'This' Bowler To Dismiss Babar, Shaheen To Get RCB's Will Jacks; 5 Player Battles For PAK vs ENG 3rd T20I

Babar Azam in action [X.com]

After incurring a heavy 23-run defeat in the second T20I, Pakistan will take on England in a must-win encounter at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Tuesday. 

Led by Babar Azam, Pakistan had an undesirable start to the series, with the Englishmen trouncing them at Edgbaston to go one-nil up. Despite impressive performances from Imad Wasim and Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan couldn't cross the finish line, being bowled out for 160 runs. 

So, considering this game's importance for them, the Men in Green would be desperate to make a comeback against all odds. As they prepare to lock horns with the Englishmen, here are some on-field rivalries that might decide the game's outcome. 

Phil Salt vs Imad Wasim

Swashbuckling English opener Phil Salt had an amazing IPL season where he played a pivotal role in KKR's stellar success in the tournament. 

However, the dynamic batter could be troubled by Imad Wasim, who has an incredible record against him. Interestingly, Wasim got rid of Salt in the last game. 

Phil Salt vs Imad Wasim (in shortest format)

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Babar Azam vs Adil Rashid

Pakistan captain Babar Azam failed to convert his start into a big score in the second T20I as Moeen Ali trapped him plumb in front of the stumps. 

The stylish right-handed batter also has a negative matchup with veteran spinner Adil Rashid, who might get him out in this clash. 

Babar Azam vs Adil Rashid (in T20Is)

Jos Buttler vs Haris Rauf

Explosive English opener Jos Buttler starred with the bat in the second T20I, amassing a glorious fifty against Pakistan's lethal bowling attack. 

However, the England captain has an interesting match-up against express pacer Haris Rauf, who has got him twice in sixteen deliveries in T20Is.

Jos Buttler vs Haris Rauf (in T20Is)

Fakhar Zaman vs Moeen Ali

Moeen was impressive with the ball [X.com]

Dynamic Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman was one of the rare shining lights for Pakistan in the second game, slamming a quick-fire 21-ball 45 with the help of five boundaries and three sixes. 

The southpaw could find Moeen Ali as his nemesis, with the off spinner dismissing him thrice inside 21 deliveries. 

Fakhar Zaman vs Moeen Ali (in T20Is)

Will Jacks vs Shaheen Afridi

Promising English all-rounder Will Jacks recently became a household name, courtesy of his impressive maiden IPL stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 

The hard-hitting batter has an interesting match-up against Shaheen Afridi, who has dismissed him once, conceding 34 runs in only 19 deliveries. 

Will Jacks vs Shaheen Afridi (in T20s)

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