Pakistan vs England 3rd Test: Series Decider Set to Begin in Rawalpindi

Pakistan and England are set to clash in the third and final Test of their series, scheduled to begin on October 24 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. This match is crucial as it will determine the winner of the series, which is currently levelled at 1-1.

The series has seen intense competition, with England winning the first Test by an innings after posting a record-breaking 823 for seven, thanks to a triple-century by Harry Brook and a career-best 262 by Joe Root. However, Pakistan bounced back strongly in the second Test, winning by 152 runs in Multan, with spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan claiming all 20 English wickets.

For the final Test, both teams have tailored their line-ups to exploit the expected spin-friendly conditions. Pakistan has retained its spin-heavy team, while England has recalled leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed to complement Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir. The pitch at Rawalpindi is anticipated to favour slow bowlers, with groundsmen using industrial-sized fans and outdoor heaters to dry out the track.

The weather forecast looks pleasant with no rain expected, although early bad light could interrupt play. The match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM local time and will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website.

England, under the captaincy of Ben Stokes, aims to finish their subcontinental campaign on a high note, especially given that this will be their last game in the subcontinent for the next two years. Pakistan, led by Shan Masood, is confident after their recent victory and is looking to capitalize on the home conditions.