Zimbabwe (ZIM) and Pakistan (PAK) will collide in the first ODI of the three-match series, at the Sir Vivian Queens Sports Club, in Bulawayo, on Sunday, November 24.
Zimbabwe last featured in an ODI series at the start of 2024 against Sri Lanka. In the away tour, the side suffered a 2-0 series defeat in the three-match series. Though in that fixture, Zimbabwe didn’t come out victorious they are currently in red-hot form as they recently topped the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group B 2024/25. In their squad, the side has picked three uncapped players, Trevor Gwandu, Tashinga Musekiwa, and Tinotenda Maposa. The side also sees the return of Sean Williams
Meanwhile, the visitors last locked horns in an ODI series with Australia and registered a historic 1-2 series win. Following the victory, the side lost the T20I series and are looking to bolster their confidence. Newly appointed white-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan will continue to lead the side, while some big names have been sidelined for this tour.
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ZIM vs PAK Match Details
| Particulars | Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast and Streaming Details |
| Details | Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 1st ODI | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo | Sunday, November 24, 1:00 PM | FanCode app and website |
Queens Sports Club Pitch Report
The track at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo will assist the fast bowlers early on. The venue generally provides swing and seam movement to the new ball bowlers in the first innings. The batters will enjoy the pitch’s even pace and bounce as the game progresses. The spinners will get a hint of a turn in the middle overs. The team that wins the toss will look to bowl first.
Head-To-Head Records
| Matches Played | Won by Zimbabwe | Won by Pakistan | Tied | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
| 62 | 05 | 54 | 01 | 02 | February 27, 1992 | November 3, 2020 |
Probable Predicted 11 for ZIM vs PAK
Zimbabwe:
Joylord Gumbie, Dion Myers, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande (wk), Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Faraz Akram, Trevor Gwandu
Pakistan:
Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Agha Salman, Irfan Niazi, Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Hasnain, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Shahnawaz Dahani
Probable Top Performers from ZIM vs PAK
Probable Best Batter: Saim Ayub
Pakistan’s left-hand batter Saim Ayub could be the best batter in the first ODI against Zimbabwe. Ayub, in the last ODI series against Australia, was the highest run-scorer of the series. In three games, he scored 125 runs at an average of 41.66, with his best knock of 82, coming in the second game. The southpaw will be looking to play the same brand of cricket in the upcoming first fixture of the ODI series.
Probable Best Bowler: Haris Rauf
Pakistan’s pacer Haris Rauf could be the best bowler in the upcoming clash against Zimbabwe. With the track helping the pacers, Rauf will be looking to make good use of the conditions. The speedster bowls at a good pace and gets some seam movement earlier in the innings. Rauf will be hoping for a similar showing in the series opener. In the previous tour to Australia, he bagged 10 wickets in three games at an average of 12.00.
Today’s Match Prediction: Pakistan to win the match
Scenario 1
Zimbabwe win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 50-60
PAK: 230-240
Pakistan to win the match
Scenario 2
Pakistan win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 30-40
ZIM: 200-210
Pakistan to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.