Pakistan vs Zimbabwe: Live Cricket Score Updates for Tri-Nation T20I 2025 – Zimbabwe Grabs Early Wickets as Pakistan Stands at 49/3 in 8.3 Overs
The T20I Tri-Nation series has officially kicked off, featuring teams from Pakistan and Zimbabwe. The match took place on November 18, 2025, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with a scheduled start time of 6:30 PM IST. Pakistan recently secured a whitewash against Sri Lanka, while Zimbabwe faced defeat against Afghanistan in their previous series.
Match Overview
In the opening match of the series, the Zimbabwean team struggled as they were bowled out for 147 runs. Pakistan’s bowlers executed a disciplined performance, taking wickets at crucial intervals. Key players from Pakistan included Mohammad Nawaz, who claimed two wickets, while Shaheen Afridi, Saim Ayub, and Abrar Ahmed each added a wicket to their tally.
Match Progression
- Start of the Match: Zimbabwe opened their innings positively, with Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani initially scoring at a brisk pace.
- Key Partnerships: A significant partnership developed between Bennett and Marumani, but both fell victim to Pakistan’s bowling attack.
- Pivotal Overs: Pakistan managed to reclaim control, with crucial dismissals including Brian Bennett for 49 runs and Brendan Taylor, who was run out.
Current Status
As the innings progressed, Pakistan found themselves at 49 runs for the loss of three wickets after 8.3 overs. The team needed a stable partnership to chase down the target efficiently. At this point in the match, Fakhar Zaman and Usman Khan were at the crease, showing promise to stabilize the innings.
Player Contributions
- Fakhar Zaman: Currently batting at 25*
- Usman Khan: Currently batting at 19*
Match Conditions
The pitch at Rawalpindi was noted to be slightly abrasive, potentially favoring bowlers. Dew could also play a crucial role as the game continued into the evening. Pakistan’s captain, Salman Agha, decided to bowl first, aiming to capitalize on the conditions and their recent form.
Playing XIs
| Pakistan | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | Brian Bennett |
| Saim Ayub | Tadiwanashe Marumani |
| Babar Azam | Brad Evans |
| Fakhar Zaman | Sikandar Raza (C) |
| Usman Khan (WK) | Brendan Taylor (WK) |
| Salman Agha (C) | Ryan Burl |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Tashinga Musekiwa |
| Faheem Ashraf | Graeme Cremer |
| Shaheen Afridi | Tinotenda Maposa |
| Salman Mirza | Richard Ngarava |
| Abrar Ahmed |
Stay tuned for more updates on the Tri-Nation T20I series as Pakistan looks to capitalize on this promising start against Zimbabwe.
