The final match of the exciting ENG vs PAK series will be played in Rawalpindi on October 24, 2024. With both teams having won one game each, this match will decide the series winner. Cricket fans on both sides are eagerly waiting to see who will come out on top in this close battle. The ENG vs PAK series began on October 7, and both teams played brilliantly, leading to an intense finale.
England started the series strong, winning the first test in Multan by an innings and 47 runs. Harry Brook’s amazing triple century played a big part in this win, earning him the Player of the Match award. But after this heavy loss, Pakistan made some important changes to their team for the next two tests. Key players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah were rested, and Pakistan prepared a spin-friendly pitch for the second test.
These changes worked well, as Pakistan came back strong, beating England by 152 runs in the second test. This win tied the ENG vs PAK series at 1-1, making the final test in Rawalpindi the decider. Now, with Pakistan having the momentum, everyone is waiting to see how England will respond.
Rawalpindi 2022: An Edge-of-the-Seat Test
The last time England played in Rawalpindi was during their 2022 tour, and the ENG vs PAK match was a thrilling one. England won by 74 runs, with the result coming in the final minutes of day 5. The game was a great example of the excitement that an ENG vs PAK test match brings.
In that 2022 match, England scored 657 runs in their first innings, with Harry Brook making 153 runs. Pakistan responded well with 579 runs, with three players scoring centuries. England then declared at 264/7 in their second innings, giving Pakistan a target of 343 to win.
Pakistan fought hard but fell short, scoring only 268 in their second innings. England’s bowlers, especially Ollie Robinson and James Anderson, were crucial, each taking four wickets. This gave England a memorable 74-run win, adding to the exciting history of the ENG vs PAK rivalry.
Squads for the 2024 ENG vs PAK 3rd Test
As we get ready for the final ENG vs PAK test in Rawalpindi, both teams have named their squads, and fans are expecting another thrilling game. Here are the squads for both teams:
Pakistan squad: Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel (vc), Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Zahid Mehmood.
England squad: Ben Stokes (C), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes.
With the third test just days away, excitement is growing. The ENG vs PAK series has been filled with drama, and fans are eager to see if England can bounce back or if Pakistan will continue their winning form. Either way, cricket lovers are in for a treat as we get closer to finding out who will win the series in Rawalpindi.
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