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England (ENG) and Pakistan (PAK) are poised for a showdown in the fourth and concluding T20 International of their four-game series. The clash is scheduled to unfold at the renowned Kennington Oval in London, United Kingdom, on Thursday, May 30th, 2024, kicking off at 11:00 PM IST.
Head-to-Head-
In the 31 encounters between the two teams, England has triumphed in 20 matches, whereas Pakistan has secured victory in nine encounters. Additionally, two matches concluded without yielding a result.
Pitch Report-
Kennington Oval features a cricket pitch that’s a dreamland for batsmen, offering little advantage to bowlers. It greatly benefits those adept at powerful batting, empowering them to unleash their shots with assurance. Crucially, the pitch delivers a steady and predictable bounce, enabling aggressive batsmen to execute their shots smoothly. It sets the stage for an exciting battle where batsmen can excel, yet proficient fast bowlers can seize opportunities to influence the game.
Kennington Oval’s T20I statistics reveal a rich tapestry of matches played: 16 in total. Among these, teams batting first emerged victorious in 9 contests, while those bowling first secured wins in 6 encounters.
The average first innings score stands at 151, indicating a competitive but not excessively high-scoring environment. Conversely, the average second innings score settles at 124, suggesting that chasing teams face a slightly tougher task.
The ground witnessed a spectacular display of batting prowess when South Africa posted an imposing total of 211/5 against Scotland. Conversely, the lowest recorded total occurred when Scotland managed only 81/1 in a match against South Africa.
Playing XI
England Playing 11 probables: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett (wk), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harryy Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali (c), Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley.
PAKÂ Playing 11 probables: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir
Winner Prediction-
Pakistan will take down England today.
