TOP STORIES
ZIM vs PAK 1st T20I: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI

Pakistan and Zimbabwe are all set to turn their attention to the shortest format of the game as they face off in the first T20I match of their three-match series on Sunday at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. After a competitive three-match ODI series in which Pakistan clinched a 2-1 victory, both teams are now ready to engage in the thrilling T20I series.
In the ODI series, Pakistan managed to secure the series win despite facing challenge in the first game. For Pakistan, the upcoming T20Is offer an opportunity to build on the momentum from the ODI series while also focusing on the aggressive and quick-fire approach in T20 cricket.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe will be looking to bounce back after the ODI series defeat. Despite a valiant effort in the 50-over format, Zimbabwe fell short, but this T20I series will serve as an ideal platform for them to showcase their strengths in the shortest format, where matches are often decided in the blink of an eye. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will rely on their all-rounders and strong lower-middle order to provide balance.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
MATCHES: 18
ZIMBABWE WON: 2
PAKISTAN WON: 16
ZIM probable XI: Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
PAK probable XI: Salman Agha (C), Sahibzada Farhan, Haseebullah Khan, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Sufyan Muqeem, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain
Tags
More News

Haris Rauf misses out as Pakistan name squad for Bangladesh T20Is
Pakistan have revealed a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, with the trio of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi again failing to make the cut. Salman Agha will continue to lead the side that witnesses the return of Faheem Ashraf and Fakhar Zaman. <...

“Rishabh actually talks a lot about what he does”: Indian batting coach on Pant’s approach
India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has heaped praise on India’s top-order batters after their spectacular performances that secured India a crucial win in the second Test—levelling the five-match series 1–1. With the third Test at Lord’s beginning this Thursday, their form couldn’t come at a better time. Sitanshu lauded Indian batsmen&...

Big stars unavailable as New Zealand name squad for Zimbabwe Tests
New Zealand have unveiled a 15-man Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Zimbabwe, scheduled to begin on July 30 in Bulawayo. Notably, senior stars Kane Williamson, Michael Bracewell and Kyle Jamieson are absent from the squad.
Young pacer Matt  Fisher has earned a maiden Test sel...

ENG vs IND, Test: Fast-bowling great urges England to play Archer at Lord’s
As England aim to bounce back in the third Test against India at Lord’s (July 10, 2025), former fast-bowling great James Anderson has firmly advised England to play paceman Jofra Archer in the third Test. Anderson stressed that the third Test is very crucial for England. Archer hasn’t played Test cricket since Febru...

Dasun Shanaka makes comeback in Sri Lanka’s T20I squad for Bangladesh series
Sri Lanka have named their 17‑member squad for the upcoming three‑match T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on July 10 in Pallekele and conclude on July 16 in Colombo. Sri Lanka have recalled former captain Dasun Shanaka and allrounder Chamika Karunaratne to the T20 setup. Dasun Shanaka l...