T20 World Cup 2022: Match 24, PAK vs ZIM Match Prediction – Who will win today’s T20 World Cup match between PAK vs ZIM?

Pakistan would be eyeing their first points when they meet Zimbabwe in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 encounter at the Perth Stadium on Thursday, October 27. The Men in Green would be desperate to register a win after a case of 'so near yet so far' in their blockbuster clash against arch-rivals India that saw the Rohit Sharma-led side come out on top by four wickets in a final over thriller. 

At the same time, Pakistan can take heart from the fact that their middle order seems to be peaking just at the right time. When skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were dismissed inside the Powerplay, half-centuries from Shan Masood and Iftikhar Ahmed helped them in posting a competitive total of 159 against India. The Men in Green currently occupy the second-last position in the points table with an NRR of -0.050.

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, would consider themselves to be very lucky as they got out of a corner against South Africa which they were on the verge of losing by 10 wickets. Quinton de Kock's blistering 47 took close to the target before the match was abandoned due to rain as both sides shared the spoils. 

Match Details

Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, Match 24, T20 World Cup 2022

Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth

Date and Time: October 27, 4:30 PM IST

Telecast and Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

Pitch Report

The Perth surface would be expected to provide a lot of assistance to the pace bowlers upfront and the batters need to be very cautious in the initial overs. Batting will get relatively easier as the contest progresses and therefore, the captain winning the toss will bowl first. 

Probable Playing XIs for PAK vs ZIM

Pakistan:

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Shan Masood, Haider Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah

Zimbabwe:

Regis Chakabva(w), Craig Ervine(c), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

Probable Top Performers from PAK vs ZIM

Probable best batter: Shan Masood

Shan Masood was the savior of Pakistan in the last game against India after they lost the key wickets of Babar and Rizwan cheaply on a bouncy MCG track. Masood started cautiously and then rebuilt the innings along with Iftikhar Ahmed. The southpaw scored an unbeaten 52 runs off 42 deliveries.

Probable best bowler: Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf might have been expensive at the death, but he was Pakistan's most economical bowler in the epic clash against arch-rivals India. Rauf accounted for the likes of skipper Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, and finished with impressive bowling figures of 2/36.

Today's Match Prediction: Pakistan to win the match

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Disclaimer: This 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.