MATCH NO – 4th T20 Match    

SERIES – England tour of Pakistan – 2024

DATE – 30th May, 2024

TIME – 11:00 PM IST

VENUE – Kennington Oval, London

INTRODUCTION

England vs Pakistan t20 series started from 22nd May. First match was washed out due to rain and in Second match England scored 183 runs against Pakistan successfully defended the total and won the match by 23 runs. 

MATCH PREVIEW

Last match when both teams England and Pakistan played between each other, England scored 183 runs and Pakistan failed to chase this total of 183 runs and England won the match by 23 runs.

Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.

Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between England and Pakistan.

PITCH REPORT

The Kennington Oval, commonly known as The Oval, is one of the premier cricket grounds in the world, located in London, England. It has a rich history, being the first ground in England to host international Test cricket in September 1880. The pitch and conditions at The Oval can vary, but there are some general characteristics often observed:

Pitch Characteristics:

Batting-Friendly Surface: The Oval is traditionally known for being a good batting surface, especially during the initial days of a Test match. The pitch tends to be hard and true, offering consistent bounce, which helps batsmen play their shots.

Pace and Bounce: Fast bowlers can benefit from the pitch at The Oval, particularly early on when the surface is fresh. The pitch offers decent pace and bounce, making it conducive to seam and swing bowling in the initial overs.

Spin-Friendly as the Game Progresses: the match progresses, the pitch at The Oval tends to wear down, bringing spinners into play. The dry surface aids turn and bounce, making it challenging for batsmen to score freely against quality spin bowling in the later stages of the game.

Weather Impact: The weather conditions in London can have a significant impact on how the pitch behaves. Overcast conditions often assist swing bowlers, while sunny weather can help the pitch dry out and become more conducive to spin.

High-Scoring Venue: The Oval has seen many high-scoring matches, with several batsmen achieving double centuries and teams posting substantial totals. The true nature of the pitch provides good value for shots, contributing to high scores.

Result-Oriented Matches: Despite being a batsman-friendly ground, The Oval has also seen a fair share of results, with bowlers finding ways to exploit the conditions as the pitch deteriorates. Both seamers and spinners have had success here.

The Kennington Oval offers a balanced pitch that can provide an exciting contest between bat and ball. It starts as a batting-friendly surface, aiding fast bowlers early on and then assisting spinners as the game progresses. The ground’s rich history and the quality of cricket played here make it a beloved venue for both players and fans.

GROUND STATS (T20I)  

 SCORING PATTERN

BOWLERS STATS ON KENNINGTON OVAL (T20I)

TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 15

PACER WICKETS – 133

SPINNER WICKETS – 42

NOTE-:ENGLAND & PAKISTAN PLAYER RECENT INNINGS WILL BE UPDATE AFTER 2ND T20 MATCH.

ENG TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS

TEAM NEWS       

• England team performed well in this series and won the 1 match in this series and lead the series by 1-0 in the 4 match t20 series.
• Last match played between England & Pakistan, England successfully defended a total of 183 runs and won the match by 23 runs.
• In the last match England team successfully defended the total of 183 runs and won the match by 23 runs against Pakistan.
• Jos Buttler Scored 84 runs in 51 balls, Will Jacks 37 runs in 23 balls, and Jonny Bairstow scored 21 runs  in the previous match against Pakistan.
• Recee Topley took 3 wickets, Jofra Archer & Moeen Ali took 2-2 wickets each and Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Liam Livington took 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against Pakistan.
• Both teams played 30 matches and England team won 20 matches and lost 9 matches against Pakistan.

SQUADS

Batting – Philip Slat (wk),  Jos Buttler © (wk), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Harry Brook, Ben Duckett.

Bowling – Jofra Archer, Tom Hartley, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Recee Topley, Mark Wood. 

All Rounder – Moeen Ali, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran.

POSSIBLE PLAYING 11

Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler ©/Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Recee Topley.

PLAYERS RECENT INNINGS

PLAYERS STATS ON KENNINGTON OVAL (T20I)       

PLAYERS LAST 5 INNINGS VS PAK (T20I)

PLAYERS OVERALL RECORDS VS PAK (T20I)

PAK TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS

TEAM NEWS            

• Pakistan team did not perform well in this series and lost the 1 match in this series and lost the series by 0-1 in the 4 match t20 series.
• Last match played between England & Pakistan,Pakistan failed to chase a total of 183 runs and lost the match by 23 runs.
• In the last match Pakistan team failed to chase the total of 183 runs and lost the match by 23 runs against England.
• Fakahr Zaman Scored 45 runs in 21 balls, Babar Azam 32 runs, Iftikhar Ahmed scored 23 runs and Imad Wasim scored 22 runs in the previous match against England.
• Shaheen Afridi took 3 wickets, Imad Wasim & Haris Rauf took 2-2 wickets each in the previous match against England.
• Both teams played 30 matches and Pakistan team won 9 matches and lost 20 matches against England.

SQUADS

Batting – Babar Azam ©, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Azam Khan (wk), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Khan (wk)

Bowling – Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi.

All Rounder – Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Irfan Khan, Agha Salman.

POSSIBLE PLAYING 11

 Saim Ayub/Usman Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam ©, Fakahar Zaman, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir  

PLAYERS RECENT INNINGS

PLAYERS STATS ON KENNINGTON OVAL (T20I)

PLAYERS LAST 5 INNINGS VS ENG (T20I)

PLAYERS OVERALL RECORDS VS ENG (T20I)

HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS  

TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 30

• ENG WIN – 20
• PAK WIN – 09
• NO RESULT – 01                                                                                 

FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM

SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)

WK BATSMAN – J. Buttler, P. Salt, M. Rizwan.

BATSMEN – B. Azam, F. Zaman, W. Jacks.

ALL-ROUNDERS –  M. Ali, I. Wasim.

BOWLERS – R. Topley, J. Archer, S. Afridi.

GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)

WK BATSMAN – J. Buttler.

BATSMEN – B. Azam, J. Bairstow, W. Jacks.

ALL-ROUNDERS – M. Ali, S. Khan, I. Wasim.

BOWLERS – R. Topley, J. Archer, S. Afridi, H. Rauf

BACK-UPS – C. Jordan, A. Rashid, L. Livingstone, H. Brook.                     

CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) –  J. Buttler, B. Azam.

CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – W. Jacks, I. Wasim.  

POSSIBLE OUTCOME – 

ENGLAND MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.