ZIM Vs PAK 3rd ODI Prediction: Fantasy XI Insights And Key Player Choices

The third ODI between Zimbabwe and Pakistan is set for November 28, 2024, at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The match will start at 1:00 PM IST. This game will decide the series winner after Zimbabwe won the first match by 80 runs and Pakistan levelled the series with a 10-wicket win in the second match.

Pakistan's tour of Zimbabwe began with a setback as they lost by 80 runs using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. However, they bounced back in the second game. Abrar Ahmed's impressive bowling, taking four key wickets, along with Saim Ayub's explosive batting of 113 runs off 62 balls, led to a commanding victory for Pakistan.

The final ODI promises excitement as both teams aim to clinch the series. The Queens Sports Club pitch favours batsmen but also supports bowlers during middle overs. The weather forecast indicates humid and cloudy conditions with a high chance of thunderstorms and rain.

Key Players to Watch

Sean Williams has been crucial for Zimbabwe, scoring 54 runs and taking two wickets across two matches. Sikandar Raza has also contributed significantly with 56 runs and two wickets. For Pakistan, Saim Ayub stands out as the top scorer with 113 runs, while Abrar Ahmed impressed with four wickets in the last match.

Dream11 Predictions

For Team 1, Mohammed Rizwan is chosen as wicketkeeper. Batters include Craig Ervine, Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir, and Dion Myers. All-rounders are Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, and Agha Salman. Bowlers are Abrar Ahmed, Faisal Akram, and Haris Rauf. Captain choices are Saim Ayub and Sikandar Raza; vice-captains are Agha Salman and Sean Williams.

In Team 2 predictions, Mohammed Rizwan remains wicketkeeper. Batters selected are Salim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, and Brian Bennett. All-rounders include Sikandar Raza, Agha Salman, Sean Williams, and Aamir Jamal. Bowlers are Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Abrar Ahmed. Captain choices are Sean Williams and Agha Salman; vice-captains are Saim Ayub and Sikandar Raza.

Team News

No injury updates have been reported so far for either team. Both squads are expected to field their strongest line-ups for this decisive match.

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe: Joylord Gumbie, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine ©, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu.

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan © (WK), Agha Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Irfan Khan, Aamer Jamal, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Faisal Akram.

Full Squads

Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine leads a squad including Faraz Akram and Brian Bennett among others like Joylord Gumbie and Trevor Gwandu. The team also features Clive Madande and Tinotenda Maposa alongside Tadiwanashe Marumani.

Pakistan: The squad includes Mohammad Rizwan as captain with players like Aamir Jamal and Abdullah Shafique. Other members include Abrar Ahmed and Ahmed Daniyal along with Faisal Akram.

This final ODI promises an exciting conclusion to the series as both teams strive for victory on November 28th at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.