Zimbabwe’s nationwide cricket crew will look to begin the T2OI collection in entrance of their house 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 collection.
This collection seems within the shadow of a complete 2-1 ODI collection defeat, whereby the hosts have been hardly capable of get near Pakistan’s efficiency.
The squad retains its core from that event and may 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 Taking part in 11 vs Pakistan- 1st T2OI, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024
Openers: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani
They’re more likely to open with Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani as their openers within the 1st T20I in opposition to 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 prime 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 type.
Center-order batsmen and allrounders: Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (captain), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (W), Wessly Madhevere
Their center order for the first T20I in opposition to 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 beneficial middle-order bat. The wicket-keeper batter, Clive Madande has been stable and has made a great affect 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 may depend on a powerful bowling unit of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Brandon Mavuta, and Tashinga Musekiwa for the first T20I in opposition to Pakistan in Bulawayo.
Muzarabani will spearhead the host’s bowling unit. His potential to extract bounce might be crucial in exploiting early circumstances.
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 prime sides in earlier outings.
