Pakistan and England meet in the second match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2026, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 20 October. The verified start is 13:30 IST / 08:00 UTC / 13:00 PKT. This is a pre-toss fantasy preview: the playing XIs, toss and final role allocation are not confirmed.
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This PAK vs ENG Dream11 Prediction covers the upcoming ODI fixture.
Pakistan have one completed match in this tournament. They beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs on 18 October after making 305, with Salman Agha scoring 107 from 90 balls and Babar Azam making 45 from 57. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf supplied the main wicket-taking returns. England have not yet played a completed match in this tri-series at the research cutoff, so no England result is presented as current form.
This is therefore a meeting of Pakistan’s fresh local match evidence and England’s announced squad depth. Pakistan’s experienced top order gives balanced combinations a clear base, while England offer several two-skill options and a strong middle-order spine. Confirm the toss and XI before making any final app selection.
Match Details
| Detail | Verified Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Pakistan vs England, 2nd Match |
| Competition | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2026 |
| Format | ODI, 50 overs |
| Date | Tuesday, 20 October 2026 |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Start | 13:30 IST / 08:00 UTC / 13:00 PKT |
| Toss | Not completed; official XIs not confirmed |
The local start is 1:00 PM Pakistan time, or 1:30 PM in India.
Pakistan Team Form
Pakistan have one completed game in this tri-series at the cutoff.
| Date | Opponent | Pakistan Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | Sri Lanka | 305 | ✓ WIN by 37 runs |
Salman Agha’s 107 from 90 was the standout direct-scorecard batting figure. Babar Azam made 45, Saad Baig 39 and Hasan Nawaz 37. The bowling card recorded three wickets for Shaheen Shah Afridi and two each for Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
England Team Form
England had no completed match in this tri-series by the 18 October evening IST cutoff.
| Date | Opponent | England Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | Not Played |
England’s squad announcement confirms availability, not a completed match result or guaranteed selection for this fixture.
PAK vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
The only fresh same-tournament, same-format, same-ground evidence available before this match is the completed 18 October ODI at Rawalpindi, a sample of one match. Pakistan made 305 and Sri Lanka made 268. That is useful context for a competitive 50-over surface, but it is not a reliable long-run ground average.
The fantasy reading is to prioritise top-order batters who can use the first 20 overs, then retain wicket-taking bowlers for the middle and closing phases. Pakistan’s scorecard showed runs were available through the top and middle order, while the three Pakistan quicks all contributed wickets. England’s spin and all-round options become more attractive if the pitch looks dry or the match moves into a slower middle-overs phase.
Recent Head-to-Head Record
This section uses the recent completed ODI scope shown on the ESPN fixture page, not a blended record from Tests, T20s or legends teams. England won the listed 2023 World Cup meeting 337/9 to 244. England also won the three-match ODI series against Pakistan in July 2021, with scores of 142/1 against 141, 247 against 195 and 332/7 against 331/9. Pakistan won the 2019 World Cup meeting by 14 runs, 348/8 to 334/9. There has been no completed Pakistan-England meeting in this 2026 tri-series at the cutoff.
Probable Playing XIs — Not Confirmed
These are editorial candidate XIs from the announced squads and role evidence. They are not confirmed lineups. Ghazi Ghori and Saad Baig are wider-squad wicketkeeping candidates for Pakistan; England’s wicketkeeping options also require toss-day confirmation.
Pakistan Candidate XI
| Role | Candidate | Evidence Status |
|---|---|---|
| WK | Ghazi Ghori | Announced squad; role listed by ESPN |
| BAT | Fakhar Zaman | Announced squad; opening-batter label |
| BAT | Babar Azam | Announced squad; ICC batter profile |
| BAT | Hasan Nawaz | Announced squad; top-order label |
| AR | Salman Agha | Announced squad; all-rounder label |
| AR | Saim Ayub | Announced squad; all-rounder label |
| AR | Shadab Khan | Announced squad; all-rounder candidate |
| BOWL | Shaheen Shah Afridi | Announced squad; captain and bowler |
| BOWL | Naseem Shah | Announced squad; bowler |
| BOWL | Haris Rauf | Announced squad; bowler |
| BOWL | Abrar Ahmed | Announced squad; bowler |
England Candidate XI
| Role | Candidate | Evidence Status |
|---|---|---|
| WK | Tom Banton | Announced squad; wicketkeeper candidate |
| BAT | Ben Duckett | Announced squad; top-order label |
| BAT | Joe Root | Announced squad; top-order label |
| BAT | Harry Brook | Announced squad; middle-order label |
| AR | Sam Curran | Announced squad; all-rounder |
| AR | Liam Dawson | Announced squad; all-rounder candidate |
| AR | Will Jacks | Announced squad; batting all-rounder label |
| BOWL | Gus Atkinson | Announced squad; bowler |
| BOWL | Adil Rashid | Announced squad; bowler; returned after injury |
| BOWL | Josh Tongue | Announced squad; bowler |
| BOWL | Mason Crane | Announced squad; uncapped ODI candidate |
Six Dream11 Teams
Each selection below is a provisional match scenario. Confirm the playing XI, role labels, credits and contest rules in your app.
Team 1: Balanced Small-League Core
Top-order stability with a four-man bowling floor. Use before toss when both sides are expected to field senior ODI cores.
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WK: Ghazi Ghori
BAT: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Joe Root
AR: Salman Agha, Saim Ayub, Sam Curran
BOWL: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson
Captain: Babar Azam · Vice-Captain: Sam Curran
Risk: Balanced 6 PAK / 5 ENG combination.
Team 2: Pakistan First-Innings Control
Pakistan top order converts the powerplay and defends through pace. Prefer if Pakistan bats first and the surface offers grip later.
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WK: Saad Baig
BAT: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Harry Brook, Joe Root
AR: Salman Agha, Sam Curran
BOWL: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Gus Atkinson, Haris Rauf, Adil Rashid
Captain: Salman Agha · Vice-Captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi
Risk: 7 PAK / 4 ENG; Pakistan batting plus attack.
Team 3: England Chase Script
England chase is paced by Root and Brook with all-round cover. Prefer if England chase under lights.
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WK: Tom Banton
BAT: Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Joe Root
AR: Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Shadab Khan
BOWL: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah
Captain: Joe Root · Vice-Captain: Sam Curran
Risk: 6 ENG / 5 PAK; four England multi-skill/top-order routes.
Team 4: Seam-Heavy Low-Scoring Game
New-ball movement and late wickets dominate. Prefer if the pitch looks fresh and seam is visible.
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WK: Jordan Cox
BAT: Babar Azam, Joe Root, Harry Brook
AR: Sam Curran, Jamie Overton
BOWL: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue
Captain: Haris Rauf · Vice-Captain: Joe Root
Risk: 6 ENG / 5 PAK; five pace options.
Team 5: Spin And Middle-Overs Squeeze
The middle overs decide the match through spin and all-rounders. Prefer if the pitch is dry and spin options are selected.
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WK: Ghazi Ghori
BAT: Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz, Joe Root
AR: Will Jacks, Shadab Khan, Liam Dawson
BOWL: Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim, Adil Rashid, Mason Crane
Captain: Adil Rashid · Vice-Captain: Babar Azam
Risk: 6 ENG / 5 PAK; four specialist spinners.
Team 6: Pakistan Defence With Late Hitting
Pakistan add late runs and close with their pace trio. Prefer if Pakistan bats first and confirms three seamers.
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WK: Saad Baig
BAT: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Joe Root
AR: Salman Agha, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson
BOWL: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Adil Rashid
Captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi · Vice-Captain: Fakhar Zaman
Risk: 7 PAK / 4 ENG; high-variance Pakistan script.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Babar Azam — captain option: He made 45 from 57 in Pakistan’s completed opener and is a verified squad batter. The risk is that a single ODI sample is small and England can attack him with varied spin and pace.
Salman Agha — captain option: His 107 from 90 directly set up Pakistan’s 305 against Sri Lanka, and his all-round role creates two scoring paths. The risk is role usage: bowling involvement is not guaranteed.
Joe Root — vice-captain option: ESPN’s pre-match context lists 575 runs in 10 recent ODIs on its fixture page, and he is in the announced England squad. The risk is that England have not yet played this tri-series match, so there is no fresh local result to lean on.
Shaheen Shah Afridi — vice-captain option: His three wickets in the opener provide direct current-tournament evidence. The risk is that a batting-friendly Rawalpindi surface can reduce new-ball margin.
Toss-day repair: check the official XI; remove any non-starter; confirm wicketkeeper designation; verify batting order and bowling workload; keep no more than seven players from one side; recheck role counts and C/VC inclusion in the final app team.
Top 3 Player Battles
Shaheen Shah Afridi Against England’s Right-Hand Top Order
Shaheen took three wickets in the opener and will lead Pakistan’s attack. His opening spell against England’s right-hand options could define the powerplay. This is a tactical matchup, not a claimed ball-by-ball head-to-head record.
Adil Rashid Against Pakistan’s Middle Order
Rashid’s return is explicitly noted by the ECB after a hand injury. His leg-spin against Babar Azam, Salman Agha and Shadab Khan is relevant if the surface slows.
Joe Root Against Pakistan’s Spin Options
Root is England’s principal stabilising batter in the announced group. Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim or Shadab Khan could test his middle-over tempo if selected, but the exact attack remains unconfirmed.
Top Players To Look Out For
Babar Azam: 45 from 57 in the completed opener; a reliable top-order route, but no guarantee of a repeat.
Salman Agha: 107 from 90 in the same scorecard and a useful all-round profile; check whether he bowls.
Shaheen Shah Afridi: Three wickets in the opener; the strongest current Pakistan bowling signal, with workload and conditions still relevant.
Joe Root: ESPN’s listed 10-match context shows 575 runs; that is pre-match context, not a new Rawalpindi performance.
Sam Curran: Returned to England’s squad after injury and offers batting-bowling flexibility, but selection and workload must be confirmed.
Match Winner Prediction
A qualified editorial lean goes to Pakistan, mainly because they have a completed Rawalpindi match, a 37-run win in the opener and direct current evidence from Salman Agha and the pace attack. England’s recent ODI quality and deeper all-round options make this a close call, and the lean is not a guarantee. Reassess after the toss and confirmed XIs.
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FAQs
When Is The PAK vs ENG Match?
Pakistan play England on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. The start is 13:30 IST, 08:00 UTC and 13:00 PKT.
Where Is The Match Being Played?
The venue is Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Is The Playing XI Confirmed?
No. The squad lists are verified, but the playing XIs and toss were not confirmed at the research cutoff.
What Is Pakistan’s Recent Tri-Series Form?
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs on 18 October, making 305 and defending it successfully.
Does England Have A Completed Match In This Tri-Series?
Not by the 18 October evening IST cutoff. England’s first listed fixture is this match against Pakistan.
What Should Be Checked Before Finalising A Fantasy Team?
Confirm the XI, wicketkeeper, batting positions, bowling roles, toss and app eligibility. The six teams here are provisional editorial combinations, not guaranteed outcomes or verified app-credit builds.
