The 45th Match of the Super 8 stage promises a high-voltage clash between England and Pakistan. Both teams have a history of producing nail-biting encounters in ICC tournaments, and fans can expect another thrilling contest.
📊 Match Overview
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Match: England vs Pakistan
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Stage: Super 8 – 45th Match
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Format: T20 International
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Venue: (To be announced / as per schedule)
England come into this match with a balanced squad filled with power hitters and quality pacers, while Pakistan rely heavily on their disciplined bowling attack and explosive top order.
🔥 Team Analysis
🏴 England Team Preview
England are the defending T20 champions and have a deep batting lineup. With aggressive openers and strong finishers, they can post or chase big totals comfortably.
Key Players:
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Jos Buttler – Captain and destructive opener
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Ben Stokes – Big-match player
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Jofra Archer – Express pace threat
Strengths:
✔️ Power-packed batting lineup
✔️ Experienced all-rounders
✔️ Strong death bowling
Concerns:
⚠️ Middle-order inconsistency at times
🇵🇰 Pakistan Team Preview
Pakistan always remain dangerous in ICC tournaments. Their pace attack can dismantle any batting lineup, and their top order can dominate on batting-friendly pitches.
Key Players:
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Babar Azam – Captain & top-order anchor
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Mohammad Rizwan – Consistent wicketkeeper-batter
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Shaheen Afridi – Strike fast bowler
Strengths:
✔️ World-class pace attack
✔️ Experienced top order
✔️ Strong record in pressure matches
Concerns:
⚠️ Middle-order strike rate under pressure
Probable Playing XI
England Probable XI:
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Jos Buttler (C & WK)
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Phil Salt
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Jonny Bairstow
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Ben Stokes
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Liam Livingstone
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Moeen Ali
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Sam Curran
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Chris Woakes
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Jofra Archer
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Adil Rashid
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Mark Wood
Pakistan Probable XI:
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Babar Azam (C)
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Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
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Fakhar Zaman
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Iftikhar Ahmed
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Shadab Khan
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Imad Wasim
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Mohammad Nawaz
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Shaheen Afridi
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Haris Rauf
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Naseem Shah
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Mohammad Amir
🔮 Match Prediction
This match could be decided by the battle between Pakistan’s pace attack and England’s aggressive top order. If England’s openers survive the first six overs, they will likely dominate. However, if Pakistan strike early with Shaheen Afridi, the momentum could shift quickly.
🏆 Prediction:
👉 England have a slight edge due to their deeper batting lineup and finishing strength.
But expect a close contest that could go down to the final over!
📌 Fantasy Cricket Tips
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Captain Choice: Jos Buttler / Babar Azam
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Vice-Captain Choice: Shaheen Afridi / Ben Stokes
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Pick at least 2–3 fast bowlers considering Super 8 pressure matches.
