LAHORE: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the fourth match of the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium.
Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi announced two changes to the playing XI, bringing in Shadab Khan for Faheem Ashraf and Razaullah for the injured Naseem Shah.Razaullah is set to make his One-Day International debut in the match.
A victory would secure Pakistan’s place in the tri-series final, as the hosts look to maintain their recent form in the 50-over format. Pakistan’s playing XI includes Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saad Baig, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha, Arafat Minhas, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Razaullah.
England have included Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, captain Harry Brook, wicketkeeper Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson and Henry Crocombe in their playing XI.
Pakistan recently ended a four-match losing streak against England by securing an 87-run victory in Rawalpindi. After posting 303, Pakistan bowled England out for 215. According to the supplied figures, England have won 57 of the 93 ODIs played between the two sides, while Pakistan have claimed 33 victories.
Three matches ended without a result. Pakistan have won three consecutive matches in the 50-over format and four of their last five, while England are seeking to revive their campaign after suffering two defeats in the ongoing tri-series.
England also come into the match following a defeat against Sri Lanka, despite captain Harry Brook scoring a double century in a game in which his side failed to defend a total of 430.
