Today, December 1, 2024, Pakistan and Zimbabwe are playing the 1st T20I of their series at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The match started at 1:00 PM local time. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat, with the score currently at 54-1 in the 7th over.
This T20I is part of Pakistan's tour of Zimbabwe, which includes three T20Is following a three-match ODI series. All matches are being held at the Queens Sports Club, a venue known for its scenic backdrop and competitive pitch conditions
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Zimbabwe was the first Test-playing country to visit Pakistan for a limited over series in 2015 after the terrorist attack on Sri Lankan team Bus in 2009. They will be Pakistan’s first guests since the deadly Corona Virus halted all the sports activity in the country. In 2019 Zimbabwe Cricket was suspended by ICC over Government interference in Cricket Administration which meant No funding and participation for Zimbabwean in ICC tournaments. Three months later they were reinducted as ICC member after they promised to follow to guidelines set by ICC to Run Cricket Boards.
COVID-19 costed already Financial Struggling Zimbabwe series against India, Australia and Afghanistan. on the other hand, for Pakistan, the Novel Virus resulted in the suspension of Ongoing PSL in march and postponing n Second Test match between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Pakistan recently concluded their Tour to England in a Bio-secure Environment and are preparing for a protective Bubble for next in line Cricket commitments.
This tour will be part of ICC ODI super league where 13 teams will fight for 8 positions to directly for the next 50-over World Cup in India 2023. The 13 teams include12 ICC full members and the Netherlands who won 2015-17 Super league. India however automatically qualifies being the host of the tournament which leaves 7 places for the rest of teams. The main objective behind Super League is to bring relevance to ODI cricket for the next years. The Idea of securing a place in 2023 Worldcup will spice up the competition as a lot will be at stake. Each side plays four home and four away 3 match series. Each side play four home and four away three-match series Every team will earn 10 points for a win, five for a tie/no result/abandonment and none for a loss. The points secured in eight series will determine the position of each team.
Zimbabwe will have to lift their game in all three departments of the game to have any chance against the against Pakistan. Batting, bowling and Feilding Coaches need to address their basic issues, guiding them in the right direction and providing them with a plan to execute. The senior group have to prove their worth by leading from the front and setting up an example for youngsters to follow. A couple of games will not work for Zimbabwean cause until n unless they bring consistency to their game. Modern Day cricket Requires Specialists to command the game and the chevrons lack key players who can turn the match into favour with their extraordinary skills. They must find a permanent Captain to make greater on-field decisions. They have enough time to prepare for their uphill task before they land in Pakistan.
As the history between two nations suggests, For Pakistan, this tour will another smooth sailing over their favourite to beat opposition. The Green team will certainly look to introduce some fresh faces to their dugout. This particular tour will relieve some added pressure from the shoulders of Babar Azam, who needs to bring balance between his Batting and Captaincy role. Pakistan has made it clear to cricketing fraternity about conducting Home Series only in Pakistan but still, PCB will have to arrange foolproof security measures to disseminate a peaceful message to the rest of the World.
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