Zimbabwe vs Pakistan,T20I Tri Series Match Prediction, Preview, Players to Watch Out, Head to Head Records, Pitch Report

The fourth match of the T20I Tri-Series Zimbabwe vs Pakistan once again at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan won the close opening encounter  by five wickets. Zimbabwe showed impressive fight, pushed the hosts to the limit, and later shocked the third team in the series. Because of that win, this fixture has suddenly become very important for both sides as they try to confirm their place in the tournament final.

Pakistan sits a top the table with two wins, Their opening fixture against Zimbabwe exposed a brittle top order, collapsing to 54/4 before Fakhar Zaman and Usman Khan steadied the ship. This concern was partially addressed by a brilliant 80* from Sahibzada Farhan in the second match. The key for the hosts remains the middle-overs dominance provided by all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz (Player of the Match in the first game) and the spin of Abrar Ahmed, whose control has strangled opponents. They will seek a much more assertive start, especially from key batter Babar Azam, to leverage their pace-heavy attack.

Zimbabwe enters this match with confidence soaring after thrash Sri Lanka by 67 runs, bouncing back from their narrow opening loss. Their run in the series is being powered by the consistent performance of opener Brian Bennett (series leading run-scorer) and the commanding all-round display of skipper Sikandar Raza. Their bowling unit, spearheaded by the fiery Brad Evans (5 wickets, including the crucial early breakthroughs in the first match), has proven capable of unsettling the best. For the Chevrons to secure an upset, Raza influence with both bat and ball must be maxed out, and their pacers must repeat their disciplined effort against Pakistan vulnerable top three.

 Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Head to Head Records in T20I

Total Matches Played: 22

Pakistan won: 19

Zimbabwe won: 3

No Results /Tied: 0

Pitch Report

Rawalpindi is known for high-scoring T20 matches, but the pitch in this series has behaved differently. Instead of the usual flat batting track, teams have faced a two-paced surface with uneven bounce. The square is showing signs of wear, which makes stroke-making difficult and gives bowlers especially spinners and medium pacers a strong advantage. Around 160-170 total could be competitive.

Probable playing XIs 

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanshe Murumani, Brendon Taylor(wk), Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Brul , Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Nagarva, Brad Evan, Graeme Cremer

Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman ,Salman Ali Agha (c), Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Waseem Jr

Players to Watch Out 

Brian Bennett

Sikandar Raza

Brad Evans

Sahibzada Farhan

Babar Azam

Mohammad Nawaz

Prediction

Pakistan are Favourites because of their batting depth and quality pace attack while If Zimbabwe batting clicks then it could be close contest like previous game .