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PAK vs ENG Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Pakistan and England are ready to face off in the series decider at Rawalpindi, starting from Thursday (24th October).

With the series evenly poised at 1-1, Host Pakistan will be looking to select their strongest playing XI for this game. Captain Shan Masood will certainly make some changes for this series decider.

On the other hand, Ben Stokes-led England will need to make amends for their mistakes made in the previous game and put in an improved performance in this series decider.

Two years ago, England registered a 74-run win over Pakistan in a Test match played at Rawalpindi.

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TEAMS PREVIEW

Pakistan Preview

The focus in the game will be on two superstars –spin duo of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, both of them delivered scintillating performances to help Pakistan level three-match Test series.

Makings his Test debut for Pakistan, Kamran Ghulam, who delivered a splendid knock of 118 runs on a turning wicket, will be looking to continue his merry ways with the bat in this series decider.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of openers Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, captain Shan Masood, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel and wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan to deliver the bulk of the runs in this series decider.

Another player who will be in focus during the game will be Aamer Jamal, who didn’t bowl much during the second Test at Multan.

As far as the team news is concerned, Pakistan will go in with three spinners –Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Zahid Mehmood– and one spinner in Aamer Jamal.

The home side might add Mir Hamza in place of Zahid Mehmood, if the conditions might suit the seamers instead of spinners.

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Aamer Jamal, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Zahid Mahmood /Mir Hamza.

Pakistan Actual Playing XI:

Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Aamer Jamal, Noman Ali, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Kamran Ghulam, Sajid Khan, Zahid Mahmood

England Preview

On the other hand, the visitors might make one change as Gus Atkinson will replace Matthew Potts for this series decider.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Joe Root, in-form opener Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, captain Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Ben Duckett showed technique and temperament to produce a superb century against Pakistan. Besides Duckett, no one in the batting lineup was able to score a half-century for the visitors.

On the other hand, England will also go with the same formula of two pacers– Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse – and two spinners in Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir, whereas Joe Root will bowl his part-time spin if necessary.

England Predicted Playing XI:

Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Matthew Potts/Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir

England Actual Playing XI:

Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Ollie Pope, Gus Atkinson, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Ben Stokes

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch prepared for the game will be drier than usual, which means it shall take turn later in the match. The weather forecast for the game is perfect with sunny intervals and gentle breeze.

PAK vs ENG Pitch Report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host the third Test of the series between Pakistan and England. 

England will take heart from the fact that they have beaten Pakistan n a Test match played at this venue in 2022.

Toss: To Bat

The side that wins the toss would be looking to bat first, post a competitive score on the board. Batting will be not easier in the last two days of the match.