Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, ICCWCT20 2022, Today Match Prediction

pak vs zim Match Prediction & Analysis

Pakistan will be looking to make a strong comeback when they face Zimbabwe in the 24th match of the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup played at Perth Stadium on Thursday.

In the previous match, Pakistan suffered defeat at the hands of India. Skipper Babar Azam will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in a clinical performance against Zimbabwe.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe’s opening match against South Africa was washed out due to heavy downpours. Skipper Craig Ervine will be hoping that the side can put in an improved batting performance against Pakistan.

Both teams have faced off 17 times in the history of the T20 Format where Pakistan have a clear advantage with 16 wins compared to the Zimbabwe’s one victory, which came last year at Harare Sports Club.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Pakistan Preview

The side will make one or two changes to their playing XI as Haider Ali and Shaheen Afridi will be replaced by Shahnawaz Dahani and Mohammad Wasim Jnr. for this fixture.

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shan Masood, the middle-order trio of Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed and Asif Ali to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Iftikhar Ahmed and Shan Masood played well and smashed half-centuries to help Pakistan post a competitive score on the board.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Naseem, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Wasim Jnr., Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, pacer Haris Rauf and left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood, Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali/Mohammad Wasim Jnr., Shaheen Afridi/Shahnawaz Dahani, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

Pakistan Actual Playing XI:

Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Babar Azam, Haider Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Shan Masood, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan

Zimbabwe Preview

The team management will be keen to continue with same combination for their match against Pakistan.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Craig Ervine, Wesley Madhevere, Regis Chakabva, Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the rain-curtailed game against South Africa, Wesley Madhevere played well and smashed 35 not out off 18 balls with the help of four fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, and Luke Jongwe to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

Regis Chakabva (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Richard Ngarava, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Regis Chakabva, Brad Evans, Craig Ervine, Wesley Madhevere, Blessing Muzarabani, Sean Williams, Luke Jongwe

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for the game at Perth is going to be light rains with a gentle breeze. The wicket prepared for the game will offer plenty of pace and carry for the quick bowlers. The batsmen will need to take their time to score big runs on this surface.

Venue Details

Perth Stadium in Perth is going to host the 24th match of the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup between Pakistan and Zimbabwe.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the teams will be looking to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition for less than 145 runs. The previous match played at Perth Stadium have been won by side batting second.