Pakistan vs England – 3rd T20I – Match Preview
After claiming respective clean slates, Pakistan and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Imtiaz-Sheikh-c64290 Zayed Cricket Stadium today, February 27, 2012.
In a rather surprising chain of events, it was the hosts, who against all odds struck first blood – emerging overwhelming victorious in the Test leg. Their bowling powerhouses led them to a famous victory over the no.1 ranked team, which failed to cope with the spin threat presented to them.
Next up was the ODI series, where it was the English side’s turn to restore parity with a 4-0 dismantling of the Men In Green. All fell in place for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AN-Cook-c1026’s squad, who were thoroughly professional in accomplishing a confidence boosting series success.
Following the above whitewashes was the T20 bouts, where it was http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755, who managed to quickly get out of the blocks, registering a narrow victory by 8 runs. However, their opponents reply was vigilant this time around – recovering to win the second game convincingly.
It all now comes down to the final T20 game at Abu Dhabi, where the winners of this match will definitely see themselves much more satisfied with the overall outcome of the tour.
On a primary note, the host will be looking to give a good account following another batting malfunction on Saturday. The management will have plenty to ponder once they go back home but for now, the batters will need to make the most of this final outing.
The top 7 have not looked at ease while facing the English bowlers, with only http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Misbah-ul-Haq-c1972, remained the only player( up till now), to cross that mark in the first two encounters.
However, both have below par strike-rate abilities, which surely points towards a change in the current outfit. The final installment holds key for a few players, among being http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Awais-Zia-c46838.
The flamboyant left-hander seems to have one gear, either hit or miss. His knock in the previous game saw him score one scoring shot from 12 balls – a blistering stroke to the long-on boundary. He needs to quickly adjust his game according to the situation presented to him if he has a realistic ambition of making a permanent place in the side.
The composition could be changed with the agenda of promoting Hammad Azam up the order, after the all-rounder’s promising 21-run knock. Despite the team fading in the final hurdles (owing to homesickness and fatigue), the tour has been integral to their reputation and aspiration for the sports – an area where they have, unquestionably, triumphed.
Their opponents, as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750.
With them being the defending World T20 champions, they will be eager to come up trumps in the final match - the momentum certainly favouring the away team at the moment.
Changes are unlikely after a comprehensive victory, despite Jos http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Eoin-Joseph-Gerard-Morgan-c56032 remaining in the spot light after failing to make an impression of note.
The pitch and conditions are well-known to both camps as they look to play in front of another full house. The mantra arguably revolves around the most crucial toss of the tour – win it, bat, post a reasonable total and try to defend it.
Tags: