Pakistan vs England, PAK vs ENG, Today Match Prediction 17 December 2022

pak vs eng Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Pakistan will be looking to salvage some pride when they face England in the third and final game played at National Cricket Stadium in Karachi on Saturday.

After losing the series, the home side might make one or two changes to their playing XI for the final Test. Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam will be looking to lead from the front with the bat and hoping that the side can earn a consolation win over England in this dead rubber.

On the other hand, England captain Ben Stokes will be hoping that the side can guard against complacency and play to their potential in the final Test. Currently, England are 2-0 up in the three-match Test series after victories in Rawalpindi and Multan.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Pakistan Preview

For Karachi Test, the home side might include Mohammad Wasim Jnr, and Shan Masood in place of Mohammad Ali and Salman Agha. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the top-order of Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the middle-order, Rookie Saud Shakeel has shown excellent temperament and technique for Pakistan in this Test series. Left-hander is currently leading the batting charts for Pakistan. In four outings, Shakeel has accumulated 270 runs at an average of 67.50 with three half-centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Abrar Ahmed, Zahid Mehmood, and Faheem Ashraf to deliver crucial breakthroughs. In his Test debut for Pakistan, rookie leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was the outstanding bowler and claimed 11 wickets in the match.

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:

Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood/Salman Agha, Saud Shakeel, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Abrar Ahmad, Hasan Ali/Mohammad Nawaz, Zahid Mehmood.

Pakistan Actual Playing XI:

Abdullah Shafiq, Abrar Ahmad, Agha Salman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Nauman Ali, Shan Masood, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Faheem Ashraf, Azhar Ali, Saud Shakeel

England Preview

The visitors might make one or two changes to their playing XI for this dead rubber. James Anderson might be rested as Jamie Overton or uncapped spinner Rehan Ahmed could come in the final XI.

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, captain Ben Stokes, Joe Root and rookie Harry Brook to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Surprisingly, Harry Brook is leading the batting charts for England after two centuries in the Test series. He will be keen to continue her merry ways with the bat in this dead rubber.

On the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Jack Leach, Jamie Overton, Ollie Robinson and Mark Wood to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

England Predicted Playing XI:

Ben Stokes (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope (wk), Jack Leach, Mark Wood, James Anderson/Jamie Overton, Ollie Robinson.

England Actual Playing XI:

Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Jack Leach, Mark Wood, Ollie Pope, Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Rehan Ahmed

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Due to early start to the Test match, the surface prepared at Karachi might have something for the quick bowlers with the new-ball. The weather forecast for the game looks fair for all five days.

Venue Details

The National Cricket Stadium in Karachi is going to host the third and final game of the Test series between Pakistan and England.

Host Pakistan lost their previous Test match played against Australia at this venue.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board. The average first inning score at Karachi is around 300 runs.