Sun Nov 24 08:53:48 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Favored to Win First ODI Against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo
**Bulawayo, Zimbabwe** – Pakistan is heavily favored to win the first One Day International (ODI) match against Zimbabwe on November 24th at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, according to pre-match predictions. The match marks the start of Pakistan’s tour of Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe, currently ranked 13th in the ICC Men’s T20 Team Rankings, enters the series on a high after winning five consecutive matches in the World T20 Qualifier, including a record-breaking 344 run total. Key players to watch for Zimbabwe include hard-hitting batsman Brian Bennett and premier strike bowler Blessing Muzarabani.
Pakistan, ranked 3rd in the ICC Men’s T20 Team Rankings, boasts impressive recent form, having just defeated Australia 2-1 in a three-match ODI series. Their key players include in-form batsman Saim Ayub and bowler Haris Rauf. Pre-match predictions point to Ayub as the potential Player of the Match.
While Zimbabwe’s recent T20 success suggests a competitive spirit, Pakistan’s superior ODI ranking and recent victories make them the strong favorites. Betting tips predict a Pakistan victory, with projected scores above 280 for Pakistan and 255 for Zimbabwe if batting first. The predicted top performers include Saim Ayub (Pakistan) for batting and Haris Rauf (Pakistan) and Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe) for bowling.
The full squads for both teams have been announced. Live streaming of the match will be available, subject to geo-restrictions. Note that predictions may change closer to the match start depending on final team selections.
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