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PAK vs ENG Match Analysis

Pakistan and England will play their third Test of a three-match test series on October 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. Pakistan, with the series finely balanced at 1-1, will be looking to field their strongest playing XI for this crucial match. Captain Shan Masood is sure to make some changes for the series decider.

England, under the leadership of Ben Stokes, will need to correct their errors from the previous game and deliver a stronger performance in this series decider. Two years ago, England secured a 74-run victory over Pakistan in a Test match in Rawalpindi.

PAK vs ENG Team Preview & Squads

Pakistan 

Pakistan’s focus in the game will be on two standout performers – the spin duo of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, both of whom played pivotal roles in leveling the three-match Test series. Kamran Ghulam, making his Test debut for PAK with a brilliant knock of 118 runs on a turning wicket, will aim to maintain his form with the bat in this series decider.

To score the most runs in this series finale, Pakistan will be depending on players like openers Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, captain Shan Masood, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.

According to the team news, Pakistan will enter with three spinners: Aamer Jamal, Noman Ali, and Sajid Khan with one other spinner. If the circumstances favor seamers over spinners, the home team may substitute Mir Hamza for Zahid Mehmood.

Pakistan Squads

Pakistan

Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Hurraira, Saim Ayub, Aamer Jamal, Agha Salman, Kamran Ghulam, Sajid Khan, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Nauman Ali, and Zahid Mahmood.

England

England may opt for one change, with Gus Atkinson likely to replace Matthew Potts for the series decider. In the previous match, Ben Duckett showcased excellent technique and composure to score a brilliant century against Pakistan. However, aside from Duckett, none of the other batters in the lineup managed to reach a half-century for the visitors. 

ENG will be depending on players like Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Harry Brook, skipper Ben Stokes, and in-form opener Ben Duckett to provide the majority of the runs in the batting department. However, ENG will also use the same lineup, which consists of two pacers (Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse) and two spinners (Shoaib Bashir and Jack Leach), with Joe Root bowling his part-time spin if needed.

England Squads

England

Ollie Pope (c), Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Brydon Carse, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Woakes, Ben Stokes (withdrawn), Gus Atkinson, Jack Leach, Matthew Potts, Shoaib Bashir, Olly Stone.

Pakistan vs England outfield report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

To put up a competitive score, the team that wins the toss would like to bat first. In the final two days of the match, batting will not be any simpler. The game is expected to have ideal weather, with sunny spells and a light wind. It will take place later in the game because the game’s prepared pitch will be drier than normal.

PAK vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

They played five times, with ENG winning four and PAK winning one.

Pakistan vs England Prediction

Cricket analysts predict Pakistan has a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.