In what has been a rollercoaster of a Test series, the battle between Pakistan (PAK) and England (ENG) has reached a thrilling climax with the scoreline level at 1-1. The first Test saw Pakistan suffer a humiliating defeat at the hands of England, but they bounced back brilliantly in the second game to register a convincing 152-run victory.
The turnaround for Pakistan came after they made significant changes to their playing XI, including dropping key players like Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi. The decision to shake things up paid off handsomely, and now Pakistan have decided to stick with the same team for the third and final Test in Rawalpindi. They are brimming with confidence and are eager to clinch the series 2-1.
The hosts are leaving no stone unturned in their preparation for the crucial decider. They are working on producing a pitch that heavily favors spinners, with vice-captain Saud Shakeel emphasizing that they have identified England’s weaknesses and plan to exploit them to their advantage in the upcoming Test.
On the other hand, England too have made changes to their squad, with Brydon Carse and Matthew Potts heading back to England. Rehan Ahmed and Gus Atkinson have been called up in their place, and England will also be banking on three spinners for the final Test.
Despite their bowling strengths, England’s main concern remains their batting unit, which faltered in the second innings of the previous Test. Ben Stokes’ side will be looking to address these issues and put up a better showing with the bat in order to achieve a positive result against a formidable Pakistan side.
With the pitch conditions in Rawalpindi expected to heavily favor spinners, both teams are gearing up for a battle of attrition. Pakistan have decided to stick with their winning combination, banking on their spinners to deliver once again. The playing XI for both teams have been finalized, with Pakistan fielding Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, and others, while England will rely on the likes of Zak Crawley, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes.
As the stage is set for a thrilling finale, Cricket fans around the world eagerly await the outcome of what promises to be a gripping contest between two determined sides. Let the battle begin!