ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: 3rd 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 3rd T20I of the four-match series at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

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

England vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I of Pakistan tour of England 2024
28th May, 11:00 PM IST
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.

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ENG vs PAK Preview

England got off to a strong start in the series, securing a comprehensive win in the 2nd T20I after the opening game was abandoned due to rain. Jos Buttler led from the front with a brilliant 84-run knock, while Will Jacks chipped in with a valuable 37-run contribution, enabling England to post a formidable total of 183 runs on the board.

In reply, Pakistan’s openers departed early in the first three overs, but Fakhar Zaman (45 runs) and Babar Azam (32 runs) tried to keep them in the chase. However, a disciplined bowling performance from England, with Reece Topley taking 3 wickets and Moeen Ali and Jofra Archer grabbing 2 wickets each, restricted Pakistan to 160 runs.

As the series moves to the 3rd T20I, Pakistan will need to come back stronger and put up a more spirited performance if they hope to level the series. Their batting unit will be under pressure to deliver, while the bowling attack must find a way to counter the in-form English batters.

On the other hand, England will be looking to extend their lead in the series and build much-needed momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup. With their batting firing and the bowlers delivering, they will be aiming to continue their winning ways and assert their dominance in the series.

Form Guide

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

Sophia Gardens Pitch Report

The pitch at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff is larger in dimensions, forcing batters to be watchful while playing big strokes. Pacers are expected to have good movement off the surface, while spinners will also remain in the game given the bigger boundaries, which allow them to use their variations. Batting second would be the preferred choice for the captain winning the toss, as 7 of the 10 games were won by the team batting second.

T20 stats at this ground

Total Matches Played: 10
Matches Won Batting First: 3
Matches Won Batting Second: 7
Average 1st innings score: 145
Average 2nd innings score: 138

ENG Playing 11

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

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
84, 27, 92, 42, 70	258 runs in 10 matches	25.80	3011 Runs in 115 Matches	✅

Moeen Ali Stats vs PAK in T20I

Last 5 Scores in T20I	Runs & wickets against PAK in T20I	Bowling average vs PAK	Total runs & wickets in T20I	Vice-captain choice
4, 6, 9, 64, 24	286 runs & 9 wickets in 18 matches	28.00	1158 runs & 47 wickets in 83 Matches	❌

PAK Playing 11

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

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	Vice-Captain choice
32, 42, 0, 32, 62	624 runs in 17 matches	48.00	3987 Runs in 118 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	Captain choice
0, 18, 21, 0, 0	537 runs in 16 matches	48.82	3180 Runs in 97 Matches	❌

Who will win today’s match between England and Pakistan (3rd T20I of Pakistan tour of England 2024)?

England and Pakistan have faced each other 31 times in T20s, with England holding an edge with 20 wins, while Pakistan has won 9, and two games have ended without a result.
England has won 3 of their last 5 T20 matches, while Pakistan has lost 2 and won 2 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
Batsmen: Babar Azam, Will Jacks, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounder: Imad Wasim, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan

Who are Best Captain Options for ENG vs PAK Dream11 Team

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

What are ENG vs PAK Fantasy Tips?

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have impressive records against England, having scored 624 and 537 runs, respectively, making them top multiplier picks for this outing.
Jos Buttler is in fine form and scored 84 runs in the last game, making him a must-have pick for this game.
Shaheen Afridi has taken 11 wickets in 9 games against England, while Chris Jordan from England has been the highest wicket-taker at this venue in T20s with 7 wickets in 6 games, making them both top picks for this game.
Moeen Ali has a batting average of 100.00 at this venue in T20s, making him another must-have pick for this game.
Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim are must-have picks given their all-round abilities.