The chasing team defeated the teams that batted first and won five games and the remaining matches. With four matches being played at this venue, batting rather could be an option as the tournament progresses.
Team Squad
Pakistan: Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Aamer Jamal, Abrar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Usman Qadir
England: Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Liam Dawson, Richard Gleeson, Alex Hales, Tom Helm, Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Olly Stone, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Luke Wood, Mark Wood
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