ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st T20I

After an intense ODI series that saw Pakistan emerge victorious 2-1, the stage is set for an electrifying T20I series against Zimbabwe.

ByĀ CricTracker Staff

Updated - 01 Dec 2024, 16:14 IST

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Preview

The Zimbabwe (ZIM) cricket team is all set to turn their fortunes against Pakistan (PAK) in the first T20I of the three-match series, slated to take place from December 1 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. This upcoming clash marks the start of the series, with the home team eager to mark their turnaround after losing the ODI series to the Green Army.

Coming to the team dynamics, for the host team, skipper Sikandar Raza will aim to inspire disciplined performance across batting, bowling, and fielding. The side has a tough challenge, as the visitors hold a strong head-to-head record in the T20Is, winning 16 of their 19 matches. However, Raza and Co. will take confidence from their narrow one-run win against Pakistan during the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.

The series-opening game is crucial for the two teams, which set the tone of the series. The Men in Green look to extend their dominance, while Zimbabwe aims to pose a big threat to the tourist side with their exceptional performance. Ahead of the first T20I game between these two potential sides, check out captaincy picks, top picks, budget picks, players to avoid, injury reports, weather updates, playing XI, and Dream 11 fantasy teams.

Also Check: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 1st T20I - Match Prediction
 

Match Information

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 1st T20I

Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe, 1 Dec 2024, Sun, 5:00 PM IST ,Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

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Weather Report

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Clouds

24.0Ā°C

43% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Zimbabwe

L
L
W
W
W

Pakistan

W
W
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Saim Ayub

PAK - bat

155 Runs

3Ā Matches

2

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

70 Runs

3Ā Matches

3

Kamran Ghulam

PAK - bat

120 Runs

3Ā Matches

4

Tadiwanashe Marumani

ZIM - bat

64 Runs

3Ā Matches

5

Abdullah Shafique

PAK - bat

83 Runs

3Ā Matches

6

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

61 Runs

3Ā Matches

1

Tayyab Tahir

PAK - bat

181.25

2Ā Matches

2

Tinotenda Maphosa

ZIM - all

300.00

1Ā Match

3

Saim Ayub

PAK - bat

133.62

3Ā Matches

4

Jahandad Khan

PAK - bat

200.00

3Ā Matches

5

Dion Myers

ZIM - bat

97.83

3Ā Matches

6

Irfan Khan

PAK - bat

180.00

2Ā Matches

1

Agha Salman

PAK - bat

6 Wkts

3Ā Matches

2

Sufyan Moqim

PAK - bat

9 Wkts

3Ā Matches

3

Abrar Ahmed

PAK - bowl

6 Wkts

2Ā Matches

4

Abbas Afridi

PAK - bowl

5 Wkts

3Ā Matches

5

Faisal Akram

PAK - bowl

5 Wkts

3Ā Matches

6

Abrar Ahmed

PAK - bowl

4 Wkts

2Ā Matches

1

Sean Williams

ZIM - all

3.44

3Ā Matches

2

Sufyan Moqim

PAK - bat

3.94

3Ā Matches

3

Kamran Ghulam

PAK - bat

3.50

3Ā Matches

4

Abbas Afridi

PAK - bowl

4.75

3Ā Matches

5

Faisal Akram

PAK - bowl

4.10

3Ā Matches

6

Agha Salman

PAK - bat

5.20

3Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe

T Marumani, Clive Madande (wk), D Myers, Brian Bennett, Tashinga Musekiwa, Sikandar Raza (C), B Mavuta, B Muzarabani, R Ngarava, W Madhevere, RP Burl

Bench : Tinotenda Maphosa, Trevor Gwandu, M Faraz Akram, WP Masakadza

Pakistan

Irfan Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Agha Salman (C), Haris Rauf, Usman Khan (wk), Omair Yousuf, Abbas Afridi, J Khan, Sufyan Moqim, Abrar Ahmed, Saim Ayub

Bench : Haseebullah Khan, M Hasnain, Sahibzada Farhan, Arafat Minhas, Qasim Akram, A Jamal

Injury and availability news

Pakistan have announced the playing XI for the first T20I against the Zimbabwe. Salman Ali Agha will be leading the team as Mohammad Rizwan has been rested from the entire series.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Queens Sports Park is balanced one. The batters need to be watchful in the initial overs, but once they eliminate the new ball threat, they can make the game even high scoring. Pacers will be dominating here as compared to spinners.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

150

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Agha Salman PAK | BAT

In the absence of Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha is set to lead the side, bringing his experience to the table. The star batter aims to boost his side's innings alongside giving early breakthroughs to his side. One most go for him as his form with both bat and ball alongside leading the young side can give you many fantasy points.

8.5
C

Haris Rauf PAK | BOWL

The pace spearhead, Haris Rauf, will be leading Pakistan's bowling attack in this series. Known for his fiery pace and yorkers, the right-arm pacer will be crucial for his side during power-plays and death-overs. The star seamer will be looking to demolish the hosts batting line up in this game to take a lead 1-0.

9
C

Sikandar Raza ZIM | ALL

Zimbabwe skipper has been in the tremendous form in the T20Is, having notched up 133 off 43 balls recently. You must go for him as a captaincy pick as his form with bat and his ability to give an all-round performance can bolster your fantasy points.

8

Omair Bin Yousuf PAK | BAT

Omair Bin will be opening the innings for the visiting sides and will be looking to give the great start to his side in the series opening game.

7.5

Usman Khan PAK | BAT

Usman Khan is likely to bat in the middle-order of the game. His ability to amass runs under pressure situations makes him an exceptional player in the series and his work behind stumps can give you additional fantasy points.

8

Clive Madande ZIM | WK

He can be your top-picks from the home team as he posses the ability to bat under pressure situations and his ability to boost top and middle orders of the game makes him exceptional player.

8

Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | BOWL

He will be leading the pace attack of Zimbabwe team and aims to crush the tourist camp in the series opening game to help his side taking lead.

8

Ryan Burl ZIM | ALL

He is the dangerous batter from the host camp, posses the ability to smash big hits in the power plays and in the death overs and his ability to bat at any order makes him crucial player from Zimbabwe team.

7

Abbas Afridi PAK | BOWL

As an all-rounder, he can bat at the lower order alongside leading the pace attack of the Pakistani camp. He can be your budget-pick.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8.5

Wesley Madhevere

ZIM | ALL

7.5

Wellington Masakadza

ZIM | BOWL

Last Updated On - Dec 1 2024 4:14 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

4 : 7

PAK

Credits Left
13/100

Head To Head
Clive Madande

8

Tayyab Tahir

6.5

Irfan Khan

7.5

Agha Salman
C

9

Usman Khan

7.5

Omair Bin Yousuf

8

Sikandar Raza
VC

9

Ryan Burl

8

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Haris Rauf

8.5

Abbas Afridi

7

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

4 : 7

PAK

Credits Left
13/100

Grand League
Clive Madande

8

Tayyab Tahir

6.5

Agha Salman

9

Usman Khan
C

7.5

Omair Bin Yousuf
VC

8

Jahandad Khan

7.5

Sikandar Raza

9

Ryan Burl

8

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Haris Rauf

8.5

Abbas Afridi

7

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

PAK

Credits Left
11/100

Mega League
Clive Madande

8

Agha Salman

9

Usman Khan

7.5

Omair Bin Yousuf

8

Sufyan Moqim

7.5

Sikandar Raza

9

Ryan Burl
C

8

Blessing Muzarabani
VC

8

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Haris Rauf

8.5

Abbas Afridi

7

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Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

PAK

Credits Left
11/100

CricTracker Special
Clive Madande

8

Agha Salman

9

Usman Khan

7.5

Omair Bin Yousuf

8

Sufyan Moqim

7.5

Sikandar Raza

9

Ryan Burl
C

8

Blessing Muzarabani
VC

8

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Haris Rauf

8.5

Abbas Afridi

7

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