Will Jacks and Imad Wasim will be crucial to their respective teams chances in the match [X]
England (ENG) and Pakistan (PAK) are all set to take on each other in the fourth and final T20 International of the four-match T20I series. The match will be played at the iconic Kennington Oval in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, May 30th, 2024 at 11:00 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the essential player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
ENG vs PAK: Important Player Stats (Top 5 Players)
Players | Avg Fantasy Points | Series Stats |
---|---|---|
Reece Topley (ENG) | 77 | 3 Wickets in 1 Innings |
Moeen Ali (ENG) | 76 | 2 Wickets in 1 Innings |
Shaheen Afridi (PAK) | 100 | 9 Runs & 3 Wickets in 1 Innings |
Imad Wasim (PAK) | 98 | 22 Runs & 2 Wickets in 1 Innings |
Fakhar Zaman (PAK) | 70 | 45 Runs in 1 Innings |
ENG vs PAK - Toss Factor
Teams batting first have enjoyed more success than the batting first sides at this venue in T20I. The skipper winning the toss will be looking to bat first at this pitch.
Scenario: If England win the toss
- England will bat first after winning the toss. Teams batting first tasted more success on this ground, and they will try to do the same in this game.
- Phil Salt, Will Jacks, and Jonny Bairstow will be the best choices while setting-up a big target from the batting side of England.
- Bowlers like Reece Topley, Moeen Ali, and Jofra Archer will be crucial for England to put Pakistan under early pressure.
Scenario: If Pakistan win the toss
- Considering the fact that teams batting first have enjoyed more success than the batting first sides at this venue, Pakistan will too like to field first after winning the toss.
- Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, and Mohammad Rizwan will be the best choices in Pakistan's batting.
- Shaheen Afridi, Imad Wasim, and Haris Rauf will be playing an important part while bowling second.
ENG vs PAK Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks
Scenario: If England Bat First
Will Jacks (ENG): The right-handed top-order batter, has struck out 37 runs in the first match with a strike rate of 160.77. His batting position and current form make him a prime C/VC option for this game.
Shaheen Afridi (PAK): If England bats first, then Shaheen Afridi will be the biggest threat they will face. Shaheen Afridi picked up three wickets in the last match, and he will be a good pick for the C/VC option for this game.
Scenario: If Pakistan Bat First
Imad Wasim (PAK): Imad Wasim showcased a decent all-round performance in the last match. He has scored 23 runs with a strike rate of 169.23 and picked up two wickets. He is a great fit for this category.
ENG vs PAK High Risk, High Rewards
Phil Salt (ENG): For the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, the wicketkeeper-batsman performed brilliantly. He scored 435 runs with a strike rate of 182.01 in 12 innings, but he failed for his country in the last match. His current form in this format and aggressive batting style make him a risky yet worthy choice for this game.
Fakhar Zaman (PAK): Fakhar Zaman played an excellent innings of 45 runs with a strike rate of 214.29 in the last match, and he is a perfect fit for this category.
ENG vs PAK Stay Aways
Azam Khan (PAK): Azam Khan has not been in good form recently; in the last match, he scored 11 runs on 10 balls, and in the last series against Ireland, he scored only 48 runs in three innings. He could be avoided for this fixture.
Liam Livingstone (ENG): Liam Livingstone is also not in his best form currently and has not delivered as per expectations in the recently concluded IPL 2024. He could be avoided for this fixture as well.