Match Details:
The 1st match of the ODI series between Pakistan and Zimbabwe will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
The match is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM Local Time (12:30 PM IST).
Preview:
After a long wait, the Pakistan cricket team will be taking the field again on Friday. The first ODI of the Zimbabwe tour of Pakistan will be played on the 30th of October 2020 in Rawalpindi. The two teams have a pretty balanced squad with a good mix of experienced players and youngsters.
Pakistan are the obvious favourites, but their team has been fairly inconsistent in the last few years. It will be interesting to see their team combination, as the national selectors have shown faith in many relatively unknown cricketers who have excelled in the recently concluded National T20 Cup. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, have the capability to upset big teams. They have done it time and again in the past and would be looking for the same on Friday.
PAK vs ZIM Weather Report for Match 1:
It will be a sunny day in Rawalpindi. The temperature will be around 27 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
This will be the first ODI at this venue in over a decade. The pitch has looked good at the recently concluded National T20 Cup. The ball comes on to the bat nicely and there is some purchase for the fast bowlers as well.
Average 1st Innings Score:
220 (Last 5 completed ODIs)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
Shadab Khan is nursing a leg injury and will not be available for this match.
PAK vs ZIM Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Pakistan:
Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Hafeez, Haris Sohail, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Imad Wasim, Usman Qadir, Shaheen Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Haris Rauf.
Bench:
Abdullah Shafique, Abid Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Musa, Rohail Nazir, Zafar Gohar.
Zimbabwe:
Brendan Taylor (WK), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine, Elton Chigumbura, Chamu Chibhabha (C), Brian Chari, Ryan Burl, Tendai Chatara, Carl Mumba, Donald Tiripano.
Bench:
Wesley Madhevere, Tendai Chisoro, Faraz Akram, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Wellington Masakadza, Richmond Mutumbami, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba.
PAK vs ZIM Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Babar Azam is one of the best batsmen in world cricket currently. With an ODI average of 54.17, he could well be on his way to becoming the quickest to 4000 ODI runs, beating the current record-holder Hashim Amla.
Shaheen Afridi has been in the form of his life, performing consistently in the recently concluded tournaments, Vitality Blast and National T20 Cup. He will be a big threat to Zimbabwe.
Sean Williams, the experienced left-hander, will play a crucial role in his team. He is only 239 runs short of 4000 ODI runs and would like to get the landmark in this series.
Brendan Taylor is third on the list of all-time leading run-scorers for Zimbabwe. Having been a part of this side for more than a decade, he is the most experienced cricketer in the Zimbabwe team right now.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi
Vice-Captain Options – Mohammad Hafeez, Brendan Taylor
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PAK vs ZIM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Brendan Taylor
Batsmen – Babar Azam (C), Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders – Mohammad Hafeez (VC), Sean Williams, Imad Wasim, Ryan Burl
Bowlers – Carl Mumba, Shaheen Afridi, Wahab Riaz
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PAK vs ZIM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Brendan Taylor (VC)
Batsmen – Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Elton Chigumbura
All-rounders – Sean Williams, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Sikandar Raza
Bowlers – Wahab Riaz, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf
Expert Advice:
Haris Rauf can be a good economical pick for either of your two Dream11 Fantasy teams. He has performed well in the National T20 Cup recently.
Today’s PAK vs ZIM Probable Winners:
Pakistan are expected to win this match.
