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The seven-match series is leveled at 1-1

Updated - 23 Sept 2022, 10:18 IST

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After putting up a thrilling performance in the second T20I at the National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan leveled the series 1-1 against England after the visitors had taken an early lead by winning the first game. Both the teams would now be looking to take a lead over the other and get the seven-match series in their favor.

In the first game, Pakistan failed to defend their total of 158 runs as English batters Alex Hales and Harry Brook contributed to their team’s victory. In the second game, England posted a humungous target of 200 runs which looked like a challenge for the Pakistan batters. But openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan shared an unbeaten 203* run partnership to pull off a record chase.

Within less than 24 hours of the completion of the second T20I, the two teams will meet for their third game at the same venue, which is the National Stadium in Karachi. The Men in Green would be very much confident walking into the game after the heroics they performed on Thursday night. Also, the games will prove to be a major boost for the two teams as they prepare themselves for the T20 World Cup.

Pitch Conditions

The National Stadium in Karachi usually offers the batters a good turf to bat on, with some additional spin. The venue has seen totals over 200 regularly, and thus it will be a high-scoring game. Thus, the captain winning the toss might look to bat first and pile up runs.

Playing Combinations for IND vs AUS

Pakistan

Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan stole the limelight by showcasing some fine batting skills in the second game. If they continue their good form and keep going in the third game too, Pakistan has high chance of winning. They would not changes their combination given their current momentum.

Predicted Playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Haider Ali, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Shahnawaz Dahani

England

Though the visitors lost the previous fixture, they managed to showcase some good skills on the field by posting a humungous 200-runs target on board. The team is in fine touch, and thus they too shall not require to make any changes.

Predicted Playing XI: Philip Salt(w), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali(c), Sam Curran, David Willey, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood