England will face Pakistan on 8 July, in the first of the three-match ODI series at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Pakistan beat England by 14 runs when the two sides last met in a Group match in the 2019 World Cup.
A couple of days ago, England were forced to name a new 18-member squad after several players and support staff got infected for Covid-19 following the recently concluded Sri Lanka series. The roster, featuring nine uncapped players, will be led by Ben Stokes.
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Pakistan will miss the services of Haris Sohail in the middle-order. Sohail had pulled his hamstring during a training session last week. Still, they are ahead on paper against this comparatively inexperienced England squad. Their pace trinity – Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf – have the calibre to unsettle any top batting line-up across the world.
When will the 1st ODI between England and Pakistan begin?
The 1st ODI between England and Pakistan will begin at 5:30 PM (IST) on 8 July.
Where will the 1st ODI between England and Pakistan be played?
The 1st ODI between England and Sri Lanka will take place at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
Which channel will telecast the 1st ODI between England and Pakistan in India?
The 1st ODI between England and Pakistan will be telecasted on Sony Sports Network in India.
How to watch the live streaming of the 1st ODI between England and Pakistan?
Live streaming of the 1st ODI between England and Pakistan will be available on the SonyLIV app.