The Pakistan ODI Tri Series moves into its high stakes second fixture as Pakistan take on England at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This is match 2 of 7 in the series, with Pakistan sitting at the top of the table after their opening win against Sri Lanka. Expect explosive white ball action as both sides aim to solidify their standing in this competitive tournament.
Crafting a balanced Dream Team Prediction requires sharp tactical insights, especially with conditions in Rawalpindi offering plenty of support for both pace and power hitting. Fantasy managers aiming for the top spots in their contests will need an edge on player match ups and ground behavior to assemble a Fantasy Winning Team.
📌 MATCH DETAILS
- Match: Pakistan vs England, Match 2
- Date: 20 October 2026
- Time (IST): 1:30 PM IST (13:00 PKT local)
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
📺 LIVE STREAMING & BROADCAST DETAILS
Please check your official local broadcaster or regional rights holder for live match coverage.
🌦 WEATHER REPORT
The afternoon in Rawalpindi is expected to be sunny and warm, with temperatures settling around 28°C before dropping towards 20°C in the evening. Humidity levels will hover near 45%, offering clear and uninterrupted playing conditions.
Rain impact is practically zero with clear skies forecast across all 100 overs. The Dew factor is unlikely to play a massive role during the early evening hours of this day game, meaning captains might feel comfortable setting a target rather than prioritizing a chase.
🏟 PITCH REPORT & VENUE STATS
The Pitch nature at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has historically favored run scoring, though fast bowlers consistently find purchase with the new ball. In the Batting vs bowling trend, batters enjoy true bounce, while disciplined bowlers capitalize on early movement and late reverse swing.
- Pace vs spin dominance: Fast bowlers have taken 34 wickets compared to 29 wickets taken by spinners across the last 5 matches.
- Average score: The average score batting first across the last 5 matches stands at 247 runs.
👉 Fantasy takeaway: Lock in top order anchors who build big scores and back wicket taking pacers who bowl in critical death overs phases.
📊 TEAM FORM & HEAD TO-HEAD (POINT WISE FORMAT)
Pakistan
- Last 5 matches: W, L, W, L, W
- Pakistan enter this clash following an impressive victory over Sri Lanka, where they posted 305 runs on this very surface.
- Head to-head record: 0 wins recorded in the provided head to-head database against England.
- Standing in the competition: Ranked 1st with 2 points and a net run rate of +0.740, holding a 2-point cushion over Sri Lanka with 2 more matches to play after this fixture.
England
- Last 5 matches: W, L, W, W, W
- England arrive in solid form having won four of their last five ODI games against high caliber opposition.
- Head to-head record: 1 win recorded in the database against Pakistan.
- Standing in the competition: Level on 0 points with Sri Lanka but ranked below them on net run rate or tiebreak, with 3 matches left to play after this encounter.
🚑 INJURY UPDATES & PLAYER AVAILABILITY
- Injured: None reported from either camp ahead of match day.
- Doubtful: All main squad members are reported available for selection.
- Fully fit: Both full squads are fit and available for selection.
🏏 PROBABLE PLAYING XI (BOTH TEAMS)
Pakistan
Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saad Baig, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
England
Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Sam Curran, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue
🔥 KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH
- Salman Agha: The middle order star struck a magnificent 107 runs in the tri series opener at this venue, proving his red hot form and adaptability in pressure situations.
- Babar Azam: Currently ranked No. 7 in the ICC ODI batting rankings, he provides unmatched stability and notched 45 runs in his last outing on this ground.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: Sitting at No. 8 in the ICC ODI bowling rankings, his left arm pace grabbed 3 wickets in the last match and remains lethal with the new ball.
- Joe Root: Ranked No. 9 in the ICC ODI batting rankings, the classy right hander has registered 99 runs in recent outings and excels at controlling middle overs.
🎯 FANTASY PICKS
Small League Safe Picks
- Salman Agha
- Joe Root
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Mega League Differential Picks
- Will Jacks
- Haris Rauf
👉 Perfect for big contest wins!
🔮 MATCH PREDICTION / OUTLOOK
- Final verdict: Pakistan hold a slight home edge after acclimatizing with a victory at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, but England bring formidable batting depth to push them all the way.
👉 Based on pitch, form, and key players 👉 Close contest expected!
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.