Match Details
England will take on Pakistan in the third and final ODI of the series at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. This match will take place on July 13 and will commence at 05:30 PM.
This clash can be streamed live on the Sony Sports Network.
Preview
Despite not having a majority of the big names in the squad, England have outplayed Pakistan in the first two contests. Contrary to the expectations, the men in green have put up a disappointing show in the first two games and subsequently suffered defeats. With the Three Lions already having the series in the bag, Babar Azam’s men have nothing but pride to play for.
Although Pakistan has multiple areas to work upon, their poor batting show has been the main reason behind their downfall. On the other hand, the second-string England side has left the cricket world in awe. Under Ben Stokes’ leadership, the home team have performed well as a unit and would be determined to register a clean sweep.
Probable Playing XIs for ENG vs PAK
England
Phillip Salt, Dawid Malan, Zak Crawley, James Vince, Ben Stokes (C), Lewis Gregory, John Simpson (WK), Craig Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, Brydon Carse
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (C), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Sohaib Maqsood, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Captaincy Picks for ENG vs PAK
Hasan Ali
Although the Men in Green didn’t have many cheerful moments in this tour, Hasan Ali enjoyed a good day at the field during the second ODI. The right-arm pacer made the white-ball talk and has scalped his fourth five-wicket haul in ODIs. While batting, he has also scored a quick-fire 31 off 17 balls.
Saqib Mahmood
Mahmood will be the man to watch out for from the England camp. In the absence of Jofra Archer, Chris Woakes, and Mark Wood, the right-arm pacer led the English bowling attack and gave a tough time to the visitors. Mahmood bowled with hostility and scalped six wickets in the first two games.
Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips for ENG vs PAK
2-Player Team
Hasan Ali (C), Lewis Gregory
3-Player Team
Saqib Mahmood (C), Fakhar Zaman, Ben Stokes
4-Player Team
James Vince (C), Saqib Mahmood, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan
11-Player Team
Mohammad Rizwan, James Vince, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Zak Crawley, Saud Shakeel, Ben Stokes, Lewis Gregory, Saqib Mahmood (VC), Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali (C)