PAK vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for England tour of Pakistan 2024, 1st Test

Skipper Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the series opener between the teams, which will be played from 7th October at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 07 Oct 2024, 10:12 IST

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Preview

After facing a humiliating defeat against Bangladesh by 0-2 in the home Test series and enduring a 1338-day-long drought of wins at home soil, Pakistan (PAK) will take on England (ENG) in the first Test of the three-match Test series on October 7, 10:30 AM (IST). Multan’s Multan Cricket Stadium will host this ‘Test of Prestige’ for Pakistan against the confident ‘Bazball’. 

Pakistan is coming off two consecutive clean-sweep series defeats in the game’s traditional format. Following a 0-3 defeat against Australia in Australia in the December 2023-January 2024 series, they lost to the lower-ranked Bangladesh by 0-2 in a home Test series, leaving a lot of questions and puzzles for the management and Pakistan cricket’s decision-makers.

Speaking of England, they have been through a brilliant run of form at home in their last five games. It includes a 2-1 series win against Sri Lanka at home last month following a comprehensive 3-0 win against West Indies in another home series. Now, they will be eyeing repeating their performance against Pakistan in Pakistan which they delivered back in December 2022.

As the team gears up for the upcoming clash, all eyes will be on the thrilling competition set to unfold on the cricket field. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Match Information

Pakistan vs England, 1st Test

England tour of Pakistan, 7 Oct 2024, Mon, 10:30 AM IST ,Multan Cricket Stadium

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Weather Report

Multan Cricket Stadium

Mist

16.0°C

82% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Pakistan

L
L
W
W
L

England

L
W
W
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

373 Runs

3 Matches

2

Joe Root

ENG - bat

352 Runs

3 Matches

3

Saud Shakeel

PAK - bat

280 Runs

3 Matches

4

Ben Duckett

ENG - wk

262 Runs

3 Matches

5

Agha Salman

PAK - bat

262 Runs

3 Matches

6

Shan Masood

PAK - bat

225 Runs

3 Matches

1

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

106.25

1 Match

2

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

91.87

3 Matches

3

Ben Duckett

ENG - wk

85.90

3 Matches

4

Zak Crawley

ENG - bat

75.54

3 Matches

5

Jack Leach

ENG - bowl

75.36

3 Matches

6

Shan Masood

PAK - bat

75.00

3 Matches

1

Noman Ali

PAK - bowl

20 Wkts

2 Matches

2

Sajid Khan

PAK - all

19 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Jack Leach

ENG - bowl

16 Wkts

3 Matches

4

Brydon Carse

ENG - bowl

9 Wkts

2 Matches

5

Shoaib Bashir

ENG - bowl

9 Wkts

3 Matches

6

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

6 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Matty Potts

ENG - bowl

2.71

1 Match

2

Noman Ali

PAK - bowl

3.05

2 Matches

3

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

3.14

1 Match

4

Brydon Carse

ENG - bowl

3.27

2 Matches

5

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

3.27

2 Matches

6

Joe Root

ENG - bat

3.50

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Pakistan

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (C), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Aamer Jamal, S Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

Bench : S Ahmed, Mohammad Huraira, Nauman Ali, Mir Hamza

England

Zak Crawley, BM Duckett, Ollie Pope (C), JE Root, HC Brook, JL Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, AAP Atkinson, BA Carse, MJ Leach, Shoaib Bashir

Bench : Jordan Cox, Ben Stokes, R Ahmed, OP Stone, MJ Potts

Injury and availability news

Both England and Pakistan have already announced their playing 11. English captain Ben Stokes is unavailable for this match and he is still recovering from a hamstring injury.

Pitch Report

The Multan pitch is a typical wicket that we can expect in Pakistan, offering good conditions for batting. However, spinners and pacers might get some assistance later in the game. Therefore, batting first on this ground could be a better option for the captain who wins the toss.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

75%

Batting Pitch

400

Average Score

25%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Shan Masood PAK | BAT

The Pakistan captain Shan Masood will be taking an onus on himself to guide his side to win after suffering defeat against Bangladesh. The stylish right-handed batter will be looking to take on English bowlers to boost their innings of the game. One can keep this Pakistani Test captain in your Team.

8.5
C

Joe Root ENG | BAT

The English batter seems in the stupendous form in the Test cricket. The stylish right-handed hard hitting hitter will be looking to do most of the damage to the hosts team. Must have him in your team as a captaincy pick owing to his magnificent form in the Test cricket.

9
C

Mohammad Rizwan PAK | WK

The Pakistan wicket-keeper batter was terrific in the recently concluded Test series against Bangla Tigers and would be aiming to continue his red-hot form in the red-ball game. Do keep him in your fantasy team due to his recent form in all three formats of the game.

8.5

Ollie Pope ENG | BAT

The star cricketer is set to lead the side in the absence of regular skipper Ben Stokes. The top-order batter would be aiming to crush the hosts with his batting display.

8.5

Chris Woakes ENG | ALL

Chris Woakes will be playing his first overseas Test in two-and-a-half years and his first in Asia since 2016. The all-rounder has been playing just home Tests and would be keen to make an impact in the upcoming game.

9

Shaheen Afridi PAK | BOWL

The left-arm seamer who has been rested in the last Test match would be aiming to give his best performance to dismantle the visiting sides in the forthcoming Test series.

9

Babar Azam PAK | BAT

The 29-year-old cricketer would be looking to get back into his form. The former Pakistan skipper was looking great in the last series and would be hoping to continue his great form in the upcoming game.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Mohammad Huraira

PAK | BAT

9

Ben Stokes

ENG | ALL

Last Updated On - Oct 7 2024 10:12 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

PAK

5 : 6

ENG

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5/100

Head To Head
Mohammad Rizwan
C

9

Babar Azam
VC

9

Shan Masood

9

Ollie Pope

8.5

Agha Salman

9

Joe Root

8.5

Chris Woakes

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

9

Gus Atkinson

8

Brydon Carse

8.5

Shoaib Bashir

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

PAK

5 : 6

ENG

Credits Left
4/100

Grand League
Mohammad Rizwan

9

Babar Azam

9

Shan Masood
C

9

Ollie Pope
VC

8.5

Ben Duckett

9

Agha Salman

9

Joe Root

8.5

Chris Woakes

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

9

Gus Atkinson

8

Brydon Carse

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

PAK

6 : 5

ENG

Credits Left
4/100

Mega League
Mohammad Rizwan

9

Babar Azam

9

Shan Masood

9

Ollie Pope

8.5

Ben Duckett

9

Saim Ayub

8

Agha Salman

9

Joe Root
C

8.5

Chris Woakes
VC

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

9

Brydon Carse

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

PAK

6 : 5

ENG

Credits Left
4/100

CricTracker Special
Mohammad Rizwan

9

Babar Azam

9

Shan Masood

9

Ollie Pope

8.5

Ben Duckett

9

Saim Ayub

8

Agha Salman

9

Joe Root
C

8.5

Chris Woakes
VC

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

9

Brydon Carse

8.5

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