T20 WC 2022 | England vs Pakistan | Fantasy tips & predictions

After a dominant 10-wicket victory against India, England are set to face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup final. England have been exceptional in this World Cup, whether it's with the bat, ball, or in the field.

Pakistan beat New Zealand in the first semi-final. Just like England, Pakistan also beat New Zealand in dominant fashion, beating the black caps by 7 wickets. 44 matches later, either England or Pakistan are going to walk out as 2-time T20 World Cup champions and it's going to be a cracker of a contest.

Match timings

Match toss time: 13:00 IST (07:30 AM GMT)

Match start time: 13:30 IST (08:00 AM GMT)

Match venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Head-to-head

Matches played: 28, PAK: 17, ENG: 9,  N/R: 1

Notable Stats

Highest run scorer: Babar Azam (560 runs)*

Highest wicket-taker:  Adil Rashid (17 wickets)*

Weather conditions

Team News & probable playing Xl

Pakistan

No changes are expected in Pakistan's line-up unless a player is injured

Pakistan: Babar Azam(C), Mohammad Rizwan(WK), Mohammad Harris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jr, Naseem Shah, Harris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi

England

England might play Dawid Malan and Mark Wood if they have recovered from injury.

England: Jos Buttler( C and WK), Alex Hales, Phil Salt/ Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood/ Chris Woakes

Must-Picks

English skipper Jos Buttler and Pakistan wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan are two players you must pick in your fantasy XI. Jos Buttler has been impressive with the bat for England, scoring 199 runs in 5 matches with an average of 49.75. 

Sam Curran and Shadab Khan are the other two players you must pick to boost your line-up. Sam Curran has been England's highest wicket-taker this T20 World Cup, taking 10 wickets in 6 matches with an economy of 2.72 (innings). Along with Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan has been Pakistan's leading wicket-taker, taking 10 wickets in 6 matches, with an economy of 6.59

PAK vs ENG fantasy team

Captain & Vice-captain picks

Predictions

Sportco predicts Pakistan to beat England and win their 2nd T20 World Cup.

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