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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Predictions - Babar to score big to beat off Zim challenge

Simon Lewis
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Last updated: 2 hours ago

Excitement is in the air as Pakistan and Zimbabwe prepare to clash in an eagerly anticipated match. Babar Azam is tipped to shine as Pakistan's top scorer, while Shaheen Shah Afridi is expected to be the best bowler for the team. For Zimbabwe, Sikandar Raza is predicted to be the standout batter. These match-ups are set to be thrilling, with both teams showcasing key players who could lead their sides to victory.

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  • Babar Azam scored 102* off 119 balls in the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka.
  • Sikandar Raza hit two sixes in his 29-ball 51 against Afghanistan.
  • Can Pakistan beat Zimbabwe to make it three T20I wins in a row?
Babar Azam
Babar Azam pulls against Sri Lanka (Getty Images).

Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Predictions


Pakistan are enjoying good whiteball form, while Zimbabwe have lost their last three T20Is on the bounce. With home ground advantage and Babar Azam back in form, this is looking like Advantage Pakistan.
  • Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Predictions
  • Head-to-Head
  • Pakistan Form
  • Pakistan Team News
  • Zimbabwe Form
  • Zimbabwe Team News

  • Pakistan’s Babar Azam has scored 27, 29, 102* & 34 in his last 4 innings.
  • Pakistan’s Salman Agha scored 105* in the 1st ODI against Sri Lanka.
  • Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza has scored 29, 65, 37 & 51 in his last 5 innings.
  • Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett hit two sixes in his 31-ball 47 against Afghanistan.

Head-to-Head


Pakistan have won three and lost two of their last five T20Is against Zimbabwe.

Pakistan Form


Pakistan won back-to-back T20Is against South Africa to clinch the home series 2-1 when they beat the Proteas by four wickets with six balls to spare. 

Shaheen Shah Afridi (3/26) starred with the ball against South Africa in the final T20I, with Babar Azam leading the chase with 68 off 47 balls. Afridi also took 2/18 (econ 3.72) to spearhead Pakistan’s 3rd ODI win that secured a 2-1 series win against South Africa.

Aside from Babar Azam’s good form, Pakistan top-order batter Salman Agha is heavy with whiteball runs, scoring 62, 69 & 105* in his last four innings. Fakhara Zaman was on form in the ODIs against Sri Lanka, scoring 32, 78 & 55. Mohammad Rizwan is also proving reliable with the bat, scoring 32*, 51* & 61*  in his last four innings. 

Pakistan Team News


Pakistan are in good form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.

Zimbabwe Form


Zimbabwe suffered their third defeat on the bounce when they lost Afghanistan by nine runs.

Zimbabwe did well to restrict Afghanistan to 210/3 off their 20 overs. Brad Evans (2/33) was the pick of the bowlers, while Sikhander Raza was economical for the third match in a row (3/20, 0/15 and 0/20).

Sikhander Raza has enjoyed good form with the bat, as has Brian Bennett (72, 65, 111, 51 & 47). Ryan Burl came good after a lean patch, scoring 37 off 15 balls (five sixes) in the 3rd T20I against Afghanistan. 

Zimbabwe Team News


Zimbabwe need to up their batting game in particular if they hope to challenge in this tournament.

Verdict

I am backing Pakistan to win. I am also backing Babar Azam to top score for Pakistan. Shaheen Shah Afridi is backed at Pakistan’s top bowler.

Sikandar Raza is a good bet to top score for Zimbabwe.
      
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