ENG vs PAK Match Prediction, 4th T20I: Who will win today’s match?

Preview:

England (ENG) will be facing Pakistan (PAK) in the fourth T20I at the Kennington Oval in London on Thursday, May 30. The first T20I at Leeds between the two teams got washed out without a bowl being bowled.

In the 2nd T20I at Edgbaston, the hosts registered a convincing 23-run win, with brilliant performances from captain Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Moeen Ali, and Jofra Archer. The win gave England a 1-0 lead in the series. Unfortunately, the third T20I at Cardiff also got abandoned as rain played spoilsport. While Jos and Co. will be hoping that a full game takes place, and they can seal the series 2-0.

On the other hand, the Babar Azam-led side will rely heavily on their pacers to outclass the strong batting order of the hosts and give them a chance to win the game. While the Men in Green skipper looked in fine touch at Edgbaston, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan walked back to the pavilion after a three-ball-duck. The visitors will be looking to level the series before flying to the USA for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Match Details:

Match England vs Pakistan, 4th T20I Venue Kennington Oval, London Date & Time Thursday, May 30, 11:00 pm IST Live Broadcast and Streaming Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV app and website

Kennington Oval, London Pitch Report

The pitch conditions at Kennington Oval offer challenges for both batters and bowlers. In the initial stages of the innings, the surface assists seam bowlers, making it difficult for the batters to settle in. The pitch is known to generate extra bounce and pace, giving the bowlers an advantage early on. However, if the batters can play during the challenging period, scoring runs become more manageable later in the innings. Spinners may also find some turn in the forthcoming game. The average first innings score at this venue is 153. As a result, the team winning the toss will be inclined to bowl first.

ENG vs PAK Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 32 Won by England 20 Won by Pakistan 09 No Result (NR) 03 First-ever Fixture August 28, 2006 (PAK Won) Most Recent Fixture May 28, 2024 (NR)

ENG vs PAK Probable Playing XIs

England:

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley

Pakistan:

Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir

ENG vs PAK Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter:

Jos Buttler. (Photo Source: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

England skipper Jos Buttler could be the best batter in the series culminator. The 33-year-old looked in great touch in the second game and scored a brilliant 51-ball 84. With the T20 World Cup 2024 approaching, Buttler returning in form is a good sign for The Three Lions. The English skipper will be looking to play another big innings in the upcoming fixture.

Probable Best Bowler:

Shaheen Afridi. (Source -Twitter/X)

Shaheen Shah Afridi could be the best bowler in the fourth T20I against England. In the second fixture, Afridi picked three wickets and conceded 36 runs in his quota of four overs. Afridi's performance with the ball could be crucial against a star-studded English side.

Today's Match Prediction: England to win the match

Scenario 1

England win the toss and opt to bowl first

Power Play Score: 40-50

First Innings Score: 170-180

England win the match

Scenario 2

Pakistan win the toss and opt to bowl first

Power Play score: 50-60

First Innings Score: 180-190

England win the match