Hyderabad: Pakistan is set to take on Ollie Pope-led England for a three-match Test series at home, with the first Test being played at Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Monday, October 7, 2024. Pakistan suffered a humbling 0-2 clean sweep at their home against Bangladesh in September.
Meanwhile, England are coming off a successful summer at home as they won all the series played at home including a series against West Indies and Sri Lanka. The first two Tests will be played in Multan while Rawalpindi will host the third and the last Test match on October 24.
The trophy reveal as Multan Cricket Stadium hosts the series opener 🏆✨
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 6, 2024
Hear from Pakistan captain Shan Masood on the eve of the first Test 🔊#PAKvENG | #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/I3os23pwSd
The English side announced their playing XI nearly a couple of days before the match. Their regular skipper Ben Stokes, who has continued to recover from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him since August, didn't pass the fitness test and will not be participating in the first Test in Multan. Ollie Pope will continue to lead the side in Stokes' absence.
We have announced our XI for the first Test against Pakistan in Multan 📝
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 5, 2024
🇵🇰 #PAKvENG 🏴 | #EnglandCricket 🦁
On the other hand, Pakistan's pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi made a return to the side after getting dropped in the second and final Test against Bangladesh. Notably, Pakistan have had a series to forget against Bangladesh as they were whitewashed by the visitors. Pakistan have not won a Test match at home since March 2021 -- a poor streak in which they have lost six and drawn four in familiar conditions. Pakistan last won a Test match at home against South Africa in February 2021.
Playing XI named for the first Test! 🚨
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 6, 2024
The action starts tomorrow in Multan 🏏#PAKvENG | #TestAtHome pic.twitter.com/BmYzZf4MlP
Playing XIs of both teams
Pakistan's playing XI: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
England's playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir.
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When will the Pakistan vs England 1st Test match take place?
Pakistan vs England 1st Test match will take place on October 7, Monday to October 11, Friday.
Where will the Pakistan vs England 1st Test match take place?
Pakistan vs England 1st Test match will take place at The Oval in London
What time will the Pakistan vs England 1st Test match start?
Pakistan vs England 1st Test match will start at 10:30 AM (IST)
Where will the Pakistan vs England 1st Test match be broadcast?
Pakistan vs England 1st Test match will not be telecast in India.
Where to watch the live-streaming of Pakistan vs England 1st Test?
Pakistan vs England 1st Test match will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website.
