The Test season is in full-swing and Pakistan is set to host England in a three-match Test series starting this Monday, October 7. Multan will host the first two Tests, while the third will be in Rawalpindi. Pakistan needs some momentum in their World Test Championship campaign which is now at low chance of making it to the final after being beaten at home by Bangladesh.
On the other hand, England want to take advantage after their near-perfect home season so far, currently trying to move up the rankings.
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The regular captain of the side, Ben Stokes, is not fully fit due to the injury and will be missing the tour. In his place, Ollie Pope will captain the side. England are fourth in the current standings while Pakistan are placed on the eighth position.
PAK Vs ENG: Live Streaming Details
The first Test will begin on Monday, October 7 at 10:30 am IST. The series will not be telecast live in India but will stream on FanCode app and website with a match pass of Rs 25 and series pass of Rs 49.
PAK Vs ENG: Playing XI
England Playing XI for first Test: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir.
Pakistan Playing XI for first Test: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmad.
Joe Root Likely To Break Alastair Cook’s Record
All eyes will be on Joe Root as he is just 72 runs away from breaking Alastair Cook’s record of most Test runs for England.
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Joe Root is currently sits as the number one batter in ICC Men’s Test Rankings.
Till now England has won 28 matches while Pakistan has won 21. Apart from this 39 matches have resulted in a draw hence it would be very intriguing to see the tough competition between the two teams.
