Match Details
Commentary
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, Sonny Baker, Samuel James Cook
Pakistan A (Probable XI): Shamyl Hussain (c), Maaz Sadaqat, Saad Baig (wk), Abdul Samad, Hasan Nawaz, Saad Masood, Arafat Minhas, Ahmed Daniyal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Akif Javed, Shahid Aziz
Head-to-Head (Last 5 games)
England Lions - 5
Pakistan Shaheens - 0
England Lions - 5
Pakistan Shaheens - 0
Preview by Mohammad Anab
Pakistan A and England A lock horns on Tuesday in the third and final unofficial T20I that promises to be a fascinating contest between two ambitious second-string sides eager to push their case for higher honours.
England Lions have already won the series 2-0 and will go for the whitewash, while the Pakistan Shaheens will look to avoid the 3-0 defeat. With national selectors closely monitoring performances, the match carries significance far beyond the immediate result.
‘A’ tours have traditionally served as the breeding ground for future international stars, and this fixture is no exception. Both squads feature a blend of emerging talents and fringe internationals looking to force their way into senior contention.
In the second game, Lions batted first and scored 183/5 on the back of some fine knocks by Ben McKinney and James Coles. In reply, they bundled out for Shaheens for 151 and won the game by 32 runs. Saad Masood and Maaz Sadaqat impressed with the bat but that was not enough. James Coles impressed with the ball too and took four wickets with his left-arm orthodox spin.
For Pakistan A, playing at home offers a valuable opportunity to assert dominance in familiar conditions. The hosts will be keen to showcase their bench strength, particularly in red-ball cricket, where depth has often been tested during busy international calendars. England A, meanwhile, arrive with a reputation for fearless cricket.
Meanwhile, the Jordan Cox-led side's recent emphasis on aggressive batting and disciplined seam bowling at the senior level has filtered down to the ‘A’ setup, making them a dangerous unit even in foreign conditions.
The Abu Dhabi pitch is expected to offer assistance to bowlers early on before flattening out for batting.
Who will win the game? Join us at 8 PM IST (6:30 PM Local Time) on Tuesday for the live coverage.
Pakistan A and England A lock horns on Tuesday in the third and final unofficial T20I that promises to be a fascinating contest between two ambitious second-string sides eager to push their case for higher honours.
England Lions have already won the series 2-0 and will go for the whitewash, while the Pakistan Shaheens will look to avoid the 3-0 defeat. With national selectors closely monitoring performances, the match carries significance far beyond the immediate result.
‘A’ tours have traditionally served as the breeding ground for future international stars, and this fixture is no exception. Both squads feature a blend of emerging talents and fringe internationals looking to force their way into senior contention.
In the second game, Lions batted first and scored 183/5 on the back of some fine knocks by Ben McKinney and James Coles. In reply, they bundled out for Shaheens for 151 and won the game by 32 runs. Saad Masood and Maaz Sadaqat impressed with the bat but that was not enough. James Coles impressed with the ball too and took four wickets with his left-arm orthodox spin.
For Pakistan A, playing at home offers a valuable opportunity to assert dominance in familiar conditions. The hosts will be keen to showcase their bench strength, particularly in red-ball cricket, where depth has often been tested during busy international calendars. England A, meanwhile, arrive with a reputation for fearless cricket.
Meanwhile, the Jordan Cox-led side's recent emphasis on aggressive batting and disciplined seam bowling at the senior level has filtered down to the ‘A’ setup, making them a dangerous unit even in foreign conditions.
The Abu Dhabi pitch is expected to offer assistance to bowlers early on before flattening out for batting.
Who will win the game? Join us at 8 PM IST (6:30 PM Local Time) on Tuesday for the live coverage.
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
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