Preview:
As expected, Pakistan got off to a winning start in the T20I series against Zimbabwe, but it was far from comfortable for the green shirts. They could score only 149 runs on a batting-friendly track here at the Harare Sports Club.
In the run chase, Zimbabwe lost two wickets inside the first three overs, but then, a partnership between Tinashe Kamunhukamwe and Craig Ervine brought them closer to the winning line. At one stage, it seemed as if the hosts will take the lead in this series, but Usman Qadir’s spell won the match for the visitors.
Match Details:
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Date & Time: April 23rd at 2:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM Local Time
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The pitch in Harare Sports Club, despite being a bit tacky in the first game, will suit the batsmen.
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Probable Playing XIs for ZIM vs PAK:
Zimbabwe
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tarisai Musakanda, Ryan Burl, Sean Williams (c), Regis Chakabva (wk), Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Danish Aziz, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf
Top Picks for ZIM vs PAK 11Wickets Match:
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was dismissed in the second over of the last game, but he has scored nearly 2000 runs in T20I cricket at an average of over 45.
Usman Qadir is the reason Pakistan made a comeback in the last game. He took the important wickets of Sean Williams, Craig Ervine and Regis Chakabva.
Mohammad Rizwan was the only Pakistani batsman who played well in the last game. He scored an unbeaten 82.
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ZIM vs PAK 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Wesley Madhevere, Mohammad Hafeez, Fakhar Zaman, Sean Williams, Luke Jongwe, Faheem Ashraf, Wellington Masakadza, Usman Qadir (vc), Blessing Muzarabani
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ZIM vs PAK 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Babar Azam, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Wesley Madhevere (vc), Ryan Burl, Mohammad Nawaz, Richard Ngarava, Usman Qadir, Blessing Muzarabani
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Captain Options: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan
Vice-Captain Options: Usman Qadir, Wesley Madhevere
