England vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I – Match Details, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Probable Playing XIs, Head-to-Head, Dream 11 Prediction

England vs Pakistan: England will be facing off against Pakistan in the third T20I of the three-match series at the Headingley cricket ground, Leeds in England on Sunday, May 19. England is currently leading the series with 2-0, and will aim to continue their dominance and win the series. Meanwhile, Pakistan will look to get their first win of the tour.

In the 2nd T20I, England secured a commanding victory by 65 runs. Batting first, England posted a challenging total of 144/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Natalie Sciver, Alice Capsey, and Maia Bouchier were the standout performers with scores of 31, 31 and 30 runs respectively.  Sophie Ecclestone was the pick of the bowlers for England, claiming 3 wickets for just 11 runs in 2.5 overs. Alice Capsey and Sarah Glenn supported her well, picking up 2 wickets each. The hosts will aim to whitewash the visitors. 

On the other hand, despite some economical bowling efforts from Pakistan’s Nida Dar, Sadia Iqbal, and Diana Baig, England managed to set a formidable target. While batting Pakistan struggled to build partnerships and were eventually bowled out for just 79 runs in 15.5 overs, falling short of the target. Aliya Riaz top-scored with 19 runs, followed by Muneeba Ali with 18 runs. However, they failed to cope with the disciplined bowling performance of the English bowlers. The visitors will look to regroup and bounce back stronger in the remaining matches of the tour.

England vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I – Match Details

Date and Time: 19 May 2024, Sunday, 05:30 PM IST

Venue: Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds

Live Streaming: FanCode App and Website

England vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I – Pitch Report

The surface at this venue is generally favourable for batters. However, it also offers some assistance to bowlers, especially spinners, as the game progresses. A competitive first innings total is likely to be in the range of 155 to 165. 

England vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I – Weather Report

The weather forecast in Headingley is likely to be sunny with pleasant temperatures. The temperature is expected to be around 21°C with 59% humidity. There are 10% chance of rain during the game.

England vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I – Probable Playing XIs

England: Amy Jones (wk), Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight (c), Natalie Sciver, Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell

Pakistan: Muneeba Ali (wk), Gull Feroza, Sidra Ameen, Sadaf Shamas, Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Sana Fatima, Diana Baig. Nashra Sandhu, Waheeda Akhtar, Sadia Iqbal

England vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I – Head-to-Head Records

Prediction: England to win the match.

England vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I – Key Players

England

1. Alice Capsey – Capsey’s all-round performance in the last match makes her a crucial asset. She scored 31 runs and took 2 wickets, displaying her ability to contribute with both bat and ball. Capsey’s form and potential to deliver under pressure make her a key player for England.
2. Sophie Ecclestone –  Ecclestone’s impressive performance in the previous match, where she took 3 wickets, makes her a solid pick. Her ability to pick up crucial wickets and create pressure on the opposition makes her role very vital for the English team.

Pakistan

1. Aliya Riaz – She was the highest run-scorer for the Pakistan side in the second game. Though she couldn’t contribute much in recent time, she is one of the best T20 batters in the Pakistani side. Her role with the bat is very pivotal for Pakistan in the final T20I.
2. Sadia Iqbal – With 20 wickets in 17 outings, spinner Sadia Iqbal is the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in the T20 Format. In the last game, she bowled decently claiming one crucial wicket. She is one of the key bowlers in the shortest format. Pakistan has relied on her for timely breakthroughs.

England vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I – Dream 11 Prediction

Wicket-Keeper: Amy Jones

Batters: Heather Knight, Aliya Riaz

All-rounders: Danielle Gibson, Nida Dar, Fatima Sana, Charlie Dean, Alice Capsey(vc)

Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone (c), Sarah Glenn, Sadia Iqbal

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