ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: With the first game getting washed out, England and Pakistan will face each other for the first time in the ongoing four-match series when they play the 2nd T20I match at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday.
This series is the only chance for England and Pakistan to get their combination right ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup, scheduled to start on June 2, as unlike other teams, both these teams will not be playing any warm up match. So expect a high-octane, World Cup like intensity from both teams’ players.
ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I: Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: Expect a full match as the weather forecast for Saturday in Birmingham indicates only 20% chance of rain. However, the clouds would certainly be hovering over the Edgbaston ground, which means only one things that that is an ample support for the pace bowlers, especially with the new ball.
But the even bounce will also help the batters in executing their shots, making the conditions good for batting as well. So expect an even contest between the batsmen and bowlers.
Weather Report: As mentioned above, there’s 20% chance of rain in Birmingham on Saturday. Though, rain might stop the play at some point, the full game is expected. Temperature has never been an issue in England and it will be around 20°C
ENG vs PAK Head To Head Record
The head-to-head record doesn’t read good numbers for Pakistan who have lost 19 times in 29 T20I matches against England, winning only 9 times, with one game ending in a no-result. The biggest game between these two cricket giants came in the 2022 T20I World Cup, when England beat Pakistan by five wickets in the mega final.
| Matches played | 29 |
| ENG Wins | 19 |
| PAK Wins | 09 |
| No Result | 01 |
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
England
- Ahead of the match, England skipper Jos Buttler provided updates on the availability of players.
- Buttler revealed that Liam Livingstone is recovering from a knee injury and will miss the 2nd T20I against Pakistan.
- Fast bowler Mark Wood is still not at 100% as he continues to deal with a niggle in his left knee.
- The Rajasthan Royals batsman also stated that he would be starting as a wicket-keeper.
Pakistan
- Haris Rauf is back in Pakistan squad after resolving issues with the Pakistan Cricket Board., He is expected to start the match against England.
- Pakistan could go with an all-out pace attack with Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf all featuring.
TOP Picks For ENG vs PAK Dream 11 Match 2nd T20I
Captain Options:
- Phil Salt: The England wicket-keeper showed in IPL 20224, that he belongs to the highest of stage. He scored 435 runs across 12 innings for KKR, scoring four half centuries along the way. He can give a fast start to England, and pose a threat to Pakistan bowlers.
- Babar Azam: Pakistan skipper is one of the finest batsman in all formats of the game. His record speaks for itself. His form is also terrific as he has scored 3 half centuries in the last four T20I matches.
- Will Jacks: The 25-year-old had a telling difference on Royal Challengers Bangalore since he was inducted in the playing XI. His 41-ball century against the Gujarat Titans was really a corker of an innings. His bowling skills make him a unique two-way player.
- Shaheen Afridi: One of the most premium bowlers in the world. Just like Jasprit Bumrah, he is deadly on all sorts of pitches. He will pose threat to England bowlers and his four-over spell can really change the match right on its head. In his last four T20I appearance, Shaheen has taken a total of 11 wickets.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Jos Buttler: England skipper has had an inconsistent IPL 2024 season, but he still managed to score two centuries. He is a match-winner, as simple as that. However, his record against Pakistan doesn’t read good numbers as he has managed only 174 runs in 9 innings.
- Mohammad Rizwan: Scored 75 not-out and 56 runs in the last two innings against Ireland. Pakistan wicket-keeper batter is amongst the most consistent batsmen in the world. He is definitely going to be a key player for Pakistan in this series as well as in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
- Jofra Archer: The 29-year-old’s cricket career has been plagued by injuries, but we all know he is a match-winner, an x-factor whenever he plays. He will be looking at this series to get his momentum back before the T20 showpiece event.
- Mohammad Amir: He is back in Pakistan team and that spells trouble for the batsmen all around the world. He is now more experienced and that makes him more lethal.
ENG vs PAK Predicted Lineups for 2nd T20I
England: Jos Buttler (C & Wk), Phil Salt, Jonny Bairstow, Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
Pakistan: Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir
Squads:
England Squad: Jos Buttler(W/C), Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Mark Wood, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Tom Hartley
Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi, Irfan Khan, Usman Khan, Agha Salman
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Teams for 2nd T20I
ENG vs PAK Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: M Rizwan, P Salt
- Batsmen: B Azam (VC), F Zaman, W Jacks
- All-rounders: M Ali, S Curran (C)
- Bowlers: S Afridi, J Archer, N Shah, C Jordan
ENG vs PAK Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: P Salt
- Batsmen: B Azam, F Zaman (VC), W Jacks, J Bairstow (C)
- All-rounders: S Khan, S Curran
- Bowlers: S Afridi, J Archer, M Amir, R Topley
