We are all set for the tri-series between Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe to commence today. Eventually, the final will be on 29th November. 18th November, which is today, will be the first T20I of the tri-series between Pakistan and Zimbabwe. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi will be the venue for the match. The match will start at 6 PM local time, whereas it will be 6:30 as per Indian Standard Time. What are your Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 Predictions?
Eventually, there will be a total of seven matches in the competition, which also includes the final. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi is the venue for all the matches. The wicket at the venue has surely something to do with the batters. A total above 150 at this venue will surely be a good score and is also the average score at this venue in Pakistan.
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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 Predictions
Babar Azam made his return to the Pakistan team during the ODI series against Sri Lanka, and he looks in great touch. On the other side, we have Brian Bennett, who is an all-rounder and one of the consistent performers for the Zimbabwe team.
Pakistan is currently in great form, as they just recently defeated the Sri Lankan team 3-0 in the three-match ODI series just a few days ago. The players are sharp, and surely they play at home, which can also work in their favour. Our Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 Predictions are that Pakistan will win the first match of the Tri-series against Zimbabwe.
Head-to-Head in T20Is: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe
Both Pakistan and Zimbabwe have played a total of 21 T20 Internationals against each other. The head-to-head record can blow your mind as the Pakistan team has pure dominance over the Zimbabwe team in this format.
Pakistan has won 18 T20 matches out of the 21 matches that both teams have played. On the other hand, Zimbabwe has just won three times. The last time both teams played a match in the T20 format was in December 2024 in Pakistan. Zimbabwe won that match by two wickets. Brian Bennett was the star of the match for Zimbabwe.
Teams news & Playing 11
Salman Ali Agha will be the player who will be captaining the Pakistan team, whereas Sikandar Raza will be the captain of the Zimbabwe team. Still, there are no injuries to any of the players, and both teams have a full squad to choose from. Let us have a look at the expected playing eleven of both teams:
Pakistan XI:
- Batsmen: Usman Khan, Babar Azam, and Saim Ayub
- Wicketkeeper: Sahibzada Farhan
- All-rounders: Salman Ali (C), Faheem Ashraf, FK Zaman, and Mohammad Nawaz
- Bowlers: Usman Tariq, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi
Zimbabwe XI:
- Batsmen: Tashinga Musekiwa, D Myers, and Brendan Taylor
- Wicketkeeper: Clive Madande
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza (C), Brian Bennett, and RP Burl
- Bowlers: G Cremer, WP Masakadza, B Evans, and R Ngarava