Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Updates: Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan in the opening match of the T20I series against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday.

After a 2-1 win in the ODI series, Pakistan announced their starting lineup on the eve of the series opener. Salman Ali Agha will lead the team while designated captain Mohammad Rizwan is rested for the three-match T20I series.

Saim Ayub will open the batting line-up for Pakistan along with Omair Bin Yousuf, who returns to the T20I setup after a year out. Yousuf last played a T20I for Pakistan against Bangladesh during the 2023 Asian Games.

The middle row will feature Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Irfan Khan and Jahandad Khan. Jahandad, who made his debut against Australia in Hobart earlier this year, will be making his second T20I appearance.

The tempo attack will consist of Abbas Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem and veteran activist Haris Rauf. Abrar Ahmed will provide a spin option alongside Jahandad.

This series marks a new chapter for Pakistan in the T20I format, with emerging players stepping up in the absence of experienced regulars. Every player will try to take advantage of the opportunity and cement their place in the team.

The second and third T20Is are scheduled for December 3 and 5 at the same venue.

After the T20I series, Pakistan will shift their focus to the South Africa tour, which begins in Durban on December 10. The tour includes three T20Is, three ODIs and a two-match Test series.

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