Leeds, In a pivotal prelude to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, the Pakistan men’s cricket team is set to face England in a four-match T20I series starting this Wednesday at Headingley. The series, which also includes games in Birmingham, Cardiff, and London, comes as both teams prepare for the upcoming global tournament in the USA and West Indies.

According to Pakistan Cricket Board, the series marks a rematch of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 final where England narrowly defeated Pakistan. With England leading the overall T20I head-to-head with 19 wins to Pakistan’s nine, the series is a chance for Pakistan to balance the scales and gain momentum before the World Cup.

Pakistan is entering the series with a recent 2-1 victory over Ireland in Dublin, with Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi earning player of the match honors in their respective wins. Under the guidance of new white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten, who joined the team on May 19, and seasoned captain Babar Azam, Pakistan aims to refine their strategies and build on their recent successes.

The English squad, led by captain Jos Buttler, includes notable players like Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, and Sam Curran, setting the stage for a competitive series. Both teams are looking to finalize their preparations and squad dynamics ahead of the World Cup, making this series a crucial part of their pre-tournament campaigns.