He says the wicket played well, with some pace and consistent bounce, commending bowlers for taking full advantage of conditions, as reflected in the Pakistan Champions Vs England Champions Match Scorecard.
He says the wicket played well, with some pace and consistent bounce, commending bowlers for taking full advantage of conditions.
| Date | Tournament/Series | Match Type | England Score | Pakistan Score | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2025 | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 | ODI | 351/8 (50) | 356/5 (47.3) | Pakistan won by 5 wickets | Rizwan 80* |
| 30 May 2024 | Pakistan in England | T20 | 158/3 (15.3) | 157/20 | England won by 7 wickets | — |
| 25 May 2024 | Pakistan in England | T20 | 183/7 (20) | 160/19.2 | England won by 23 runs | — |
| 24–26 Oct 2024 | England in Pakistan | Test | 267 & 112 | 344 & 37/1 | Pakistan won by 9 wickets | Saud Shakeel 134 |
| 15–18 Oct 2024 | England in Pakistan | Test | 291 & 144 | 366 & 221 | Pakistan won by 152 runs | — |
Pakistan vs. England
On Sunday’s World Cup final in Melbourne, one of England and Pakistan will be crowned Twenty20 cricket world champion.
The match will take place at Australia’s MCG, Australia’s biggest stadium with capacity for 100,000 people.
England have previously won three of four final matches played between themselves while Pakistan have taken two victories since 2010. Their last meeting took place back in 2010.
Defending champions began their campaign with an easy victory against Afghanistan before faltering against Ireland and losing on a rain-adjusted target.
But they rebounded to defeat Sri Lanka and New Zealand before reaching the final with all five wins from remaining games – becoming just the third team ever to do so in this tournament.
England will rely heavily on their batting prowess against Pakistan’s bowler-heavy team, with 18 wins to two in head-to-head match-ups between them and England having the best overall record with five victories and just one defeat this tournament so far.
England must win by an impressive margin to secure their place in the semi-finals, while Pakistan needs to beat England by at least three goals to advance.
They will need a victory that brings their group stage record up by at least one win and for Bangladesh or Netherlands to lose in their last match of this group stage. In order to beat Pakistan they will need an emphatic victory.
Pakistan can move closer to India and Bangladesh by winning this match by defeating them by at least 287 runs if batting first or 288 if bowling, respectively.
Pakistan Cricket Board have confirmed they will field an unchanged starting eleven from their victory over England at Rawalpindi’s second Test; fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah both performed exceptionally in the second innings against England.
Pakistan vs. India
Pakistan will enter its Champions Trophy campaign on February 20, and is facing several key matches, the first being an intense contest against arch-rival India that promises a fierce contest while raising concerns for player safety.
Since 2012-13, when India hosted Pakistan for three ODIs and two T20Is at Dubai International Cricket Stadium amidst much tension, neither side blamed terrorism as an explanation but nonetheless the ICC decided not to postpone their match, neither have played against each other on an equal footing since.
Reports indicate that Pakistan may opt out of playing India due to security concerns in Sri Lanka, potentially dealing a devastating blow for their chances of qualifying for the final and also impacting broadcasters and sponsors. It will ultimately be up to PCB as to what steps should be taken in order to avoid any possible controversies.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is currently exploring its options on how to proceed with the tournament. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday in order to discuss this matter and brief him about it; after their discussion he stated that Sharif directed PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to find solutions while keeping all options open.
While an outright withdrawal remains an option, Naqvi is currently exploring all possible strategies that do not compromise national interests.
He is expected to meet with his national squad today and consult them on team strategy as well as discuss long-term plans moving forward.
No matter what their final decision will be, it seems likely that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will boycott India’s match.
Although this could have severe repercussions for the tournament as a whole, its message would be clear that national interests take precedence over politics.
This controversy highlights the delicate balance between sportsmanship and national sentiments; both nations need to work to find this ideal equilibrium, setting clear protocols so both players and fans remain safe.
Pakistan vs. New Zealand
Pakistan and India remain at odds as the beginning of the T20 World Cup looms on February 7. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), in solidarity with Bangladesh after they refused to travel to venues located within India, has indicated it might boycott a match against India; such an action, however, would have severe financial repercussions for their board as ICC contracts stipulate that any last-minute cancellation constitutes material breach that requires forfeiting revenue shares totalling roughly Rs.316 crore as per analysts. This move could force Pakistan into bankruptcy.
An Indian win would help the PCB gain back the upper hand against India’s governing body, which has long been the source of tension between both nations.
Pakistani officials have accused their governing body of engaging in political interference and adhering to directions from Pakistan’s government when selecting players for international matches; accusations which have surfaced again recently as several high-profile players were removed from Kolkata Knight Riders IPL squad on orders from their PCB.
Indian fans are eagerly anticipating watching their team face New Zealand in Dubai despite any tensions between the countries, as it promises to be one of the highest-watched matches of this tournament with record concurrent viewers expected on JioHotstar and commentary provided by leading broadcasters and pundits like Ravi Shastri and Rohit Sharma.
New Zealand batsmen struggled to capitalize on an encouraging start and quickly fell to 67/7 within several overs, due to Pakistan bowlers Mohammad Shayan and Abdul Subhan taking wickets and giving Pakistan complete control.
Although some temporary hope emerged at the tail, their innings quickly disintegrated as New Zealand were dismissed for only 110. Their defeat left them languishing at the bottom of the group with serious threats of elimination from competition.
Pakistan vs. Australia
Pakistan and Australia share a storied rivalry that has produced incredible cricketing moments over time, and this year’s series looks set to follow suit.
They will face each other three times this series in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide; each venue presents its own challenges which give both sides an excellent opportunity to establish dominance early in the season.
Though Pakistan are yet to confirm their participation at the World Cup, they remain confident of making the most of this home series. Experienced all-rounder Shadab Khan feels this will provide an ideal opportunity for the team to fine-tune its plans ahead of the forthcoming tournament.
With security concerns having dampened enthusiasm for this series, both teams must gain momentum ahead of the World Cup by fielding their strongest squads and seeking victory.
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host the first match, as its pitch offers great batting conditions that favour spinners. Whoever bats first will gain an edge because of an increased opportunity to score big totals.
Australia will be missing several key bowlers such as Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Tim David and Nathan Ellis during this tour; all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will also not travel due to an injury, leaving an underpowered attack for Pakistan to exploit. This gives Pakistan an opportunity to capitalize on Australia’s inexperienced bowling attack and take advantage of their disadvantage.
Ben Dwarshuis and Sean Abbott will have an opportunity to press their claims should additional reinforcements be required; Mahli Beardman should keep his spot after performing well with Sydney Sixers during BBL 2016.
Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh will spearhead Australia’s batting lineup, hoping to build on their performances from Asia Cup earlier this month. Aaron Finch and Mitchell Starc will add depth and variety to Australia’s batting lineup.
