England vs Pakistan 1st T20 match prediction, let’s find out who will win. Today’s match prediction of ENG vs PAK 1st T20 2024 is given below. England vs Pakistan 1st T20 match is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 at Headingley, Leeds. Cricketwebs provide 100% match prediction tips for every cricket match.
Host England will face Pakistan in the first T20I of the four-match series at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds on Wednesday. The T20 World Champions, led by Jos Buttler, are eager to kick off their home season with a victory. Buttler will be hoping his team can deliver a clinical performance in this opening fixture.
On the other hand, Pakistan, under the leadership of Babar Azam, have announced their full-strength squad for the tour. Babar will be aiming for a strong start against the formidable English side.
Pakistan will rely on openers Saim Ayub and Babar Azam, along with Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Shadab Khan to score the bulk of the runs. Babar Azam has been in stellar form, leading Pakistan’s batting charts with 470 runs in 13 matches since January 2024, averaging 39.16 with six half-centuries.
The pace attack featuring Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Abbas Afridi, supported by spinners Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan, will aim to trouble the English batsmen. Shaheen Afridi has been Pakistan’s top bowler in T20s since January 2024, claiming 24 wickets in 12 matches at an economy rate of 8.11.
Table of content
- 1 Today’s England vs Pakistan 1st T20 2024 Match Detail, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Match Winner
- 1.1 ENG vs PAK Squad
- 1.2 ENG vs PAK Probable Top Performer
- 1.3 Venue Details
- 1.4 England T20 Stats and History
- 1.5 Pakistan T20 Stats and History
- 1.6 England vs Pakistan head-to-head stats
- 1.7 ENG vs PAK 1st T20 Score Prediction:
- 1.8 Winning Chances Of England and Pakistan?
- 1.9 Pitch And Weather Conditions:
- 1.10 Headingley, Leeds Stats
- 1.11 Who will win today’s England vs Pakistan 1st T20 2024 cricket match prediction?
- 1.12 Who Will Win ENG vs PAK 1st T20 Match Toss?
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Today’s England vs Pakistan 1st T20 2024 Match Detail, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Match Winner
Match: ENG vs PAK, 1st T20I, Pakistan tour of England, 2024
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Time: 11:00 PM
Venue: Headingley, Leeds
ENG vs PAK Squad
England Squad: Jos Buttler(w/c), Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Mark Wood, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Tom Hartley
Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi, Irfan Khan, Usman Khan, Agha Salman
ENG vs PAK Probable Top Performer
England Probable Top Performer
Top Batsmen: Will Jacks
Top Bowler: Jofra Archer
Pakistan Probable Top Performer
Top Batsmen: Babar Azam
Top Bowler: Shaheen Afridi
Venue Details
Stadium: Headingley
City: Leeds
Capacity: 17000
Ends: Kirkstall Lane End, Football Stand End
England T20 Stats and History
Total Match Played = 182
Won = 96
Loss = 80
No Result = 6
Tie = 0
Pakistan T20 Stats and History
Total Match Played = 239
Won = 141
Loss = 91
No Result = 7
Tie = 0
England vs Pakistan head-to-head stats
Total Match Played = 29
England won = 19
Pakistan won = 9
No Result = 1
ENG vs PAK 1st T20 Score Prediction:
If England Bat First: 170+ runs
If Pakistan Bat First: 148+ Runs
Winning Chances Of England and Pakistan?
England winning chances are 69% in this match
Pakistan winning chances are 31% in this match
Pitch And Weather Conditions:
Headingley Cricket Ground has hosted only one T20I, where England secured a 45-run win over Pakistan. The pitch is expected to assist bowlers, making it crucial for batsmen to establish themselves at the crease.
The weather forecast predicts heavy rains, which could influence the playing conditions. The wicket at Headingley might favor the bowlers, requiring batsmen to be patient and selective with their shots.
Headingley, Leeds Stats
City | Leeds |
Country | England |
Matches Played | 1 |
Matches Won Batting First | 1 (100.00%) |
Matches Won Batting Second | 0 (0.00%) |
Highest Individual Innings | 59 – J C Buttler (England v Pakistan) |
Best Bowling | 3/33 – S Mahmood (England v Pakistan) |
Highest Team Innings | 200 – England v Pakistan |
Average Runs per Wicket | 18.68 |
Average Runs per Over | 8.91 |
Average Score Batting First | 200 |
Who will win today’s England vs Pakistan 1st T20 2024 cricket match prediction?
Based on current form and home advantage, England are the clear favorites to win the opening game of the series. With players like Will Jacks, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, and Jofra Archer in their lineup, England is expected to secure a comfortable victory and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Match Prediction: England Will Win
Who Will Win ENG vs PAK 1st T20 Match Toss?
Toss Prediction: Pakistan
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