UAE cricket and sports fans alike will be out in full force next month to witness an exciting clash between Twenty20 World Champions, Pakistan and England in two Twenty20 International (T20I) matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai Sports City.

The action packed and fast-paced nighttime matches, scheduled for February 19 and 20, promises to be again full of drama, action and entertainment carrying on from the huge success of Dubai International Cricket Stadium hosting previous Twenty20 matches between Pakistan and Australia, and Pakistan and New Zealand. They promise to be two great nights out.

“As event organisers, we are planning for these England vs Pakistan matches to be enjoyed by all fans with great cricketing action, dedicated international pavilions and entertainment areas, lively music and varied food and beverage offerings,” said Maqbul Dudhia, Dubai Sports City’s General Manager for Sports Business.

The matches will be hotly-contested as Pakistan seek to protect their reputation as current ICC World Twenty20 Champions and England flexing their prowess to be considered serious contenders to wrest the crown from Pakistan ahead of the ICC World Twenty 20 being held in the West Indies between April 30 and May 16 2010. The matches also present an ideal opportunity for players to cement their selection and for new players to gain top level experience.

“With the large Pakistani and English and other cricket and sports loving expatriate community resident in the UAE, we fully expect two sell-out matches next month at the internationally-acclaimed Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Dubai Sports City is gaining a reputation for hosting world-class cricket events. ” added Dudhia.

Pakistan last played England in a T20 international in May 2009 at the Oval in a group game of the second ICC World Twenty20, with England winning by 48 runs. Pakistan went on to win the tournament defeating Sri Lanka.