England vs Pakistan Playing 11: Probable XIs, head-to-head record and pitch report for Super 8 clash

The Super 8 Group 2 encounter between England cricket team and Pakistan cricket team is shaping up to be a crucial and thrilling contest. The match will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, February 24.

With both sides aiming to strengthen their position in the Super 8 stage, the fixture carries significant importance.

Contrasting Starts in the Super 8 Stage

The two teams have had very different beginnings to their Super 8 campaigns.


Pakistan’s opening match against New Zealand cricket team in Colombo was washed out due to rain, resulting in one point each for both sides.

England, on the other hand, made a strong statement by defeating Sri Lanka cricket team by 51 runs in their Super 8 opener, giving them early momentum in the group.

Probable Playing XIs

England Probable XI: Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Jacob Bethell

Pakistan Probable XI: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Tariq

Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

In T20 Internationals, England and Pakistan have met 31 times. England have dominated the rivalry statistically.

• Total Matches played – 31
• England Wins – 21
• Pakistan Wins – 9
• No Result – 1

The numbers clearly indicate England’s upper hand in this format over the years.

Pitch Report: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

The surface at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is generally known for offering good pace and bounce. This makes it favourable for aggressive batters while also assisting fast bowlers who hit the deck hard.

Evening dew could play a decisive role, potentially making batting easier in the second innings under lights and influencing the toss decision.