Zimbabwe v Pakistan – 1st T20 – Match Preview
After winning the lone Test match and then the three-match one-day series Pakistan will be aiming to end their tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045 on a high after beating the hosts in the two-match T20 series scheduled to begin from today, September 16, at Harare Sports Club.
Pakistan, who have been entangled in controversies for almost more than a year have looked exceptionally well against Zimbabwe and most of the squad which consists of young players has left many impressed, exhibiting a phenomenal pool of young talent in
Pakistan.
The tourists would be aiming to grab the two T20’s as a farewell souvenir to their outgoing coach http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Waqar-Younis-Maitla-c96193, who will be relinquishing his duties after the series because of health issues.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 players to watch out for: In a country that has one of the most exciting players in the world, the T20 format is just what they need to show-off their flamboyant game play against the world and with the likes of Umar Akmal, Shoaib
Malik, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Aizaz-Cheema-c961 and Mohammad Hafeez fans at Harare can be sure to see some fireworks in the first T20 outing.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe will not be letting Pakistan run over them as they will now desperately seek a win in the two games to redeem their stature in the country which they had achieved after handing a befitting beating to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 this year.
The hosts might have slacked a bit in the longer versions of the game; nonetheless, they have established a strong T20 structure in the country which has helped nurture players well equipped to handle the fastest format in modern-day cricket.
The current Zimbabwe squad is a blend of players who can smash boundaries and bowl well in the depth to prevent the opposition from getting carried away.
Zimbabwe players to watch out for: http://www.senore.com/Cricket/E-Chigumbura-c1411 is certainly the man to watch out for as he has the ability to hit the ball all the way to the longest boundary, making him extremely handy against Pakistan.
The batsman will need to put a bit more focus into his play in order to stay on the wicket for a longer period of time to accomplish a big score.
Then there are the likes of skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BRM-Taylor-c1200, Tatenda Taibu and Ray Price who are dangerous while play T20s.
These players might give Pakistan a run for their money if they get going in today’s match.
Expected squad (Pakistan): http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Yasir-Shah-c98252
Expected squad (Zimbabwe): , Brendan Taylor (capt), http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CB-Mpofu-c1219
Pitch Report: The pitch at the Harare Sports Club is expected to be a batting paradise which will have plenty to offer the batsmen while the bowlers might feel difficult to bowl on it.
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