Pakistan vs England 2022 3rd T20I: The series between Pakistan and England currently stands levelled at 1-1. After the Moeen Ali-led side thumped the hosts in 1st game by 6 wickets, the Men in Green then displayed a staggering batting performance and chased 200 runs with 10 wickets in the hand.
Pakistan vs England 2022 3rd T20I: National Stadium Karachi, Pitch Report for the first T20I between Pakistan and England
With the series being levelled at 1-1, the focus now shifts towards the third T20I between Pakistan and England, which is scheduled to take place at the same venue National Stadium Karachi on Friday (23rd September).
Talking about the pitch report of the venue, teams batting the first team at the venue have a slight advantage as in 9 T20s, 5 matches have been won by teams batting first whereas the chasing side has 4 wins to their name.
Utter domination 💪
Pakistan bounce back in the T20I series with a comprehensive 10-wicket win over England.#PAKvENG | 📝Scorecard: https://t.co/WHBPS7jrZE pic.twitter.com/2eNgGw4Q6J
— ICC (@ICC) September 22, 2022
However, in the series, two matches so far have been won by the chasing side. While England chased the target of 159 runs with 6 wickets in hand in the first game, Pakistan chased 200 runs with 10 wickets in hand.
The average first and second innings total at the venue is 188 and 145 respectively, which suggests that the teams batting first will have an advantage. However, as per the results of the two games, the captain winning the toss should bowl first and chase the target on the board.
Pakistan vs England 2022: National Stadium Karachi Weather Conditions
The weather conditions for the second T20I between Pakistan and England are expected to be good with no threat of rain. The temperature is likely to be about around 27 degrees.
Another example today of why Pakistan is a better chasing side. This big target has unshackled Babar and Rizwan and made them play refreshingly.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 22, 2022
The match is expected to be high scoring. But players need to keep themselves hydrated as humidity will be around 75%. Also, dew is expected to play a part and it’s fair to say that a team bowling first will have an advantage.