After a fascinating ODI series, Zimbabwe and Pakistan will renew their rivalry in the T20Is, starting December 1 (Sunday) at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. (More Cricket News)
Watch the first ZIM vs PAK T20I cricket match live.
The first leg of Pakistan's tour of Zimbabwe 2024 concluded on Thursday with the visitors winning the third and final ODI by 99 runs.
The Mohammad Rizwan-led side suffered an 80-run defeat in the rain-affected tour opener.
But Pakistan fought back to claim the series 2-1 with big wins, by 10 wickets and 99 runs in the second and third matches, respectively.
Emerging stars Saim Ayub and Kamran Ghulam hit centuries, while Salman Agha and Abrar Ahmed impressed with the ball.
For the hosts, Sikandar Raza once again showed his all-round play.
Those wins gave Pakistan a 56-6 ODI head-to-head lead over Zimbabwe in 65 matches with two no results and one tie.
Now, the onus is on Raza to revive Zimbabwe's fortunes.
The hosts are without their two big star players, Craig Ervine and Sean Williams.
Pakistan will also play under a new captain, Salman Agha, with Rizwan being rested.
Zimbabwe and Pakistan T20I head-to-head
Pakistan have dominated Zimbabwe in the T20 Internationals too.
They lead the T20 head-to-head 16-2 in 18 meetings. In their last meeting, Zimbabwe pulled off a one-run win during the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 group stage match in Perth.
What time will the Zimbabwe and Pakistan 1st T20I match start?
The Zimbabwe and Pakistan 1st T20I at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on December 1 will start at 4:30 PM IST (01:00 PM local time).
Where to watch Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 1st T20I match?
In Zimbabwe, ZTN will telecast the Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 1st T20I match live. Fans in Pakistan can watch the match on Geo Super, PTV, Myco, and also stream it live on the Tamasha app/website and the Tapmad app/website.
In India, live streaming of the Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 1st T20I will be available on the Fancode app and website.
But there is no live telecast.
Zimbabwe and Pakistan T20I squads
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, and Richard Ngarava.
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir, and Usman Khan (wk)
