England vs Pakistan, 4th ODI: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

After being handed a 5-0 whitewash by Australia in the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan has now lost a couple of ODIs against England. Currently trailing the series 2-0, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Co are standing on the verge of another series loss. The next game will be a do or die affair for Pakistan and it is scheduled to be played at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham where they won seven out of their 12 matches.

Their batting has been able to switch on the demolition mode, but it’s the bowling unit that has let the team down to a large extent. England, on the other hand, has batted brilliantly and faltered in the bowling department, though it hasn’t cost them thus far. The Three Lions will be hoping to get another victory under their belt before they head to the Headingley in Leeds for the fifth and final One Dayer.

Match Details

The fourth ODI of the five-match series between England and Pakistan will be hosted by the Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

The match starts at 13:00 local time, 17:30 IST, 12:00 GMT.

The game will be live on Sony Six HD and Sony Six in India. (Live Streaming on Sony LIV).

Weather Conditions

A washout may be on the cards as there is a forecast of downpour throughout the duration of the match. The temperature will be around the 13 degrees Celsius with a cloud cover extending up to 100 per cent. The humidity will be around the 70s.

Last five completed ODI matches: (Most recent- first)

England – W, W, W, L, W

Pakistan – L, L, L, L, L

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch in Nottingham is deemed as one of the toughest to bowl on. The highest ODI score of 481 by England came at the very venue last year in June. The bowlers are again expected to go under the cosh. Even a score of above 350 may not be on the safe side.

Average first innings score: Avg score – 358 (Last 6 List A matches, including 3 scores of above 400)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 4

Probable Playing XI

England

Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (C & WK), Joe Denly, Moeen Ali, Tom Curran, Chris Woakes, David Willey/Jofra Archer, Liam Plunkett.

Bench: James Vince, Chris Jordan, Mark Wood, David Willey/Jofra Archer, Eoin Morgan

Pakistan

Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Haris Sohail/Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed (C & WK), Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf/Mohammad Hasnain, Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi.

Bench: Abid Ali, Faheem Ashraf/Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Sohail/Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Amir.

Team News

Shoaib Malik has already joined the team but didn’t play last time.

Jofra Archer tweeted about playing the next game.

Eoin Morgan has been suspended for one match.

Power Picks:

Jos Buttler in Nottingham in List A:

Innings- 8

Runs- 459

Average- 91.80

Fifty- 4

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam

Vice Captain Options: Ben Stokes, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/ Small Leagues:

Wicket-Keeper – Sarfaraz Ahmed

Batsmen – Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq (VC), Jonny Bairstow (C), Joe Root, Jason Roy

All-Rounders – Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali

Bowlers – Junaid Khan, Hasan Ali, Chris Woakes.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/ Mega Leagues:

Wicket-Keeper – Jos Buttler

Batsmen – Asif Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman (C), Eoin Morgan, Jonny Bairstow

All-Rounders – Imad Wasim, Ben Stokes (VC)

Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi, Tom Curran, Jofra Archer.

Expert Advice:

Go for the maximum quota of five batsmen. Even in the all-rounder’s category, try and pick players, who bat higher up the order.

Probable Winners:

England is most likely to seal the series.

*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.