Zimbabwe’s nationwide cricket group will look to start out the T2OI sequence in entrance of their dwelling followers on Sunday as they welcome Pakistan within the first of three T20 internationals at Queens Sports activities Membership following a crushing 2-1 defeat within the just lately performed ODI sequence.
This sequence seems within the shadow of a complete 2-1 ODI sequence defeat, whereby the hosts had been hardly in a position to get near Pakistan’s efficiency.
The squad retains its core from that match and can have new additions like Trevor Gwandu and Tinotenda Maposa.
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Zimbabwe Squad
Sikandar Raza (captain), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande (wicket-keeper), Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wicket-keeper), Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava
Zimbabwe Enjoying 11 vs Pakistan- 1st T2OI, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024
Openers: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani
They’re prone to open with Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani as their openers within the 1st T20I towards Pakistan in Bulawayo. Each the gamers confirmed terrific kind within the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2026 sub-regional qualifier in Kenya.
Bennett has proven promise together with his aggressive stroke play on the high of the order which makes him a key prospect for setting the tone.
Marumani together with his aptitude and expertise in worldwide T20s enhances Bennett’s model.
Center-order batsmen and allrounders: Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (captain), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (W), Wessly Madhevere
Their center order for the first T20I towards Pakistan will rely upon captain Sikandar Raza and in addition Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, and Wessly Madhevere.
Raza, their most skilled participant has been in a stellar run of kind in T2O and just lately notched up 133 runs in 43 balls.
Ryan Burl is a harmful hitter and is a useful middle-order bat. The wicket-keeper batter, Clive Madande has been strong and has made a great impression even when the sport was in a stress scenario. Helpful all-rounder Wessly Madhevere provides Zimbabwean depth.
Bowlers: Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Brandon Mavuta
They are going to depend on a robust bowling unit of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Brandon Mavuta, and Tashinga Musekiwa for the first T20I towards Pakistan in Bulawayo.
Muzarabani will spearhead the host’s bowling unit. His capacity to extract bounce will probably be essential in exploiting early situations.
Left-arm seamer Richard Ngarava provides selection together with his swing and management, particularly within the powerplay. Brandon Mavuta, the leg-spinner, brings a wicket-taking edge within the center overs after having troubled high sides in earlier outings.