Pak vs Zim 1st T20 Tri Series Highlights 2025 — Pakistan won by 5 wickets
In the Pak vs Zim 1st T20 Tri Series Highlights 2025 from Rawalpindi, Pakistan produced a confident start to the Tri-Nation T20I series with a strong five-wicket win in the opening match. Mohammad Nawaz powered the middle overs with a match-shaping spell, while Fakhar Zaman and Usman Khan kept the chase steady and clean to secure two points for Pakistan.
Zimbabwe posted a competitive score, but Nawaz controlled the game with crucial breakthroughs that shifted momentum.
Fakhar Zaman played with intent at the top and Usman Khan finished with calm shot selection as Pakistan reached the target with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
It was a composed performance. Pakistan handled pressure. Zimbabwe offered resistance. Rawalpindi witnessed a convincing display that sets the tone for the rest of the Tri-Series.
Toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in the Tri-Series 2025 against Zimbabwe
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 1st Match, Rawalpindi
Pakistan Squad
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (†), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed
Zimbabwe Squad
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (†), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer
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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Match Highlights
- Fakhar and Nawaz powered Pakistan to a confident five-wicket win.
- Zimbabwe collapsed from 91 for 1 to a modest 147 for 8.
- Nawaz shined with 2 for 22 and a quick 20 to seal the chase.
- Fakhar hit a solid 44 and Usman added an unbeaten 37.
- Pakistan recovered from 31 for 3 with calm middle-order batting.
- Babar Azam fell for a duck as Zimbabwe struck early.
PAK vs Zim 1st T20 Match Tri-Series 2025 Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match Details | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| Toss | Pakistan, elected to field first |
| Series | Pakistan T20I Tri-Series |
| Season | 2025/26 |
| Player Of The Match | Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan) |
| Match Number | T20I no. 3581 |
| Hours of Play (Local Time) | 19.00 start, First Session 19.00-20.30, Interval 20.30-20.50, Second Session 20.50-22.20 |
| Match Days | 18 November 2025 – night (20-over match) |
| Umpires | Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan) |
| DRS | Rashid Riaz (Pakistan) |
| TV Umpire | Faisal Afridi (Pakistan) |
| Reserve Umpire | Tariq Rasheed (Pakistan) |
| Match Referee | Reon King (West Indies) |
| Points | Pakistan 2, Zimbabwe 0 |
