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ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI

Monday, 02-Dec-2024, 06:17 AM
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Zimbabwe and Pakistan will face off in the second T20I of their ongoing three-match series on Tuesday at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Pakistan lead the series 1-0 after securing a commanding win in the first match. The opening game saw Pakistan showcasing their strong batting and bowling performance, giving them an early advantage in the series. Zimbabwe, however, will be eager to bounce back and level the series in this must-win encounter.

As the two sides prepare for the second T20I, Zimbabwe will look to improve on their performance in both batting and bowling areas to challenge Pakistan’s dominance. On the other hand, Pakistan will aim to maintain their momentum and take a 2-0 lead, which would put them in a strong position to clinch the series with one match to spare.

In the first game, Pakistan posted 165/4 in 20 overs, with each of the top six batters making immense contributions. And, their bowling attack saw Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem stepping up to bowl Zimbabwe out for 108 in 15.3 overs. 

HEAD-TO-HEAD

MATCHES: 19

ZIMBABWE WON: 2

PAKISTAN WON: 17

ZIM probable XI: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett , Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

PAK probable XI: Saim Ayub, Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan (wk), Salman Agha (c), Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem

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