ODI tri-series: Razaullah makes debut as Pakistan opt to field against England
- Shadab Khan is also back in the side
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field against England in their ODI tri-series match. Pakistan made changes, including a debutant, and aims for the final, while England faces elimination.
- Pakistan's team changes and strategic spin focus.
- England's lineup adjustments and elimination scenario.
- Breast cancer awareness initiative with pink kits.
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field against England in their One-day International tri-series match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
Speaking at the toss, skipper Shaheen Afridi said all-rounder Razaullah will be making his ODI debut, while Shadab Khan has also been added to the side.
They will replace Naseem Shah, who dislocated a finger during the warm-up, and Faheem Ashraf, who was left out.
In support of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s breast cancer awareness initiative, Pakistan players are wearing pink kits for the match.
Shaheen said Pakistan had opted to strengthen their spin department by including Shadab as an additional spinner.
England also made two changes, with debutant Henry Crocombe replacing Josh Tongue, while Adil Rashid remained out of the playing XI.
Pakistan have won both their matches in the tri-series and need another victory to secure a place in the October 31 final. England, having lost their first two games, face the prospect of elimination if they suffer another defeat.
The tri-series also features Sri Lanka, who have won one of their two matches.
Teams
Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Razaullah, Haris Rauf.
England: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Jordan Cox (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Henry Crocombe.
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