Cricket fans are in for a treat as Pakistan is set to host England for an exciting three-match Test series in October 2024. This series is also part of the ICC Test Championship The series will take place across two iconic venues in Pakistan, and both teams will be looking to showcase their best performance on the field.
The first Test will kick off at the historical Multan Cricket Stadium. Known for producing some thrilling Test matches in the past, Multan is expected to offer a challenging pitch for both batsmen and bowlers. The second game of this Test will be played at the same venue.
Full schedule of PAK vs ENG Test series 2024
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, Mon – Oct 11, Fri | Pakistan vs England, 1st Test | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 05:00 AM GMT | 10:00 AM Local |
| Oct 15, Tue – Oct 19, Sat | Pakistan vs England, 2nd Test | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 05:00 AM GMT | 10:00 AM Local |
| Oct 24, Thu – Oct 28, Mon | Pakistan vs England, 3rd Test | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 05:00 AM GMT | 10:00 AM Local |
PAK vs ENG Test – Head To Head
| Details | England | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 88 | 88 |
| Matches Won | 28 | 21 |
| Matches Lost | 21 | 28 |
| Matches Drawn | 39 | 39 |
| Matches Tied | 0 | 0 |
| Home Wins | 23 | 21 |
| Away Wins | 4 | 5 |
| Neutral Venue Wins | 12 | 0 |
Pakistan Squad for PAK vs ENG Test series 2024
Note: Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the squad for 1st Test only
Batters
- Shan Masood (Captain)
- Abdullah Shafique
- Babar Azam
- Mohammad Huraira
- Saim Ayub
All Rounders
- Saud Shakeel (Batting Allrounder)
- Agha Salman (Batting Allrounder)
- Aamer Jamal (Bowling Allrounder)
- Noman Ali (Bowling Allrounder)
Wicketkeepers
- Mohammad Rizwan (WK-Batter)
- Sarfaraz Ahmed (WK-Batter)
Bowlers
- Mir Hamza
- Abrar Ahmed
- Naseem Shah
- Shaheen Afridi
This arrangement clearly categorizes the players based on their roles in the team.
England Squad for PAK vs ENG Test series 2024
England Test Squad
Batters:
- Ben Duckett
- Zak Crawley
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
All-rounders:
- Ben Stokes (Batting Allrounder)
- Chris Woakes (Bowling Allrounder)
- Rehan Ahmed (Bowling Allrounder)
Wicketkeepers:
- Jamie Smith (WK-Batter)
- Ollie Pope (WK-Batter)
- Jordan Cox (WK-Batter)
Bowlers:
- Olly Stone
- Gus Atkinson
- Brydon Carse
- Shoaib Bashir
- Matthew Potts
- Jack Leach
Venue stats and records – PAK vs ENG Test series 2024
Multan Cricket Stadium Stats – Test Cricket
| Details | STATISTICS |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 6 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 3 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Scores | 333 |
| Average 2nd Innings Scores | 389 |
| Average 3rd Innings Scores | 265 |
| Average 4th Innings Scores | 255 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 675/5 (161.5 Overs) by IND vs PAK |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 134/10 (41.1 Overs) by BAN vs PAK |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Stats – Test Cricket
| Details | STATISTICS |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 15 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 3 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 8 |
| Average 1st Innings Scores | 341 |
| Average 2nd Innings Scores | 403 |
| Average 3rd Innings Scores | 239 |
| Average 4th Innings Scores | 168 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 657/10 (101 Overs) by ENG vs PAK |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 139/10 (41 Overs) by WI vs PAK |
