After getting off to a disappointing start, with the first match being abandoned due to rain, Pakistan and England are gearing up to face each other in the second T20I match to be held on Saturday at Edgbaston. With the first game washed out, the second T20I becomes even more crucial for both teams as they will be eager to gain the upper hand and set the tone for the remainder of the series.

The first T20I, was unfortunately called off without the toss. Nonetheless, both teams will be eager to fine-tune their performances in the remaining encounters, with the World Cup just around the corner. Every match in this series is crucial for both teams to assess their performances and approach.

Pakistan will look forward to building their momentum as they boast a mix of experienced and promising stalwarts. Captain Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Mohammad Rizwan will be crucial at the top of the order. 

While, their bowling department, traditionally Pakistan's strength, will rely heavily on the pace duo of Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah and their spin attack will be led by Shadab Khan.

England, who are the defending champions at the T20I World Cup, will hope to carry on with their aggressive approach to get themselves ready for the upcoming World Cup. Their aggressive approach to the shortest-format of the game is spearheaded by a battery of hard-hitting batsmen such as skipper Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow and Phil Salt. England have a lot of depth in their batting and bowling attack. Their bowling attack has further been solidified by the return of dangerous Jofra Archer. 

Head to Head

Matches - 92

ENG Won: 57

PAK Won: 32

ENG Probable XI: Jos Buttler (c&wk), Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood 

PAK Probable XI: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi