Match Details
Commentary
Pakistan A (Probable XI): Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain (c), Saad Baig (wk), Abdul Samad, Hasan Nawaz, Saad Masood, Arafat Minhas, Ahmed Daniyal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Akif Javed, and Mohammad Amir Khan
England A (Probable XI): Ben McKinney, Will Smeed, Jordan Cox (c), Asa Mark Tribe, James Coles, Dan Mousley, Tom Moores (wk), Scott Currie, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, and Sonny Baker
Head-to-Head (Last 5 games)
England Lions - 5
Pakistan Shaheens - 0
England Lions - 5
Pakistan Shaheens - 0
Preview by Mohammad Anab
England Lions and Pakistan Shaheens will take on each other in the second T20 in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
The first match was a tightly fought affair, showcasing youthful firepower and competitive bowling from both sides. While one team emerged victorious, the margin highlighted how narrow the difference is between these two competitive line-ups — and set the stage for an even more intriguing second game.
In the first game, Shaheens batted first and scored 152/7 on the back of a half-century from skipper Shamyl Hussain. Lions' Saqib Mahmood and James Coles picked up two wickets each. In reply, Lions chased down the total in the final over and won the match by four wickets. Asa Tribe played a match-winning knock of 64* off 48 balls. Pak pacer Akif Javed took two wickets.
For the Shaheens, tomorrow’s fixture is a chance to bounce back and level the series. Their batting depth will be key, with aggressive top-order hitters expected to give them a flying start. The middle order will need to build on those foundations, rotating strike and punishing loose deliveries. Pakistan’s bowling attack, featuring pace and spin options, will be under pressure to repeat disciplined spells that can choke runs and produce crucial wickets in the powerplay and death overs.
The England Lions will be looking to build on their performance with confidence and clarity. They have shown an ability to adapt quickly to conditions and will want their key performers to lead from the front once again. Their batting lineup combines young talent with tactical maturity — a blend that can flourish if they put bat to ball with purpose.
Conditions in Abu Dhabi are expected to favour batters early on, with a flat deck that could ease stroke play. However, as the match progresses, disciplined bowling and fielding could make the difference in the middle overs.
Will the Shaheens bounce back or will the Lions take an unassailable lead? Join us at 2:30 PM IST (1 PM Local Time) on Sunday for the live coverage.
England Lions and Pakistan Shaheens will take on each other in the second T20 in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
The first match was a tightly fought affair, showcasing youthful firepower and competitive bowling from both sides. While one team emerged victorious, the margin highlighted how narrow the difference is between these two competitive line-ups — and set the stage for an even more intriguing second game.
In the first game, Shaheens batted first and scored 152/7 on the back of a half-century from skipper Shamyl Hussain. Lions' Saqib Mahmood and James Coles picked up two wickets each. In reply, Lions chased down the total in the final over and won the match by four wickets. Asa Tribe played a match-winning knock of 64* off 48 balls. Pak pacer Akif Javed took two wickets.
For the Shaheens, tomorrow’s fixture is a chance to bounce back and level the series. Their batting depth will be key, with aggressive top-order hitters expected to give them a flying start. The middle order will need to build on those foundations, rotating strike and punishing loose deliveries. Pakistan’s bowling attack, featuring pace and spin options, will be under pressure to repeat disciplined spells that can choke runs and produce crucial wickets in the powerplay and death overs.
The England Lions will be looking to build on their performance with confidence and clarity. They have shown an ability to adapt quickly to conditions and will want their key performers to lead from the front once again. Their batting lineup combines young talent with tactical maturity — a blend that can flourish if they put bat to ball with purpose.
Conditions in Abu Dhabi are expected to favour batters early on, with a flat deck that could ease stroke play. However, as the match progresses, disciplined bowling and fielding could make the difference in the middle overs.
Will the Shaheens bounce back or will the Lions take an unassailable lead? Join us at 2:30 PM IST (1 PM Local Time) on Sunday for the live coverage.
Pakistan Shaheens Squad: Shamyl Hussain (c), Sameer Minhas, Arafat Minhas, Saad Khan, Saad Masood, Maaz Sadaqat, Rohail Nazir (wk), Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem, Saad Baig (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahid Aziz, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Amir Khan
England Lions Squad: Jordan Cox (c), Ben McKinney, Matthew Revis, Will Smeed, Luc Benkenstein, Tom Moores (wk), James Coles, Scott Currie, Sam James Cook, Saqib Mahmood, Nathan Sowter, Dan Mousley, Calvin Harrison, Sonny Baker, Asa Tribe, Mitchell Stanley, Edward Jack