Check our Dream 11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for 2nd T20I on May 25th
After a rain-hit 1st T20I at Headingley, England and Pakistan will travel to Edgbaston for the 2nd T20I. England is looking to reinvent its resurgence with the T20 World Cup just around the corner. Meanwhile, Pakistan who announced their squad on Friday night will now have better clarity on what type of combinations they will play in this series.
After a big @IPL… 🏏💥Ready to go with the Three Lions on his chest! 🦁 🙌 #ENGvPAK | Will Jacks 😍 pic.twitter.com/LfG4zRHJLe
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 24, 2024
Match Details:
England vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Date & Time: May 25th at 7:00 PM IST and 2:30 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and FanCode
What is the Pitch Report for ENG vs PAK, 2nd T20I?
It’s a challenging venue to chase as no team ever won while batting second in 7 T20Is played here. The batters will enjoy batting upfront as the surface offers consistent bounce however it slows down drastically in the latter half. Whoever wins the toss without any hesitation should bat first.
Recent form:
England: NR, Lost, Won, Won, Lost
Pakistan: NR, Won, Won, Lost, Won
ENG vs PAK, 2nd T20I Probable Winners:
Pakistan are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for ENG vs PAK, 2nd T20I?
England
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Will Jacks, Harry Brook / Ben Duckett, Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood / Reece Topley
Pakistan
Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah / Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi
High energy at Edgbaston! ⚡Eager to go tomorrow 💪#EnglandCricket | #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/K55Amyf5Bo
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 24, 2024
Injury Updates:
Liam Livingstone is nursing a knee injury and is likely to be rested for this series
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for ENG vs PAK, 2nd T20I?
Top Pick – Batter
Babar Azam is likely to bat at No.3 position having scored two half-centuries in that position during the T20I series against Ireland earlier this month.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Sam Curran is a smart cricketer who is always handy be it with the bat and ball. Remember he was the Player of the Tournament in the last edition of the T20 World Cup.
Top Pick – Bowler
Jofra Archer is on his comeback trail after a lengthy 14-month-long injury. He is bowling well in the nets and is eager to make a point on his return to International cricket.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Phil Salt is an attacking batter who doesn’t allow the bowlers to settle down. He has 2 centuries and as many half-centuries in his 21 T20Is.
Pakistan confirm ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 squadRead more ➡️ https://t.co/CuJbxi7M3X#WeHaveWeWill | #BackTheBoysInGreen
— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) May 24, 2024
X-Factor:
Saim Ayub is an upcoming young cricketer who has played already 20 T20Is since his debut in March last year. Watch out for him in the series.
What are the Fantasy Suggested teams for ENG vs PAK, 2nd T20I?
1. Jos Buttler, Mohammad Rizwan, Phil Salt (c), Babar Azam, Will Jacks (vc), Saim Ayub, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Iftikhar Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Shaheen Afridi
2. Jos Buttler (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Phil Salt, Jonny Bairstow, Babar Azam (vc), Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Sam Curran, Mohammad Amir, Chris Jordan, Shaheen Afridi
Cheers to another year! 🎉Birthday celebrations for @SaimAyub7 🎂#ENGvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/Q2BNTPi1qX
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 24, 2024
Pre-Match Analysis:
It’s a disappointing end for the 1st T20I as rain played a spoilsport throughout and didn’t allow a single ball to bowl. Defending T20 champions England, who haven’t played the shortest format since last December will now have 3 matches to fine-tune their combinations before the upcoming T20 World Cup which is to played in the USA and West Indies. They have included Tom Hartley who is uncapped in the T20Is while Harry Brook and Mark Wood are back in the side after missing the IPL due to different reasons. Jofra Archer who had injury concerns throughout his career is now fully fit which is massive news. They have got a good bunch of all-rounders in their mix including the likes of Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, and Will Jacks. Liam Livingstone’s participation in the series is unlikely as he is recovering from a knee injury to be completely fit for next month’s showpiece event.
After plenty of drama, Pakistan finally announced their T20 World Cup on Thursday. Hasan Ali who was released to feature in the County Cricket ahead of the 1st T20I will be the major absentee. Speedster Haris Rauf earned his spot after recovering from an injury. The squad features young guns Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Azam Khan. Babar Azam as expected will lead the side. The newly appointed Head Coach Gary Kirsten has been linked with the team who has previously led India to the ICC Men’s World Cup title in 2011.
