The England cricket team is set to take on Pakistan in a red ball cricket series, with hopes of extending the hosts’ recent misery and replicating their previous three-match series sweep. Last time Ben Stokes’ side played in Pakistan, they emerged victorious in all three matches, and they are eager to repeat that success once again.
The much-anticipated series is scheduled to kick off at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan, Pakistan on Monday 14th October at 10:00pm US PST, or Tuesday 15th October at 6:00am UK time and 1:00am US EST. Weather conditions are expected to mirror those of the first Test, with bright sunshine and scorching hot temperatures forecasted for all five days of play.
Pakistan’s form has taken a nosedive recently, with a string of losses leaving them winless in their last eleven home games. Their most recent defeat was a particularly painful one, as they scored 556 runs in the first innings of the first Test only to concede a whopping 823 runs in response. Babar Azam, their star batter, has been dropped from the team due to a dismal run of form.
On the other hand, England is riding high on a three-match winning streak under head coach Brendon McCullum. Records tumbled in the first Test, with Joe Root becoming England’s all-time highest Test runscorer and Harry Brook scoring the highest partnership in English Test cricket history. England clinched victory in the first Test with an innings win.
Looking ahead to the second Test, betting analysts are predicting another high-scoring affair on a flat pitch similar to the one used in the first Test. Pakistan’s Abdullah Shafique, who scored a century in the first innings, is expected to shine once again. Meanwhile, England’s Joe Root and Harry Brook are touted to perform well, with bettors advised to back them to score centuries in the match.
In conclusion, the stage is set for an exciting clash between Pakistan and England, with both teams eager to make their mark in the red ball cricket series. Will England continue their winning streak, or will Pakistan bounce back from their recent woes? Stay tuned to find out how this thrilling series unfolds.