MATCH PREVIEW
It is the biggest clash of all as England takes on Pakistan in the final of the ICC World Cup 2022. Both teams have been clinical in the semifinals and have deserved to be in the final of the World Cup. England mercilessly made a mockery of the total set by India and won the match by 10 wickets. Pakistan were dominant in all three departments and outplayed New Zealand to reach the final of the World Cup.
In the recently concluded 7-match series before the World Cup, England won the series 4-3. Both teams have faced each other also in the warmup match where England beat Pakistan again. The teams have known each other quite well and England have a psychological advantage going forward.
The mighty English team takes on unpredictable Pakistan with everything at stake in the finals of the T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 13th November, Sunday. The match will start at 1:30 PM.
MATCH DETAILS
Match: Pakistan vs England
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
Date and Time: November 13, 1:30 PM IST
Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Hotstar
PITCH REPORT
The pitch at MCG is traditionally good for batting. Bowlers get swing initially, but afterward, batsmen enjoy batting here. Spinners aren’t quite effective on this wicket. The long boundaries result in a lot of singles and doubles at this venue.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Pakistan:
Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
England:
Jos Buttler (c&wk), Alex Hales, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan/Mark Wood, Adil Rashid
PREDICTED WINNER
On paper England look very strong. But Pakistan have been unpredictable and key players are getting in the form at the right time. The team that plays well in the batting powerplay will win the match.
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