England are gearing up to take on Pakistan in the third T20I of their four-match series. After winning the previous game, the hosts are keen to clinch another victory and seal the series. On the other hand, Pakistan are determined to bounce back strongly and avoid a series defeat.
This series serves as the ultimate test for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. Therefore, they are expected to give their all to secure the series win and boost their confidence for the upcoming ICC tournament.
Pakistan tour of England 2024, 3rd T20I:
Date and Time: May 28; 06:30 pm local | 05:30 pm GMT | 11:00 pm IST
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Sophia Gardens Pitch Report:
The pitch at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff is expected to offer consistent pace and bounce. Initially, there might be some assistance for the fast bowlers due to the moisture on the surface, resulting in slight seam movement. However, as the match progresses, it is anticipated to become a batting-friendly pitch.
Historically, the Cardiff pitch tends to retain its moisture and doesn’t dry out quickly, which means spinners may not find a significant turn. With the wicket expected to remain stable throughout the game, teams batting second are likely to have an advantage. Given that six out of nine matches at this venue have been won by the team batting second, the toss-winning captain is expected to opt for fielding first.
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt
Batters: Jonny Bairstow, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Will Jacks
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Shaheen Shah Afridi
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Jos Buttler (c), Shaheen Shah Afridi (vc)
Choice 2: Jofra Archer (c), Phil Salt (vc)
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ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Naseem Shah, Sam Curran, Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 28, 05:30 pm GMT):
ENG vs PAK Fantasy Team (screengrab Dream 11)
Squads:
England: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (wk), Reece Topley, and Mark Wood
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Iftikhar Ahmad, Usman Khan, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, and Salman Ali Agha
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