Top 3 Players to watch out for Pakistan in the T20I series vs Zimbabwe
Host Pakistan will be looking to continue their excellent form in the home series against Zimbabwe. Babar Azam will lead the side in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. Uncapped Abdullah Shafique, Khushdil Shah and Zafar Gohar are new faces named in the Pakistan’s T20 squad for the three-match series.
Rookie batsman Haider Ali certainly showed his class with the bat in the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. Experienced Muhammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik will be looking to play a key role for the side in the batting department.
All eyes will be on the likes of Muhammad Musa, Khushdil Shah, Zafar Gohar, who will be looking to make an impression in the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe.
From Mohammad Hafeez’s expertise in the T20 format to Haider Ali’s sensational debut for Pakistan in England this year, we now look at three players to watch out in the T20I series against Zimbabwe.
Mohammad Hafeez
Batting all-rounder has shown excellent form with the bat in the T20 format. He was instrumental in helping Pakistan draw the three-match series against England earlier this year.
Since February 2018, Mohammad Hafeez has accumulated 489 runs in 13 T20I matches at an average of 69.85 with four half-centuries to his name.
The 40-year old will be looking to continue his rich vein of form with the bat in the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe.
Babar Azam
There is no doubt that Babar Azam is the premier batsman for Pakistan in white-ball cricket. As captain of the side, Babar Azam will be looking to lead from the front in the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe.
Since February 2018, Babar Azam has topped the batting charts for Pakistan in the T20 format. He has accumulated 971 runs in 24 T20I matches at an average of 51.10 with 11 half-centuries to his name.
The 26-year old will be looking to make notable contributions with the bat in the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.
Shadab Khan
Leg-spinner has been a consistent performer for the side in the T20 format. He will be keen to make impact with the ball for Pakistan in the 20-over format.
Since February 2018, Shadab Khan has been leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in the T20 format. He has claimed 34 wickets in 30 matches at an average of 23.82 with a strike rate of 18.8.
Earlier this summer, Shadab Khan bowled well in the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. He claimed 5 wickets in 3 matches at an average of 23.00.
The team management will be hoping that Shadab Khan can deliver the goods with the ball in the upcoming series against Zimbabwe.
