Cricket Match Prediction | Zimbabwe vs Pakistan | 2nd T20I | Dec 3 – Can PAK win the series with one match to spare?

ZIM vs PAK Match Analysis

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, will host the second T20I of a three-match T20I series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at 5:00 pm BST on December 03, 2024. Zimbabwe, the hosts, will aim for a strong rebound after falling short in the series opener against Pakistan. Captain Sikandar Raza will count on his team to deliver improved batting, bowling, and fielding performances.

Meanwhile, Pakistan secured a convincing 57-run victory over Zimbabwe, thanks to stellar contributions from Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Abrar Ahmed, and Sufyan Muqeem. With this win, Pakistan leads the three-match T20I series 1-0.

ZIM vs PAK Team Preview & Squads

Zimbabwe 

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza displayed solid form with the bat in the series opener, leading the scoring with 39 runs off 28 balls, including four boundaries. He found good support from Tadiwanashe Marumani, who contributed 33 runs off 20 balls with four fours and a six. With the ball, Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl performed well, each picking up a wicket.

In the batting lineup, ZIM will depend on wicket-keeper Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, skipper Sikandar Raza, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, and Clive Madande to provide the majority of the runs. On the bowling front, the team will look to Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Richard Ngarava, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, and Sikandar Raza to secure crucial breakthroughs.

Zimbabwe Squads

Zimbabwe

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

Pakistan

Pakistan started the T20I series strongly, with Tayyab Tahir leading the charge by scoring an unbeaten 39 off 25 balls, including four boundaries and a six. Alongside him, wicket-keeper Usman Khan contributed 39 runs off 30 balls, hitting two fours and two sixes. Irfan Khan added a quick 27 off 15 balls with three boundaries, while Saim Ayub chipped in with 24 off 18 balls, featuring two fours and a six. On the bowling front, leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed and left-arm spinner Sufyan Muqeem excelled, each taking three wickets.

In the batting department, PAK will count on Saim Ayub, Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, and Salman Agha to contribute the majority of the runs. In the bowling lineup, the team will rely on Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, and Jahandad Khan to provide crucial breakthroughs.

Pakistan Squads

Pakistan

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

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan outfield report 

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

For teams batting first, Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo has proven to be an excellent venue. The team that bats first has won 14 of the 20 games that have been played. Winning the toss, batting first, and scoring a respectable total will be top priorities for both captains.

Tuesday’s weather is expected to be sunny and bright. Around 155 runs are scored in the first innings on average at the location.    

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

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

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Prediction

Cricket analysts predict Pakistan has a 71% 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.