ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20I: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Fantasy XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20I: The first T20I between Zimbabwe and Pakistan in the Pakistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 is set to take place at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on 1 December 2024.

Pakistan aims to bounce back after a lacklustre performance against Australia, while Zimbabwe hopes for redemption after their loss to India in the previous T20 series. Both teams will look to start this series on a high, making this encounter an exciting contest.

Match Details:

Date: 1 December 2024
Time: 4:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Broadcast: Fancode app
Live Stream: Fancode app

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Queens Sports Club traditionally favours batsmen, with the average first innings score being 154. Seamers could exploit bounce and swing in the early overs, while spinners will likely dominate in the latter stages as the pitch slows down.

The weather is expected to be clear, with temperatures ranging between 25°C and 28°C. No interruptions due to rain are forecast.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Previews

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, will rely heavily on his all-round prowess. Batters like Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, and Tadiwanashe Marumani are vital for their middle-order stability. In the bowling department, the pace duo of Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarwa will aim to make an impact, with Muzarabani boasting 22 wickets in 2024.

Pakistan

Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha will look to lead a relatively young squad. The batting unit is powered by Usman Khan, Sahibzada Farhan, and Tayyab Tahir, while the bowling attack features experienced players like Haris Rau and promising pacers like Abbas Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem. Rauf, with 19 wickets in 10 matches, will be the key to Pakistan\'s bowling plans.

Key Players

Zimbabwe:

Sikandar Raza: 186 runs in 10 matches; experienced all-rounder.
Blessing Muzarabani: 8 wickets in 9 matches; spearhead of the bowling attack.
Ryan Burl: Consistent middle-order batter with the ability to contribute with the ball.

Pakistan:

Usman Khan: Emerging batter with potential to anchor the innings.
Haris Rauf: 19 wickets in 10 games; the backbone of Pakistan’s bowling attack.
Salman Agha: Versatile all-rounder, crucial in both batting and bowling.

ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers: Tadiwanashe Marumani

Batters: Usman Khan, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir

Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem

Captain Choices: Sikandar Raza, Haris Rauf

Vice-Captain Choices: Usman Khan, Ryan Burl

Team News

Zimbabwe: No injuries reported; full-strength squad available.

Pakistan: Fit squad; no injury concerns.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe:

Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Richard Ngarwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Wesley Madhevere, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Muskiwa

Pakistan:

Salman Agha (captain), Sahibzada Farhan, Hasibullah Khan, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Sufyan Muqeem, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Full Squads

Zimbabwe:

Sikandar Raza (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, and Richard Ngarava.

Pakistan:

Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir, and Usman Khan (wk)