ENGLAND v PAKISTAN T20I: Team news, weather, odds, tickets and TV times

England get their home summer schedule off and running on Sunday when they host Pakistan in a T20 international at Sophia Gardens. The Cricketer has the where, when, what, how much and how cold will it be...

What is it?

The stand-alone 20-over match between England and Pakistan, which precedes a five-game ODI series.

Where is it?

Cardiff's Sophia Gardens will host the game, which is due to start at 2pm BST.

What are England's chances?

Pakistan are the top-ranked T20 international side in the world - the ICC's latest batch of rankings came out this week - and will give England a stern test.

^{Shaheen Shah Afridi could line up for Pakistan}

Who's in and who's out?

England named an initial 14-man squad for this fixture two weeks ago but a lot has changed since. Alex Hales was cut following revelations about his second failed recreational drugs test, while Mark Wood stayed with Durham and Jason Roy pulled out with a back problem.

Ben Duckett and Dawid Malan joined the squad but now Malan has had to withdraw after straining a groin during the ODI victory over Ireland on Friday. Sam Billings was forced out by a dislocated shoulder sustained while playing for Kent.

Sussex opening batsman Phil Salt, who was born in Wales, has been drafted in. Chris Jordan is expected to feature, as is Jofra Archer - who made his England debut in Dublin on Friday.

Here's the squad: Eoin Morgan, Jofra Archer, Tom Curran, Joe Denly, Chris Jordan, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, James Vince, David Willey, Ben Foakes, Phil Salt, Ben Duckett

What about Pakistan?

Pakistan have their entire touring party available for this one, with the exception of Shoaib Malik. The veteran allrounder has been given special dispensation to return home for 10 days for personal reasons.

Pakistan squad: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Abid Ali, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Sohail, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Imam-ul-Haq, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Asif Ali

Jofra Archer could make his T20 debut for England

How can I follow it?

The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket (Sky 404, Virgin 504, TalkTalk 405) in the UK, while radio commentary will be provided by Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra (DAB, online via the BBC Sport website and through the BBC Sounds app).

The Cricketer's social media channels will have updates throughout the day, with reaction to follow via our website after play has concluded.

What if I fancy a bet?

England are priced as favourites to win the game at 4/6 in many places, while surprisingly Pakistan are 11/8 outsiders. Worth a punt?

What's the weather going to be like?

Chances of rain are slim, according to the experts, but those in attendance at Sophia Gardens can expect a stiff wind throughout the afternoon and temperatures aren't going to get much higher than 13 degrees Celsius.

Can I get a ticket?

Some tickets are still available, with prices ranging from £38 to £50 for adults. Click here for more details.