Pakistan vs England 5th T20I: Pakistan and England have gone neck to neck in the ongoing seven-match T20I series. The series currently stands at 2-2 as both the teams have played the sensational brand of cricket. With three more games to play, it’s almost certain that fans would be in for an enthralling contest.
Pakistan vs England 5th T20I: Pakistan to win the fifth game against England
After the four exciting contests between the two cricketing heavyweights in Karachi, the focus will now shift in Lahore, where the remaining games will be played. The fifth game between Pakistan and England will be played on Wednesday (28th September).
Talking about the prediction, it is expected that Pakistan will take the lead of 3-2 in the series. The Babar Azam-led side has a decent record in Lahore, where conditions will suit them. They have played 16 matches at the venue, out of which they have won and it is expected that they’ll extend the number.
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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 27, 2022
Also, it is likely that Pakistan will play their full-strength team in the remaining three games. They rested a few key players in the first four games and provided the opportunity to the youngsters. However, with the first-choice players set to return, they will likely emerge victorious and take a lead of 3-2 in the series.
Pakistan vs England 5th T20I: Probable Playing XI for both Pakistan and England for the fifth T20I
It is expected that Pakistan will bring back Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah in the XI. The duo is likely to replace Usman Qadir and Mohammad Hasnain in the team.
Here’s Pakistan’s playing XI for the 5th T20I:
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani
Lahore ready for the razzmatazz of Pakistan v England T20Is
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— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) September 27, 2022
England on the other hand is expected to bring back Mark Wood and give longer rope to youngsters.
Here’s England’s playing XI for the 5th T20I:
Alex Hales, Philip Salt (wk), Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali (c), Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
