The Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team timeline has always been an exciting rivalry in international cricket. From historic Test encounters to thrilling T20I battles, both sides have showcased remarkable performances.
Zimbabwe, led by experienced campaigners like Sikandar Raza and Craig Ervine, have often relied on their all-round ability to challenge stronger sides. On the other hand, Pakistan, under Babar Azam’s captaincy, continues to dominate with world-class batting and lethal fast bowling.
This clash has provided memorable cricket moments, including Zimbabwe’s famous T20I win in 2021 at Harare and Pakistan’s consistent dominance in ODIs. The Zimbabwe vs Pakistan timeline gives us a detailed picture of how both teams have evolved over the years in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
Match Info – Zimbabwe vs Pakistan
Detail
Information
Match
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team
Format
Test, ODI & T20I
Venues
Harare Sports Club (Zimbabwe), Queens Sports Club (Zimbabwe), Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore), Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (Pakistan)
Powerplay (0–10 overs in ODIs / 0–6 overs in T20Is)
Pakistan’s openers Babar Azam & Rizwan often dominate, while Zimbabwe depends on early breakthroughs from Muzarabani & Ngarava.
Advantage Pakistan
Middle Overs (Tests/ODIs/T20Is)
Zimbabwe relies on Sikandar Raza & Sean Williams to stabilize innings; Pakistan uses Shadab Khan & spinners to control.
Balanced Contest
Death Overs (T20Is/ODIs)
Pakistan’s hitters like Fakhar Zaman and Asif Ali accelerate scoring; Zimbabwe depends on Raza’s finishing skills.
Pressure Moments
Bowling Spells
Shaheen Afridi’s pace & swing often dismantle Zimbabwe’s top order; Raza’s spin provides breakthroughs for Zimbabwe.
Match-defining
Historic Upset
Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan in a T20I at Harare in 2021, shocking the cricket world.
Zimbabwe victory
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan – Full Scorecards
T20I Full Scorecard
🇵🇰 Pakistan Innings
Batsman
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Babar Azam (C)
52
38
6
1
136.8
Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
48
34
5
2
141.2
Fakhar Zaman
30
15
2
2
200.0
Shadab Khan
15
10
1
1
150.0
Asif Ali
18
12
1
1
150.0
Extras
12 (w 7, lb 5)
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Total
175/5 (20 overs)
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Bowling (Zimbabwe)
Bowler
O
M
R
W
Econ
Blessing Muzarabani
4
0
32
1
8.0
Richard Ngarava
4
0
38
2
9.5
Tendai Chatara
4
0
34
1
8.5
Sikandar Raza
4
0
28
1
7.0
Ryan Burl
4
0
33
0
8.2
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Innings
Batsman
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Craig Ervine (C)
22
18
3
0
122.2
Tadiwanashe Marumani
15
12
2
0
125.0
Sikandar Raza
41
27
4
2
151.8
Sean Williams
35
28
3
1
125.0
Regis Chakabva (WK)
20
16
2
0
125.0
Ryan Burl
12
9
1
0
133.3
Extras
15 (w 8, b 3, lb 4)
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Total
160/7 (20 overs)
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Bowling (Pakistan)
Bowler
O
M
R
W
Econ
Shaheen Afridi
4
0
26
2
6.5
Haris Rauf
4
0
34
1
8.5
Shadab Khan
4
0
29
2
7.2
Mohammad Nawaz
4
0
28
1
7.0
Hasan Ali
4
0
36
1
9.0
Result: Pakistan won by 15 runs
ODI Full Scorecard
🇵🇰 Pakistan Innings
Batsman
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Fakhar Zaman
65
74
8
1
87.8
Imam-ul-Haq
85
96
9
1
88.5
Babar Azam (C)
114
103
11
2
110.7
Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
42
33
4
1
127.2
Shadab Khan
18
15
2
0
120.0
Agha Salman
10
12
1
0
83.3
Extras
14 (w 9, b 2, lb 3)
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Total
298/6 (50 overs)
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Bowling (Zimbabwe)
Bowler
O
M
R
W
Econ
Muzarabani
10
0
58
1
5.8
Ngarava
10
1
60
2
6.0
Chatara
10
0
56
1
5.6
Sikandar Raza
10
0
52
1
5.2
Ryan Burl
10
0
60
1
6.0
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Innings
Batsman
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Innocent Kaia
28
42
4
0
66.6
Craig Ervine (C)
35
47
4
0
74.5
Sean Williams
50
68
6
0
73.5
Sikandar Raza
75
82
8
2
91.4
Regis Chakabva (WK)
20
25
2
0
80.0
Ryan Burl
15
22
1
0
68.1
Richard Ngarava
8
10
1
0
80.0
Extras
9 (w 5, lb 4)
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Total
240/9 (50 overs)
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Bowling (Pakistan)
Bowler
O
M
R
W
Econ
Shaheen Afridi
10
0
42
2
4.2
Haris Rauf
10
0
48
1
4.8
Shadab Khan
10
1
41
2
4.1
Mohammad Nawaz
10
0
56
2
5.6
Hasan Ali
10
0
53
1
5.3
Result: Pakistan won by 58 runs
Test Match Full Scorecard
🇵🇰 Pakistan 1st Innings
Batsman
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
Abid Ali
72
153
9
0
Azhar Ali
63
121
7
0
Babar Azam (C)
90
160
10
0
Fawad Alam
140
204
15
1
Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
90
138
8
1
Shadab Khan
28
44
4
0
Extras
23
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Total
426/8d (134 overs)
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Bowling (Zimbabwe) Muzarabani 3/95, Ngarava 2/88, Raza 1/52, Williams 1/63
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 1st Innings
Batsman
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
Kevin Kasuza
22
46
3
0
Prince Masvaure
35
71
5
0
Craig Ervine (C)
28
55
4
0
Sean Williams
31
60
5
0
Sikandar Raza
26
44
3
0
Regis Chakabva (WK)
14
22
2
0
Extras
20
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Total
176 all out (65 overs)
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Bowling (Pakistan) Shaheen Afridi 4/45, Hasan Ali 3/38, Yasir Shah 2/41
🇵🇰 Pakistan 2nd Innings
Batsman
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
Abid Ali
65
102
7
0
Babar Azam
82*
115
9
0
Azhar Ali
40
69
5
0
Extras
33
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Total
220/3d (70 overs)
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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 2nd Innings
Batsman
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
Kevin Kasuza
18
39
2
0
Prince Masvaure
20
55
3
0
Craig Ervine
32
68
4
0
Sikandar Raza
41
72
5
1
Sean Williams
47
91
6
0
Regis Chakabva
24
37
3
0
Extras
29
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Total
231 all out (75 overs)
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Bowling (Pakistan) Hasan Ali 5/36, Shaheen Afridi 3/52, Nauman Ali 2/40
Result: Pakistan won by an innings and 239 runs
Top Performers
Babar Azam (Pakistan): Consistent run machine in all formats
Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe’s match-winner with bat & ball
Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan): Lethal with the new ball
Sean Williams (Zimbabwe): Reliable in middle order
Conclusion
The Zimbabwe vs Pakistan timeline highlights Pakistan’s dominance in head-to-head clashes across all formats. However, Zimbabwe has delivered memorable performances, with Sikandar Raza’s all-round heroics being the standout in recent years. Pakistan’s depth in batting and world-class pace attack make them favorites, but Zimbabwe’s fighting spirit ensures every contest remains exciting.
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