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PAK vs ZIM statistical preview 4th T20I [Source: @Aryaseen5911, @ICC/X.com]
Pakistan is set to meet Zimbabwe in the fourth match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series, following their confident outing against Sri Lanka in the previous clash. The contest will be staged under lights at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on November 23, with the first ball scheduled for 6:30 PM IST.
Pakistan
Pakistan have been at the top of their form as they come off a brilliant victory over Sri Lanka in their third fixture of the T20I tri-series. After bundling Sri Lanka out for 128 runs, Pakistan chased down the target within 15 overs to grab back-to-back wins in the series.
With Sahibzada Farhan in top form and Mohammad Nawaz striking with the ball, Pakistan will be confident of shattering Zimbabwe once again in the upcoming fixture.
Zimbabwe
Though Zimbabwe suffered a defeat against Pakistan in their first fixture, the Sikandar Raza-led team bounced back with a heroic victory over Sri Lanka, as captain led with both the bat and the ball, with Brian Bennett top-scoring for the side.
Brad Evans and Richard Ngarava were also among the strike bowlers, and they will be expected to repeat their heroics in the upcoming clash to give Pakistan a tough fight.
PAK vs ZIM head-to-head overview in T20Is
Pakistan and Zimbabwe have met in 22 T20Is, with Pakistan holding the upper hand with 19 wins, while Zimbabwe have secured 3 victories in their head-to-head clashes.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium usually helps batters with its true bounce and good pace. Pacers may get some swing early, while spinners become useful later in the match.
But with the game being played in the evening, dew could reduce spin and make bowling tougher. Overall, the conditions are expected to favour a balanced surface with exciting contest up with both the bat and the ball.
Pakistan and Zimbabwe's probable playing XI
Pakistan
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (wk), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer
Top run scorers in PAK vs ZIM T20Is
We are considering only the players from the current squad
Babar Azam: 232 runs
Babar Azam has scored 232 runs from 7 T20I innings against Zimbabwe, averaging 33.14. The Pakistan captain strikes at 122.10 and has registered three half-centuries, with a best score of 82 in these clashes.
Fakhar Zaman: 212 runs
Fakhar Zaman has accumulated 212 runs from 9 T20I innings against Zimbabwe at an average of 23.55. He maintains a strike rate of 118.43, with one fifty to his name and a highest score of 61 in these contests.
Sikandar Raza: 184 runs
Sikandar Raza has scored 184 runs from 10 T20I innings against Pakistan, averaging 20.44. The Zimbabwe captain holds a strike rate of 110.84, with a top score of 39, and has yet to register a half-century in this head-to-head battle.
Top wicket-takers in PAK vs ZIM T20Is
We are considering only the players from the current squad
Richard Ngarava: 6 wickets
Richard Ngarava has taken 6 wickets from 10 T20I innings against Pakistan, bowling 35.1 overs. He carries a bowling average of 49.16 and an economy rate of 8.38, with best figures of 1/10 in these contests.
Abrar Ahmed: 5 wickets
Abrar Ahmed has claimed 5 wickets from 3 T20I innings versus Zimbabwe, delivering 10.3 overs. He owns an excellent bowling average of 15.40 and an economy rate of 7.33, with best figures of 3/28 against the African side.
Sikandar Raza: 5 wickets
Sikandar Raza has picked up 5 wickets from 10 T20I innings against Pakistan, bowling 26 overs. He holds a bowling average of 39.20 and an economy rate of 7.53, with best figures of 3/25 in this head-to-head matchup.
PAK vs ZIM key stats
Pakistan's key records
- Pakistan have played 50 T20Is at home and has won 33 out of them, maintaining a solid W/L ratio.
- Pakistan have won 6 matches out of the 11 they have played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
- Babar Azam has scored 232 runs from 7 T20Is against Zimbabwe, averaging 33.1 with a strike rate of 122.1, while also hitting 82 fours and 3 sixes.
- Fakhar Zaman has made 212 runs in 9 T20Is versus Zimbabwe at an average of 23.6 and a strike rate of 118.4, including 61 fours and 1 six.
- Abrar Ahmed has taken 5 wickets from 3 T20Is against Zimbabwe, with an economy of 7.33 and best bowling figures of 3/28.
- Mohammad Nawaz has claimed 4 wickets in 4 T20Is versus Zimbabwe, operating at an economy rate of 5.62 with best figures of 2/11.
Zimbabwe's key records
- In Pakistan, Zimbabwe boasts a poor record of winning only one T20I game out of the 7 they have played there.
- Zimbabwe has a poor record in away T20I matches as they have won only 16 games out of the 58 they have played.
- Tadiwanashe Marumani has scored 414 runs from 16 T20I innings in 2025 at an average of 27.6 and a strike rate of 126.6, including four half-centuries and a top score of 74.
- Sikandar Raza has amassed 476 runs in 23 T20I innings in 2025 at 23.8 and a strike rate of 127.6, with two fifties and a best of 54.
- Sikandar Raza has claimed 21 wickets in 21 T20Is in 2025, averaging 23.0 with an economy of 6.30 and best bowling figures of 3/11.
- Brad Evans has taken 27 wickets from 14 T20Is in 2025 at a superb average of 12.5 and a strike rate of 10.4, returning best figures of 4/16.
- Richard Ngarava has picked up 27 wickets from 19 T20Is in 2025 at 20.4 with an economy rate of 7.78, including best figures of 4/34.
Records that can be broken in PAK vs ZIM 4th T20I of tri-series
- Fakhar Zaman is just 10 sixes away from reaching 100 T20I sixes in his career.
- Saim Ayub needs 3 more sixes to complete 50 T20I sixes.
- Sikandar Raza is only 8 wickets short of becoming Zimbabwe’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is, surpassing Richard Ngarava.
