Cardiff (Wales), May 27 (AP) England captain Jos Buttler has left the squad and is set to miss the third T20 International against Pakistan on Tuesday to be with his wife for the birth of their third child. If Buttler is absent for the match in Cardiff, vice-captain Moeen Ali will take the captaincy. ENG vs PAK Dream11 Team Prediction, 3rd T20I 2024: Tips and Suggestions To Pick Best Winning Fantasy Playing XI for England vs Pakistan.

England leads the four-game series 1-0 after Buttler made 84 in a 23-run win at Edgbaston on Saturday. The fourth T20I is at The Oval on Thursday.

The series is preparation for the T20 World Cup, with England beginning its title defence against Scotland in Barbados on June 4. Spectator With Palestine Flag Invades Pitch During ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I 2024 at Edgbaston, Video Goes Viral.

Ben Duckett is likely to replace Buttler at the top of the order at Sophia Gardens. England, with a 1-0 lead, will look to seal the series in the series after winning the second T20I in Birmingham by 23 runs. The first T20I of the series was washed out due to rain in Leeds. (AP)

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