England vs Pakistan 3rd Test
England’s final test of a very unusual, shortened summer sees them take on Pakistan for the third time. After a virtually washed-out second test, England carry a 1-0 lead into the third test at Southampton’s Ageas Bowl. The third test takes place from August 21 to August 25 and the live action gets underway at 11:00 each day.
England overturned a 107-run deficit at the halfway point in the first test to claim a stunning three-wicket win. Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler batted England to victory. Stuart Broad was again in excellent bowling form, meanwhile, and that continued as he took 4-56 last time out. James Anderson also returned to form with three wickets. England were 110/4 in reply to Pakistan’s 236 when the second test was curtailed.
For Pakistan, Shan Masood hit 156 in the first test but they lost despite their big lead at the halfway point and Yasir Shah taking eight wickets across the test. Mohammad Rizwan prevented a batting collapse last time out, and their pace attack caught the eye in favourable conditions, but Pakistan need consistency and more luck with the weather if they are to win this third and final test.
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Toss Prediction
Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat first in both matches so far. England may be just as happy bowling first if bowling suits.
Weather Report
While the forecast is much better, conditions at the start and end of this test could still mean disruptions.
Pitch Condition
The Ageas Bowl wicket was a bit jumpy last time out, despite the fact it usually favours batting.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for England vs Pakistan, 3rd Test.
England Team News & Playing 11
ENG Team News
With Ben Stokes returning home for personal reasons, Zak Crawley returned to the batting line-up last time out and hit a half-century to prove his worth. Sam Curran replaced Jofra Archer, and the big question now revolves around the England bowling line-up – Stuart Broad and James Anderson both bowled brilliantly last time out so it could be an unchanged attack.
ENG Key Players
- Stuart Broad: After some stunning bowling form in the last two tests against West Indies, he has ten wickets in this series following his 4-56 last time out.
- James Anderson: Had a point to prove last time out and proved it, taking 3-60 to move to 593 test wickets in his career.
- Chris Woakes: Key to England’s victory in the first test, he took four wickets in that test and then led the hosts to victory with his batting.
ENG Team Form
England came from behind to beat West Indies in their first test series of the summer and are now looking to wrap up a second series win. Chris Woakes was man of the match as he led England to a three-wicket win in the first test, while rain ravaged the second test. Stuart Broad took another four wickets in the brief time of play that was allowed.
England Predicted Playing 11
Rory Burns, Dom Sibley, Joe Root (c), Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler (wk), Chris Woakes, Sam Curran, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, James Anderson
Pakistan Team News & Playing 11
PAK Team News
After such a long wait between tests, Fawad Alam was out for a four-ball duck last time out and he may find himself frustrated this time as Shadab Khan pushes for a recall.
PAK Key Players
- Babar Azam: Scored another 47 last time out to continue his excellent test batting form, and the vice-captain remains integral to this batting line-up.
- Mohammad Abbas: Took two wickets last time out in the brief bit of play allowed and was especially good with the new ball.
- Yasir Shah: The leg-spinner took eight wickets in the first test – four in each innings – and also claimed another from his 11 overs last time out.
PAK Team Form
Pakistan thrashed Bangladesh in their previous test before this series, but then lost to England in the opening game as they blew a big first-innings lead. There were a few positives last time out, Abid Ali and Mohammad Rizwan hitting half-centuries and Mohammad Abbas bowling well, but the weather meant there was never going to be enough time for a result.
Pakistan Predicted Playing 11
Shan Masood, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali (c), Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shadab Khan, Yasir Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah
England vs Pakistan Head to Head
England and Pakistan drew for a 38th time in 85 tests last time out, with the weather almost completely ravaging the second test. It means England still lead the series 1-0 and the best Pakistan can hope for is to match their 1-1 series draw when they last met in 2018.
END vs PAK Head to Head Stats in Tests
| Matches Played |
ENG Won |
PAK Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 85 |
26 |
21 |
0 |
38 |
England vs Pakistan Betting Odds
England are favourites to win the third test and the weather forecast is better too, so there is far more chance of a result.
ENG Bet365 Odds
- ENG to win the match: England are 1.83 favourites to beat Pakistan in the third test with Bet365. With a better forecast in store, the draw is 3.75 with Bet365.
- England top batsman(1st Innings): Joe Root is 3.60 favourite to be England’s top first-innings batsman with Bet365. Rory Burns is 4.50 with Bet365, while Ollie Pope is 5.00. Dom Sibley is 5.50 and Zak Crawley, who hit a half-century last time out, is 6.50.
- England top team bowler (first innings): James Anderson and Stuart Broad were in excellent bowling form last time out. Both are 3.75 to be England’s top team bowler, while Broad’s form all summer has been excellent. Sam Curran and Chris Woakes are both 5.00 with Bet365.
PAK Bet365 Odds
- PAK to win the match: Pakistan are 4.00 outsiders to beat England in the third and final test.
- PAK top team batsman(first innings): Babar Azam is 3.50 favourite to be Pakistan’s top team batsman, while Shan Masood is 4.33 after his heroics in the first test. Mohammad Rizwan top-scored last time out and he is 11.00 with Bet365 to be Pakistan’s top team batsman. Abid Ali is 5.50 after his half-century last time out.
- Pakistan top team bowler (first innings): Mohammad Abbas is 3.75 to be Pakistan’s top team bowler in the first innings, while fellow pacemen Shaheen Afridi and Nasir Shah are 4.33 and 4.50 respectively with Bet365. Yasir Shah is 3.75 after his wicket-taking form so far.
ENG Betway Odds
- ENG to win the match: England are 1.83 favourites to beat Pakistan with Betway too, while the draw is 3.50.
- ENG top team batsman (first innings): Joe Root is 3.50 to be England’s top team batsman in the first innings, while Ollie Pope and Rory Burns are priced at 4.50. Dominic Sibley is 4.75 and Zak Crawley is 5.50.
- ENG top team bowler (first innings) James Anderson and Stuart Broad are both 3.20 to be England’s top first innings bowler, while Chris Woakes is 3.75. Sam Curran is 4.00 with Betway.
PAK Betway Odds
- PAK to win the match: Betway have priced Pakistan at 4.00 to win the third and final test.
- PAK top team batsman (first innings): Babar Azam is priced at 3.25 to be Pakistan’s top team batsman with Bet365. Shan Masood is 4.50, while Azhar and Abid Ali are 5.00 and 5.50 respectively. Mohammad Rizwan is as high as 10.00 with Betway.
- PAK top team bowler (first innings): Betway are offering 4.33 on Pakistan to win the second test at the Ageas Bowl.
🏆 England vs Pakistan Prediction
With more time allowed for the third test than the weather offered in the second, England are favourites to wrap up the series with a win.
Aug 21 - Aug 25, 2020
15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
The Rose Bowl - Southampton, England
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