ZIM vs PAK Match Analysis

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, will host the third ODI of a three-match ODI series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at 1:30 pm BST on November 28, 2024. Zimbabwe will look to bounce back and produce a more robust performance in every aspect of the game. Experienced players such as Sikandar Raza will be expected to rise to the occasion and lead the team to a more competitive display.

Pakistan dominated from the outset as their spinners took charge, leaving Zimbabwe struggling across batting, bowling, and fielding. They followed up with an almost flawless performance in the second ODI. Pakistan will aim to carry this momentum forward, relying on their spinners and the in-form opener Saim Ayub to lead the way.

ZIM vs PAK Team Preview & Squads

Zimbabwe 

Zimbabwe enters the third ODI with the series at stake and a point to prove. After a strong start in the first game, where they dominated Pakistan with a well-rounded performance, their form dropped in the second as the visitor exploited weaknesses in every aspect of the game.

Tadiwanashe Marumani will open the innings with Joylord Gumbie. Senior players like captain Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, and Sean Williams will be needed by ZIM to bat in the middle and support the innings. Alongside Brandon Mavuta, Trevor Gwandu, and Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava will front the bowling attack. In the last eight ODIs, Ngrava has taken 11 wickets at an economy rate of 4.75. However, his record versus Pakistan is not good.

Zimbabwe Squads

Zimbabwe

Joylord Gumbie, Dion Myers, Brandon Mavuta, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Blessing Muzarabani, Craig Ervine, Trevor Gwandu, Sean Williams, Richard Ngarava, Faraz Akram, Clive Madande, Sikandar Raza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brian Bennett, Tinotenda Maposa.

Pakistan

Pakistan heads into the third ODI full of confidence following a commanding all-round performance in the second game. Their spinners, spearheaded by debutant Abrar Ahmed, have been key in applying pressure on Zimbabwe, and they will aim to replicate that success in the series decider.

In the second ODI, Sam Ayub scored Pakistan’s second-fastest century. With him, Abdullah Shafique will open. Third place would go to Kamran Ghulam. The middle order will be led by Captain Muhammad Rizwan, Tayyab Tahir, and Agha Salman.

Along with Abrar Ahmed and Haris Rauf, Aamer Jamal will be in charge of PAK’s bowling unit. This series marked the debuts of Ahmed and Jamal.

Pakistan Squads

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan, Irfan Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Haseebullah Khan, Abdullah Shafique, Aamer Jamal, Faisal Akram, Abrar Ahmed, Shahnawaz Dahani, Salman Agha, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Ahmed Daniyal, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Hasnain.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan outfield report 

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

The side chasing the objective has won 50 times in the 94 ODIs played here. Bowling should begin with the team that wins the toss. The Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is predicted to see cloudy conditions on the day of the game, with temperatures between 19 and 27 degrees Celsius. The southeast winds will reach speeds of 11–21 km/h. Rainfall is expected from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Belters, in which batters can play through the line on evenly spaced wickets, are its specialty. On the other hand, spinners have gained popularity recently.  

ZIM vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five games, Pakistan won three and Zimbabwe won one.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Prediction

Cricket analysts predict Pakistan has a 74% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.