Pakistan will focus on winning the three-match T20I series as they face Zimbabwe on Tuesday in the second game of the series at Bulawayo.
After winning the opener by 57 runs, Pakistan will look for a more clinical performance that would help address the concerns raised by the middle order during the first match. The visitors managed a competitive 165, though, relying on a late unbeaten 65-run partnership between Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan.
A top-order flourish, though, later gave way to a drought in scoring, as much of it was due to a brilliant spell by Sikandar Raza in Zimbabwe, who conceded just 14 runs in his four overs.
Raza also came good with the bat, scoring 34 in Zimbabwe’s 75-run opening blitz before the middle order folded up and lost eight wickets for 31 runs.
Zimbabwe will look for more stability in their lower middle order if they have to make an improvement in their promising starts. Brighter sparks like Tadiwanashe Marumani’s powerplay fireworks and Raza’s all-around effort were missing much support as Pakistan’s Haris Rauf and Sufiyan Muqeem took out their lineup.
As We head into the 2nd match, Here is your guide regarding weather and pitch.
Also read: PAK vs ZIM Match Prediction- 2nd T20I, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024
PAK vs ZIM Weather Report And Pitch Report Of the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo – 2nd T2OI, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024
PAK vs ZIM Weather Report Of Bulawayo
Bulawayo is set for ideal weather on Tuesday for a PAK vs ZIM T20 match, with clear sunny skies and a maximum of 33°C. The humidity will be at around 17%, which will be dry, and hence not likely to swing much early on.
One can expect clear skies with bright sunlight dominating the weather with no expectation of precipitation; this means gameplay will not be interrupted at all.
Temperatures in the afternoon are expected to drop slightly but conditions will otherwise remain warm for cricket throughout the match.
PAK vs ZIM Pitch Analysis
Here are the stats of the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo:
| Matches Played | 20 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 14 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 06 |
| Average First Innings Score | 155 |
| Average Second Innings Score | 128 |
| Highest Total recorded | 236/5 (Zimbabwe) |
| Lowest Total recorded | 95 (The Netherlands) |
| Highest Score chased | 191 (By Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe) |
The Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo has a cricket pitch that balances pace and bounce. In the past, it has helped fast bowlers in the early overs. Lively conditions make back-of-a-length balls and cutters work well.
Namibia’s bowlers limited Zimbabwe’s runs in May 2022 T20Is showing how good fast bowlers can be at the start. But things change as the day goes on.
The sun makes the pitch softer, so it gets easier to bat. Batsmen play more shots in the afternoon. Zimbabwe’s big win by 111 runs against Singapore in July 2022 shows how teams can score a lot when conditions are good.
Spin bowlers come in during the middle overs. The old ball brings new problems, with different types of balls keeping batsmen guessing. Teams that score big at Bulawayo often start slow and then speed up later.
Conclusion
There is no chance of rain in PAK vs ZIM 1st T20I, and the humidity will be at a comfortable 29%. Ideal conditions for cricket are expected throughout the match.