The Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 will take place on Tuesday, 18 November, at 6:30 PM IST at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Ahead of this clash, here’s a look at the pitch report, head to head record, props and match winner prediction for this Pakistan vs Zimbabwe contest.
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Props
Stats
- Sahibzada Farhan is the highest run scorer for Pakistan in T20I with 580 runs in 21 matches.
- Mohammad Nawaz is the leading wicket taker for Pakistan with 26 wickets in 21 matches.
- Brian Bennet is the highest run scorer for Zimbabwe in T20I with 795 runs in 21 matches.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium - Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium offers a batting friendly surface, and the ball comes onto the bat smoothly under lights. Batters score freely once they get in, while pacers get movement early due to the evening breeze. Spinners struggle to extract much turn, but they can control the middle overs with tighter lines.
As the match progresses, the pitch stays true and supports aggressive stroke play, making high totals likely. The venue generally produces fast outfields and consistent bounce, encouraging teams to chase.
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Head to Head
Pakistan and Zimbabwe have faced each other in 21 T20Is. Pakistan have won 18 of those matches, while Zimbabwe have won 3.
- Matches Played : 21
- Pakistan Won : 18
- Zimbabwe Won: 3
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Squads
Pakistan Squad : Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (C), Usman Tariq.
Zimbabwe Squad : Sikander Raza (C), Brian Bennet, Ryan Burl, Clive Madandle, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Masakadza, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tony Munyonga, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Graeme Cremer.
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Match Winner Prediction
Pakistan will likely win this match. They enter the series with stronger form, greater depth in both batting and bowling, and a dominant head to head record that heavily favours them. Their pace attack suits Rawalpindi’s conditions and their top order usually controls the powerplay effectively at this venue.
Zimbabwe have the potential to challenge in phases but often struggle to sustain pressure against stronger opponents. Given Pakistan’s home advantage, superior squad balance and consistency in T20s, they appear well placed to take the opening match of the series.
Our Winner Prediction: Pakistan to Win!
