Following the conclusion of the three-match ODI series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan, which Pakistan clinched with a 2-1 victory, including a dominant 99-run win in the final match, attention now shifts to the T20I series.
The first T20I is set to take place at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday, December 1. With Mohammad Rizwan unavailable, Salman Agha will captain the Pakistan team, while Zimbabwe will be led by their experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza.
Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 1st T20I:
- Date and Time: December 1: 11:00 am GMT / 1:00 pm local/ 4:30 pm IST
- Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Queens Sports Club Pitch Report:
The Queens Sports Club is expected to initially favour fast bowlers, with significant swing and gentle seam movement likely during the morning session. As the day progresses and the sun dries out the pitch, the surface is anticipated to provide consistent pace and bounce, making stroke play easier and benefiting teams batting second. While spinners may find some grip and turn during the middle overs, conditions are expected to largely favor batters as the game advances. For pacers to remain effective with the older ball, employing cutters and targeting hard lengths will be crucial in the later stages.
ZIM vs PAK, Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Usman Khan
- Batters: Ryan Burl, Irfan Khan, Tayyab Tahir
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Salman Agha, Wessly Madhevere, Arafat Minhas
- Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi
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ZIM vs PAK, Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Salman Agha (c), Sikandar Raza (vc)
Choice 2: Haris Rauf (c), Ryan Burl (vc)
ZIM vs PAK, Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Richard Ngarava, Brian Bennett, Mohammad Hasnain, Dion Myers
ZIM vs PAK, Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 1, 11:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava.
Pakistan: Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha (c), Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khana