If Pakistan win this match, they will have completed a white wash against Zimbabwe in all formats of the game. They have come out on top in all the previous matches, but yes they have been tested at times. Winning today would make it a fitting farewell for Waqar Younis who will lead this team for the last time today.
Pakistan came into this tour with a mixture of youngsters and seniors with an aim to introduce new players and different combinations, and so far they have done that successfully.Aizaz Cheema has had a dream start in international cricket while Yasir Shah, Junaid Khan and Sohail Khan have all shown promise. Younis Khan and Sohail Tanvir made convincing comebacks, so has Imran Farhat, while Shoaib Malik might have some work to do. This has been an important tour for captain Misbah ul Haq too who would like to leave on a winning note.
As for Zimbabwe, they would love to end today on a victorious note, on a tour in which they have been constantly punished by their opponent. They bowling has been impressive but its their batting and fielding which need a lot of work. Winning this match will not make much of a difference, the damage has already been done, but it will boost their confidence for another expected tough tour against New Zealand next month.
The odds are mostly with Pakistan to win but in this format of the game, you never know what to expect.
SPOTLIGHT:
1) Rameez Raja of Pakistan was brought on this tour after spectacular performances in the Faysal Bank t20 tournament, but in the first match of the series he failed to impress. He came out to bat in a pressure situation when big runs were required and failed to perform. There is no doubt of the talent in him and of what hes capable of, but he has to show it by performing at the big stage to cement his spot.
2) Charles Coventry of Zimbabwe, still best remember for his 194 against Bangladesh, although so far he has failed to live up to the reputation he built of himself in that match. He was brought back to the t20 side after a poor form of runs in thr world cup, but in the last match he was the only Zimbabwean batsman to show a fight. He is a big hitter and has good temperament, its now that Zimbabwe really need him to deliver.
TEAM NEWS:
Zimbabwe probably won't meddle with their playing 11 of the last match much, but they might bring in Prosper Utseya in as an attacking spinner.
:Zimbabwe (probable): 1 Vusi Sibanda, 2 Chamu Chibhabha, 3 Cephas Zhuwao, 4 Hamilton Masakadza, 5 Brendan Taylor, 6 Charles Coventry, 7 Tatenda Taibu, 8 Elton Chigumbura, 9 Ray Price/Prosper Utseya, 10 Kyle Jarvis, 11 Chris Mpofu/Brian Vitori.
Pakistan might not even change their playing 11 at all, but they might want to bring in Junaid Khan for a match, so its possible Sohail Khan or Aizaz Cheema might not get a match.
Pakistan (probable): 1 Mohammad Hafeez, 2 Asad Shafiq, 3 Rameez Raja, 4 Misbah-ul-Haq, 5 Shoaib Malik, 6 Umar Akmal, 7 Sohail Tanvir, 8 Saeed Ajmal, 9 Sohail Khan/Junaid Khan, 10 Aizaz Cheema, 11 Yasir Shah
PITCH AND CONDITIONS: Harare has always been known to be a good batting pitch, but as we saw in the last match, there was a little something in there for the bowlers too since there was good bounce and movement. The outfield is quick and because its t20, boundaries should be plenty. So a big crowd could be expected for this match.
May the best team win!
Pakistan came into this tour with a mixture of youngsters and seniors with an aim to introduce new players and different combinations, and so far they have done that successfully.Aizaz Cheema has had a dream start in international cricket while Yasir Shah, Junaid Khan and Sohail Khan have all shown promise. Younis Khan and Sohail Tanvir made convincing comebacks, so has Imran Farhat, while Shoaib Malik might have some work to do. This has been an important tour for captain Misbah ul Haq too who would like to leave on a winning note.
As for Zimbabwe, they would love to end today on a victorious note, on a tour in which they have been constantly punished by their opponent. They bowling has been impressive but its their batting and fielding which need a lot of work. Winning this match will not make much of a difference, the damage has already been done, but it will boost their confidence for another expected tough tour against New Zealand next month.
The odds are mostly with Pakistan to win but in this format of the game, you never know what to expect.
SPOTLIGHT:
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| Rameez Raja, this could well be his last chance to cement his spot. |
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| Charles Coventry, as in t20's teams tend to collapse easily, he'll have a big responsibility in the lower order. |
TEAM NEWS:
Zimbabwe probably won't meddle with their playing 11 of the last match much, but they might bring in Prosper Utseya in as an attacking spinner.
:Zimbabwe (probable): 1 Vusi Sibanda, 2 Chamu Chibhabha, 3 Cephas Zhuwao, 4 Hamilton Masakadza, 5 Brendan Taylor, 6 Charles Coventry, 7 Tatenda Taibu, 8 Elton Chigumbura, 9 Ray Price/Prosper Utseya, 10 Kyle Jarvis, 11 Chris Mpofu/Brian Vitori.
Pakistan might not even change their playing 11 at all, but they might want to bring in Junaid Khan for a match, so its possible Sohail Khan or Aizaz Cheema might not get a match.
Pakistan (probable): 1 Mohammad Hafeez, 2 Asad Shafiq, 3 Rameez Raja, 4 Misbah-ul-Haq, 5 Shoaib Malik, 6 Umar Akmal, 7 Sohail Tanvir, 8 Saeed Ajmal, 9 Sohail Khan/Junaid Khan, 10 Aizaz Cheema, 11 Yasir Shah
PITCH AND CONDITIONS: Harare has always been known to be a good batting pitch, but as we saw in the last match, there was a little something in there for the bowlers too since there was good bounce and movement. The outfield is quick and because its t20, boundaries should be plenty. So a big crowd could be expected for this match.
May the best team win!
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