Pakistan they will be aiming to break their disappointing streak in red ball cricket when they meet England In the first Test in Multan starting Monday. Pakistan are yet to win a Test at home since February 2021 and enter the series on the back of a humiliating 0-2 defeat against Bangladesh.
Shan Masood-led Pakistan last secured a Test victory over England in 2018.
At this time England, although one Final defeat to Sri Lanka in the last Test at Lord’swill be boosted by the return of key players Zach Crowley and Jack Leach for the three-match series against Pakistan. The Three Lions claimed a narrow 26-run victory in the previous Test against Pakistan ar Multan in December 2022.
England tour of Pakistan 2024, 1st Test
- Start date: October 7; 10:30 (IST), 5:00 (GMT), 10:00 (Local)
- Location: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch in Multan is expected to be batting-friendly in red-ball cricket, leading to a potentially high-scoring match. There will be minimal movement of the ball and the batsmen can anticipate the straight wicket throughout the match. The fast bowlers may find help with the new ball at the start, but overall this will be a batting-friendly pitch for the series opener.
PAK vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Options:
- Goalkeeper: Mohammad Rizvan
- Doughs: Babar Azam, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Harry Brook
- Comprehensive: Chris Woakes, Joe Root, Agha Salman
- Bowler: Shaheen Afridi, Nasim Shah, Gus Atkinson
PAK vs ING Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Option 1: Joe Root (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc)
Option 2: Harry Brook (c), Babar Azam (vc)
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PAK vs ING Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Shan Masood, Jamie Smith, Saud Shakeel, Zak Crawley
PAK vs ING Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 7, 05:00 GMT):
PAK vs ENG: Match 11 of both teams:
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Aga Salman, Aamer Jamal, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
England: Zach Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Braydon Carse, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir
