Zimbabwe v Pakistan 2nd T20I – 23/04/2021

Zimbabwe v Pakistan 2nd T20I Preview – Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Predictions – 23/04/2021

Zimbabwe and Pakistan meet for this crucial 2nd T20I of this three-match series.

Pakistan can wrap up the series with victory.

Explore our free T20 match predictions for this fixture.

Zimbabwe v Pakistan 2nd T20I – Match Preview

Pakistan secured the win in the first match of this series but were made to work hard for it by Zimbabwe.

Despite that spirited showing, the home side have not recorded a win against their visitors for 15 matches.

Where: Harare Sports Club, Harare

When: Friday, 23 April 2021

Start time: 14:30 IST (09:00 GMT)

Pitch conditions: Choosing to bat first or second hasn’t really mattered in recent games at this ground. The previous match here saw Zimbabwe do well after choosing to chase. Pace off looks the way to go.

Weather conditions: It is set to be a warm and sunny day for this one. There will be a little cloud cover at times but rain is very unlikely.

Zimbabwe v Pakistan 2nd T20I – Latest Odds

Pakistan are the favourites to win this second clash. They are priced at 1.11 with 22Bet.

Zimbabwe can be backed at 6.5 with the same betting site.

Zimbabwe v Pakistan 2nd T20I – Team News

• Craig Ervine – The experienced Ervine top-scored for Zimbabwe in the first match with 34 and could have another big role to play in the middle-order.
• Wesley Madhevere – The Zimbabwe talent took two wickets in the previous clash but could build on his start with the bat. Expect some more attacking shots from the opener once again.
• Sean Williams – The captain didn’t fire with the bat but won’t be far from the action in this clash, especially given his spin bowling could also come into play.
• Mohammad Rizwan – Pakistan opener Rizwan has been in good form recently and scored a vital unbeaten 82 in the first T20I.
• Babar Azam – It was a rare early dismissal for Babar in the last clash but he will be Pakistan’s dangerman again.
• Mohammad Hasnain – The young pacer took two wickets in the previous contest and his ability to vary up his deliveries will be crucial again.

Zimbabwe v Pakistan 2nd T20I – Betting Tips and Predictions

Here are our free cricket tips and match predictions for this clash.

Zimbabwe did well in the last clash but it is hard to look past Pakistan for the win once again.

Given their short price in the outright winner market, looking at other odds is the best way of finding value.

Pakistan to Have Highest Opening Partnership

With Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azan opening, Pakistan can again get off to a good start in this match.

Backing them to outscore the Zimbabwe openers looks a great bet a 1.782 with 22Bet.

Tinashe Kamunhukamwe and Wesley Madhevere can play some shots but consistency is not their strong point.

Madhevere is also inexperienced and could be found out quickly once more.

Back Hasnain for Top Bowler

Mohammad Hasnain continues to improve and can take more wickets in this clash.

Pace off and spin bowling look the preference given the first game but Hasnain’s accurancy and subtle variation could also be a useful weapon.

He took two wickets in the first game when accounting for Madhevere and Marumani.

He is priced at 5.0 with bet365, which looks far too big.

In-form Fakhar for Top Batsman

Siding with Fakhar Zaman in the top Pakistan batsman market looks another value play.

Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam look strong once more but if one of them falls early, as Babar did in the last game, then Fakhar is well placed at three to pile on the runs.

His price of 4.0 with bet365 is very appealing.

Refer to our round-up of the best cricket betting tips for this match.