Pakistan Faces Do-or-Die Battle in England T20I Series

England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I: Pakistan Faces Do-or-Die Battle in Cardiff

The Pakistan cricket team, led by Babar Azam, faces a crucial encounter against England in the third T20I at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Tuesday. The match is a must-win for Pakistan after they suffered a 23-run defeat in the second T20I, while the first match was washed out.

The two teams last met in the Final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022, where England emerged victorious. Pakistan enters the series on the back of a 2-1 T20I series win against Ireland.

Pakistan's batting lineup will be led by Azam, who is in excellent form, having scored a century in the second T20I against Ireland. Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, and Shan Masood will provide support. The bowling attack will be spearheaded by Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Nawaz.

England, on the other hand, will be looking to continue their winning streak after their victory in the second T20I. Jos Buttler, the captain, will be the key batsman, along with Dawid Malan, Phil Salt, and Ben Duckett. The bowling attack will feature Mark Wood, Sam Curran, and Adil Rashid.

The match is expected to be a close contest, with both teams having a strong chance of victory. Pakistan will be desperate to level the series, while England will be aiming to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.

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