ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Fantasy XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI: The 1st ODI of Pakistan’s tour of Zimbabwe 2024 is set to unfold at the historic Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on November 24, 2024, at 1:00 PM IST.

This match marks the beginning of an exciting series where Zimbabwe seeks to assert its dominance at home, while Pakistan aims to continue its ODI resurgence. Fans can tune in to FanCode for live streaming and catch the action as it happens.

Match Information

• Date: November 24, 2024
• Time: 1:00 PM (IST)
• Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
• Live Stream: FanCode

Pitch and Weather Conditions

Pitch Report

The Queens Sports Club surface is known for favouring batters, with an average first-innings score of around 251 runs. However, fast bowlers and spinners may find assistance, especially during the middle overs.

Weather Report

Sunny skies are expected with minimal chances of rain. The weather should provide excellent conditions for cricket throughout the day.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Previews

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe enters this series after a triumphant T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier campaign. With players like Sikandar Raza and Sean Williams, the Chevrons have the firepower to challenge Pakistan. Craig Ervine’s leadership and Blessing Muzarabani’s bowling will be pivotal in their quest for victory.

Pakistan

Pakistan’s ODI resurgence continues under Mohammad Rizwan, following a historic series win in Australia. With in-form players like Abdullah Shafique and Haris Rauf, the Men in Green aim to carry their winning momentum into this series.

Key Players to Watch

• Sean Williams (Zimbabwe): Scored 384 runs in his last 4 matches at an average of 96.
• Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe): Took 9 wickets in 8 matches, maintaining an economy of 4.83.
• Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan): Amassed 270 runs in his last 10 games, averaging 45.
• Haris Rauf (Pakistan): Claimed 21 wickets in 10 matches, known for his lethal pace.

ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

• Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan
• Batters: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Craig Ervine
• All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Agha Salman
• Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Blessing Muzarabani, Abrar Ahmed, Shahnawaz Dahani
• Captain Choices: Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Rizwan
• Vice-Captain Choices: Abdullah Shafique, Haris Rauf

Team News

Both teams are expected to field their strongest squads, with no injury updates reported so far.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe

Joylord Gumbie, Dion Myers, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Faraz Akram, Trevor Gwandu

Pakistan

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Full Squads

Zimbabwe

Craig Ervine, Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan, Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Agha Salman, Shahnawaz Dahani, Tayyab Tahir