ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: 2nd T20I Match of Pakistan tour of England 2024, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for England vs Pakistan Dream11 Team

England will take on Pakistan in the 2nd T20I of the four-match series at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.

Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

England vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I of Pakistan tour of England 2024
25th May, 07:00 PM IST
Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham.

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ENG vs PAK Preview

Coming off the abandonment of the opening game due to rain, both England and Pakistan will be eager to get their T20 World Cup preparations back on track in the 2nd T20I.

As mentioned earlier, this series carries immense significance for both teams as they look to finalize their best combinations and hit their stride ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. England, defending champions, have announced a strong squad, reflecting their intention to field their strongest possible lineup featuring the likes of Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, and Will Jacks at the top.

Pakistan, on the other hand, have also announced a potent squad and will be determined to put their best foot forward and solidify their plans for the upcoming global event. After the washout in the series opener, both teams will be raring to go and make the most of the remaining games to iron out any remaining creases and establish a winning momentum before the T20 World Cup.

Form Guide

ENG: NR-L-W-W-L
PAK: NR-W-W-L-W

Edgbaston Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Edgbaston has a well-balanced track, where the bowlers usually have the upper hand over the batters. There will be help for pacers in the initial overs, particularly with the overcast conditions. However, once batters settle down, they will be able to plunder runs. The average first innings score at this venue is 143, and batting first would be the ideal decision upon winning the toss, as 17 of the 26 games were won by the team batting first.

T20 stats at this ground

Total Matches Played: 26
Matches Won Batting First: 17
Matches Won Batting Second: 9
Average 1st innings score: 143
Average 2nd innings score: 123

ENG Playing 11

1. Phil Salt
2. Jos Buttler (c&wk)
3. Will Jacks
4. Harry Brook
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Moeen Ali
7. Sam Curran
8. Chris Jordan
9. Adil Rashid
10. Reece Topley
11. Mark Wood

England Team News

Squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, and Mark Wood.
All players are available for selection.

ENG Key Players

Jos Buttler Stats vs PAK in T20I

Last 5 Scores in T20I	Runs against PAK in T20I	Batting average vs PAK	Total runs in T20I	Captain choice
27, 92, 42, 70, 51	174 runs in 9 matches	19.33	2927 Runs in 114 Matches	❌

Moeen Ali Stats vs PAK in T20I

Last 5 Scores in T20I	Runs & wickets against PAK in T20I	Batting average vs PAK	Total runs & wickets in T20I	Vice-captain choice
6, 9, 64, 24, 25	282 runs & 7 wickets in 17 matches	28.20	1154 runs & 45 wickets in 82 Matches	✅

PAK Playing 11

1. Saim Ayub
2. Mohammad Rizwan
3. Babar Azam (c)
4. Fakhar Zaman
5. Azam Khan (wk)
6. Shadab Khan/Imad Wasim
7. Iftikhar Ahmad
8. Shaheen Shah Afridi
9. Mohammad Amir
10. Naseem Shah
11. Abbas Afridi

Pakistan Team News

Squad: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Iftikhar Ahmad, Usman Khan, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, and Salman Ali Agha.
All players are available for selection.

PAK Key Players

Babar Azam Stats vs ENG in T20I

Last 5 Scores in T20I	Runs against ENG in T20I	Batting average vs ENG	Total runs in T20I	Captain choice
42, 0, 32, 62, 98	592 runs in 16 matches	49.33	3955 Runs in 117 Matches	✅

Mohammad Rizwan Stats vs ENG in T20I

Last 5 Scores in T20I	Runs against ENG in T20I	Batting average vs ENG	Total runs in T20I	vice-captain choice
18, 21, 0, 0, 39	537 runs in 15 matches	53.70	3180 Runs in 96 Matches	❌

Who will win today’s match between England and Pakistan (2nd T20I of Pakistan tour of England 2024)?

England and Pakistan have faced each other 30 times in T20s, with England winning 19 games, while Pakistan has won 9, with two games ending without a result.
England has suffered 3 defeats in their last 5 T20 matches, while Pakistan has won 3 of their last 5 T20 games.
England have won three of their home T20 series against Pakistan out of the last 5, while one ended in a draw.
England are expected to win this outing given their home conditions and better head-to-head records.

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Mohammad Rizwan, Phil Salt
Batsmen: Babar Azam, Will Jacks
All-rounder: Shadab Khan, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Chris Jordan

Who are Best Captain Options for ENG vs PAK Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Babar Azam, Moeen Ali
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Mohammad Rizwan, Will Jacks

What are ENG vs PAK Fantasy Tips?

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan boast impressive records against England, having scored 592 and 537 runs, respectively, making them top picks for this outing, especially considering their fine form.
Jos Buttler has an average of just 19.33 against Pakistan but boasts an average of 36.75 at this venue from 5 games, making him a must-have pick for this game.
Shaheen Afridi has taken 8 wickets in as many games against England at an average of 25.50, while Chris Jordan from England has taken 7 wickets in just 3 games at this venue in T20s, making them both top picks for this game.
Mohammad Amir has 6 wickets at an average of 9.00 in just 2 games at this venue, making him another must-have pick for this game.
Shadab Khan and Moeen Ali are must-have picks given their all-round abilities.