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PAK vs ENG: The 2nd of 7 T20 internationals between Pakistan and England will take place on September 22nd, 2022. England is currently leading the series by 1-0. The hosts suffered a 6-wicket defeat in the opening game. The number of matches was increased in the series to compensate for last year’s abandoned tour.
Alex Hales staged a perfect comeback. He donned the English jersey after a wait of 3 long years. He and Harry Brook led England’s chase. Batting first, Rizwan’s 68 off 46 balls guided Pakistan to a total of 158. However, their prime bowler, Naseem Shah, went for 41 runs in his quota of four overs. England chased the total in 19.2 overs . Pakistan will want to bounce back in the second game. A fierce cricketing contest is on the way.
Match Details for PAK vs ENG
Series: England tour of Pakistan 2022
Date: 22nd September 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 8:00 PM IST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Live streaming: Sony Sports, Sonyliv
Pitch Report for PAK vs ENG
The pitch assisted both batters and bowlers in the previous game. The same conditions are applicable to this game as well. An even contest will play out. The weather will stay humid. Dew is most likely to settle in the second innings. Considering the dew factor, chasing would be an ideal choice for both captains.
Probable Playing XI
Pakistan
Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Haider Ali, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani
England
Alex Hales, Philip Salt (wicket-keeper), Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali (captain), Sam Curran, David Willey, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid, Richard Gleeson
Match Predictions for PAK vs ENG
England tasted victory in the first game. However, Pakistan will fight back. They won’t let England dominate on their home turf for too long. A good quality contest will play out for sure. England would want to keep their winning combinations intact. Pakistan, on the other hand, would also want to go with the same eleven. They will back the players for the second game. They desperately need to strengthen their batting before the World Cup. The team is heavily dependent on the openers. The middle order needs to fire as time is running out for them. Nevertheless, considering all aspects, England would be the probable winner of the match.
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