Weather forecast for Kennington Oval, London, on Thursday predicts scattered showers with a 50% chance of rain, potentially affecting the fourth T20I match between Pakistan and England. © Sources Google
Kennington Oval, London – May 29, 2024: Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the fourth and final T20I between Pakistan and England, but the weather forecast looks bad. There is a 71% chance of rain on Thursday, which could disrupt the match.
Rainy Series So Far
The series has already faced problems due to rain. The third T20I in Cardiff was cancelled because of rain, and the first match in Leeds didn’t see any play due to bad weather. England is currently leading the series 1-0 after winning the second match by 23 runs.
Important Matches Before T20 World Cup
This series is important for both teams as it’s their last chance to prepare before the T20 World Cup 2024, which starts on June 1 in the United States and West Indies. England, the current champions, want to finalize their plans and team combinations. Pakistan is looking to build confidence under their captain, Babar Azam.
Extra Security for Pakistan Team
To ensure the safety of Pakistan’s players, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has added two more security officers. This step was taken after fans surrounded players, causing some uncomfortable situations.
Squad
England: Jos Buttler (captain), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.
Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Azam Khan, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan.
Players to Watch
- For England, captain Jos Buttler will be key. Moeen Ali and Jofra Archer are also essential players to watch.
- Pakistan will rely on their captain, Babar Azam’s batting. Fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf will aim to challenge England’s batsmen.
Fans are hoping for clear skies so the match can go on without interruptions. The final T20I promises to be an exciting game if the weather cooperates. Stay tuned for updates as Pakistan and England compete at the Kennington Oval.
