T20 Match
Persistent heavy rain canceled the first of the four-match series between Pakistan and England, which was scheduled to take place at Headingley. Half an hour before the planned coin toss, the match became referred to as off because the outfield had taken masses of water due to the wet climate. This leaves England with three suits before their defense of the T20 Match Cup starts on June 4.
Upcoming Matches
They will play the 2nd T20 Match at Edgbaston on Saturday, May 25. On Tuesday and Thursday, they will hold T20 matches in Cardiff and The Oval.
Impact on the Teams
This washout comes after England’s players arrived and returned within the UK closing week, having left the Indian Premier League early to prepare for this collection. They expect England’s fast bowler, Jofra Archer, to make his comeback in this match after he did not play international cricket until March 2023 due to a stress fracture. Now, he will await his return.
The match’s cancellation additionally impacts Pakistan’s plans, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) pointed to this sport when asserting its aim to withhold the squad declaration for the T20 World Cup.
T20 Match
Despite the disappointing start, both groups are looking forward to the approaching matches. They see the series as vital practice for the T20 World Cup, with England aiming to defend their title.Due to continuous rain, the match at Headingley ended without a toss. They will play the second T20I at Edgbaston on Saturday.
