Zimbabwe are set to host Pakistan for a significant cricket tour in late November 2024, featuring a three-match ODI series followed by a three-match T20I series. This tour presents an exciting opportunity for both teams, with Zimbabwe looking to capitalize on home advantage and Pakistan aiming to assert their dominance in international cricket.
A young Pakistan team to collide against experienced Zimbabwe side
Zimbabwe enter this series with a boost of confidence following their successful campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier, where they went unbeaten. Key players like Sikandar Raza, who recently scored a remarkable 133* off just 43 balls in a T20 match, will be crucial for Zimbabwe’s performance. The return of veteran all-rounder Sean Williams adds depth and experience to the squad.
On the other hand, Pakistan come into the series after a mixed tour of Australia, where they won the ODI series but faced a clean sweep in the T20Is. Led by Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan boasts a strong lineup but will miss some star players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi due to workload management. This gives emerging talents such as Saim Ayub and Tayyab Tahir an opportunity to shine.
Historically, Pakistan has dominated their encounters with Zimbabwe, winning 54 out of 62 ODIs. However, the home conditions could play a significant role in leveling the playing field for Zimbabwe.
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Here’s the full schedule of Pakistan’s tour to Zimbabwe 2024:
ODI Series
All matches will be held at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, starting at 1:00 pm IST/ 07:30 am GMT/ 09:30 am Local.
- 1st ODI: November 24, 2024
- 2nd ODI: November 26, 2024
- 3rd ODI: November 28, 2024
T20I Series
The T20I matches are scheduled to start on the same venue at 4:30 pm IST/ 11:00 am GMT / 01:00 pm Local:
- 1st T20I: December 1, 2024
- 2nd T20I: December 3, 2024
- 3rd T20I: December 5, 2024
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
- India: Fancode app and website.
- Pakistan: PTV Sports
- Zimbabwe: ZBC TV
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket
- USA & Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- South Africa: SuperSport
Squads
Zimbabwe ODI Squad: Craig Ervine (c), 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.
Zimbabwe T20I Squad: Sikandar Raza (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava.
Pakistan ODI Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani, Tayyab Tahir.
Pakistan T20I Squad: Salman Ali Agha (c), Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan.
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