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Haris Rauf And Saim Ayub Out; Pakistan's Probable Playing XI For 3rd T20I vs Zimbabwe

Debashis Sarangi

Haris Rauf and Saim Ayub [Source: @the_sports_x, @faizanlakhani/X]Haris Rauf and Saim Ayub [Source: @the_sports_x, @faizanlakhani/X]

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On Thursday, Pakistan will lock horns with Zimbabwe in the final T20I of the ongoing three-match series at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Led by Agha Salman, Pakistan have been outstanding in the series, securing two consecutive victories. So, they have already clinched the series and would like to hand the Chevrons a whitewash. 

The second T20I was a one-sided affair, which Pakistan comfortably won by ten wickets. Bowling first, the visitors bowled the hosts out for 57 runs. In response, the Men in Green raced to the target with ease, as their openers played scintillating cameos. 

So, as Pakistan gear up for the final dead-rubber, let's analyse and find out their probable team combination for this game. 

Will Pakistan Rest Saim Ayub And Haris Rauf For 3rd T20I?

Considering Pakistan have already won the series, they might rest several players in the final T20I against Zimbabwe. This is why we expect them to bench Saim Ayub and Haris Rauf, who have a busy month ahead, being a part of Pakistan's squads for the South Africa tour. 

Both Ayub and Rauf have been regular faces in Pakistan's recently held matches. While Ayub will represent the team in all three formats, Rauf will participate in the white-ball leg of the South Africa tour. Therefore, these two players might be rested for this match, with Sahibzada Farhan and Mohammad Hasnain likely to replace them. 

If Rauf doesn't play, Abbas Afridi will spearhead Pakistan's fast bowling department along with Hasnain, with the in-form duo of Sufyan Muqeem and Abrar Ahmed playing as their prime spinners. 

The rest of Pakistan's playing XI will likely be unchanged. Skipper Agha Salman will play as the primary batting all-rounder, while Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir and Jahandad Khan will fill the remaining slots. 

Pakistan's Probable Playing XI For 3rd T20I vs Zimbabwe

Sahibzada Farhan, Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan (WK), Agha Salman (C), Irfan Khan Niazi, Tayyab Tahir, Jahandad Khan, Sufyan Muqeem, Mohammad Hasnain, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed