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PAK vs ENG 1st T20I Match Preview, Key Players, Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

image-l897txkrBabar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan (PC: Twitter)

Pakistan will lock horns with England in the first fixture of the seven-match T20I series on Tuesday (September 20) at National Stadium, Karachi

Pakistan is coming into this series after emerging as a runner-up in the Asia Cup 2022. The Babar Azam-led side will be without the services of injured Fakhar Zaman but are boosted by the inclusion of pacer Mohammad Wasim Jr. 

England lost their last T20I series to South Africa 1-2 last month. In the absence of regular captain Jos Buttler, the all-rounder Moeen Ali will lead the Three Lions in this fixture. The likes of Chris Woakes and Mark Wood have returned to the team after recovering from injuries. 

Key Players

image-l897dalsDawid Malan (PC: Twitter)

Dawid Malan: The southpaw emerged as the top-scorer in the Men's Hundred 2022 with 377 runs in nine innings. Malan has 1411 runs in the T20I format at an average of 39.19. 

Mohammad Rizwan: He was the best batter in the Asia Cup with 281 runs in six innings at an average of 56.20. 

Moeen Ali: The batting all-rounder can be a suitable pick due to his ability to turn the ball and contribute with the willow in Asian conditions. Ali has 791 runs & 94 wickets in the T20I format. 


Match Details

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Date & Time: September 20 at 8:00 PM IST
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV
Live Commentary: CREX

Pitch Report: The pitch at this venue is expected to provide assistance to the batters throughout the whole course of the fixture. A total of 160 will be the par score, and the bowlers will have to be proficient with their line-length. 

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Phil Salt
Batters: Babar Azam, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook
All-Rounders: Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
Vice-Captain: Dawid Malan

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