England’s tour of Pakistan, 3rd Test, Pakistan vs England: Probable XIs, Match Prediction, Pitch Report, and Live Streaming Details
Pakistan will lock horns with England in the 3rd Test of England's tour of Pakistan at the National Stadium, Karachi.
Pakistan’s performance in home tests hasn’t been a great one this year, having lost their last three tests, with one coming against Australia in March and two against England in the ongoing series. They have already lost the series and are nearly out of the race for World Test Championship 2023 final qualification. The hosts will aim to end the series on a high note and give their home fans something to cheer about.
On the other hand, England’s Bazball approach in Test cricket is doing wonders for them as they have lost just one Test under the leadership of the Ben Stokes-Brandon McCullum duo. They have played aggressive and fearless cricket and are not scared about losing in search of a win. This was witnessed in both games, where they won the matches by just 74 and 26 runs, respectively. England will now aim to continue their winning momentum and whitewash the hosts.
Pakistan vs England Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs England, 3rd Test, England tour of Pakistan
Date and Time: December 17, 2022, Saturday, 10:30 am IST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Pakistan vs England Pitch Report
The pitch at the National Stadium is balanced and aids both aspects of the game. The initial days will see batters scoring runs efficiently, but the pacers could also prove dangerous if they stick to their line and lengths. The spinners could come into play in the latter half of the match.
Pakistan vs England Weather Forecast
Temperatures in Karachi are expected to range between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius.
Pakistan vs England Probable XIs
Pakistan
No changes are expected in Pakistan’s lineup from the last game.
Probable XI
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Zahid Mahmood, Mohammad Ali, Abrar Ahmed
England
Since England have already won the series, they might rest their senior-pro James Anderson and bring in Jamie Overton.
Probable XI
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Will Jacks, Ollie Robinson, Jack Leach, Mark Wood, Jamie Overton
Pakistan vs England Match Prediction
England have ticked all the boxes so far in the series. Their batters have played aggressive cricket, while the pacers have been on-point, providing crucial breakthroughs. On the other hand, Pakistan still needs to find answers to tackling England’s approach and play sensibly, especially against the fast bowlers.
Prediction: England to win this encounter.
Pakistan vs England Live Streaming details and channel list
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: Sony LIV App