Match Report – ENG vs PAK 1st T20I, May 22, 2024

In England vs Pakistan – the game is abandoned

The first T20I between England and Pakistan was called off even before the scheduled start time after heavy, incessant rain lashed Leeds for most of the day. Puddles had started to form on the ground long before the umpires came out to assess the conditions, and it didn’t take them long to figure out that there was no point in delaying the inevitable.

“We had a good few days of preparation and everyone was very excited about the series,” he said. “I think getting the England kit back and playing cricket in England is amazing. So it’s really disappointing today, not playing, but we still have three games to look forward to.”

Ahead of the World Cup in the Caribbean and USA next month, Buttler admitted it was a “unique build-up” that required some flexibility from the players, especially those like him who might be involved in the IPL. -offs, when his team Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator on Wednesday afternoon.

“I think that’s why we thought it was good to try to bring all the players together in this series,” he said. “My personal opinion is that there should not be international cricket that will conflict with the IPL. But the first thing that I have prioritized at the moment is to be the captain of England and try to prepare as much as we can for the world championship. I always say to Keysy. [Director of cricket, Rob Key] I will definitely come back as England captain. He called all the players.”

The weather in Yorkshire, however, dashed Pakistan’s hopes of a final look at the players before heading off to party in North America.

The teams are scheduled to play three more games before flying to the World Cup – at Edgbaston on Saturday, Cardiff on Tuesday, and The Oval a week on Thursday.