Pakistan lost an early wicket but Saim Ayub and Usman Khan took the score to 44/1 (4.3) in the powerplay with quickfire contributions of 18 and 12 runs respectively. Are they steadying the ship, or can Zimbabwe strike again?

Ngarava strikes the very next moment after dismissing Omair Yousuf – OUT, intercepted by W Masakadza at cover with a short and quick shot. Yousuf scores 16 from 13 balls.

In the very first over, Ngarava conceded just two runs while Omair Yousuf was on strike. Meanwhile, the goalkeeper fails to save a simple catch after Yousuf misses a length-forward effort. The ball goes through his gloves and a single is taken.

From Pakistan, Omair Yousuf and Saim Ayub take over the scoresheet. Omair Yousuf is on strike. Zimbabwe’s Ngarava opens the bowling attack. The first T20I match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan has begun!

Pakistan (Ending XI): Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir, Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan(w), Salman Agha(c), Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

Pakistan captain Agha Salman won the toss and elected to bat first against Zimbabwe.

Sikandar Raza: You don’t mind bowling first. Took a few notes on how the wicket was played. The wicket tends to slow down as the game progresses. We have played quite a bit of T20 cricket in the last few months. We’re looking forward to a good game and want to put our right foot forward. Wellington and Ryan Burl return.

Salman Agha: I want to put a good total on the board. It could become slower and lower. We want to give young people as many chances as possible because this series is all about young people. Would you like to improve your fielding and bowling with the new ball?

Pakistan (Ending XI): Saim Ayub, Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan(w), Salman Agha(c), Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem

Pakistan secured a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe in the three-match ODI series. The series began with a stunning upset for the visitors as Zimbabwe claimed an 80-run win over the DLS method in the opening game. However, Pakistan bounced back with vigor, dominating the second game with a 10-wicket win and sealing the series with a 99-run triumph in the third. Both Saim Ayub and Kamran Ghulam contributed well with their maiden ODI centuries in the last two games.

Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers , and Richard Ngarava.

Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (week), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan (week), Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan (week)

In Zimbabwe, ZTN will broadcast the first T20I match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan live. Fans in Pakistan can watch the match on Geo Super, PTV, Myco and also stream it live on Tamasha app/website and Tapmad app/website.

In India, live streaming of Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 1st T20I match will be available on Fancode app and Fancode website.