LONDON: England won the toss and opted to bowl first in the fourth and final T20I match of the four-match series at the Oval Stadium in London.
With inclement weather disrupting previous fixtures, this match assumes added significance as the only opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their strategies and solidify their playing combinations before the upcoming ICC T20I World Cup set to begin on June 1.
Thus far, only one match has been completed in the series, with England securing a convincing 23-run victory in the second T20I encounter. However, with two games abandoned due to rain, both teams are eager to make the most of this decisive showdown.
Pakistan will be led by captain Babar Azam, supported by a formidable lineup including Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, and all-rounder Shadab Khan. Meanwhile, England will rely on the firepower of Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, and the experienced campaigner Moeen Ali, who assumes captaincy duties for the match.
However, concerns loom over the possibility of rain affecting the match, as The Weather Channel predicts a 42 percent chance of precipitation in Kennington, the area surrounding the Oval stadium.
Pakistan Playing XI
Usman Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah
England Playing XI
Jonny Bairstow, Phil Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali (c), Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Mark Wood
