The first match of the T20 series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan will be played on 1 December.
ZIM vs PAK, 1st T20I Match Preview (Match Preview):
Zimbabwe And Pakistan The first match of the three-match T20 series between 1 december Will be played in Bulawayo. Pakistan last played T20 series against Australia, in which the team had to face 3-0 defeat. At the same time, Zimbabwe played against India in the last T20 series in July, in which the team had to face defeat 4-1.
See here: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Live Score
ZIM vs PAK, 1st T20I Match Details (Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Match Details):
ZIM vs PAK Head-to-Head Records in T20Is (Head to Head Record):
Pitch Report:
The pitch of Queens Sports Club seems to help the fast bowlers more in the beginning. The fast bowlers are expected to get good swing and pace in the first innings. Batsmen will enjoy the same pace and bounce of the pitch as the game progresses. At the same time, spinners will get help in the middle overs. Here the decision to win the toss and bowl first may prove to be correct.
Probable Playing XIs:
Zimbabwe:
Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Tadivanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Richard Ngarwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Wesley Madhewere, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa.
Pakistan:
Salman Aga (captain), Sahibzada Farhan, Hasibullah Khan, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Sufyan Mukeem, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain.
Probable Best Batter of the Match – Usman Khan
Pakistan batsman Usman Khan can be seen batting brilliantly in the T20 series against Zimbabwe. He has scored 117 runs in the last 8 matches.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match – Haris Rauf
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf was in excellent form in the ODI series against Zimbabwe. He can perform well in the T20 series. Haris has taken 17 wickets for Pakistan in the last 9 T20 matches.
ZIM vs PAK, 1st T20I Today’s Match Prediction: Pakistan will win the first T20I match
Scenario 1
Zimbabwe won the toss and chose bowling
Powerplay Score- 50-60
Score of first innings- 160-170
Pakistan won
Scenario 2
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first
Powerplay Score- 30-40
First innings score: 130-140
Pakistan won
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the mentioned points and make your own decision.