ENG vs PAK 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st T20I

Preview:

England and Pakistan will lock horns in the 1^st T20I on Friday, July 16^th. The senior players of the England team are now back in the series. Jos Buttler has also recovered from his injury. Ben Stokes, however, has been rested for the T20I series.

England’s alternative team dominated the proceedings in the ODIs. But now heading into this game, Pakistan will look for a change in their fortunes. They will be keen to make their mark by starting the series on a winning note.

Match Details:

England vs Pakistan, 1^st T20I

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Date & Time: July 16th, at 11:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The pitch looks flat and a good one to bat on. The pacers however will get some assistance and the spinners to might get some turns as well as the game progresses. Putting a good total on the board can be a good option.

Probable Playing XIs for ENG vs PAK:

England

Jason Roy, Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan (c), Liam Livingstone/Lewis Gregory, Moeen Ali, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

Pakistan

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Sohaib Maqsood, Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Top Picks for ENG vs PAK 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Saqib Mahmood has displayed his sheer flair in the ODIs against Pakistan. He made the batters struggle and was instrumental in the hosts’ triumph. He will be keen to continue his form in the T20Is as well.

Jos Buttler is an important cog in the wheel of the team. In 72 T20I innings, he has scored 1791 runs at an average of 31.42. He will be a good pick for this game.

Jason Roy is known as an aggressive batter and once he gets going, he can pose a great threat to the opposition. He has chipped in 1087 runs in 45 T20I matches at an average of 24.15. His highest score is 78 and one can probably bank on him for this match.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ENG vs PAK 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Mohammad Rizwan, Jason Roy (vc), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Moeen Ali, Imad Wasim, David Willey, Saqib Mahmood (c), Hasan Ali

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG vs PAK 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Jos Buttler (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Jason Roy, Babar Azam (vc), Sohaib Maqsood, Dawid Malan, Lewis Gregory, Shadab Khan, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Hasan Ali

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Saqib Mahmood and Jos Buttler

Vice-Captain Options: Jason Roy and Babar Azam

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.