This is the first test of the winter for England and their first since becoming the worlds number one test side after beating India 3-0 in England last summer. India are playing a test series in Australia at the moment and if anything the Australians are beating them even worse then this England team did. That is bound to drive the England team to continue to improve and show they are undoubtedly number one, they have not got a great record on the sub continent and this would be a great time to change things. In the rest of this article we will be comparing the various different parts of each team.
Batting
On paper England’s batting line up is far superior to that of the Pakistani’s, England top 5 are all top class players and average 45 or better and Morgan at number Six is a talent. When you look at the Pakistan batting line up the one stand out performer is that of Younis Khan, who has been a top batsmen for many a year now. The rest of the Pakistan batsmen have yet to really establish themselves on the world test stage and England without a doubt are the better batting team.
Bowling
Whoever England decide to go with in terms of bowlers in their bowling line up it will be filled with experienced wicket taking bowlers, any one of which on their day can turn a test match on its head and they always have currently the world‘s best spinner in Swann. On the other side Pakistan only have to real bowlers of statues in Gul who is a very good quality bowler and will cause many problems for the English Batsmen and Saeed Ajmal who under the right conditions can cause problems with his spin, the rest of Pakistani‘s bowling line up looks to have promise but is inexperienced and unproven. Once again England win in the Bowling department.
Wicket Keeper
In Matt Prior England Probably have the finest wicket keeper batsman in the world today, his keeping on first entering the test arena was a big weakness however it has come on so much that it is no longer even mentioned. Prior Averages over 40 in tests and weather England need quick runs to help set up victory or someone to launch a counter Attack Prior is rarely found wanting. Akmal on the other had it at the start of what Pakistan is a long and Successful Test Career but at this stage bares no comparison to Prior.
Fielding
England’s Fielding and general attitude in the field helps set them apart, they are a well drilled outfit that drop very few catches and they do not give away many runs through poor fielding. Pakistani Fielding seems to have gotten better of late but it is still no consistent, to improve they need to be able to concentrate over longer periods. Once more England have the edge in this area.
Experience
The Gulf in experience between the two teams is huge depending on the exact teams England will have roughly twice the number of tests caps as Pakistan and if things get tight in the test, this could prove a major difference.
Conclusion
In conclusion look for Pakistan in a home series (although its being played in nearby countries) to attempt to push England hard but come up short and lose the Test. England’s overall class and experience should be to make for this inexperienced test playing Pakistan side.
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Batting
On paper England’s batting line up is far superior to that of the Pakistani’s, England top 5 are all top class players and average 45 or better and Morgan at number Six is a talent. When you look at the Pakistan batting line up the one stand out performer is that of Younis Khan, who has been a top batsmen for many a year now. The rest of the Pakistan batsmen have yet to really establish themselves on the world test stage and England without a doubt are the better batting team.
Bowling
Whoever England decide to go with in terms of bowlers in their bowling line up it will be filled with experienced wicket taking bowlers, any one of which on their day can turn a test match on its head and they always have currently the world‘s best spinner in Swann. On the other side Pakistan only have to real bowlers of statues in Gul who is a very good quality bowler and will cause many problems for the English Batsmen and Saeed Ajmal who under the right conditions can cause problems with his spin, the rest of Pakistani‘s bowling line up looks to have promise but is inexperienced and unproven. Once again England win in the Bowling department.
Wicket Keeper
In Matt Prior England Probably have the finest wicket keeper batsman in the world today, his keeping on first entering the test arena was a big weakness however it has come on so much that it is no longer even mentioned. Prior Averages over 40 in tests and weather England need quick runs to help set up victory or someone to launch a counter Attack Prior is rarely found wanting. Akmal on the other had it at the start of what Pakistan is a long and Successful Test Career but at this stage bares no comparison to Prior.
Fielding
England’s Fielding and general attitude in the field helps set them apart, they are a well drilled outfit that drop very few catches and they do not give away many runs through poor fielding. Pakistani Fielding seems to have gotten better of late but it is still no consistent, to improve they need to be able to concentrate over longer periods. Once more England have the edge in this area.
Experience
The Gulf in experience between the two teams is huge depending on the exact teams England will have roughly twice the number of tests caps as Pakistan and if things get tight in the test, this could prove a major difference.
Conclusion
In conclusion look for Pakistan in a home series (although its being played in nearby countries) to attempt to push England hard but come up short and lose the Test. England’s overall class and experience should be to make for this inexperienced test playing Pakistan side.
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