As World Cup 2024 is around the corner, Pakistan and England teams will set to lock horns in the first T20I at Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds.
The match will start at 10:30 pm (PST).
The heavy rain is expected in Leeds to continue from the time the match will start — scheduled to be kicked off at 6:30pm PST.
Gary Kirsten joined the national men’s side in Leeds on 19 May to commence his two-year tenure as the white-ball head coach, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today.
Kirsten’s arrival will be three days before the start of the four-match T20I series against England at Headingley on Wednesday, 22 May.
The series will be followed by the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United States and Caribbean, with Pakistan taking on the hosts in its opener in Dallas on 6 June.
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The 56-year-old South African was confirmed as the white-ball head coach along with Jason Gillespie as red-ball head coach last month. The Australian will arrive in Pakistan in July for August’s ICC World Test Championship fixtures against Bangladesh to start his journey.
Apart from next month’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 and other bilateral white-ball series, Kirsten will be the head coach for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, and the ACC T20 Asia Cup 2025.
Pak vs Eng T20I past matches record
In recent encounters, the cricket rivalry between England and Pakistan was fiercely competitive, with England holding a slight edge in their last five matches.
On November 13, 2022, England emerged victorious by 5 wickets, completing the chase with an over to spare. This win marked their third consecutive triumph over Pakistan, showcasing their consistent performance and strategic prowess.
On October 2, 2022, England secured a convincing 67-run victory, displaying their batting and bowling dominance.
On September 30, 2022, they won by 8 wickets, wrapping up the match with 33 balls remaining, underscoring their efficiency and strong game plan.
The series wasn’t entirely one-sided. Pakistan demonstrated their competitive spirit with two closely contested wins.
On September 28, 2022, Pakistan managed to clinch a narrow victory by 6 runs, highlighting their ability to defend a modest total under pressure. A few days before, on September 25, 2022, they won another nail-biter by just 3 runs.
These victories reflect Pakistan’s resilience and their capacity to challenge a strong team like England.
Overall, while England has dominated the recent head-to-head clashes, Pakistan’s wins indicate that they remain a formidable opponent capable of turning the tables in tightly contested matches.
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