In a significant T20I match, Pakistan has opted to bat first against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi. This decision marks a strategic shift for the team, aiming to challenge conventional chasing patterns in T20 formats.
Match Overview
Pakistan’s captain, Salman Ali Agha, celebrates his 32nd birthday today, as his team seeks to secure a place in the final scheduled for November 29. The team made two notable changes, bringing in Naseem Shah and Usman Tariq in place of Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed.
Team Changes
- Pakistan: Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq
- Replaced: Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
- Zimbabwe: Wellington Masakadza replaced Graeme Cremer
Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe’s captain, acknowledged their previous match’s success against Pakistan and expressed confidence despite a poor toss record. Raza noted the previous game against Pakistan was a strong performance, motivating his team even further.
Playing XI
Pakistan’s Lineup
- Saim Ayub
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Babar Azam
- Salman Ali Agha (captain)
- Usman Khan (wicketkeeper)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Muhammad Nawaz
- Faheem Ashraf
- Mohammad Wasim
- Naseem Shah
- Usman Tariq
Zimbabwe’s Lineup
- Brian Bennett
- Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Brendan Taylor (wicketkeeper)
- Sikandar Raza (captain)
- Ryan Burl
- Tashinga Musekiwa
- Brad Evans
- Tony Munyonga
- Wellington Masakadza
- Tinotenda Maposa
- Richard Ngarava
As the match unfolds, all eyes will be on Pakistan and Zimbabwe as they vie for a place in the final. With both teams eager to secure victory, the stage is set for an intense showdown.
