# Pakistan cricket tour of England warm-up match

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-cricket-tour-of-england-warm-up-match
> Updated: 2026-08-17T02:24:47.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

The Pakistan cricket team engaged in a three-day warm-up match against the PCC Select XI at Beckenham to prepare for an upcoming Test series against England.

Initially, the PCC Select XI announced a 14-member squad captained by Tom Haines, which included Emilio Gay despite a recent shoulder injury. The match was postponed by one day following a mutual agreement between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the England and Wales Cricket Board.

In the match, Saud Shakeel scored an unbeaten century to lead Pakistan to a seven-wicket victory. After trailing by 67 runs in the first innings, Pakistan successfully chased a target of 262 on the final day. Shakeel’s performance is viewed as a potential return to form following recent struggles to reach 50 runs consistently.

Looking ahead to the three-match ICC World Test Championship series starting August 19 at Headingley, Shakeel suggested that England’s hot summer weather could benefit Pakistan’s spin attack. He noted that dry pitches might encourage more spin, similar to conditions observed during recent series in the country. Pakistan enters the series with momentum following recent wins against the West Indies and PCC Select XI, utilizing spin options such as Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, and Ali Usman.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Saud Shakeel hits century as Pakistan prepares for England Test series

Saud Shakeel scored a century in Pakistan's warm-up win over PCC Select XI and suggested England's hot weather may favor Pakistan's spinners during the upcoming Test series.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saud-shakeel-hits-century-as-pakistan-prepares-for-england-test-series

### 2026-08-14: Saud Shakeel scores century in Pakistan warm-up victory

Saud Shakeel scored an unbeaten century as Pakistan defeated the PCC Select XI in a warm-up match to prepare for their upcoming Test series against England.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saud-shakeel-scores-century-in-pakistan-warm-up-victory

### 2026-08-12: PCC Select XI names squad for Pakistan warm-up match

The PCC Select XI has named a 14-man squad for a three-day warm-up match against Pakistan in Beckenham, featuring Emilio Gay following a recent shoulder injury concern.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pcc-select-xi-names-squad-for-pakistan-warm-up-match

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