Pakistan has picked up a 17-members squad for the T20 series, whereas England, the home team have a team of 14 for the 3-T20s. The shorter format series is happening right after the 3 Tests, which England won 1-0. The 1st T20 between the nations will be played on 28th August, the last Friday of the month.
Pakistan team had most of its players in this squad for a long time in England in both the main unit and the reserves. Babar Azam will captain the Team green, the stint he started during their last year’s tour to Australia. The World Cup-winning captain, Eoin Morgan, will continue to lead the English shorter format team.
In this context, we will take you through the playing XI possibilities for the game from both sides, along with fantasy tips and Dream11 predictions.
When and Where
The 1st T2OI game starts on 28th August at 10.30 PM Indian time.
The venue for the first T20I will be Old Trafford, Manchester.
Yes the game will be conducted as a D/N game.
Team News
Pakistan
The Asian side made sure that they will feature most of their core players, including a few newbies in this series. Misbah Ul Haq, the Pakistani coach, believes he has got the best team to face the hosts England this time, and we believe it so, looking at the squad.
They have the experienced bowling combo – Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi, and Wahab Riaz at their service this time, along with Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafiz, the all-rounding duo. Adding to them are few talented youngsters like Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, and Haris Rauf. And, there is Imad Wasim for taking care of the spin department.
Pakistan Probable Playing XI
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Hafeez, Iftikhar Ahmad, Shoaib Malik, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi.
England
From England’s point of view, they must be evident with what they want and thereby came up with a 14-men squad, which comprises most of the players from their recent Ireland series. From this English squad, we believe they will have Dawid Malan, Joe Denly, and Lewis Gregory sitting out in the 1st T20.
England Probable Playing XI
Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Banton, Eoin Morgan, Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, David Willey, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Chris Jordan, Saqib Mahmood.
Fantasy Prediction
Here’s my team combination for the game:
I would go with bowlers-heavy as both teams have bowlers who can dominate the game, unless Roy, Bairstow, and Morgan have got different things in mind.
Pick choosy batsmen and try to bring in as many as the bowlers inside. Here are my picks:
Wicket Keeper:
Bairstow (Leaving out Billings and Rizwan as they bat too low for T20s)
Batsman:
Again going with the top orders: Babar, Roy, Banton, Zaman. (It’s a tough call to leave Morgan out. If England bats first, I might include him in place of one of the all-rounder. Even then Pakistan have a good spin attack to contest him)
All-rounders
Shoaib Malik, if he plays, and David Willey, for sure.
Bowlers
Jordan, Amir, Afridi, Saqib Mahmood
Fantasy Tips
- T20I is back, and as a fantasy player, we should also adapt to the format likewise. Bank on top-order batsmen, mainly avoid lower-order batters from the chasing side. Bowlers are going to be a tricky selection. Don’t with bowlers who threaten the opposition batsmen in the game, but with someone who has the knack to pick up 2 or 3 wickets in between the chaos.
- My choices are mostly players who will get their chances to play, guaranteeing a significant part of the team act.
- If England bats first, you can pick Morgan, if you can’t afford to lose him. But picking him in an England chase should be avoided.
- Rashid, in place of Shoaib malik, should be what you must be thinking. But, considering the opposition’s strength and weakness, I preferred going with the experienced Pakistani all-rounder.
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