England vs Pakistan 2020: 1st Test: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

England are expected to win the match.

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Match Details

The first of the three-match Test series between England and Pakistan will be played at the Old Trafford in Manchester.

This match starts at 3:30 PM IST (11 AM local time) (10 Am GMT). It will be live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD and can be streamed live on SonyLIV.

Preview

After a successful West Indies series, England will continue with their home season with yet another Test series against Pakistan. The latter side is resuming its international cricket after a long gap. But the visitors have a potent bowling attack which can blow away any opposition. England have made it a habit of making poor start to the series and they will be looking to change things around this time.

Weather Report

It might rain at some stage on the opening day in Manchester but the forecast is better for the rest of the days.


Pitch Report

It is always tempting to bowl first at the venue due to overhead conditions. England opted to bat first against West Indies and lost. With similar conditions on offer, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first again.

Average first innings score: 335 (81 Tests played at the venue)

Injury & Availability News

Pakistan have named 16-man squad for the first Test after trimming the squad to 20 members earlier.

England have retained their 14-man squad from third Test against West Indies.

There is no news if Ben Stokes will bowl in this Test.

Probable Playing XIs

England

Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Joe Root (C), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler (wk), Chris Woakes, Dominic Bess, Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, James Anderson.

Bench – Mark Wood, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran

Pakistan

Abid Ali, Shan Masood, Azhar Ali (C), Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Yasir Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Sohail Khan/Shadab Khan.

Bench – Fawad Alam, Sohail Khan/Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq, Kashif Bhatti, Sarfaraz Ahmed.


Top Picks

Ben Stokes is the best pick for this match thanks to his 363 runs and 9 wickets in the West Indies series. Stuart Broad picked 16 wickets in 2 Tests against the same opposition and can be made C or VC. For Pakistan, Babar Azam is the best pick due to his exceptional Test average of 45.12. Asad Shafiq and Mohammad Abbas are the other top picks.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad

Vice-Captain Options: Joe Root, Babar Azam

Suggested Fantasy XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Jos Buttler

Batsmen – Babar Azam (VC), Asad Shafiq, Joe Root, Rory Burns

All-Rounders – Ben Stokes (C), Chris Woakes

Bowlers – Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Afridi, Yasir Shah, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad

12th Man – Jos Buttler

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Suggested Fantasy XI for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Mohammad Rizwan

Batsmen – Azhar Ali, Babar Azam, Joe Root (VC), Rory Burns

All-Rounders – Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes

Bowlers – Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Afridi, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad (C)

12th Man – Mohammad Rizwan

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Expert Advice

Asad Shafiq is an underrated batsman, but he is one of the best in Pakistan line-up. He can be picked in your Fantasy teams.

Probable Winners

England are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
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.

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