Predicting Pakistan’s Playing XI for their second T20I against Zimbabwe 

Predicting Pakistan’s Playing XI for their second T20I against Zimbabwe: Pakistan take on Zimbabwe in a 3-match T20I match series. Salman Agha and his side had won the ODI series with a 2-1 margin. Pakistan had lost the first match on the back of the Duckworth and Lewis Method. The visitors then went on to win both their matches to take the series 2-1 which is their 2nd ODI series win in succession. 

In the absence of Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah the team has given chances to new players. Most of these players are coming into the side thanks to their efforts in the Pakistan Super League. 

Pakistan have a good record against Zimbabwe in the T20I format. The host though has a knack for causing massive upsets. Earlier this year, Zimbabwe beat newly crowned T20 World Cup winners India in July. Zimbabwe’s most famous win against Pakistan in the T20I format came during the 2022 T20 World Cup game in Perth. 

Here is the likely Pakistan’s Playing XI vs Zimbabwe 

Top order – 

With Fakhar Zaman out of the equation, and neither Babar Azam nor Abdullah Shafique being considered, Pakistan has new openers in the fray. Saim Ayub is naturally attacking and scored a brisk century during the third ODI. Omair Yousuf has already played a few games during the Asian Games last year. The right-handed batter has played a few good knocks in PSL and also in the domestic T20 tournament. 

Middle Order –

Usman Khan has built a reputation for himself as a huge hitter of the ball. The 29-year-old has already played a handful of games and scored his runs with a strike rate of 127. Skipper Salman Agha has a great chance to prove his leadership credentials in the absence of Mohammad Rizwan. Tayyab Tahir has been a proven match-winner in the domestic format and will be looking to prove his worth to the team. 

Lower-order – 

Young Irfan Khan has a reputation for being a huge hitter of the ball and has been a huge name in the PSL. The right-handed batter showed great skills with the bat during the recent tour of Australia. Jahandad Khan had a breakout PSL 2024 where he was one of the shining lights with the bat and ball. The left-handed batter was aggressive with the bat lower down the order and could also bowl with the new ball. Abbas Afridi is a workhorse bowler who can bowl at decent speeds and can also score crucial runs with the bat. 

Tail enders – 

Haris Rauf will be the lead bowler for Pakistan and his extra pace can unsettle the home team. Taking care of the spin department will be Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem. The two wrist spinners can put the brakes on the scoring rates and also take crucial wickets. 

Pakistan XI vs Zimbabwe

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

Disclaimer: This exclusive news is based on the author’s insights, analysis, and intuition. While reviewing this information, consider the points discussed and form your own conclusions.

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