PAK vs ZIM Match Prediction 1st T20I, Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025: Fantasy Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report

PAK vs ZIM: Pakistan, along with Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, will feature in a T20I tri-series starting on November 18. This will have six group games, and the top two sides will be part of the final. The first match will be played between Pakistan and Zimbabwe on November 18. This will start at 6:30 PM IST at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Here are the fantasy cricket tips and other details of this match.

Pakistan Preview

Pakistan will be favorites heading into the T20I tri-series at home, as they have been in good form in white-ball cricket and have won consecutive series. Salman Agha will lead this all-star lineup, which will have Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Saim Ayub, and Fakhar Zaman. They will look to get a win up front and start on a winning note.

• Key Batter: Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman are in good form and scored runs in the recently concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka.
• Captaincy: Captain Salman Agha had some good scores in ODIs and Tests, but his T20I numbers are below average as of now.
• Batting Strength: Saim and Sahibzada Farhan make a strong opening pair for Pakistan in T20Is. Then Fakhar Zaman is back, who looked in good touch in the ODIs, followed by Babar Azam, who also has runs under his belt. Then, there are a few good all-rounders in the batting unit.
• Bowling Attack: Pakistan have an excellent pace attack for these conditions and can rip the opposition apart. All these pacers did well in the recent series, and Naseem Shah and Mohammd Wasim Jr. were the pick of the bowlers. Abrar Ahmed has been excellent with spin, and Saim and Nawaz have been handy.

Zimbabwe Preview

Zimbabwe will be facing the big challenge, as they have failed to get success against a strong side. They will be the underdog in this series but will have a chance to showcase their skills and prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026, which is just 3-4 months away from now.

• Batting: Sikandar Raza will be the one who knows these conditions in and out, and Zimbabwe’s batting will revolve around him. Brian Bennett and Ryan Burl are also two good T20I batters who have had success recently.
• Bowling: Blessing Muzarabani’s injury ahead of the series was a big blow to Zimbabwe, as he is their most experienced pacer. Now Richard Ngarava, Brad Evans, and Wellington Masakadza have to step up. The spin unit still looks good for the visitors.

Match Details – Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch and Weather Report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been a good wicket to bat on. It has a flat wicket with some spin for slow bowlers. This venue has hosted 9 T20 internationals so far and has an average score of 137 in the first innings. One match has been won batting first, and six games have been won by the chasing side.

The weather for this game on Tuesday will be clear and bright. The temperature will decline to around 24°C and 26°C in the evening with 45 percent humidity during the scheduled time.

PAK vs ZIM Head to Head Record

PAK vs ZIM Today’s Probable 11

Key Players to Watch Out in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match

Top Batters

• Babar Azam (PAK): Babar Azam has looked good in the last few matches and has already scored a much-needed century.
• Saim Ayub (PAK): Saim Ayub has some good innings under his belt in recent series, and he can certainly take advantage of the average Zimbabwe bowling unit.
• Sikandar Raza (ZIM): Sikandar Raza has scored runs in Pakistan, and he plays in the Pakistan Super League and knows these conditions.
• Brian Bennett (ZIM): Brian Bennett is an aggressive top-order batter who can score quickly at the top of the order.

Top Bowlers

• Naseem Shah (PAK): Naseem Shah has been in good wicket-taking form and has been bowling well with the new balls.
• Abrar Ahmed (PAK): Abrar Ahmed is bowling different variations according to this pitch and has been effective with that.
• Sikandar Raza (ZIM): Sikandar Raza has bowled in Rawalpindi enough during PSL, which will come in handy in this game.
• Richard Ngarava (ZIM): Richard Ngarava has been the leading pacer for Zimbabwe. He is tall and hit the deck hard.

PAK vs ZIM Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Pakistan are stronger than Zimbabwe in both departments. Zimbabwean pacers are not that threatening when it comes to bouncing out the batters. They have good spinners, but their pace unit looks stronger. Pakistan have in-form batters and bowlers, and they will start the game as favorites. Zimbabwe can surprise if they get good contribution from their top order.

PAK vs ZIM Match Prediction Scenarios

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis of current form, stats, and pitch conditions. Match outcomes can vary due to on-field factors. Please make your final fantasy picks after checking the toss and playing XIs.