ENG vs PAK Match Prediction & Betting Tips - May 30, 2024
Now that the 3rd T20I was washed out, England now has an unassailable lead in the 4-match series. They will now look to win the series comprehensively as they face Pakistan for the final match on Thursday at the Kennington Oval in London.
England vs Pakistan head-to-head record
Both teams have faced each other in 32 matches to date. England has won 20 of them, while Pakistan has won 9. 3 matches were abandoned due to inclement weather.
England vs Pakistan Live-streaming and Broadcast
This match will be live-streamed on the FanCode App. One can also watch this game on the Sony Ten Sports Network.
Match Prediction and Cricket Betting Tips for ENG v PAK 4th T20 2024.
ENG vs PAK Team Previews
England
With this being the last T20 game that England will play before they head to the Caribbean, they will look to go there with winning momentum behind them.
Jos Buttler and Phil Salt are two of the most explosive batsmen on the team and will open the batting yet again. The duo seems to have continued with their excellent form from the IPL as they gave England a brisk start in the previous game.
While the risk of an early wicket always exists, T20 cricket is no longer about just conserving wickets and we are sure that England will continue to attack from the start.
There is plenty of firepower in the middle order as well, thanks to the presence of Will Jacks, Johnny Bairstow, and Harry Brook, while all-rounders Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone add depth to the batting. In terms of batting quality, there is really on comparison between England and Pakistan.
Jofra Archer made an excellent comeback to international cricket as he picked up 2 wickets. He is likely to share the new ball with Reece Topley, who himself is in good form as well. Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali will handle the spin attack.
England is settling quite nicely as a T20 unit and looks firmly on track to raise a serious title defense in the caribbean.
England Playing 11
Jos Buttler, Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Pakistan
Pakistan’s recent T20 form hasn’t been the best as they have lost 4 of their last 7 games, including the latest fixture against England.
Pakistan has been one of the last teams to announce its squad for the upcoming World Cup. Most of the players from the current squad have been included to play in the World Cup and it is therefore important that the team gains some confidence before the tournament starts.
Saim Ayub’s form at the top of the order remains the biggest concern. He and Mohammad Rizwan weren’t able to get the team to a good start in the last match and that put added pressure on the middle order. Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman will be the key players in a middle order that is dotted with all-rounders like Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Imad Wasim.
The problems for the Pakistani batting lineup are quite clear. The explosive starts other teams have gotten used to are missing and the middle-order has looked out of touch. The stability of Babar Azam helps the team get to par totals but that may not be enough against a strong England lineup.
The pace attack is pretty strong thanks to the presence of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Amir, while Shadab and Imad will take care of the spin. This is where Pakistan is most likely to spring a surprise. Its bowling lineup can be breathtaking and extremely destructive on its day.
Pakistan Playing 11
Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir.
ENG vs PAK Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The pitch at the Oval is well-balanced and we can expect an even contest between the bat and the ball. The new ball does seem around a bit but once the batsmen settle down, things get easier for them. A score of around 170 can be considered a par score on this surface.
The weather is likely to be overcast with temperatures of around 15 degrees. We may see some interruptions due to rain.
ENG vs PAK Betting Tips
While Pakistan has some quality players, their recent form hasn’t been inspiring. On the other hand, England's players have performed better and are likely to exploit the home conditions.
Bet on England to win.
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The pitch at the Oval does help the bowlers. 6 of the last 9 T20 internationals played here have seen at least 13 wickets fall. With the kind of bowling attack that both teams possess, we can expect plenty of wickets to fall.
Buttler is in good touch of late. He scored 2 centuries in the IPL and followed it with a well-made half-century in the previous game. He also has a good record against Pakistan, scoring 2 half-centuries in his last 4 innings against them.
Afridi has picked up 3 wickets in each of his last 3 matches. He also has a good record against England and has picked up 10 wickets in his last 6 appearances against them.
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