The Gaddafi Stadium pitch report points to a batting-friendly surface for the PAK vs ENG 4th Match, with batters likely to score well and the side batting first holding a slight edge on record. A first-innings score of around 250 is par. The match is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time (1:30 PM IST) in Lahore, with the toss at 1:00 PM IST.
Pakistan won both of their opening games in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026, beating Sri Lanka by 37 runs and England by 87 runs. [Add England’s 3rd Match result against Sri Lanka.] Shaheen Afridi leads Pakistan and Harry Brook captains England. The match is the fourth of seven in the tri-series, which also features Sri Lanka. In India, live streaming is reported to be on Veto. [Confirm the India platform.]
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report for PAK vs ENG 4th Match
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Batting-friendly, based on the venue record |
| Par first-innings score | Around 250 (venue average: 251) |
| Best for batting | Both innings, though the average second-innings score is lower |
| Fast bowlers | New ball in the powerplay, though no pace or swing data was available |
| Spinners | To be confirmed, though they can help control the middle overs |
| Boundaries | To be confirmed |
| Dew | Not expected to be heavy, with humidity around 48%, though this is not confirmed |
| Toss advantage | Batting first has won 46 ODIs here and bowling first 42 |
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 10) | Early wickets can swing the game. Pakistan have Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, while England have Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue |
| Middle overs (11 to 40) | Spinners can help control the scoring. Pakistan have Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan, and England have Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson |
| Death overs (41 to 50) | Scoring should rise, and the highest total here is 375/3 in 50 overs by Pakistan against Zimbabwe |
| Second innings | The average is 217, and the highest chase is 356/5 in 47.3 overs by Australia against England |
How the Pitch Plays at Gaddafi Stadium
Details on the soil, bounce and grass cover have not been confirmed. The venue stats show 90 ODIs, with 46 won batting first and 42 won bowling first, and the rest not won by either side. Scores drop in the chase, from an average of 251 in the first innings to 217 in the second.
The highest total here is 375/3 by Pakistan against Zimbabwe, and the highest chase is 356/5 by Australia against England, which shows that big targets can be chased on this ground. The lowest total is 75/10 in 22.5 overs by Pakistan against Sri Lanka, and the lowest score defended is 170/8 in 40 overs by West Indies against Pakistan. Both ends of the scale show that the pitch can reward and punish.
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Lahore Weather Forecast for PAK vs ENG 4th Match
The forecast for Sunday points to a sunny, dry day.
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Sunny |
| Temperature | 28°C at 1 PM, 29°C peak at 4 PM, 24°C at 7 PM, 21°C by 10 PM |
| Rain chance | 0% |
| Humidity | 48% |
| Wind | 8 km/h |
Rain is not expected, so a full match is likely. It will be around 28°C at the start and peak at 29°C in the afternoon, before cooling to about 24°C by 7 PM, so the second innings will be played in more comfortable conditions. A wind of 8 km/h is light and should not affect shots or catches much. Humidity of 48% suggests heavy dew is unlikely, although this is not confirmed.
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Gaddafi Stadium ODI Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 90 |
| Won batting first | 46 |
| Won bowling first | 42 |
| Average first-innings score | 251 |
| Average second-innings score | 217 |
| Highest total | 375/3 (50 overs) by Pakistan vs Zimbabwe |
| Lowest total | 75/10 (22.5 overs) by Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
| Highest score chased | 356/5 (47.3 overs) by Australia vs England |
| Lowest score defended | 170/8 (40 overs) by West Indies vs Pakistan |
The ground has a capacity of 27,000 and hosts Lahore.
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PAK vs ENG ODI Head-to-Head
| Matches | Pakistan Won | England Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 33 | 57 | 3 |
What Should the Captains Do at Gaddafi Stadium?
Bat first if the toss is won. A first-innings total of 250 or more puts pressure on the chasing side, as the average second-innings score is 217. Survive the early overs, because the new ball gives seamers the most help in the powerplay. Use spin in the middle overs to slow the scoring, as both sides have quality spinners. Plan for dew, since a lower humidity reading does not rule out some moisture later in the evening, which could make bowling harder in the second innings.
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