February 24, New Delhi: Spin bowlers are expected to play a decisive role as England and Pakistan face off in their Super Eight encounter at the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka today.
With the Pakistan–New Zealand clash on Saturday washed out, a victory in Pallekele will be enough to send England into the last four.
England, the two-time champions, may not have reached top gear yet but have managed to find ways to win. They began their Super Eights campaign with a commanding 51-run victory over Sri Lanka, a result that significantly boosted their net run rate and took them to the top of the standings.
Meanwhile, Pakistan will rely on their varied spin attack on a pitch that traditionally slows as the match progresses. Alongside the mystery spin of Usman Tariq, Pakistan have quality tweakers who could prove crucial in containing England’s batting line-up.
However, Pakistan’s own batting inconsistency remains a concern, particularly against high-quality spin.
