Pakistan will face England in the third ODI of the tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with both teams looking to strengthen their chances of reaching the final. Pakistan enter the match after registering two consecutive wins, while England are under pressure following back-to-back defeats. Pakistan have been impressive with the ball, successfully defending below-par totals in their previous matches. A victory in this game would secure their place in the final and put England at risk of elimination. Pakistan will aim to continue their winning momentum in front of their home crowd.
England, meanwhile, need to address their bowling concerns after failing to defend a massive total of 429 against Sri Lanka. Despite Harry Brook's remarkable 202-run innings, England suffered a disappointing defeat. Their bowling attack struggled to contain Sri Lanka in the final overs, with Sam Curran conceding 103 runs. England will look for a stronger all-round performance to keep their hopes alive.
Pitch Report:
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore generally offers good batting conditions, although its larger boundaries compared to Rawalpindi may make scoring slightly more challenging. The pitch could provide an opportunity for both batters and bowlers to make an impact. The weather forecast suggests warm and sunny conditions, although an unexpected hailstorm before the match briefly disrupted preparations. Training resumed as scheduled after the ground staff removed the covers.
Head-to-Head Record
Total matches: 92
England won: 57
Pakistan won: 32
No result:3
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (wk), Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.
England: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox (wk), Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.