England will face Pakistan in the first match of a four-match T20I series on Wednesday, May 22, at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds. This series is crucial for both teams as they prepare for the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and the West Indies next month. The weather forecast for Leeds on Wednesday indicates a 41% chance of rain, with temperatures around 13°C, high humidity at 95%, and winds blowing at 13 kmph, potentially impacting play.
ENG vs PAK 1st T20I 2024: Headingley Leeds Pitch Report
The Headingley Cricket Ground features a fast pitch with significant pace and bounce, especially early on, benefiting fast bowlers. As the match progresses, the pitch becomes more favorable for batters, with spinners gaining influence as it dries out in the second innings. Winning the toss and opting to bat is usually a smart strategy at this venue.
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ENG vs PAK 1st T20I 2024: Probable Playing XI
England: Jos Buttler (c), Phil Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir