The Multan Cricket Stadium saw the bilateral series tied at 1-1, with both Pakistan and England securing a win each in the first and second matches at the same venue. The action now shifts to Rawalpindi for the series-deciding final match.
Pakistan finally broke their 11-match, three-year winless drought at home by defeating England in the second Test in Multan by 152 runs, leveling the series at 1-1. The two sides are set to clash in the deciding third Test, starting from October 24 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium weather report
According to AccuWeather forecasts, conditions are ideal for a great day of Test cricket at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Temperatures will hover between 27°C and 29°C, with hazy sunshine expected throughout the day.
Northwest winds will blow at a consistent speed of 13 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 26 km/h, presenting a mild challenge for the batters. There is no threat of rain, with a 0% chance of thunderstorms, ensuring a dry day of cricket. The cloud cover will be minimal, at just 17%, allowing plenty of sunlight and ensuring an uninterrupted match for fans to enjoy.
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England vs Pakistan squad
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Mohammad Huraira, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (w), Agha Salman, Aamer Jamal, Mehran Mumtaz, Sajid Khan, Mohammad Ali, Kamran Ghulam, Noman Ali, Zahid Mahmood, Haseebullah Khan, Mir Hamza
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (w), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir, Rehan Ahmed, Jordan Cox, Matthew Potts, Olly Stone