Pakistan, under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, are gearing up for the first ODI against Zimbabwe in a three-match series. The opening game will take place at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on Sunday (November 24).
Riding high after a landmark ODI series win against Australia in their backyard, Pakistan will enter the contest with a relatively youthful squad. The absence of stalwarts like Babar Azam places the spotlight on the new faces, testing their mettle in international cricket. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will lean on experienced campaigner Sikandar Raza, renowned for his exceptional performances in home conditions. Captain Craig Ervine and young batter Brian Bennet are expected to anchor the side, while Sean Williams and Blessing Muzarabani could pose significant challenges to the visitors.
Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 1st ODI:
- Date and Time: November 24; 09:30 pm local | 07:30 am GMT | 1:00 pm IST
- Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Queens Sports Club Pitch Report
The Queens Sports Club is expected to offer early assistance to fast bowlers, with prodigious swing and mild seam movement available in the morning session. However, as the sun bakes the pitch, the surface will dry out, offering an even pace and bounce conducive to stroke play. This transformation makes batting easier in the second innings, favoring teams chasing a target. Spinners may find some grip and turn in the middle overs, but the conditions will predominantly assist batters as the game progresses. Pacers will need to utilize cutters and hit hard lengths effectively during the latter stages to succeed with the older ball.
ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan
- Batters: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Brian Bennet
- All-rounders: Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Salman Ali Agha
- Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf
ZIM vs PAK vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Sikandar Raza (c), Haris Rauf (vc)
- Choice 2: Blessing Muzarabani (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc)
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ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal
ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 24, 07:30 am GMT):
Sqauds:
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (captain), 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: Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani, Tayyab Tahir