Jofra Archer’s return to the England squad was delayed after the first T20I against Pakistan at Headingley was called off.
The first match of the four-match T20I series was completely lost due to rain, with the match at Headingley officially called off at 5.30pm, with three remaining until the start of the T20 World Cup defense on June 4. It was a match.
England fast bowler Archer has not played international cricket since March 2023 due to a stress fracture in his back but was expected to return as the team prepares for the World Cup. sky sports.
The second T20I match against Pakistan will be played on Saturday, May 25, with both teams heading to Edgbaston before traveling to Sophia Gardens and Kia Oval respectively.
Two years ago, England clinched the T20 crown by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling World Cup final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. Jos Buttler’s side are using this white-ball series to prepare for their title defense.
Pakistan won the recent T20I series 2-1 against Ireland with captain Babar Azam smashing a brilliant 75 and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi picking up three fours.
England’s five-match white-ball tour of the West Indies ended in a disappointing result as they lost the series 3-2 against Trinidad, although Shai Hope scored an important 43 not out to lead the team to victory. .
England’s players returned home early from the Indian Premier League in preparation for this series, missing out on a place in the play-offs.
England vs Pakistan T20I series match schedule
May 22nd: Headingley, 6.30pm – Abandoned
May 25th: Edgbaston, 2.30pm
May 28th: Sophia Gardens, 6:30 p.m.
May 30th: Kia Oval, 6.30pm
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