PAK vs ENG Preview: Pakistan Look to Continue Winning Run in ODI Tri-Series 2026

Pakistan will face England in the second match of the Pakistan vs England ODI Tri-Series on Tuesday, October 20, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. After beating Sri Lanka in their opening fixture, the hosts will look to build on that performance, while England begin their campaign against a confident Pakistan side.

ODI Tri-Series 2026 Current Situation

Pakistan opened the tournament with a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka on October 18. The hosts posted 305 all out in 49.5 overs after being asked to bat first. Salman Agha’s century (107 off 90 deliveries) led the innings, while Babar Azam scored 45. Saad Baig contributed 39 on debut, and Hasan Nawaz added 37 runs.

Sri Lanka remained competitive for much of the chase but lost their final five wickets after reaching 253/5. They were eventually dismissed for 268 in 48.1 overs.

Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed three wickets for 55 runs. Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Faheem Ashraf picked up two wickets apiece to complete the victory.

Pakistan now have two points and an early advantage in the competition. England, however, will present a different challenge with their aggressive batting approach and varied bowling options. The upcoming PAK vs ENG encounter will test whether Pakistan can maintain their momentum against one of their toughest opponents.

PAK vs ENG ODI Head-to-Heads (Last 5)

England have won all five of the most recent ODI meetings listed in the supplied record, including their World Cup clash in November 2023. Pakistan will need a strong all-round performance to improve their recent record against the visitors.

Date	Venue	Result
November 11, 2023	Kolkata	England won by 93 runs
July 13, 2021	Birmingham	England won by 3 wickets
July 10, 2021	London	England won by 52 runs
July 8, 2021	Cardiff	England won by 9 wickets
May 19, 2019	Leeds	England won by 54 runs

England's recent record gives them a psychological advantage, but Pakistan's current form offers encouragement. Their bowling attack showed it could defend a substantial total against Sri Lanka, while Salman Ali Agha's century demonstrated the value of a dependable middle-order batter.

Pakistan vs England Key Player Battles to Watch

1. Babar Azam vs Adil Rashid

Babar Azam will be eager to turn his promising start against Sri Lanka into a substantial score. His ability to rotate the strike and find boundaries during the middle overs will be important for Pakistan.

Adil Rashid could pose a significant threat with his leg-spin and variations. If the surface offers turn, England's experienced spinner may target Babar during a phase when Pakistan look to accelerate their innings.

2. Ben Duckett vs Shaheen Shah Afridi

Ben Duckett's aggressive approach could help England make a fast start in the powerplay. However, Shaheen Shah Afridi remains a major threat with the new ball, particularly when he generates movement towards left-handed batters.

This contest could influence England's early scoring rate. If Shaheen removes Duckett cheaply, Pakistan will have an opportunity to put pressure on the visitors' middle order.

3. Harry Brook vs Haris Rauf

Harry Brook's attacking strokeplay makes him a key batter in England's lineup. He can change the pace of an innings quickly, especially when facing fast bowlers during the middle and final overs.

Haris Rauf will look to counter Brook with pace, hard lengths, and slower deliveries. Their contest could prove particularly important if England need a late acceleration or Pakistan are defending a competitive total.

PAK vs ENG Predicted Playing XIs

Pakistan Predicted XI

Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah.

England Predicted XI

Ben Duckett, Tom Banton (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue.

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