Pakistan play England in the fifth T20 international on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from 8:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
The Pakistan cricket team beat England by three runs in the fourth T20I in Karachi to level the seven-match series 2-2. Mohammad Rizwan’s brisk 67-ball 88 helped Pakistan to put on 166 runs in the first innings. Reece Topley was England’s best bowler as he finished with figures of 2 for 37 in his four overs.
The England cricket team started their chase poorly and were reeling at 14/3. Handy knocks from Ben Duckett, Harry Brooks, and Liam Dawson brought the Three Lions back into the game but England were eventually bowled out for 163 in the final over of the innings. Haris Rauf and Mohammad Nawaz picked three wickets each for the Men in Green.
Despite a win, Pakistan will have serious concerns going into the fifth game. Pakistan’s fragile middle order was once again exposed by the English bowlers and Rizwan’s inability to accelerate towards the end is further straining Pakistan’s weak batting. The Three Lions had previously beaten Pakistan by 63 runs in the third T20I.
England are currently second in the ICC Men’s T20I team rankings while Pakistan are fourth.
Pakistan vs England 5th T20I odds
Parimatch odds: Pakistan: 1.90, England: 1.87
10CRIC odds: Pakistan: 1.87, England: 1.87
Betway odds: Pakistan: 1.90, England: 1.90
Betwinner odds: Pakistan: 1.904, England: 1.896
1xBet odds: Pakistan: 1.925, England: 1.915
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Pakistan vs England head-to-head in T20Is
England have been the superior side in this head-to-head, winning 16 out of the 25 games against Pakistan. The Men in Green have won eight games while one game was tied.
Both England and Pakistan have won two of their last five matches in this format.
England beat Pakistan 2-1 in their last T20I series in 2021.
Pakistan vs England squads
Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan, Aamer Jamal, Abrar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Usman Qadir.
England: Jos Butler (captain and wicketkeeper), Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Richard Gleeson, Alex Hales, Tom Helm, Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Olly Stone, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Luke Wood.
Pakistan vs England 5th T20I probable playing XI
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Babar Azam (captain), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Usman Qadir, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf.
England: Alex Hales, Philip Salt (wicketkeeper), Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali (captain), Will Jacks, David Willey, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Ollie Stone.
Pakistan vs England 5th T20I combined fantasy XI
Ben Duckett, Mohammad Rizwan (captain and wicketkeeper), Babar Azam, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Ollie Stone, Haris Rauf.
Pakistan top picks and players to watch out for 5th T20I vs England
Mohammad Rizwan: The wicketkeeper is undoubtedly Pakistan’s best batter at the moment. Rizwan’s solid 88 in the last game helped Pakistan reach a decent score. The right-handed batter has scored three half-centuries in four games this series and has scored 252 runs at an average of 84.00.
Haris Rauf: The right-arm pacer has picked six wickets in four games so far. Rauf has troubled the English batters with his pace and accuracy. The 28-year-old has picked 56 wickets in just 45 T20Is at an average of 23.58. Rauf is also known for his ability to bowl consistent yorkers at the death, making him Pakistan’s most important bowler against the likes of Moeen Ali and Ben Duckett.
England top picks and players to watch out for 5th T20I vs Pakistan
Harry Brooks: The 23-year-old has been England’s best batter in this series with 188 runs in four games. His runs have come at an average of 94.00 and a strike rate of 174.07. Brooks has been consistent with the bat in all four games and will be England’s key batter against a strong Pakistan bowling attack.
Moeen Ali: The all-rounder has scored 91 runs this series at a strike of 175.00. Ali has a top score of 55 not out and has played the role of a finisher for his side against Pakistan. Moeen Ali is also the most experienced player on the England side and will have the responsibility of facing Pakistan’s fiery pace attack in the death overs.
Pakistan vs England 5th T20I predictions
Pakistan will have the advantage of playing at home against England and will have a slight edge going into the game. However, Pakistan’s middle order will be the biggest concern for the Men in Green against a strong England spin attack.
England have performed well on this tour and have managed to outsmart Pakistan on a consistent basis. The Three Lions are a strong side and will give Pakistan a tough fight.
Pakistan vs England 5th T20I playing conditions and weather report
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