Pakistan Takes on Zimbabwe in Thrilling T20I Series Starting December 1: Everything You Need to Know
Zimbabwe and Pakistan are all set to face off in a highly anticipated three-match T20I series starting on December 1. After a 2-1 victory in the three-match ODI series, Pakistan will be aiming to end their tour on a high by clinching another series win in the shorter format.
Venue and Format
The matches will be held at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, the same venue where the ODI series was contested. Pakistan, after losing the first ODI by 80 runs (DLS method), bounced back impressively with two dominant wins — a crushing 10-wicket victory followed by a commanding 99-run triumph. Now, all eyes will be on the T20I series as both teams prepare for some exciting cricket.
Team Updates
Pakistan will be led by Agha Salman in this T20I series, with Mohammad Rizwan resting from the squad. Babar Azam, who did not feature in the ODI series either, will also be absent from the T20I set-up. The Men in Green will be looking to continue their momentum and finish the tour strong, with a mix of experience and youth in the squad.
Zimbabwe, captained by Sikandar Raza, will be keen to challenge Pakistan and make their mark in the T20I format after a competitive ODI series.
Queens Sports Club Pitch Report
The pitch at the Queens Sports Club provides a well-balanced surface for both batsmen and bowlers. While scoring runs is achievable, the bowlers do get some assistance, making it a good contest between bat and ball. The average first-innings score at the venue is 146, suggesting that while run-scoring is not overly difficult, the bowlers still have a chance to make an impact.
Key Stats at Queens Sports Club
- T20I Matches Played: 10
- Matches Won Batting First: 3
- Matches Won Batting Second: 7
- Average Score Batting First: 146
- Highest Individual Score: 101* by S. R. Taylor (United States) vs Jersey
- Highest Team Score: 201/6 (United States) vs Singapore
- Lowest Team Score: 69 (Singapore) vs United States
- Highest Successful Run Chase: 186/8 (Hong Kong) vs Papua New Guinea
Squads for Pakistan vs Zimbabwe T20I Series
Pakistan’s T20I Squad:
Agha Salman (captain), Abbas Afridi, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, Omair Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan
Zimbabwe’s T20I Squad:
Sikandar Raza (captain), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotene Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava
As the series begins, fans can expect a thrilling encounter between two competitive sides, both eager to finish the tour on a winning note. Stay tuned for all the action as Pakistan aims to dominate and Zimbabwe looks to upset the odds in this exciting T20I series.
