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ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

Soumyajit Dutta

Pakistan will be heading with a win in the 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe [Source: @Zimcricketv/X.com]Pakistan will be heading with a win in the 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe [Source: @Zimcricketv/X.com]

Zimbabwe recently faced defeat in the first T20I against Pakistan and is gearing up for the second match on December 3 at 5:00 PM IST, taking place at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. After a tough ODI series and that initial T20I loss, the Zimbabwean team is definitely feeling the pressure. They will be eager to capitalize on this next opportunity to turn the series around in their favour.

ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: Match Details And Live Streaming

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Date & TimeDecember 3, 5:00 PM IST
VenueQueens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Broadcast & Live StreamingFanCode App & Website

ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: Pakistan Will Be Confident

After their ODI series win, the T20 squad of Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, really crushed it in their first T20I against Zimbabwe. They won the toss and decided to bat first, putting together a solid total of 165, with great contributions from Usman Khan and Tayyab Tahir. 

When it was Zimbabwe's turn to bat, things did not go well for them at all. Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Haris Rauf were on fire, tearing through the lineup. 

With this first win under their belt, Pakistan will feel pretty confident about the rest of the series. With strong seamers like Rauf and the skilled spinner Abrar Ahmed in the mix, taking on the Zim batting lineup should not be too much of a hassle for the Men in Green.

ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: Zimbabwe Will Be Desperate For Win

Zimbabwe's streak of ODI failures continued into the first T20I, where they lost to Pakistan by 57 runs. Sikandar Raza aims to bounce back in the remaining matches to avoid a series sweep at home. 

While Raza performed well, the rest of the team, apart from Tadiwanashe Marumani, struggled. In the next match, players like Brian Bennet and Dion Myers need to step up against the Pakistani bowling attack to avoid a bitter defeat.

ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: Queens Sports Club Pitch Report

The pitch at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is likely to be a bit tricky for fast bowlers, as it probably won’t provide much lateral movement. However, they can expect a tricky surface, which means hitting that hard length and using cutters will be key. As the game goes on, spinners might start to find some grip and turn, making them more effective. Historically, teams batting first have had better success on this type of pitch, so the captain who wins the toss might bat first and set a solid score.

ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: Key Players & Stats

  • Sufiyan Muqeem: 6 T20Is, 9 wickets; 5.84 ER
  • Abrar Ahmed: 4 T20Is, 5 wickets; 6.43 ER
  • Sikandar Raza: 97 T20Is, 2275 runs and 77 wickets; 138.29 SR; 6.91 ER
  • Haris Rauf: 76 T20Is, 109 wickets; 8.14 ER

ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: Probable Playing XIs

Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennet, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Wesley Gwandu.

Pakistan: Agha Salman (c), Saim Ayub, Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan Niazi, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem.

ZIM vs PAK 2nd T20I: Winner Prediction

Looking at the records, Pakistan has consistently outperformed Zimbabwe in T20 matches, both by big margins and close scores. With their recent success at Queens Sports Club, they are favourites for the upcoming game against Zimbabwe on December 3rd.