StandingsInexperienced Pakistan Faces Uphill Battle Against Dominant England Team at Multan

In the first Test match played at Multan, England triumphed over Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs. Harry Brook, Joe Root, and Jack Leach delivered excellent performances, showcasing England’s dominance. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Shan Masood, Salman Ali Agha, and Abdullah Shafique made commendable contributions despite the loss. Expect England to secure a convincing victory and take a 2-0 lead in the Test series.

Tournament: England Tour of Pakistan, 2024Format: TestVenue: National Stadium Karachi, Karachi East, PakistanToss Prediction: To BowlWeather: 33.2°C | Mist

PAK vs ENG Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Pakistan will clash with England in the second Test of the series at Multan Cricket Stadium, commencing on October 15 (Tuesday). Pakistan’s side suffered a comprehensive defeat in the first Test and will be looking for a strong comeback.

On the other hand, in-form England is riding high after a remarkable batting performance that led to their emphatic victory in the first Test. Skipper Ben Stokes aims to maintain the winning momentum in this crucial fixture.

Teams Preview

Pakistan PreviewFor the second match of the series, it is expected that the surface will assist spinners. Five changes are anticipated in the playing XI, with Muhammad Huraira, Kamran Ghulam, Sajid Khan, Mehran Mumtaz, and Noman Ali coming in for Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

The batting lineup will rely on Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Muhammad Huraira, Salman Ali Agha, and Saud Shakeel to deliver significant runs.

In the first Test, Shan Masood stood out, scoring 151 runs. He received support from Abdullah Shafique and Salman Ali Agha, who also made notable contributions.

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam/Kamran Ghulam, Saim Ayub/Muhammad Huraira, Aamer Jamal, Mehran Mumtaz/Naseem Shah, Sajid Khan/Shaheen Shah Afridi, Noman Ali/Abrar Ahmed.

England PreviewEngland might make one change with Ben Stokes returning in place of Brydon Carse for this second Test. The batting order will depend on Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes, and Harry Brook to secure runs.

Harry Brook was the standout performer in the first Test, scoring an impressive 317 runs. He was well-supported by Joe Root, who contributed 262 runs.

In the bowling department, England will rely on Gus Atkinson, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir, Chris Woakes, and Ben Stokes for breakthroughs.

England Predicted Playing XI:Ben Stokes (captain), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir.

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for the Test match looks perfect, with clear skies expected throughout. The average first-innings total at Multan is approximately 365 runs, with spinners likely to play a crucial role in this match.

PAK vs ENG Pitch Report

Multan Cricket Stadium will host the second Test, and England will take confidence from their back-to-back victories at this venue. Based on past performances, the team winning the toss may choose to bowl first, as four out of seven matches at this venue have been won by the side batting second.

PAK vs ENG Winning Prediction

Based on current form, England will be clear favorites to win the second Test against Pakistan. With key players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi resting, Pakistan may struggle to match England’s strength. Expect England to secure a convincing victory and take a 2-0 lead in the Test series. credits-https://www.thetopbookies.com/betting-tips/cricket/pak-vs-eng-15-Oct-2024