The T20 World Cup 2024 clash between England and Scotland on Tuesday (June 4) witnessed a delayed start due to rain. But when the action finally commenced, the Scottish openers, George Munsey and Michael Jones, wasted no time in making their presence felt.

Scotland’s hot start against England

Undeterred by the earlier delay, the Scottish batting duo adopted an aggressive approach from the get-go. They tore into the England bowling attack, amassing an impressive 49 runs during the crucial Powerplay overs. Their strokeplay was a delight to watch, with one particular shot by Jones leaving everyone awestruck. Jones emerged as the star of the show during the Powerplay. In the final over of this phase, he faced Chris Jordan and unleashed a brutal six that? caused a serious damage.

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Michael Jones’ humongous six breaks solar panel

Spotting a shortish delivery on the off-side, Jones displayed exceptional timing and power to launch the ball high and clear over deep mid-wicket for a colossal six. The brutality of the shot was evident as the ball nearly left the ground altogether, causing a dramatic consequence – it hit and cracked one of the solar panels situated atop the stands at the Dallas Stadium.

Here’s the video:

Jones’ monstrous six  became a talking point of the match. Unfortunately, Scotland’s batting momentum was halted by another rain shower just as the next over began. The players were forced to leave the field, leaving everyone eager to see if they could continue their dominant display upon the resumption of play.

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The defending champions of the previous edition of T20 World Cup in 2022, England, are taking on Scotland in the sixth match of the global showpiece event at Kensington Oval, Barbados. Scotland skipper Richie Berrington won the toss and chose to field first, hoping to leverage the fresh wicke?t and inclement weather conditions.

The reason behind the absence of Sam Curran

England’s powerhouse batting line features the likes of the skipper Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Will Jacks and Jonny Bairstow. As per bowling, they have a world-class leg-spinner in Adil Rashid and a balanced seam attack featuring the likes of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood. However, in a big surprise, they decided to not to go with their Player of the Tournament of the last edition and an ace all-rounder, Sam Curran. Although, the reason was not made clear at the toss, strengthening their fast-bowling attack cou?ld be? the factor.

“Everyone’s really excited to get going. It was a 50-50 call but we’ve gone for the extra pace of Wood today,” Buttler said at the time of toss.

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Playing XIs of both teams:

England: Jos Buttler (c & wk), Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood,  Adil Rashid
Scotland: George Munsey, Michael Jo??nes, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Matt Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal, Chris Sole, Brad Currie

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England are preparing to face Pakistan in the final T20I of their four-match series. This game will be pla??yed at the iconic Kennington Oval stadium in London on Friday.

The hosts are just one win away from sealing the series, while Pakistan, who cannot win the series, will put all their efforts into stealing the win to draw the series. After this match, both teams will leave to participate in the T20 World Cup 2024.

Pakistan tour of England 2024, 4th T20I:

• Date and Time: May 30; 06:30 pm local | 05:30 pm GMT | 11:00 pm IST
• Venue: Kennington Oval, London

Kennington Oval Pitch Report

The pitch at the Kennington Oval is known for its slightly greenish surface, which favours fast bowlers, although there is minimal lateral movement. However, in overcast conditions, pacers benefit significantly more than spinners??. High-scoring matches are uncommon at this venue, but the conditions contribute to competitive matches.

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Mohammad Rizwan
• Batters: Jonny Bairstow, Babar Azam, Harry Brook, Saim Ayub
• All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Shadab Khan
• Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Jonny Bairstow (c), Babar Azam (vc)
Choice 2: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Jos Buttler (vc)

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ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Phil Salt, Sam Cur??ran, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Amir

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 30, 05:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

England: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Bro??ok, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (wk), Reece Topley, and Mark Wood

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman,? Irfan Khan Niazi, Iftikhar Ahmad, Usman Khan, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afr??idi, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, and Salman Ali Agha

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England are gearing up to take on Pakistan in the third T20I of their four-match series. After winning the previous game, the hosts are keen to clinch another victory and seal the series. On the other hand, Pakistan are determined to bounce back?? strongly and avoid a series defeat.

This series serves as the ultimate test for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. Therefore, they are expected to give their all to secure the series win and boost their confidence for the upcoming ICC t?ournament.

Pakistan tour of England 2024, 3rd T20I:

• Date and Time: May 28; 06:30 pm local | 05:30 pm GMT | 11:00 pm IST
• Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Sophia Gardens Pitch Report:

The pitch at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff is expected to offer consistent pace and bounce. Initially, there might be some assistance for the fast bowlers due to the ?moisture on the surface, resulting in slight seam movement. However, as the ma??tch progresses, it is anticipated to become a batting-friendly pitch.

Historically, the Cardiff pitch tends to retain its moisture and doesn’t dry out quickly, which means spinners may not find a significant turn. With the wicket expected to remain stable throughout the game, teams batting second are likely to have an advantage. Given that six out of nine matches at this venue have been won by the team batting second, the toss-winning captain is expected to opt for fielding first.

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt
• Batters: Jonny Bairstow, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Will Jacks
• All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Shadab Khan
• Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Shaheen Shah Afridi

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Jos Buttler (c), Shaheen Shah Afridi (vc)
Choice 2: Jofra Archer (c), Phil Salt (vc)

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ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Naseem Shah,? Sam Curran, Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 28, 05:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

England: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Be??n Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (wk), Reece Topley, and Mark Wood

Pakistan: Babar Aza??m (c)??, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Iftikhar Ahmad, Usman Khan, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, and Salman Ali Agha

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Babar Azam is currently at the helm of Pakistan‘s campaign, on their England tour for a 4-match T20I series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. This series between the two teams is pivotal in prepa?ring for the upcoming ICC tournament.

In the second T20I of the series, Babar’s innings of 32 runs off 26 balls went in vain as Pakistan fell short by 23 runs while chasing England’s formidable total of 184. This total was largely powered by a magnificent performance from England’s captain, Jos Buttler. Despite the defeat, the Pakistan skipp??er achieved a significant personal milestone ?during the game.

Babar Azam eclipses Rohit Sharma in T20I rankings

Babar surpassed India‘s captain, Rohit Sharma, to claim the title of the second-highest run-scorer in T20Is. The 29-year-old has amassed a total of 3987 runs in the shortest format of inter?national cricket, standing just 13 runs shy of the coveted 4000-run mark.

Notably, Rohit played 151 matches and 143 innings to accumulate 3974 runs at a strike rate of 139.97. In contrast, Babar achieved his tally of 3987 runs across 118 matches and 111 innings, maintaining a strike rate of 129.91. Despite this feat, the star player still trails behind eminent Indian batter Virat Kohli, who holds the record for the most runs in T20Is with 4037 runs scored in 109 innings, at a strike rate of 138.15. Kohli’s exceptional statistics firmly establish him as the leading run-scorer in T20I cricket.

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Babar’s performance in T20 World Cups

Babar has participated in 13 matches in prestigious tournaments, amassing 427 runs at an average of 35.58 and a strike rate of 114.48. With five half-centuries to his credit, the opening batter’s highest score stands at 70 runs. Babar’s leadership prowess is also evident as he has led his team to victory in 9 out of 13 matches, boasting an impressive winning percentage of 69.2. It’s worth mentioning that under the captaincy of the Lahore-born cricketer, Pakistan reached the finals in the previous edition of the global event.

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England secured victory over Pakistan in the second T20I of their 4-match series, triumphing by a margin of 23 runs. Pakistan’s decision to field first backfired as the hosts posted a formidable total of 183 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, fueled by an impressive innings from Jos Buttler, who scored 84 runs off 51 balls.

In response, Pakistan struggled against the bowling duo of Jofra Archer (4-0-28-2) and Reece Topley (3.2-0-41-3). None of the batters from the team led by Babar Azam managed to reach a half-century, and they were eventually bowled out for 160 runs in 19.2 overs. Brimming with excitement for the English spectators, the game witnessed another remarkable moment when England’s captain Buttler delivered a stunning six, leaving the crowd in awe.

Jos Buttler hits a stunning reverse sweep six 

During the 14th over of the first innings, when Shadab Khan stepped up to bowl, Buttler astonished everyone by executing a reverse sweep that propelled the ball over th?e boundary for a ma?ssive six. The wicket-keeper batter bent on his knee and attempted this shot towards backward point.

Here is the video:

A true 360° player 🤯

Sensational from the skipper 🙌

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ENGvPAK 🇵🇰 @JosButtler pic.twitter.com/1lYRLcbys6

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 25, 2024

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Buttler registers his name in the history books

Buttler’s innings, comprising eight fours and three sixes, notched the second-highest score by an England captain in a T20I, falling only behind Eoin Morgan‘s 91 against New Zealand in 2019. Fans anticipate the star player to sustain his scintillating form and guide his team towards reclaiming the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy. However, Buttler will miss the initial fixtures of the esteemed tournament, as the 33-year-old is expecting the joyous arrival of his third child. England will play their first game of the global event against Scotland on June 4.

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England are set to face Pakistan in the second T20I of their four-match series. Following a whitewash in the first game, both teams will be eager to se?cu??re victory and take a commanding lead in the series.

England, who last played a T20 game in 2023, will aim to secure a series victory to boost their confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. Meanwhile, fresh from a series triumph over Ireland, Pakistan wi??ll be fully committed to defeating the hosts and leaving no opportunity untapped.

Pakistan tour of England 2024, 2nd T20I:

• Date and Time: May 25; 07:00 pm local | 01:30 pm GMT | 02:30 pm IST
• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Edgbaston Pitch Report:

The Edgbaston Stadium pitch typically provides pace and consistent bounce, making it ideal for stroke play and showcasing the batting skills of players. An ??evenly matched contest is usually expected, although if Birmingham experiences cloudy weather, fast bowlers may find the conditions favourable. Opting to bat first is generally regarded as the preferred choice after winning the toss.

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt
• Batters: Jonny Bairstow, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Will Jacks
• All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
• Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Phil Salt (c), Babar Azam (vc)
Choice 2: Sam Curran (c), Shaheen Shah Afridi (vc)

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ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

?Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 24, 01:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

England: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (wk)??, Reece Topley, and Mark Wood

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mo??hammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Iftikhar Ahmad, Usman Khan, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, and Salman Ali Agha

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England will lock horns against Pakistan in a four-match T2?0I series, beginning on Wednesday (May 22) at Headingley, Leeds.

This series will mark England’s return to T20I cricket after a five-month hiatus. The side last played a T20I series against the West Indies in December 2023. Since then, many English cricketers have been active in various franchise tournaments globally, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

On the other hand, Pakistan will enter the series brimming with confidence following their recent success in Ireland. The Babar Azam-led side clinched a T20I series victory against Ireland with a 2-1 margin. This recent triumph has provided Pakistan with significant momentum, which they aim? to carry into the series against England.

Pakistan tour of England 2024, 1st T20I:

• Date and Time: May 22; 06:30 pm local | 05:30 pm GMT | 11:00 am IST
• Venue: Headingley, Leeds

Headingley Pitch Report

The Headingley pitch is anticipated to offer a harmonious blend of opportunities for both bowlers and batters. Initially, the bowlers might extract some movement from the surface, making it a challenging prospect for the batters. However, as the game unfolds, the pitch tends to become more batter-friendly, offering them better conditions to play their shots. S??pin bowlers, too, will play a pivotal role in this scenario, as the pitch may afford them the advantage of the ball gripping the surface, making it trickier for batters to ne?gotiate.

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Phil Salt
• Batters: Babar Azam, Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Saim Ayub
• All-rounders: Iftikhar Ahmad, Shadab Khan
• Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Shaheen Afridi

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Will Jacks (c), Shaheen Afridi (vc)
• Choice 2: , Jofra Archer(c), Shadab Khan (vc)

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ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Moeen Al?i, Jonny Bairstow, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 22, 05:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

England: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Arch??er, Jonny Bairstow, Harry? Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (wk), Reece Topley, and Mark Wood.

Pakistan:? Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Iftikhar Ahmad, Usman Khan, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, and Salman Ali Agha.

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England and Pakistan are gearing up for a crucial three-match T20I series commencing on May 22. With the T20 World Cup 2024 looming, both teams are eager to secure victory, maki?ng this series highly significant.

Gary Kirsten, the former South African cricketer, was recently appointed as the head coach of Pakistan’s white-ball team. He joined the Pakistan squad in Leeds ahead of their inaugural T20I against England at Headingley. Kirsten’s arrival was met with enthusiasm by Pakistan captain Babar Azam, assistant coach Azhar Mahmood, and team manager Wahab Riaz, underscoring the team’s excitement about his involvement.

Babar Azam greets Gary Kirsten with a warm hug

In the widely circulated video across social media platforms, Babar could be seen greeting Kirsten with a beaming smile, followed by an affectionate hug. Mahmood and Wahab also expressed their joy at the legendary cricketer’s arrival in the Pakistan camp. Following some lighthearted banter, Wahab presented Kirsten with the new Pakistan jersey. Accepting it with a smile, the 56-year-old proceeded to don the team cap.

Here is the video:

White-ball head coach Gary Kirsten has joi?ned th??e Pakistan team in Leeds.

H??e was welcomed by ??Babar Azam and the team management.

📹: PCB | #ENGvPAK | #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/o6gJzBnvnv

— Grassroots Cricket (@grassrootscric) May 19, 2024

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Kirsten expresses his happiness about coaching Pakistan

With his app?ointment, Kirsten came forward to talk about how excited he was to lead Pakistan. He said that it was an honour to coach a team of talented people heading for the prestigious tournament.

“I’m truly excited to embark on this new journey with the Pakistan men’s cricket team. It’s an honor to coach such a talented and dynamic team, and I’m eager to contribute to their success on the international stage,” said Kirsten, as quoted by India Today.

He further added that it was truly an exciting period for Pakistan cricket, noting the presence of a new administration and players determined to achieve strong outcomes. Kirsten remarked that the upcoming global event will offer an excellent chance for the team to demonstrate their abilities and maintain Pakistan’s reputation as a formidable cricketing entity.

“These are indeed thrilling times for Pakistan cricket, with a new administration and players who are driven to deliver solid results. The upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 presents a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase our skills and uphold Pakistan’s legacy as a formidable force in cricket,” the 2011 World Cup-winning India coach stated.

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