zimbabwe national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team match scorecard
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The cricket rivalry between Pakistan and Zimbabwe reflects decades of competitive international fixtures across all game formats. Historically dominated by Pakistan’s world-class bowling attacks and legendary batsmen, recent encounters have yielded much tighter, unpredictable contests, especially in the shorter Twenty20 format. Tracking their matchups requires analyzing comprehensive historical data alongside modern team dynamics. From iconic Test battles in Bulawayo to high-stakes tournament matches in Rawalpindi, the statistical breakdowns of their scorecards tell a fascinating story of growth, resilience, and tactical evolution, revealing how both teams deploy spin and pace variations to gain crucial upper hands.
Recent Matches Table
Date
Format
Venue
Scorecard Summary
Result
Nov 23, 2025
T20I
Rawalpindi
PAK: 195/5 (20 ov)ZIM: 126/10 (19 ov)
Pakistan won by 69 runs
Nov 18, 2025
T20I
Rawalpindi
ZIM: 147/8 (20 ov)PAK: 151/5 (19.2 ov)
Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Dec 05, 2024
T20I
Bulawayo
PAK: 132/7 (20 ov)ZIM: 133/8 (19.5 ov)
Zimbabwe won by 2 wickets
Dec 03, 2024
T20I
Bulawayo
ZIM: 57/10 (12.4 ov)PAK: 61/0 (5.3 ov)
Pakistan won by 10 wickets
Dec 01, 2024
T20I
Bulawayo
PAK: 165/4 (20 ov)ZIM: 108/10 (15.3 ov)
Pakistan won by 57 runs
Head-to-Head / Win-Loss Summary Table
Match Format
Total Matches
Pakistan Wins
Zimbabwe Wins
Ties
No Result / Draws
Test Matches
19
12
3
0
4
One-Day Internationals (ODI)
62
54
4
1
3
Twenty20 Internationals (T20I)
20
17
3
0
0
All Formats Total
101
83
10
1
7
Best Player Analysis Table
Category
Player Name
Team
Statistical Highlight
Performance Summary
All-Time ODI Batting Leader
Mohammad Yousuf
PAK
1033 runs
Maintained a prolific career record against Zimbabwe between 1998 and 2008.
All-Time Test Batting Leader
Inzamam-ul-Haq
PAK
835 runs
Anchored Pakistan’s middle order through dominant Test series in the 1990s and 2000s.
Zimbabwe Batting Icon
Grant Flower
ZIM
906 ODI runs
Highest run-scorer for Zimbabwe against Pakistan, anchoring their golden era.
All-Time Bowling Giant
Waqar Younis
PAK
38 Test / 26 ODI wickets
Shattered Zimbabwe’s lineups using lethal reverse swing throughout his career.
Zimbabwe Bowling Icon
Heath Streak
ZIM
44 international wickets
Led Zimbabwe’s historic fast-bowling attack effectively against Pakistan.
Modern T20I Batting Standout
Mohammad Rizwan
PAK
242 runs / 80.7 Avg
Remains the toughest modern batsman for Zimbabwe to dismiss in T20Is.
Modern T20I Bowling Threat
Mohammad Hafeez
PAK
14 T20I wickets
Holds an incredibly restrictive 5.58 economy rate against Zimbabwe.
Modern All-Round Impact
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
167 T20I runs / Key Wickets
Routinely delivers vital breakthroughs and clutch lower-order runs against Pakistan.
Match Overview and Key Details Table
Detail Category
Match Overview Data
Key Event Details
Match Date
November 23, 2025
Part of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series.
Match Format
Twenty20 International (T20I)
Played as a night match under floodlights.
Venue & Location
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Toss Result
Pakistan won the toss
Opted to bat first on a batting-friendly surface.
Innings 1 (PAK)
195/5 (20 Overs)
Driven by a strong opening partnership.
Innings 2 (ZIM)
126 All Out (19 Overs)
Struggled heavily against Pakistan’s spin variations.
Match Winner
Pakistan
Won by a margin of 69 runs.
Player of the Match
Usman Tariq (PAK)
Took 4 wickets for 18 runs, including a hat-trick.
Top Batsman
Babar Azam (PAK)
Scored a stellar 74 runs off 52 deliveries.
Top Bowler (ZIM)
Sikandar Raza
Claimed 2 wickets for 39 runs in his 4 overs.
Zimbabwe Batting Performance Table
Batsman
Dismissal Mode
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
Strike Rate
Brian Bennett
b Mohammad Nawaz
9
5
2
0
180.00
Tadiwanashe Marumani
c & b Usman Tariq
4
5
1
0
80.00
Brendan Taylor
c Sub b Usman Tariq
8
8
2
0
100.00
Sikandar Raza (c)
c Sub b Usman Tariq
23
18
2
1
127.78
Tony Munyonga
b Usman Tariq
1
7
0
0
14.29
Ryan Burl
Not Out
67
49
8
2
136.73
Brad Evans
c Sub b Mohammad Nawaz
2
6
0
0
33.33
Wellington Masakadza
b Faheem Ashraf
0
1
0
0
0.00
Tinotenda Maposa
b Naseem Shah
3
10
0
0
30.00
Tashinga Musekiwa
b Mohammad Wasim Jr.
0
1
0
0
0.00
Richard Ngarava
Run Out (Usman Khan)
5
5
1
0
100.00
Extras
(w 4, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
4
Total Score
10 Wickets (19 Overs)
126
16
3
6.63 RPO
Pakistan Batting Performance Table
Batsman
Dismissal Mode
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
Strike Rate
Sahibzada Farhan
b Sikandar Raza
63
41
4
3
153.65
Saim Ayub
c Masakadza b Brad Evans
13
8
0
2
162.50
Babar Azam
c Brad Evans b Sikandar Raza
74
52
7
2
142.30
Faheem Ashraf
Run Out (Sikandar Raza / Brad Evans)
3
4
0
0
75.00
Mohammad Nawaz
c Brad Evans b Richard Ngarava
4
4
0
0
100.00
Salman Ali Agha (c)
Not Out
1
2
0
0
50.00
Fakhar Zaman
Not Out
27
10
1
3
270.00
Extras
(lb 5, nb 1, w 4)
10
Total Score
5 Wickets (20 Overs)
195
12
10
9.75 RPO
Bowling Performances Table
Bowler Name
Team
Overs
Maidens
Runs Given
Wickets
Economy Rate
Usman Tariq
PAK
4.0
1
18
4
4.50
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
4.0
0
21
2
5.25
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
4.0
0
39
2
9.75
Mohammad Wasim Jr.
PAK
4.0
0
25
1
6.25
Naseem Shah
PAK
4.0
0
31
1
7.75
Richard Ngarava
ZIM
4.0
0
34
1
8.50
Faheem Ashraf
PAK
3.0
0
30
1
10.00
Brad Evans
ZIM
4.0
0
59
1
14.75
Tinotenda Maposa
ZIM
3.0
0
20
0
6.67
Wellington Masakadza
ZIM
4.0
0
27
0
6.75
Ryan Burl
ZIM
1.0
0
11
0
11.00
Key Moments and Turning Points Table
Match Phase
Specific Event / Over
Impact on the Match
Strategic Significance
The Toss
Pre-Match
Pakistan wins the toss and bats first.
Allowed Pakistan to set a massive target on a flat, dry surface.
Formed a solid foundation, leaving Zimbabwe’s fielders searching for answers.
Fakhar’s Blitz
19th & 20th Over (PAK)
Fakhar Zaman hits 27 off 10 balls.
Shifted a good total into a psychologically daunting 195/5.
Early Breakthrough
2nd Over (ZIM)
Mohammad Nawaz bowls Brian Bennett.
Shook Zimbabwe’s confidence by removing their explosive opener early.
The Raza Fightback
7th to 10th Over (ZIM)
Sikandar Raza scores a quick 23.
Threatened a comeback, keeping Zimbabwe close to the required run-rate.
The Hat-Trick
12th Over (ZIM)
Usman Tariq takes 3 wickets in 3 balls.
Zimbabwe slips from 71/3 to 71/6, effectively ending the contest.
The Lone Resistance
13th to 19th Over (ZIM)
Ryan Burl hits an unbeaten 67.
Delayed the inevitable defeat and saved Zimbabwe from a record low score.
Match Result and Player of the Match Table
Category
Match Result Data
Performance Summary
Match Winner
Pakistan
Defeated Zimbabwe to solidify their position in the Tri-Series.
Match Margin
Won by 69 runs
Pakistan defended 195, bowling Zimbabwe out for 126.
Player of the Match
Usman Tariq (PAK)
Finished with match-winning figures of 4 wickets for 18 runs.
POTM Major Milestone
Hat-Trick
Took 3 wickets in consecutive balls during the 12th over.
First Innings Total
Pakistan: 195/5 (20 overs)
Anchored by Babar Azam (74) and Sahibzada Farhan (63).
Second Innings Total
Zimbabwe: 126/10 (19 overs)
Top-scored by Ryan Burl with an unbeaten 67.
Conclusion
In summary, the detailed scorecard analysis underscores Pakistan’s enduring analytical superiority while highlighting Zimbabwe’s persistent threat as an unpredictable challenger. While legendary veterans set foundational records, modern performers like Usman Tariq and Sikandar Raza continue to rewrite the narrative through game-changing performances like hat-tricks and explosive lower-order cameos. As these teams prepare for future bilateral series and international tournaments, these comprehensive charts offer crucial statistical context. Ultimately, the numbers from these encounters show that while Pakistan remains the dominant force on paper, Zimbabwe possesses the fighting spirit to push any world-class cricket lineup to its limits.
