The highly anticipated first T20 International between Pakistan and England, scheduled for Wednesday at Headingley Cricket Ground, faces a significant threat from rain. With the T20 World Cup 2024 just around the corner, this match is a crucial warm-up fixture for both sides.
There’s a 41% chance of rain throughout the day, casting a shadow over the Pakistan vs England men’s T20I series opener. The forecast predicts light showers starting in the morning, intensifying as the day progresses, and potentially persisting until 7 PM local time. This heavier rain could be followed by continued light showers, raising the possibility of the entire match being called off without a single ball bowled.
The weather conditions are set to be challenging for both players and fans. The temperature is expected to be a chilly 13 degrees Celsius, and high humidity levels of 95% will create a muggy atmosphere. These factors complicate playing conditions for both teams as they strive to refine their squads and strategies ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.
This opening match holds particular importance as it represents the final competitive fixture for both England and Pakistan before the global tournament kicks off on June 1st. Pakistan will play its group matches in the United States, while England will head to the West Indies for its round-robin stage. Both teams will be looking to use this series to finalize their squads and tactics in preparation for the prestigious T20 World Cup 2024.
Squads Pakistan, England’s first T20 World Cup 2024
England: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Khan
Pakistan vs England men’s T20I World Cup 2024 series:
May 22: First T20I at Leeds
May 25: Second T20I at Birmingham
May 28: Third T20I at Cardiff
May 30: Fourth T20I at The Oval
