Sophia Gardens Cardiff Pitch Report For PAK vs ENG 3rd T20I

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff [X.com]Sophia Gardens, Cardiff [X.com]

On Tuesday, Pakistan will cross swords against England in the third T20I of the ongoing four-match series. Led by Babar Azam, Pakistan are trailing by 0-1 after losing the second match by a convincing 23-run margin. On the other hand, England's clinical all-round performance led them to a commanding victory at Edgbaston after the first T20I was abandoned due to rain. 

So, considering it's a do-or-die encounter for Pakistan, the Men in Green would be keen to put up an impressive show with bat and ball. As both teams gear up to take on each other, let's see how the pitch at Sophia Gardens is expected to behave throughout the contest. 


Sophia Gardens Cardiff Pitch Report

The surface at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff will have an even pace and bounce. There could be a hint of seam movement early on for the fast bowlers, thanks to the moisture on the surface. However, as the game progresses, it will behave like a batting beauty. 

The pitch in Cardiff generally doesn't get dry with time. So, don't expect the spinners to get significant turn. 

So, bowlers like Imad Wasim, who rely on accuracy and variation of pace will be the key. On the other hand, pacers who hit the deck hard might be more effective than pure swing bowlers. 

The ball won't likely hold up after pitching, so it could be difficult for the pacers to outfox the batters using cutters and change-ups. 

As the wicket won't deteriorate, the team batting second will have the upper hand. Considering teams batting second have won six of nine games at the venue, the toss-winner will likely field first.