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On Saturday, May 25th, England is set to clash with Pakistan in the second match of their four-match T20I series at the prestigious Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham.
This showdown holds significant weight for both cricketing powerhouses, serving as vital preparation for the impending T20 World Cup 2024, slated to unfold across the USA and the West Indies. Regrettably, the inaugural match was called off due to inclement weather conditions.
T20I Stats and Records at Edgbaston Cricket Ground:
- Total matches: 26
- Matches won batting first: 17
- Matches won bowling first: 9
- Average 1st Inns scores: 143
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 123
- Highest total recorded: 221/5 (20 Ov) by England vs Australia
- Lowest total recorded: 46/10 (17.1 Ov) by Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women
- Highest score chased: 157/7 (19 Ov) by Australia Women vs India Women
- Lowest score defended: 126/6 (20 Ov) by England Women vs South Africa Women
ENG vs PAK: Edgbaston Cricket Ground Pitch Report
At the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, the pitch offers brisk pace and bounce, particularly in the initial overs. This dynamic favours fast bowlers, granting them ample opportunity to exploit early conditions. As the game unfolds, the pitch gradually becomes friendlier to batters, with diminishing support for spinners. However, during the second innings, the pitch tends to dry out, enhancing spinners’ effectiveness. Opting to bat first after winning the toss is often a strategic move at this renowned venue.
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ENG vs PAK: Birmingham Weather Forecast
On Wednesday, the weather outlook for Birmingham hints at a slight 20% chance of rainfall. The temperature is set to be cool, hovering around 19 degrees Celsius, while humidity levels are anticipated to reach a high of 58%, creating a muggy atmosphere. Moreover, winds are predicted to gust at 14 kmph, potentially impacting outdoor engagements and adding to the overall dampness.
ENG vs PAK: Probable Playing XI, 2nd T20I
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
