The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is all set to host the opening clash of the 2025 Tri-Nation T20I Series Pakistan vs Zimbabwe in what promises to be an exciting curtain raiser. With Sri Lanka also part of the tournament, this tri-series is a important preparation of ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 T20 , allowing teams to fine-tune combinations, blood new talent, and build momentum.
Team Preview
Pakistan come into the series with full of confidence after series win 2-1 against South Africa in T20I, also clean sweep over Sri Lanka in ODI, while Salman Ali Agha leads the side.
The batting unit is one of Pakistan biggest strengths. At the top Saim Ayub continues his rise as one of Pakistan most exciting modern T20 openers. His near 1,000 career T20I runs and fearless stroke play make him a central figure in the powerplay, alongwith Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam remains Pakistan anchor. His blend of timing, control, and adaptability provides balance while Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha and Usman Khan bring stability in middle order, meanwhile Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nawaz with his all round ability add more balance and more batting depth at lower order, Naseem Shah, Saheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed will play vital role in bowling.
On the other hand Zimbabwe Zimbabwe enters the tournament after a tough series defeat 3-0 to Afghanistan, but they remain a determined side capable of producing big performances.
Zimbabwe batting revolves around their inspirational captain Sikandar Raza, who has enjoyed tremendous success in PSL conditions. His ability to anchor, rebuild, and accelerate makes him Zimbabwe most valuable asset.Alongside him rising star Brian Bennett, Zimbabwe top run scorer in 2025, will be crucial with his attacking batting style. Dion Myers provides stability at the top, while Brendan Taylor returning as wicketkeeper brings calmness and experience in Middle order alongwith Tinotenda Maposa contributor Ryan Burl remains and Sikandar Raza provide finishing touch, bowling attack is led by left-arm seamer Richard Ngarava, who has been impressive with early breakthroughs and disciplined lines. Brad Evans offers another seam option, while the spin trio of Raza, Wellington Masakadza, and Ryan Burl provides variety and control.
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Head to Head Records in last 10 matches
Total Matches Played: 10
Pakistan won: 7
Zimbabwe won: 3
No Results: 0
Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi surface is known for batting friendly, with the new ball seamers might get swing as the game progresses spinners comes into play, under lights batting more easier than first innings with dew factors, 170- to 180 could be competitive total, team winning the toss and Opted to bowl first.
Probable playing XIs
Pakistan
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (c), Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
Zimbabwe
Dion Myers, Brian Bennett, Brendan Taylor (wk), Tinotenda Maposa, Tashinga Musekiwa,Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Brul, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Nagarva, Newman Nyamhuri, Brad Evans
Players to Watch Out
Saim Ayub
Naseem Shah
Babar Azam
Sikandar Raza
Brian Bennett
Richard Nagarva
Match prediction
Zimbabwe hopes depend on big performances from Raza and Bennett, but Pakistan superior depth, home advantage, and world class pace attack make them favorites.
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