LIVE - Pakistan v Zimbabwe: 1st T20 International – Toss Report
The Zimbabweans have won the toss and elected to field first in the 1st T20I against Pakistan today, September 16 at Harare Sports Club.
Coming from a Test triumph and a 3-match ODI series whitewash, the Men in Green seem to be in high spirit and are confident of winning today’s game as well.
On the other side, the home team is looking somewhat dejected after four consecutive defeats.
Today’s match is being expected to be a thrilling clash as both the teams contain some limited-over specialist youngsters.
Weather Condition
It is a bright and sunny day in Harare with very thin and scattered clouds. The temperature is between 28°C and 14°C. The chances of precipitation are 10 per cent while the humidity is very low.
Overall, the weather is favourable for play.
Pitch Report
Harare Sports Club has a capacity of approximately 10, 000 spectators. The pitch is dry and cracked, that will help the hard-hitting batsmen, while the bowlers are likely to have tough time there.
The outfield is partly grassy. A low wind is also blowing there. The first ever T20I on the wicket was played on June 12, 2010, between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750.
Final Squads
Pakistan:
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Saeed-Ajmal-c87859.
Zimbabwe:
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/E-Chigumbura-c1411, C Zhuwao, RW Price, CB Mpofu.
Umpires
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/David-Clarence-Boon-c52728 is the match referee. Sifelani Rwaziyeni will work as reserve umpire.
Last Minute views
Commenting on Team Pakistan’s changes in their playing strategy for this game, a commentator says, “This is the best selection for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dolphins-c781 while opening.”
In Action
Mohammad Hafeez and Asad http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CB-Mpofu-c1219 is delivering the new ball for the home side.
Last Word
A handsome number of spectators are in the stadium to watch the game. It is going to be the second last match of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Waqar-Younis-Maitla-c96193 as Pakistan’s coach.
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