After an intense ODI series that saw Pakistan emerge victorious 2-1, the stage is set for an electrifying T20I series against Zimbabwe.
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In this prediction, get the ZIM vs PAK Fantasy 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st T20I, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe cricket team is all set to turn their fortunes against Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series, slated to take place from December 1 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. This upcoming clash marks the start of the series, with the home team eager to mark their turnaround after losing the ODI series to the Green Army.
Coming to the team dynamics, for the host team, skipper Sikandar Raza will aim to inspire disciplined performance across batting, bowling, and fielding. The side has a tough challenge, as the visitors hold a strong head-to-head record in the T20Is, winning 16 of their 19 matches. However, Raza and Co. will take confidence from their narrow one-run win against Pakistan during the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.
The series-opening game is crucial for the two teams, which set the tone of the series. The Men in Green look to extend their dominance, while Zimbabwe aims to pose a big threat to the tourist side with their exceptional performance. Ahead of the first T20I game between these two potential sides, check out captaincy picks, top picks, budget picks, players to avoid, injury reports, weather updates, playing XI, and Dream 11 fantasy teams.
Match Information- ZIM vs PAK Fantasy 11 Prediction
Probable PlayingXI
Zimbabwe
T Marumani, D Myers, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza(C), W Madhevere, RP Burl, Clive Madande, B Mavuta, B Muzarabani, R Ngarava
Bench: Tinotenda Maphosa, Trevor Gwandu, M Faraz Akram, WP Masakadza
Pakistan
Irfan Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Agha Salman(C), Usman Khan, Omair Yousuf, J Khan, Sufyan Moqim, Saim Ayub, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed
Bench:Haseebullah Khan, M Hasnain, Sahibzada Farhan, Arafat Minhas, Qasim Akram, A Jamal
Injury News- Pakistan have announced the playing XI for the first T20I against the Zimbabwe. Salman Ali Agha will be leading the team as Mohammad Rizwan has been rested from the entire series.
Weather Report- Clear Sky
Win Prediction- Pakistan
Pitch Condition- Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score- 150
Pitch Report
Captains- 9
Agha Salman PAK | bat
In the absence of Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha is set to lead the side, bringing his experience to the table. The star batter aims to boost his side’s innings alongside giving early breakthroughs to his side. One most go for him as his form with both bat and ball alongside leading the young side can give you many fantasy points.
Haris Rauf PAK | bowl
The pace spearhead, Haris Rauf, will be leading Pakistan’s bowling attack in this series. Known for his fiery pace and yorkers, the right-arm pacer will be crucial for his side during power-plays and death-overs. The star seamer will be looking to demolish the hosts batting line up in this game to take a lead 1-0.
Sikandar Raza ZIM | all
Zimbabwe skipper has been in the tremendous form in the T20Is, having notched up 133 off 43 balls recently. You must go for him as a captaincy pick as his form with bat and his ability to give an all-round performance can bolster your fantasy points.
Avoid Player Message- 8.5
Wesley Madhevere- ZIM | ALL- 7.5