The Zimbabwe vs Pakistan ODI series 2024 will commence on November 24, featuring three matches at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe, under Craig Ervine, faces Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, with the latter favored due to their higher ICC ranking. All matches will stream live in India via the FanCode app, but there will be no television broadcast.
The Zimbabwe national cricket team is set to engage in a three-match ODI series against the Pakistan national cricket team, commencing on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The series promises to be an exciting contest, particularly as Zimbabwe comes off a commendable performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group B, where they emerged victorious in all matches. Under the leadership of captain Craig Ervine, Zimbabwe will feature three uncapped players, namely Trevor Gwandu, Tashinga Musekiwa, and Tinotenda Maposa.
Conversely, Pakistan arrives for this series following a mixed performance against Australia, having secured a 2-1 victory in the ODI series but facing a 0-3 defeat in the T20 series. Mohammad Rizwan, appointed as the captain for the 50-over format, will have the support of seasoned players such as Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah, all of whom have been recalled for this series. Given Pakistan’s standing as third in the ICC Men’s Team ODI rankings, they are favored to succeed over Zimbabwe, currently ranked 13th.
Historically, the teams have faced each other 62 times, with Pakistan achieving victory in 54 encounters, while Zimbabwe has claimed victory in five, alongside two no results and one tie. The matches will take place at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM IST daily.
For fans in India, live streaming of the series will be available through the FanCode app and website, noting that there will be no television broadcast for these matches.
The announced match schedule includes:
– Sunday, November 24: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan – 1:00 PM
– Tuesday, November 26: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan – 1:00 PM
– Thursday, November 28: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan – 1:00 PM
The participating squads feature:
– Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (captain), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams.
– Pakistan: Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (captain & wk), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani, Tayyab Tahir.
The impending ODI series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan in November 2024 serves as a crucial segment of both teams’ cricket schedules. Zimbabwe’s recent success in the T20 World Cup qualifiers bolsters their confidence, while Pakistan looks to improve their standing after mixed results against Australia. The historical context of their encounters amplifies the anticipation, as Pakistan has largely dominated past matches. This series not only tests the players’ skills but also assesses the teams’ preparation leading into crucial future international tournaments.
In conclusion, the Zimbabwe vs Pakistan ODI series 2024 is poised to be an engaging spectacle for cricket fans, particularly due to Zimbabwe’s recent form and Pakistan’s star-studded lineup. With both teams bringing distinct challenges, the series presents an opportunity for players to showcase their talents on an international platform. Fans in India can conveniently watch the matches via FanCode, as the teams strive for supremacy in the ODI format.
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