England is all set to play a three-match ODI series against Pakistan. This is the ENG vs PAK Dream11 team prediction and preview for the first match
England won their last ODI series against Sri Lanka by 2-0 where the last ODI was abandoned due to rain. England won all five matches in this limited-overs series in the absence of players like Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer.
Sam Curran and Jonny Bairstow were top performers in this series and skipper Eoin Morgan also ended his long drought of runs in the second ODI against Sri Lanka.
On the other hand, Pakistan played their last ODI series against South Africa where they defeated Proteas by 2-1 in their backyard. Fakhar Zaman and Babar were top scorers for Pakistan in that series.
In the bowling department, Harish Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi picked the highest wickets for Pakistan. In this series, both the teams will look to kick-start a new campaign with a victory and be one step ahead in the upcoming matches.
Probable Winner
By looking at the team’s strength and current form, England will start as favorites to win this match against Pakistan.
Chasing Team Record
The average first inning score at this ground is 243.
Batting First Won: 8
Batting Second Won: 16
Probable Playing XIs
England: Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, James Vince, Daniel Lawrence, Ben Stokes(c), John Simpson(wk), Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Jake Ball, Mathew Parkinson, Danny Briggs.
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(wk), Harish Sohail, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Harish Rauf.
Match Details
Pakistan’s tour of England
Match: England vs Pakistan 1st ODI
Date and Time: 8th July – 5.30 PM IST
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Telecast: Sony Sports Network
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Picks
Wicket-Keeper
Mohammad Rizwan (9 cr) will be another must-pick option from the wicket-keeping section. Rizwan scored 42 runs in three matches in the last series against South Africa.
Batsmen
James Vince (9 cr) will be a must-pick option from the batting section. James Vince is making his comeback into the ODI squad, he will bat at number three for England.
Dawid Malan (9.5 cr) will be another good pick from the batting section. Malan is likely to open for England, he has been in good form and he will like to continue it against Pakistan.
Babar Azam (10 cr) will be a must-pick option from the batting section. Babar scored 228 runs in three matches in the last series against South Africa.
Fakhar Zaman (9 cr) will be another good pick from the batting section. Babar scored 302 runs in three matches in the last series against South Africa.
All-Rounders
Ben Stokes (10 cr) will be a must-pick option from the all-rounder section. Stokes is making his comeback into ODI cricket.
Lewis Gregory (9 cr) will be another good pick from the all-rounder section. Gregory is yet to make his ODI debut but he is likely to get his maiden game in this match.
Shadab Khan (8.5 cr) will be another good pick from the all-rounder section. Shadab scored 46 runs in the last ODI series against South Africa.
Bowlers
Jake Ball (8.5 cr) will be a must-pick option from the bowling section. Ball picked 18 wickets in nine matches of T20 Blast and will look to continue his good run in this series as well.
Hasan Ali (8.5 cr) will be another must-pick option from the bowling section. Hasan Ali picked one wicket in the one match in the last series against South Africa.
Harish Rauf (8.5 cr) will be another good pick from the bowling section. Harish Rauf picked 7 wickets in the three matches in the last series against South Africa
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
If ENG Bats First: Babar Azam will be the captain and Ben Stokes will be the vice-captain. Babar Azam is the number one ODI ranked batsman and Ben Stokes is the best all-rounder in this match.
If PAK Bats First: Keep in mind the performances of all players, we will stick with the same choice.
Other C/VC Options: Dawid Malan, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Rizwan
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Team Prediction: Dream11 Team
Rizwan, Malan, Vince, Babar, Fakhar, Stokes, Gregory, Shadab, Ball, Ali, Rauf.
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The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.