Zimbabwe breakdown to surrender series lead to Pakistan

Salman Ali Agha will commander Pakistan in the initial match of the T20 series against Zimbabwe on Sunday at Sovereigns Sports Club in Bulawayo.

Following a 2-1 triumph in the ODI series, Pakistan declared their playing XI just before the series opener. Salman Ali Agha will lead the group, with assigned skipper Mohammad Rizwan rested for the three-match T20 series.

Saim Ayub will open the batting for Pakistan, close by Omair Container Yousuf, who gets back to the T20 arrangement following a year. Yousuf last played a T20 for Pakistan against Bangladesh during the 2023 Asian Games.

The center request will include Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Irfan Khan, and Jahandad Khan. Jahandad, who appeared in Hobart against Australia recently, will make his second T20 appearance.

The speed assault will comprise of Abbas Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, and prepared campaigner Haris Rauf. Abrar Ahmed will give a twist choice close by Jahandad.

This series denotes another section for Pakistan in the T20 design, with arising players moving forward without a trace of senior stalwarts. Every player will expect to gain by the open door and harden their spot in the group.

The second and third T20 are planned for December 3 and 5 at a similar scene.

After the T20 series, Pakistan will move their concentration toward the South Africa visit, beginning on December 10 in Durban. The visit incorporates three T20, three ODIs, and a two-match Test series.