PAK vs ENG 1st Test, Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today?

England whitewashed Pakistan with ease last time they were in Pakistan in what was a statement that Bazball works overseas. They are in pretty good form now too but will be without Ben Stokes for one more Test as he continues to recover from injury. England will be fancying themselves here though with Pakistan looking really dreadful in Test Cricket. They have lost their last five Tests including two at home to Bangladesh and are looking clueless in all aspects.

PAK vs ENG Match Details

Date: October 7th, 2024

Time: 10:30 AM IST

Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium

PAK vs ENG Weather Report

clear weather is expected through the Test.

PAK vs ENG Pitch Report

As with most pitches in recent times in Pakistan, a flat track is expected. There will be some deterioration and batting first remains a better choice.

PAK vs ENG Predicted Playing XI

PAK Playing XI

Abdullah Shahfique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Aamer Jamal, Abrar Ahmed

ENG Playing XI

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Jack Leach/ Rehan Ahmed, Shoaib Bashir, Olly Stone, Gus Atkinson, Chris Woakes/ Brydon Carse

PAK vs ENG Key Players

Shan Masood

Pakistan's team form has been pretty bad and their captain has done little to help. His runs are drying up with very little to look back on and that will be a concern with Pakistan's history of moving captains around not the greatest.

Shoaib Bashir

Jack Leach is around but Shoaib Bashir will believe he is the spinner to in charge after his time in India earlier this year. He knows how to use subcontinent conditions well and is likely to bowl a bulk of the overs.

PAK vs ENG Match Tips

England are favorites despite being away from home. Pakistan has been struggling in the longest format and a win will boost them but that also looks rather unlikely at the moment.