ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Best Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st Test, England vs Pakistan Test series 2026
Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st Test of the England vs Pakistan Test series 2026 between ENG vs PAK to be played in Leeds.
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The high-octane test series between England and Pakistan is all set to kick off in Leeds. The first Test will commence on August 19 (Wednesday) at 3:30 PM IST at Headingley. This is the first series for Joe Root, who was appointed as new captain after Ben Stokes’ retirement.
England have made some notable changes to their squad since the last test series against New Zealand. Root will start his second stint as Test captain. Meanwhile, Pakistan will be without Babar Azam, who has been ruled out due to injury.
The captain is struggling with an injury to his right hand, which he sustained during the warm-up game. He has been ruled out of the first game and Salman Ali Agha is all set to lead the visitors. This will be a body blow to Pakistan as they are searching for a long-awaited Test win on English soil.
ENG vs PAK: Match Details
- Match: England (ENG) vs Pakistan (PAK), 1st Test, England vs Pakistan Test series 2025
- Match Date: August 19-23, 2026 (Wednesday-Sunday)
- Time: 3:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL
- Venue: Headingley, Leeds
ENG vs PAK: Head-to-Head: ENG (30) – PAK (23)
These two sides have faced each other 92 times in Test cricket. England have won 30 matches and Pakistan have won 23 games, whereas 39 games have been drawn.
ENG vs PAK: Weather Report
The weather forecast for the coming days in Leeds shows overcast conditions. The temperature will hover between 19 and 21°C with an average humidity around 50-60 percent.
ENG vs PAK: Pitch Report
Headingley will offer seam-friendly conditions. The first few visuals of the pitch show a green deck, which is expected to assist the fast bowlers with good pace and bounce. The overhead conditions will also make it ideal for fast bowling. It will be tough batting last here, and both teams might look to bat first.
ENG vs PAK: Predicted XIs:
England: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jordan Cox, Joe Root (C), Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith (WK), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir.
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq. Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, Awais Zafar, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Ali Agha (c), Aamir Jamal, Sajid Khan, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali.
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 ENG vs PAK Dream11:
Wicket-keeper: Jamie Smith
Batters: Saud Shakeel, Harry Brook, Abdullah Shafique, Ben Duckett, Shan Masood
All-rounders: Joe Root, Salman Ali Agha
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Mohammad Abbas
Captain First-Choice: Joe Root || Captain Second-Choice: Shan Masood
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Jofra Archer || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Mohammad Abbas
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 ENG vs PAK Dream11:
Wicket-keepers: Jamie Smith, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Abdullah Shafique, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Shan Masood
All-rounders: Joe Root, Salman Ali Agha
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Mohammad Abbas
Captain First-Choice: Ben Duckett || Captain Second-Choice: Jamie Smith
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Shan Masood || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Harry Brook
ENG vs PAK: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Pakistan are going through a transition period, and these conditions will be tough for their batters. Babar’s exclusion will impact their chances of win. England are pretty good in their own conditions, and we back them to win the first test.
When will the 1st Test of the Pakistan tour of England 2026 take place?
The 1st Test of the Pakistan tour of England 2026 take place on August 19-23.
Where will the 1st Test of the Pakistan tour of England 2026 take place?
The 1st Test of the Pakistan tour of England 2026 take place at Headingley in Leeds.
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