01 Dec, 18:14 (IST)

Out! Pakistan captain falls to Sikander Raza. Length ball outside offstump. Salman Agha punches it uppishly and Dion Myers takes a stunning diving catch to end his stay. Pakistan are losing momentum in the middle overs. Salman Agha c Dion Myers b Raza 13(19).

01 Dec, 18:05 (IST)

Out! Usman Khan falls.  He was stitching a partnership but it ends abruptly. Usman Khan attempts a cut to Ryan Burl and gets a thick outside edge. The keeper takes a sharp catch. Pakistan needs to accelerate from here. Usman Khan c Marumani b Ryan Burl 39(30).

01 Dec, 17:53 (IST)

Saim Ayub's dismissal has momentarily put brakes on Pakistan's scoring gears but Usman Khan is well set and is keeping the scoreboard ticking. They had a good start and if accelerated in the right moment, the innings can go towards a big score. 

01 Dec, 17:44 (IST)

Out! Big wicket for Zimbabwe.  A short ball on off by Wellington Masakadza and Saim Ayub lofts it towards long-off. The fielder in the deep takes a safe catch. Saim Ayub c Trevor Gwandu b W Masakadza 24(18).

01 Dec, 17:39 (IST)

Some solid cricket played by Saim Ayub and Usman Khan so far as they have stitched a steady partnership as well as kept the boundaries coming. The foundation is laid for a big score in the powerplay. 

01 Dec, 17:28 (IST)

Out! Omair Yusuf falls to Richard Ngarava. Omair Yousuf looks to go hard at the short pitched ball. Slaps it towards cover as he loses his shape and the miscued shot has been taken by the fielder at cover. He started with aggression and it will be a big loss for Pakistan. Omair Yousuf c W Masakadza b Ngarava 16(13).

01 Dec, 17:12 (IST)

Solid start for Pakistan. Omair Yusuf took on Zimbabwe's best bowler Blessing Muzarabani and hit two solid boundaries to give Pakistan a strong start in the game. They would look to maximize the powerplay. 

01 Dec, 17:12 (IST)

Solid start for Pakistan. Omair Yusuf took on Zimbabwe's best bowler Blessing Muzarabani and hit two solid boundaries to give Pakistan a strong start in the game. They would look to maximize the powerplay. 

01 Dec, 16:56 (IST)

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu.

01 Dec, 16:55 (IST)

Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir, Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan(w), Salman Agha(c), Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem.

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Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: The opening T20I of the three-match series between the Pakistan cricket team and the host Zimbabwe cricket team is being played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Ahead of the first T20I, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the playing XI for the much-awaited clash. Salman Ali Agha has been appointed stand-in captain, whereas Usman Khan will keep wickets in the absence of their newly appointed white-ball skipper and wicketkeeper-batter, Mohammad Rizwan, who has been rested for the three-match T20I series against the Zimbabwe national cricket team. Pakistan Playing XI for 1st T20I 2024 vs Zimbabwe Announced; Salman Ali Agha to Captain Green Shirts, Usman Khan to Keep Wickets in Mohammad Rizwan's Absence.

Earlier, both countries faced each other in the three-match ODI series, which the Pakistan national cricket team won 2-1. Zimbabwe won the first ODI by 80 runs (DLS method) before the Pakistan cricket team made a comeback and clinched the second ODI by 10 wickets and the final ODI by 99 runs.

With many star players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah having rested for the three-match T20I series, a new-look Pakistan cricket team will aim to put on a strong show against the host Zimbabwe national cricket team. Is Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I 2024 Live Telecast Available on PTV Sports? Where To Watch PAK vs ZIM Free Live Streaming Online in Pakistan?

Squads:

Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Squad: Ryan Burl, Dion Myers, Tashinga Musekiwa, Sikandar Raza(c), Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande(w), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Brandon Mavuta, Faraz Akram

Pakistan National Cricket Team Squad: Salman Agha(c), Saim Ayub, Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan(w), Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem, Haseebullah Khan, Arafat Minhas, Qasim Akram, Aamer Jamal, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Hasnain