Rain may play spoilsport during first England, Pakistan T20I

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The first T20I between England and Pakistan, scheduled for Leeds on Wednesday, faces the looming threat of rain-induced disruptions, according to meteorological forecasts provided by AccuWeather.

The game is at risk of being delayed or even canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, according to meteorological forecasts provided by AccuWeather.

According to the latest reports, Leeds will experience a significant amount of rainfall, with a 75% probability of precipitation. The city is expected to receive around 5.3 mm of rain, which could heavily impact the pitch and playing conditions.

Humidity levels are expected to be at 82%, with a dew point of 12°C, which might influence the ball’s grip and movement. Such high moisture levels often make the pitch damp and unpredictable, posing additional difficulties for batsmen and bowlers.

Despite the gloomy weather outlook, both teams have been preparing intensively for the series. Pakistan, led by their dynamic captain, is keen to make a strong impression, while England, with their deep batting lineup and versatile bowling attack, is equally determined to secure a victory on home soil.

Squads:

England: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan 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 (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Khan

Pakistan vs England men’s T20I series:
May 22: First T20I at Leeds

May 25: Second T20I at Birmingham

May 28: Third T20I at Cardiff

May 30: Fourth T20I at The Oval