After a dominant 57-run win in the opener, Pakistan will look to clinch the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in the second match which is set to take place in Bulawayo.
Men in Green in the last match despite a middle-order stumble went on to score 165 which proved decisive.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe’s hopes of revival hinge heavily on the shoulders of Sikandar Raza, who excelled with both ball (1/14 in 4 overs) and bat (39 off 28 balls) in the first T20I.
Tadiwanashe Marumani’s aggressive opening also offers a glimmer of hope for the hosts. However, overcoming their perennial issue of collapsing under pressure will be crucial if they are to level the series.
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PAK vs ZIM Head to Head Records- 2nd T2OI, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024
| Stats | Matches | PAK Won | ZIM Won | Tied | NR |
| Overall | 19 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| At Bulawayo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 matches | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| In ongoing series | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Zimbabwe | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| In 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PAK vs ZIM Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics
Pakistan have historically dominated Zimbabwe in T20Is, winning 17 of their 19 meetings. The rivalry began in 2008, with Pakistan securing a seven-wicket win in King City.
Zimbabwe, however, has sprung a few surprises, the most famous was a dramatic one-run victory in Perth during the T20 World Cup 2022.
The other victory that Zimbabwe secured was at Harare in April 2021, defending a meager total of 118, and winning by 19 runs. Those victories are examples of how Zimbabwe can punch above their weight when conditions are right.
Pakistan’s largest win against Zimbabwe was by 85 runs in Harare in 2011. Most recently, Pakistan claimed a 57-run victory in the series opener on December 1, 2024, in Bulawayo.
Pakistan’s success has often been driven by their bowling attack, with bowlers like Haris Rauf and Sufiyan Muqeem dismantling Zimbabwe’s middle order.
PAK vs ZIM Head-to-Head Records: Last 5 matches
In the last five encounters between the two sides, Zimbabwe has shown signs of resurgence. While Pakistan still leads the head-to-head record, Zimbabwe has secured their only two victories against Pakistan in the most recent two matches.
PAK vs ZIM Head-to-Head Records: Best performers:
Ahmed Shehzad is on top of the run-getters list in Pakistan-Zimbabwe T20I matches. He has scored 265 runs in 6 games, with an average of 53.00, including three fifties.
Mohammad Hafeez has scored 261 runs in 12 matches. Mohammad Rizwan has scored 255 runs in 10 games, with an average of 63.75. Elton Chigumbura is at the top of the Zimbabwean list with 253 runs in 14 matches.
In the bowling section, Mohammad Hafeez tops the list of being the most effective bowler across all Pakistan-Zimbabwe T20Is. He has taken 14 wickets in 12 games with an average score of 7.64 where he has shown his best figures are 4/10.
Close on his heels is Zimbabwe LM Jongwe, who has taken 13 wickets in 6 games at an average of 9.38. His best performance goes up to 4/18.
Conclusion
The Pak vs Zim head-to-head record favors Pakistan, who have largely dominated the rivalry, with Zimbabwe managing to win occasionally.