Pakistan will face Zimbabwe at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi for the 1st Match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025. This promises to be an exciting encounter as Pakistan hosts the tri-series featuring Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.
The head-to-head record between these two teams shows Pakistan’s dominance, with Pakistan holding a 7-3 advantage over Zimbabwe in their last 10 encounters. Pakistan has won 3 of their last 5 matches, while Zimbabwe has won 2 of their recent matches.
PAK vs ZIM Match Preview
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, will host this crucial tri-series opener. Based on T20 matches played at this venue in recent years, the ground has an average score of 157 runs, indicating favorable batting conditions.
The venue statistics reveal a surface with support for pace bowlers who have taken 37 wickets compared to 27 for spinners in the last 5 T20s. Teams winning the toss have a 62% preference to bowl first at this venue, with teams bowling first achieving an impressive 80% win rate, indicating strong advantages for chasing.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe |
| Date | November 18th, 2025 |
| Time | 6:00 PM LOCAL, 6:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Tournament | Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Expected to be a balanced wicket |
| Average Score | 157 runs (average in last 5 T20s at this venue) |
| Favors | Spinners – pitch offers good assistance with balanced conditions |
| Surface | Good batting conditions with assistance for both pace and spin bowlers |
| Weather Impact | Clear with 0% precipitation chance |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first – 62% opted to chase |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 12°C with clear conditions expected with periodic clouds |
| Humidity | 60% – Moderate humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 6 km/h – Light winds |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – no rain threat |
| Overall | Clear conditions with periodic clouds, ideal for cricket |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium shows teams winning the toss have a 62% preference to bowl first over the last 5 years. Teams bowling first have achieved an impressive 80% win rate, indicating strong advantages for chasing at this venue. The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first.
Injury Updates
Pakistan is expected to field its full-strength squad. For Zimbabwe, Blessing Muzarabani has been ruled out due to a back injury and has been replaced by Newman Nyamhuri in the squad.
Dream11 Team For PAK vs ZIM
PAK vs ZIM Head-to-Head Records
- ZIM beat PAK by 2 wickets: PAK – 132/7 (20), ZIM – 133/8 (19.5) (05 Dec, 2024)
- PAK beat ZIM by 10 wickets: PAK – 61/0 (5.3), ZIM – 57/10 (12.4) (03 Dec, 2024)
- PAK beat ZIM by 57 runs: PAK – 165/4 (20), ZIM – 108/10 (15.3) (01 Dec, 2024)
- ZIM beat PAK by 1 run: PAK – 129/8 (20), ZIM – 130/8 (20) (27 Oct, 2022)
- PAK beat ZIM by 24 runs: PAK – 165/3 (20), ZIM – 141/7 (20) (25 Apr, 2021)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Babar Azam (Captain) | Scored 127 runs in 5 matches |
| Sikandar Raza (Vice Captain) | Scored 119 runs and took 7 wickets in 5 matches |
| Shaheen Afridi | Took 11 wickets in 5 matches |
| Salman Ali Agha | Scored 62 runs in 5 matches |
| Richard Ngarava | Took 3 wickets in 5 matches |
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