England will host Pakistan in the T20I series starting from Wednesday (May 22). However, rain looks likely to disrupt the series opener in Leeds – Here are the full prediction details for ENG vs PAK 2024 1st T20I.
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As the 2024 T20 World Cup approaches, England and Pakistan will fine-tune their squads through a four-match T20I series. The first game of the series will be played at Headingley in Leeds.
The hosts have not played in this format recently, having last played a T20I series against West Indies in December last year, where they lost 3-2. Meanwhile, Pakistan beat Ireland 2-1 on their tour of England to enter the series.
The series also marks the long-awaited return of Jofra Archer, who has not played for England since March last year due to a stress fracture. The fiery pacer recently featured in Sussex's second-choice squad and is part of England's defending T20 World Cup squad.
ENG vs PAK 2024 1st T20I: Is rain expected during the match?
Chances of precipitation in BBC Weather Forecast Competition are 80% During game time. They expect temperatures to reach as high as 14 degrees Celsius with “heavy rain and light winds”.
AccuWeather also predicts a bleaker outlook. A “yellow rainstorm warning” was issued, saying “there will be showers tonight.” Chance of precipitation is 99%. Temperatures are expected to be between 11 and 14 degrees Celsius.
Weather.com predicts a 78% chance of precipitation in Leeds during the game, with temperatures hovering between 13 and 14 degrees Celsius. Humidity is expected to be 98%, with winds of 10 to 12 mph.
