We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Pitch Report for Pakistan vs England 1st T20I at National Stadium Karachi
1st innings average score: 191
2nd innings average score: 135
Type: Excellent for batting. Dew can be a matter of concern.
Probable Playing XIs for Pakistan & England
Probable XI for Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood/Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain
Probable XI for England: Jos Buttler (c & wk), Philip Salt, Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali, Harry Brook/Alex Hales, Sam Curran, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Adil Rasheed, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
Game Changers
Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan were instrumental with their all-round skills in the Asia Cup, taking 16 wickets between them and scoring a game-changing thirty each. At Karachi, the spin duo has taken 15 wickets between them.
The onus of contributing with both bat and ball for England will be on Sam Curran. In the Men’s 100 League, he blasted 192 runs at an impressive average of 27 and took eight wickets in as many games.
Smart Fantasy Picks for Pakistan vs England 1st T20I
Babar Azam’s recent form may be discouraging for fantasy players, but the fact that he averages 45 against England may boost his confidence. At the venue, he has smashed 215 runs in six T20Is, including three fifties.
Haris Rauf was equally good with both new and old ball in the Asia Cup, managing eight wickets and registering the best figures of 3 for 29 in the all-important final. Against England, he has two two-fors in five games.
Mark Wood’s raw pace helps him strike often in the shortest format. In a mere 16 T20Is, he has already grabbed 26 wickets.
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Fantasy Power Picks for the Match
Dawid Malan (377 runs) and Philip Salt (353 runs) were the highest run-scorers in the Men’s 100 League. While Malan has scored 117 runs at 24 in six T20Is against Pakistan, Salt has the highest score of 57 in the only four T20Is he has played so far.
Mohammad Rizwan has been at the peak of his form of late, scoring the most runs in the Asia Cup. His 281 runs came at a superior average of 56. His last three T20I scores against England read 63, 37, and 76*.
In 2022, Moeen Ali has scored 262 runs and taken 11 wickets in 11 T20Is. The pitch and conditions suit both his batting and bowling talents.
Fantasy Tip of The Day
At Karachi, top-order batters and spinners have generated the most fantasy points. Meanwhile, only those pacers who bowl at the death have been able to make significant contributions in fantasy leagues.
