Pakistan needs to be patient in their approach as they have got the batsmen to put up a proper and healthy score. England are the favorites on their home turf and would definitely like to exploit the conditions. The Pakistani players must have got a taste of what pitches in England are all about in the previous two matches and they will look to use their experience to counter the English bowlers on the swinging pitches. The Birmingham pitch slightly favors the spinners.
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Match Details
Venue: Edgbaston, BirminghamTime: 3:30 PM IST
Team News
England:
Moeen Ali is all set to keep his spot in the team as the pitch is inclined towards the spinners. Fast bowler Steve Finn comes in for Ben Stokes who is ruled out for the third test at Birmingham. With Stokes ruled out for the third test England’s team balance has taken a shock but Steve Finn is a good enough replacement who has been cleared to play.
Pakistan:
Pakistan opener Shan Masood had a hard time against the England pacers, particularly Anderson could miss out on the third test due to his unimpressive performance. Right handed batsman Sami Aslam might replace Masood in the opening spot.
Probable playing XI
England: (From): Alastair Cook(c), Alex Hales, Joe Root, James Vince, Gary Ballance, Jonny Bairstow(w), Chris Woakes, Moeen Ali, Stuart Broad, Steven Finn, James Anderson, Jake Ball, Adil Rashid
Pakistan: Mohammad Hafeez, Shan Masood, Azhar Ali, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq(c), Asad Shafiq, Sarfraz Ahmed(w), Yasir Shah, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Rahat Ali, Sami Aslam, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Zulfiqar Babar, Sohail Khan, Imran Khan
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Match Prediction
England are the clear favorites to win the 3rd test but Pakistan can bounce back in the third test as the pitch favors the spinners.
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