ENG vs. PAK
England will play Pakistan in the eleventh warm-up match before the T20 World Cup 2022. The Three Lions are confident after a series win over Australia in their last T20I game at home. Pakistan is coming to the tournament after winning their tri-series. Both teams will be looking to finalize their preparations for the mega event. Both teams will have some help from the pitch, so expect a good battle between the bat and the ball.
England has an interesting match against Pakistan. The two teams have never played each other in the T20 World Cup, but they have played in a tri-series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. Despite winning the tri-series, they still have issues before their campaign in 2022. As a result, they will face their arch-rival India in the T20 World Cup 2022.
England has a good batting order and is full of experienced t20 players. England also has a lot of young talent in the squad. The batting order has several world-class players, including Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, and Dawid Malan. England also has a solid middle order with Ben Stokes, who has played for numerous T20 franchises.
As a result, England should win this game with a lot of run-rate and wicket-taking. The two teams are rivals in the T20 World Cup, and their opening match is likely to be the biggest clash in the tournament. Pakistan and India have faced each other twice in the Asia Cup, with each team winning a game. Both teams have had a reasonable journey to the T20 World Cup. They also share a strong geopolitical and cultural rivalry and are expected to continue that against Australia.
The toss is an important factor in this match. The team that wins the toss has the advantage of batting first. A good total on the scoreboard is crucial in big matches. If a team wins the toss, they can elect to bat first, or they can elect to bowl first.
Melbourne Cricket Ground host
The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host a match between India and Pakistan during the T20 World Cup 2022. The game is scheduled for tomorrow, but heavy rain has been predicted for the day. Nevertheless, the forecast indicates that fans will get a chance to see the game. The teams met twice in 2022, once during the Asia Cup, and split both meetings.
The MCG is a large stadium that will hold more than 100,000 fans. Its lush green turf, stunning views of Mount Wellington and modern facilities are all conducive to a World Cup match. The MCG is also a great place to watch an ICC T20 World Cup match.
In 2022, the Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the tournament’s final. Australia was initially scheduled to host the tournament in late 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced the event to be postponed. However, Australia will return in 2022 to defend its Twenty20 World Cup title on home soil. The competition will feature 45 matches in seven cities around Australia.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is one of the most iconic stadiums in Australia. It is the site of the AFL Grand Final and Test Cricket. The venue is also a prime location for concerts and has hosted many international events. It has been home to major sporting events, including the 1956 Summer Olympics, the 2006 Commonwealth Games, and many other major events.
Guests of all faiths will be able to attend matches at the MCG. Four designated parent rooms are located in the venue, including the Shane Warne Stand and the Olympic Stand. The MCG also features several accessible toilets on every level of the ground. The MCG also offers wheelchair seating.
Shadab Khan is Pakistan’s most reliable all-rounder
Shadab Khan has been one of the standout performers for Pakistan in domestic T20 cricket. In 77 T20Is, he has a strike rate of nearly 139 and has taken 87 wickets. He has been a steady performer and is an excellent all-rounder who can bat, bowl and field.
Shadab is a reliable all-rounder who bats in the middle order. With Babar and Mohammad Rizwan forming a potent top order, Pakistan will require a strong middle order. Shadab is one of the best bowlers in the white ball competition and an effective batsman.
Haris Rauf played for Melbourne Stars in the BBL and played a part in the match. He bowled a short delivery that nicks to the keeper. The match was a good test for Rauf and Shadab.
After Hardik Pandya’s wicket, Pakistan’s innings took a dramatic turn. After a slow start, Pakistan managed to climb back into the game, but it took them some time to rebuild after he fell. However, after that, Iftikhar Ahmed hit four straight sixes off Mohammed Shami. Afterward, Masood played cautiously to ensure that Pakistan could stay competitive.
Pakistan and India have been in a long-term stalemate, and mega events like this can bring back the enthusiasm for arch rivalry. Players from both sides have praised each other’s batters, but many internet users have lamented that India was out of the tournament.
Afridi bowled yorkers at the 2021 T20 World Cup, and they remain a memorable spell in the history of World Cups. His yorkers against Afghanistan have become legendary and are still one of the most memorable in T20 cricket. Moreover, he is back to full fitness, but India will need to be patient and see him off in his opening spell.
Toss prediction
As in all World Cup T20 games, the toss is a critical part of the match. Winning the toss will allow a team to bat first, giving them the upper hand in the game. While winning the toss is always the most important part of the match, the winning team’s decision will also be vital.
The weather forecast for the warm-up match in Southampton is not promising, but the chances of rain are minimal. This will allow fast bowlers to dominate the batters. While England isis known to bat first, Sri Lankans prefer this option over batting.
The Netherlands is one team that could prove to be a difficult opponent for the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup 2022 warm-up. They recently lost to the West Indies by 17 runs, and they lost to Scotland by 18 runs. As a result, the Dutch should be on their guard.
The other team in the warm-up is India. The hosts have already beaten Australia by six runs. Rohit Sharma is the captain of the Indian team. KL Rahul scored a quick half-century, and Virat Kohli made 19 off 13 balls to help India reach the target.
India will be the favorite to win the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 warm-up. India will be high on confidence after beating Australia. However, New Zealand will come hard at Team India. India will win the game by five wickets.
Weather forecast
There’s a high chance of rain during Sunday’s first T20 World Cup warm-up game. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has predicted an 80 percent chance of rain in Melbourne. The rainfall will fall during the afternoon and evening, with winds gusting from the south to 25 km/h. The Australian capital is the first host city of the tournament and will host a sold-out clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday evening. The 20-over match is expected to be broadcast to millions of people around the world.
The second warm-up match will feature India and New Zealand. The Indian team won the first practice match against Australia, while South Africa defeated New Zealand by nine wickets. The match is expected to be a washout due to the high chance of rain. This would be a disaster for both teams and organizers.
The rain could also affect India’s Super 12 game against Pakistan in Melbourne on October 23. This match is high-profile, featuring both teams’ top T20 players. Rain may also affect the first game of the T20 World Cup 2022, which is the opening fixture between the two nations.
The Indian team’s second warm-up match against New Zealand on Saturday was postponed due to rain. A practice match between Pakistan and Afghanistan was also called off due to rain. The weather forecast for the second match has not improved since. The rain rained on Sunday and Monday, but the first match was played.
The second T20 World Cup 2022 warm-up match between India and New Zealand will take place in Brisbane on Sunday. The pitch in the area is flat, which aids run-scoring. India scored 187 in their first warm-up match. The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India. It will also be streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app.