Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 1st T20I Match: The first match of the three-match T20 series will be played between Pakistan and Zimbabwe today, on December 1. This match between the two teams will be held at 4:30 pm at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

All three 20-over matches will be played at the same venue where the ODI segment was played. In the first ODI, the hosts registered a memorable 80-run win via the DLS method in a rain-interrupted match. However, Pakistan put up a consistent performance to clinch the series. It will be interesting to see how Zimbabwe responds after the loss in the ODI series.

Pakistan team lost their last T20I series to Australia 3-0. They will be eager to make a strong comeback for their fans. Zimbabwe played their last T20I series against India, losing the five-match rubber 4-1.

Pakistan has rested captain Mohammad Rizwan and other senior players from this series. Agha Salman will lead the team in T20. Some senior players of Zimbabwe have returned, which will strengthen their batting.

ZIM VS PAK Head-to-Head Records in T20I

Pakistan and Zimbabwe have faced each other 18 times so far. During this period, Pakistan has won 16 matches, while Zimbabwe has managed to win only two matches. According to this statistic, Pakistan is in a strong position in this format.

ZIM VS PAK T20I Series Squads

Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Dion Myers, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande (wk), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Brandon Mavuta, Faraz Akram.

Pakistan: Pakistan: Salman Agha (c), Saim Ayub, Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan (wk), Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Arafat Minhas, Qasim Akram, Aamer Jamal, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Hasnain. 

1st T20I Pitch Report

The pitch of Queens Sports Club seems to help the fast bowlers more in the beginning. Fast bowlers are expected to get good swing and pace here in the first innings. As the game progresses, the batsmen will enjoy the same pace and bounce of the pitch. At the same time, spinners will get help in the middle overs. The decision to bowl first after winning the toss here can prove to be right.

Broadcast and Streaming Details

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