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ZIM vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis

Zimbabwe will face Pakistan in the opening match of the T20I series played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday.

Host Zimbabwe will be looking to turn things around in the upcoming three-match T20I series. Captain Sikandar Raza will be hoping that the side can show discipline in all three departments.

After beating Zimbabwe in three-match ODI series, Pakistan will be looking to continue their winning momentum in the three-match T20I series. Interim captain Salman Agha will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance in this fixture.

Both teams have competed in the 19 matches in the history of the T20 Format where the Green Shirts have dominated with 16 victories to their name. In 2022 ICC T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe beat Pakistan  by one run.

ZIM vs PAK Betting News

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, captain Sikandar Raza, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl and Clive Madande to the bulk of the scoring.

With 462 runs in 17 outings, Sikandar Raza has topped the batting charts for Zimbabwe. He will be looking to put in a notable score for Zimbabwe in this opening match of the series.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Brandon Mavuta, Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani and Brian Bennett to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 22 wickets in 18 outings, pacer Blessing Muzarabani has topped the bowling charts for Zimbabwe in the T20 format so far this year.

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

Sikandar Raza (Captain), Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Wesley Madhevere, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa.

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tashinga Musekiwa, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande, Trevor Gwandu, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

Pakistan Preview

Salman Agha will lead the inexperienced Pakistan side for this three-match T20I series. 

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Sahibzada Farhan, Haseebullah Khan, Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan to do the bulk of the runs.With 59 runs in three innings, Usman Khan is currently leading run-scorer for Pakistan in the last five months.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Haris Rauf, Sufyan Muqeem, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain and Jahandad Khan to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With six wickets in three innings, Abbas Afridi was the standout bowler on display for Pakistan in the recently concluded series against Australia.

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:

Salman Agha (Captain), Sahibzada Farhan, Haseebullah Khan, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Sufyan Muqeem, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain.

Pakistan Actual Playing XI:

Omair Yousuf, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmad

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo in the T20s around 154 runs. The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny with gentle breeze.

ZIM vs PAK Pitch Report

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo is going to host the opening match of the T20I series played between Zimbabwe and Pakistan.

Zimbabwe will take heart from the fact that they have won their last five T20s played at this venue.

Toss: To Bat

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo has been great venue for sides batting first. The nine matches out of the last ten competed T20s have been won by side batting first and posting competitive totals on the board.