ENG vs PAK: Haris Rauf and Jofra Archer Make Comebacks as Pakistan Wins Toss and Opts to Bowl First
Haris Rauf and Jofra Archer returns to their respective national teams after long injury lay-off.
After a rainout dampened the opening match of the four-match T20I series between Pakistan and England at Headingley, the two sides are ready to battle it out in the second T20 at Edgbaston.
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first, potentially giving them a chance to exploit any early swing offered by the Edgbaston pitch.
Haris Rauf Returns for Pakistan
For Pakistan, the return of fast bowler Haris Rauf is a major boost. Rauf has been sidelined with injury concerns but is now back in the fold, adding firepower to their bowling attack.
England Welcomes Jofra Archer
Meanwhile, England welcomes back their pace spearhead Jofra Archer after a lengthy absence due to injury. Archer’s return to the international stage has been highly anticipated, and his presence significantly bolsters England’s bowling lineup.
With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, both teams will be using this series as a springboard to build momentum and solidify their team combinations.
A win at Edgbaston would be a crucial confidence booster for either side as they gear up for the marquee tournament.
Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
England (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w/c), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
