Zimbabwe ODI, T20I squads for Pakistan series announced

On Monday, November 18, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) announced the squads for the ODI and T20I series against the Pakistan National Cricket Team.

Craig Ervine will be leading the ODI team while Sikandar Raza will be captaining the T20I team against Pakistan, who will be heading into the series on the back of 2-1 & 0-3 results in the Australia ODI and T20I series.

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Pakistan and Zimbabwe to lock horns in 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is

The Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will consist of a three-match ODI series and a three-match T20I series. All the matches of the series are scheduled to be played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

The first ODI will be played on Sunday, November 24, followed by the next two matches on Tuesday, November 26, and Thursday, November 28.

Meanwhile, the T20I action will begin on Sunday, December 1. After that, the last two matches will be played on Tuesday, December 3, and Thursday, December 5.

We believe the ODI squad we have selected is well-rounded - David Mutendera

The Craig Ervine-led ODI squad features experienced campaigners like Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Blessing Muzarabani, and Richard Ngarava, as well as three uncapped players, Trevor Gwandu, Tashinga Musekiwa and Tinotenda Maposa.

Talking about the ODI squad, David Mutendera, Zimbabwe’s Convener of Selectors, said that they have picked a well-rounded team that can compete against the Men In Green.

“The series against Pakistan is an important platform for Zimbabwe, and we believe the ODI squad we have selected is well-rounded,” he said.

“The presence of seasoned players like Craig, Sikandar and Sean provides stability, while young players like Clive Madande, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers and the uncapped trio bring energy and the potential for game-changing moments.”

On the T20I side of things, the Chevrons will be led by Sikandar Raza and the likes of Ervine, Williams, and Joylord Gumbie have been left out.

Talking about the T20I squad, Mutendera stated that they needed continuity, so they backed most of the players from their previous campaign. He elaborated:

“We felt it was essential to maintain the same T20I squad that excelled in Kenya. This continuity allows the team to build on the cohesion and confidence that drove their outstanding performance.”

“Facing a high-calibre side like Pakistan is a tremendous opportunity for us to gauge our progress and showcase Zimbabwe’s potential on the international stage. We are confident that both our ODI and T20I squads will be competitive.”

Zimbabwe squads for Pakistan series

ODI Squad: Craig Ervine (captain), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams.

T20I Squad: Sikandar Raza (captain), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava