ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 1st T20I
The first T20I match of the Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will see Zimbabwe (ZIM) go up against Pakistan (PAK) at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday, December 1. Ahead of the exciting match, here's all you need to know about the ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.
The Men in Green lost their last T20I series to Australia by 3-0. They will be looking forward to making a strong comeback for their fans. Zimbabwe played their last T20I series against India, losing the five-match rubber 4-1.
The two teams have faced each other a total of 18 times. Pakistan have won 16 matches, while Zimbabwe managed to win only two matches.
ZIM vs PAK Match Details
The first st T20I match of the Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will be played on December 1 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The game is set to take place at 4:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
ZIM vs PAK, 1st T20I Match
Date and Time: 1 December 2024, 4:30 PM IST
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Pitch Report
The pitch at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is good for both batters and bowlers. Team winning the toss should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in initial overs. The last T20I match played here was back in 2022 between Netherlands and Zimbabwe, where a total of 227 runs were scored at a loss of 20 wickets.
ZIM vs PAK Form Guide
ZIM - W W W
PAK - L L L
ZIM vs PAK Probable Playing XI
ZIM Playing XI
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Dion Myers, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Clive Madande, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Brandon Mavuta, Wesley Madhevere, and Tashinga Musekiwa
PAK Playing XI
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Sahibzada Farhan, Haseebullah Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan (wk), Salman Agha (c), Jahandad Khan, Irfan Khan, Haris Rauf, Sufyan Muqeem, Abbas Afridi, and Mohammad Hasnain
ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Usman Khan
Usman Khan is the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He was in exceptional form in the recent domestic matches. He will bat in the top order and can smash a lot of boundaries in today's match. Tadiwanashe Marumani is another good wicketkeeper option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
Ryan Burl
Ryan Burl and Irfan Khan are the two best batters to pick picks for today's Dream11 team. Ryan Burl is in top-notch form. He has already smashed 66 runs and taken five wickets in seven matches at this venue. Brian Bennett is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Sikander Raza
Agha Salman and Sikandar Raza are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Sikandar Raza has already smashed 514 runs and taken 12 wickets in just 18 matches at this ground. Wesley Madhevere is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Haris Rauf
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Haris Rauf and Abbas Afridi. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this pitch. Haris Rauf is in good form and has already taken 11 wickets in just seven head-to-head matches. Blessing Muzarabani is another good bowler for today's nail-biting match.
ZIM vs PAK match captain and vice-captain choices
Sikandar Raza
Sikandar Raza is the most crucial pick from Zimbabwe as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs. He has already smashed 514 runs and taken 12 wickets in just 18 matches at this ground.
Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf is one of the most crucial picks from the Pakistan squad. He is in top notch form and expected to play a crucial role with ball. He has already taken 11 wickets in seven head-to-head matches.
5 Must-Picks for ZIM vs PAK, 1st T20I Match
Haris Rauf
Sikandar Raza
Agha Salman
Abbas Afridi
Usman Khan
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeeper: U Khan
Batters: I Khan, B Bennett, R Burl
All-rounders: W Madhevere, S Raza, A Salman
Bowlers: H Rauf, B Muzarabani, A Afridi, R Ngarava
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: U Khan
Batters: B Bennett, R Burl
All-rounders: A Jamal, S Raza, A Salman
Bowlers: H Rauf, B Muzarabani, A Afridi, R Ngarava, M Hasnain