• England and Pakistan will square off in the first T20I of a four-match series on Wednesday.

  • Babar Azam will lead the touring party.

ENG vs PAK 2024, 1st T20I: Headingley Cricket Ground Pitch Report, Leeds Weather Forecast, T20 Stats & Records | England vs Pakistan
ENG vs PAK 2024 - 1st T20I

England will face Pakistan in the inaugural fixture of a four-match T20I series on Wednesday, May 22. The encounter will take place at the Headin🗹gley Cricket Ground in Leeds.

This series is crucial for both heavyweights in limited-overs cricket as they gear up for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place next month in the USA and the Wꦇest🍌 Indies.

T20I Stats and Records at Headingley Cricket Ground:

  • Total matches: 2
  • Matches won batting first: 2
  • Matches won bowling first: 0
  • Average 1st Inns scores: 188
  • Average 2nd Inns scores: 148
  • Highest total recorded: 200 (19.5 Overs) by England vs Pakistan
  • Lowest total recorded: 176/10 (20 Overs) by England Women vs Pakistan Women
  • Lowest score defended: 176/10 (20 Overs) by England Women vs Pakistan Women

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ENG vs PAK: Headingley Cricket Ground Pitch Report

The Headingley Cricket Ground boasts a fast pitch with notable pace and bounce, especially in the early overs. This characteristic allows the ball to move significantly, giving fast bowlers an excellent opportunity to capi🌃talize on the conditions at the start.

As the 🔴match progresses, the pitch becomes more advantageous for batters, with less assistance for spinners. However, in the second innings, the pitch typically dries out, providing spinners with more influence. Winning the toss and choosing to bat is a wise decision at this venue.

ENG vs PAK: Leeds Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for Wednesday in Leeds suggest🥃s a 41% chance of rain. The temperature will be chilly at 13 degrees Celsius, and the humidity is expected to be high at 95%, resulting in a muggy day. Additionally, winds will blow at 13 kmph, which could affect outdoor activities and𓆏 contribute to the overall dampness

ENG vs PAK: Probable Playing XI, 1st T20I

England: Jos Buttler (c), Phil Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Mo♉een Ali, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Ma♛rk Wood, Reece Topley

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Sh💃adab Khan, Azam Khan (༺wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir

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