PAK vs ZIM Prediction, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Pakistan will take on Zimbabwe in the first game of the T20I tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, on Tuesday, November 18.

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Led by Salman Agha, Pakistan is entering this series after defeating South Africa by 2-1 at home earlier this month. On the other hand, Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, suffered a 0-3 series defeat to Afghanistan in November 2025 at home.

PAK vs ZIM, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 1, Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 1

Time & Date: 6:30 PM IST, Tuesday, November 18

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

PAK vs ZIM, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 1 Pitch Report

The Rawalpindi surface is expected to assist batters comparatively. However, as the innings progress, we can expect spinners to come into the picture. Any score above 160 would be a tough ask for the chasing side.

PAK vs ZIM, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 1 Probable XIs

Pakistan

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Babar Azam, Salman Agha (c), Usman Khan, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq.

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava.

PAK vs ZIM, T20I Tri-Series 2025, Match 1 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Pakistan.

These two sides have played a total of 21 T20Is against each other, with Pakistan bagging 18 wins while Zimbabwe secured three victories. On that note, we can expect the Men In Green to continue their good momentum and start off the tri-series on a winning note.

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