Pakistan vs England Test series 2022-23
1st Test:
First Test of the 3 match series between Pakistan and England is going to be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi starting from December 1st 2022.
Pakistan vs England History:
Overall:
Series:
This is going to be the twenty-seventh bilateral series between the teams, The host won the series 8 times. Whereas the opponent won 10 times. 8 series resulted in a draw.
The longest streak without a draw between the teams is 8 series in a span of 23 years, from 1978 to 2001, where the Pakistan team won 5 times and England won 3 times.
The longest streak with a draw between the teams is 3 series in a span of 5 years, from 1972-73 to 1977-78.
The consecutive winning streak for the Pakistan team against England was 5 series from 1983–84 to 2000-01.
The longest unbeaten streak for the Pakistan team against England was 5 series from 1983–84 to 2000-01.
The consecutive winning streak for the England team against Pakistan was 3 series from 1961-62 to 1968-69.
The longest unbeaten streak for the England team against Pakistan was 11 series from 1954 to 1983-84.
Last 5 (completed) series results of Pakistan against England are LDDWW.
Matches:
The teams completed 86 meetings in the longest format of cricket, till date. The host won 21 times, whereas the opponent won 26 times with 39 draws.
The teams played 10 consecutive tests without any draw in the span of 9 years from 2006 to 2015, in which Pakistan won 4 games and England won 6 matches.
The teams played 9 consecutive draws in the span of 5 years from 1973 to 1978.
The consecutive winning streak for the Pakistan team against England was 3 matches (twice) from 2012 to 2015 and from 2015 to 2016.
The longest unbeaten streak for the Pakistan team against England was 14 matches from 1984 to 1992.
The consecutive winning streak for the England team against Pakistan was 5 matches from 2006 to 2010.
The longest unbeaten streak for the England team against Pakistan was 30 matches from 1961 to 1982.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Pakistan against England are DDLLW.
England as visitors:
Series:
When touring by England team, the teams met to play bilateral series 10 times, out of them, Pakistan won the series 5 times and the visitors won the series 2 times. 3 series resulted in a draw.
The longest streak without a draw between the teams is 6 series in a span of 39 years, from 1983-84 to present, where Pakistan won 5 series and England won 1 time.
The longest streak with a draw between the teams is 3 series in a span of 15 years, from 1968-69 to 1983-84.
The consecutive winning streak for the Pakistan team against England was 3 series from 2005-06 to present.
The longest unbeaten streak for the Pakistan team against England was 5 series 1968-69 to 2000-01.
The consecutive winning streak for the England team against Pakistan was 1 series (twice) in 1961-62 and in 2000-01.
The longest unbeaten streak for the England team against Pakistan was 4 series from 1961-62 to 1983-84.
Last 5 (completed) series results of Pakistan against England are WWWLW.
Matches:
While visiting by England team, the teams faced each other 30 times. out of them, Pakistan received victory 9 times and defeated 2 times with 19 draws.
The teams played 4 consecutive tests without any draw in the span of 10 years from 2005 to 2015, in which Pakistan won all 4 games.
The teams played 11 consecutive draws in the span of 22 years from 1962 to 1984.
The consecutive winning streak for the Pakistan team against England was 4 matches from 2005 to 2015.
The longest unbeaten streak for the Pakistan team against England was 19 matches from 1962 to 2000.
The consecutive winning streak for the England team against Pakistan was 1 match (twice) in 1961 and in 2000.
The longest unbeaten streak for the England team against Pakistan was 12 matches from 1961 to 1984.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Pakistan against England are WWDWW.
Pakistani Backyard:
Series:
At Pakistani backyard, the teams met to play bilateral series 8 times, out of them, Pakistan won the series 3 times and the visitors won the series 2 times. 3 series resulted in a draw.
The longest streak without a draw between the teams is 4 series in a span of 39 years, from 1983-84 to present, where Pakistan won 3 series and England won 1 time.
The longest streak with a draw between the teams is 3 series in a span of 15 years, from 1968-69 to 1983-84.
The consecutive winning streak for the Pakistan team against England was 2 series from 1983-84 to 2000-01.
The longest unbeaten streak for the Pakistan team against England was 5 series 1968-69 to 2000-01.
The consecutive winning streak for the England team against Pakistan was 1 series (twice) in 1961-62 and in 2000-01.
The longest unbeaten streak for the England team against Pakistan was 4 series from 1961-62 to 1983-84.
Last 5 (completed) series results of Pakistan against England are WLWWD.
Matches:
On the soil of Pakistan, the teams faced each other 24 times. out of them, Pakistan received victory 4 times and defeated 2 times with 18 draws.
The teams played 2 consecutive tests without any draw in the span of 4 years from 2001 to 2005, in which both the teams won once each.
The teams played 11 consecutive draws in the span of 22 years from 1962 to 1984.
The consecutive winning streak for the Pakistan team against England was 1 match (4 times) in 1984, in 1987 and in 2005 (twice).
The longest unbeaten streak for the Pakistan team against England was 19 matches from 1962 to 2000.
The consecutive winning streak for the England team against Pakistan was 1 match (twice) in 1961 and in 2000.
The longest unbeaten streak for the England team against Pakistan was 12 matches from 1961 to 1984.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Pakistan against England are WDWLD.
Points and Rankings:
The series is the comparison between the sixth rank (Pakistan (92)) and fourth rank (England (103)) team. The host is 11 points behind the visitors.
Pakistan:
The team completed 446 matches in the format. Out of them, the team won 146 times and lost 136 times. 164 times, the plays were completed as a Draw.
If the home team will lose the series with the margin of 3 defeats, then the team will lose 6 points without impact in the position. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 3, the team will earn 9 points with a couple (2) of positions in the rankings.
If the home team will lose the series with the margin of 2 defeats, then the team will lose 4 points without impact in the position. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 2, the team will earn 7 points without impact in the position.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 1 defeat, then the team will gain a couple (2) of points without impact in the position. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 1, the team will gain 5 points without impact in the position.
Drawing the series will help the team to gain a couple (2) of points without impact in the position.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Pakistan are LWLDD.
England:
The team completed 1055 matches in the format. Out of them, the team won 384 times and lost 317 times. 354 times, the plays were completed as a Draw.
If the visiting team will lose the series with the margin of 3 defeats, then the team will lose 5 points with a couple (2) of positions in the rankings. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 3, the team will earn 4 points with a (1) position in the rankings.
If the visiting team will lose the series with the margin of 2 defeats, then the team will lose 4 points with a (1) position in the rankings. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 2, the team will earn 3 points with a (1) position in the rankings.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 1 defeat, then the team will lose a couple (2) of points without impact in the position. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 1, the team will earn a couple (2) of points with a (1) position in the rankings.
Drawing the series will cause the team to lose a (1) point without impact in the position.
Last 5 (completed) match results of England are WWLWW.
Weather:
Weather forecast of Rawalpindi shows the weather would be mostly cloudy on the first day, then partly cloudy on the second day, then pretty sunny on the third day and partly cloudy on the last two days of the engagement. There would be almost no chance of rain all the days, as the precipitation percentage would be between 0% to 1%. The temperature would be between 22 to 24 Celsius during play. The wind would be between 9 – 12 km/h.
Toss and Pitch:
Teams preferred to bat first after winning the toss, which happened 5 times out of 12 games, and the selection behaves neutral to the teams, as the teams won once and lost once, too. 3 engagements resulted in a draw.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, when the team chose to bat first, are DWDLD.
The teams never lost any match after choosing to bat first since 1998.
On the other hand, the teams who chose to field first, the team won 5 times and lost 1 time. A (1) battle resulted in a draw.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, when the team chose to field first, are WWWWW.
The team won all the encounters after choosing to field first since 1996.
The teams lost the only outing after choosing to field first in 1993, the inaugural game at the venue.
The longest streak without a draw at the venue was a 4 match run in a span of 22 years, from 1997 to 2019.
The longest streak with a draw at the venue was 1 match (4 times) in 1994, in 1997, in 2019 and in 2022.
The first batting team won the matches twice. Whereas, the teams, who batted second, won the match 6 times.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, while the team bat first, are DWLDL.
Overall, 6 times the teams won the toss, won the matches and lost 2 times.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, while winning the toss, are DWWDW.
The teams never lost any encounter after winning the toss since 1998.
Home Side:
Particularly, for Pakistan, the team won the toss 8 times in 12 played games. The team won 4 times and lost once.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Pakistan at the venue, while winning the toss, are DWWLW.
The team never lost any game after choosing to field first, till date.
The side lost the only encounter after winning the toss in 1998.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Pakistan at the venue, while losing the toss, are DLLW -.
The team never won any outing after losing the toss since 1993.
Scores:
The lowest defended total was 239 in 1993, and the highest successful chase was 220 runs in 2000.
The first innings lowest total was 182 runs in 2000, and the highest total was 521 runs in 1994. For the second inning, the lowest total was 201 runs in 2021, whereas the highest was 600 runs in 2004. For the third inning, the lowest total was 139 runs in 1997, whereas the highest was 537 runs in 1994. And for the fourth inning, the lowest total was 187 runs (completed innings) in 1993, whereas the highest was 274 runs in 2021.
The batting average of the first innings is 34.29 and 41.43 is for the second innings. The batting average of the third innings is 28.87, and 23.96 is for the fourth innings.
Test History Between the Teams at the Venue:
Both the teams never faced each other at the venue. The upcoming encounter will be the first between the teams.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Pakistan against England at the venue are – – – – -.
Teams’ Test History at Venue:
The Home Team:
The home side has a very good record at the venue. The team won 5 times and lost thrice in 12 played outings.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Pakistan at the venue are DWWDL.
The team never lost any outing while having field first, till date.
The side has never lost any outing since 2004.
The Visiting Team:
The visiting team never got a chance to play at the venue. The upcoming outing will be the first for the team.
Last 5 (completed) match results of England at the venue are – – – – -.
Selecting XI for both the Teams:
Pakistan:
The home side comes with 3 pacers and a (1) spinner, as the team includes an (1) all-rounders with spin.
Pakistan Eleven: A. Shafique, I. ul Haq, A. Ali, B. Azam, S. Shakeel, M. Rizwan, A. Salman, N. Shah, H. Rauf, M. Ali, Z. Mahmood
England:
The visiting team comes with a couple (2) of pacers and a (1) spinner, as the team includes a (1) batting all-rounder with spin and an (1) all-rounder with pace.
England Eleven: Z. Crawley, B. Duckett, O. Pope, J. Root, H. Brook, B. Stokes, W. Jacks, L. Livingstone, O. Robinson, J. Leach, J. Anderson
*Notes: the result of the most recent match is at the left. *Notes: D means draw in “last five series results”. *Notes: Images were taken from Google Search. *Notes: https://crickettimes.com/2022/11/pakistan-vs-england-2022-test-series-fixtures-squads-match-time-broadcast-live-streaming-details/
