The second T20 match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe is scheduled for today (Tuesday) at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, starting at 4:30 PM.
With a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, Pakistan looks to secure another win after a commanding 57-run victory in the first match.
First Match Recap
In the series opener, Pakistan posted a solid 165 for four, thanks to an unbeaten 65-run fifth-wicket partnership between Tayyab Tahir (39 not out) and Muhammad Irfan Khan (27 not out). Despite Zimbabwe’s strong PowerPlay start of 60 for two, they faltered and were bowled out for just 108 in 15.3 overs.
Captains and Playing XI
Sikandar Raza will lead Zimbabwe, while Salman Ali Agha captains Pakistan. The announced Pakistan squad for today’s match includes:
- Batsmen: Saim Ayub, Omair bin Yusuf, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir
- All-rounders: Salman Ali Agha
- Bowlers: Mohammad Irfan Khan Niazi, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Muqeem
Key players Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, and Faisal Akram have returned to Pakistan and are unavailable for the remainder of the series.
As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter, Pakistan will aim to seal the series, while Zimbabwe will fight to level the score.
