Pakistan will face England in the second match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 20.
Pakistan will aim to make the most of home advantage and continue their strong run in the series. Their batting lineup has the ability to post a competitive total, while the pace attack will look to exploit any assistance on offer from the surface. The hosts will be keen to get off to a solid start with the bat and maintain pressure on England through disciplined bowling.
Meanwhile, England will look to deliver a strong performance and challenge Pakistan on their home turf. Their aggressive batting approach could be effective on Rawalpindi's batting-friendly pitch, where building partnerships and maintaining a healthy scoring rate will be crucial.
PAK vs ENG: Match Details
| Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1:30 PM |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV (App and Website) |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi: Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is generally considered a batting-friendly venue in ODI cricket, with a good surface and consistent bounce that allow batters to play their shots freely. The average first-innings score in ODIs at the venue has been around 262 runs since 2020, making it a favourable ground for stroke-makers. However, fast bowlers can find assistance with the new ball, while spinners could play a role in the middle overs.
PAK vs ENG: Head-to-Head T20I Record
| Matches played | 92 |
| Won by Pakistan | 32 |
| Won by England | 57 |
| Tied / No Results | 03 |
| First-ever fixture | August 31, 1974 |
| Most recent fixture | November 11, 2023 |
PAK vs ENG: Predicted Playing 11s
Pakistan
Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saad Baig(w), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(c), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.
England
Tom Banton (WK), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue.
PAK vs ENG: Probable Best Performer of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Harry Brook
Harry Brook will be a key batter for England in the clash against Pakistan. The England captain is known for his aggressive stroke play and ability to accelerate the scoring rate in the middle overs. With Rawalpindi offering favourable conditions for batting, Brook will look to lead from the front and help England post a competitive total.
Probable Best Bowler: Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi could be a key player for Pakistan with the ball. The left-arm pacer picked up three wickets in Pakistan's recent ODI against Sri Lanka and will look to carry that momentum into the clash against England. His ability to generate movement with the new ball and strike at crucial moments makes him a strong contender to be the standout bowler.
