Pakistan(National Times)- Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to bat first in the second T20I against Pakistan being played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Tuesday. The Green Shirts are currently leading the three-match series 1-0 after bagging a 57-run victory in the first T20I last week. During today’s match, the national side, led by captain Salman Ali Agha, will be eyeing a victory to secure an unbeatable 2-0 lead, whereas the hosts will be hoping to bounce back and level the series. In the first T20I, the Men in Green scored 163 runs courtesy of Usman Khan’s two crucial partnerships with Saim Ayub (24) and captain Salman Ali Agha before finally perishing in the 13th over with 91 runs on the board. In response, Zimbabwe’s batting unit unfolded on a meagre 108 in the 15.3 overs despite brisk knocks by skipper Sikandar Raza and opener Tadiwanashe Marumani. For Pakistan, Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem claimed three wickets each, followed by Haris Rauf with two, while Jahandad Khan chipped in with one scalp.

Pakistan’s playing XI

Salman Ali Agha (c), Saim Aub, Omair Bin Yousuf, Uskam Khan (wk), Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim.