The third match of the 4-match T20 series between Pakistan and England will be played on 28th May 2024. The match will take place in Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. England leads this series with a 1-0 margin, after a commanding win in the 2nd T20. For Pakistan, winning this encounter is of utmost significance to avoid losing the series as the first T20 was washed out due to heavy rain.
Both teams are working hard in the nets to secure a series win, a mere week before the official start of ICC T20 World Cup.
Live Streaming Info
You can watch Pak vs Eng live on Ten Sports in Pakistan and Sony Sports Network in India. Pakistan vs England Live Streaming will begin at 10:30 pm PST and 11:00 pm IST.
Team Analysis
The biggest asset for the English team in the 3rd T20 is none other than their star player, Jofra Archer. The 29-year-old pacer made a clinical return to International cricket in the 2nd T20 after a whole year. He was responsible for two crucial dismissals at a critical time, which contributed greatly in propelling his team towards victory. He is expected to perform well in this 3rd T20 as well and showcase his lethal fast bowling skills.
Another strength of the British squad is their experienced top order. The top order features players like Phil Salt and Josh Butler, who provide a fiery start to their team’s batting innings ensuring that the powerplay is utilized optimally. However, an unstable English middle order that is prone to collapsing might prove to be costly for the English team.
The Pakistani middle order featuring inexperienced or out-of-form players was primarily the reason for their defeat in the 2nd T20. This deficiency was also exposed in the recent T20 series against Ireland where the middle order contributed very minimally to the team’s score. However, the availability of numerous fast bowling options for Pakistan will allow them to experiment a bit with the playing 11 to find the right combination before heading into the World Cup.
Match Insights
It is expected that Naseem Shah, the classical Pakistani pacer, will be participating in this 3rd T20 match. Perhaps, Naseem’s inclusion might prove to be beneficial for the Pakistani squad as Naseem has a history of great performances against England. Moreover, the British captain, Josh Butler is expected to be absent in the 3rd T20 owing to his paternity leave. This means that the English batting order will be shuffled a bit as Ben Duckett is expected to participate in the 3rd encounter.
Conclusion
Will the Pakistani team experiment with their playing 11 or give their current squad another chance? The 3rd T20 Pak vs Eng live is of crucial significance for Pakistan in terms of series outcome. To watch Pakistan vs England Live Streaming, click on the link provided above.
