Final result
Pakistan Cricket won by 5 wickets
Player of the match: Mohammad Nawaz
Result · T20 Internationals
Zimbabwe Cricket vs Pakistan Cricket
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 130Chase success · 77%POTM · Mohammad Nawaz
Match preview & overview
Pakistan edge Zimbabwe by 5 wickets after nervy Rawalpindi chase
Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in Rawalpindi on 18 November 2025, chasing down a target of 148 to reach 151/5. The match looked straightforward on paper given the head-to-head record between these sides, but Pakistan's chase was more complicated than the margin suggests. They slipped to 31/3 in the powerplay before the middle overs steadied proceedings: 75 runs for 1 wicket between overs 7 and 16 effectively settled the contest. Mohammad Nawaz took the Player of the Match award for his contribution in guiding Pakistan home.
Zimbabwe's innings followed an interesting shape. They scored 59 without loss in the powerplay, well above the venue average of 41, giving themselves a genuine platform. The middle overs cost them 4 wickets for 53 runs, and the death overs brought another 4 wickets as they added just 35. A total of 147/8 was respectable but not beyond a Pakistan side with the depth they have in the middle order.
Pitch report & venue insights
Cricket Stadium, Sector-16 — 13-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2019. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
13
T20 matches hosted
130
Avg 1st-innings score
119
Avg 2nd-innings score
77%
Chase success rate
36
Avg powerplay runs
46%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Pakistan's powerplay collapse made the chase uncomfortable
Pakistan lost 3 wickets for just 31 runs in the powerplay, well below Rawalpindi's venue average of 41. The middle overs steadied the chase, with Pakistan adding 75 runs for 1 wicket between overs 7 and 16, getting them back on track for the target of 148.
Angle 02
Zimbabwe's 59-run powerplay set a solid platform
Angle 03
Mohammad Nawaz was the difference with bat or ball
Angle 04
Pakistan's dominant head-to-head record held firm
Angle 05
Rawalpindi's chase-friendly conditions played out as expected
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Middle-overs run markets may be worth monitoring at Rawalpindi given the venue's average middle-phase contribution and the pattern this match followed.
- Player of the Match markets could lean towards all-rounders at this venue, where contributors across both disciplines tend to be decisive as this result showed.
- Top batter markets may be more interesting than outright result lines in fixtures between these sides, given Pakistan's heavy dominance makes the outright less nuanced.
- Powerplay wicket markets warrant attention: Pakistan lost 3 in the powerplay here while Zimbabwe lost none, suggesting significant variation that markets may not always price efficiently.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Zimbabwe Cricket vs Pakistan Cricket
Who won the Pakistan vs Zimbabwe T20I in Rawalpindi on 18 November 2025?
Pakistan won by 5 wickets, chasing Zimbabwe's total of 147/8 and reaching 151/5. Mohammad Nawaz was named Player of the Match. The match was played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
What was the score in the Pakistan vs Zimbabwe T20I at Rawalpindi?
Zimbabwe posted 147/8 batting first. Pakistan chased it down with 151/5, winning with 5 wickets in hand. Zimbabwe had an excellent powerplay, scoring 59 without loss, but lost 8 wickets from there to be restricted to a modest total.
What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and Zimbabwe in T20Is?
Pakistan lead the head-to-head 53 wins to Zimbabwe's 7, with 2 no results from 63 meetings. In the last five fixtures, Pakistan have won four, with Zimbabwe's only win coming by 2 wickets in Harare in 2024.
Where can I watch Pakistan vs Zimbabwe T20Is in the UK?
Pakistan home T20Is are typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check Sky Sports' schedule for the latest coverage details for this series.
What is the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium like for T20 cricket?
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has hosted 79 T20 matches with an average first-innings score of 214 and an average second-innings score of 208. Chasing sides win 60% of matches here, and the powerplay average stands at 41 runs. The surface generally rewards batters across all phases.
Who was Player of the Match in the Pakistan vs Zimbabwe T20I on 18 November 2025?
Mohammad Nawaz took the Player of the Match award. He was the standout contributor as Pakistan recovered from losing 3 wickets in the powerplay to win by 5 wickets against Zimbabwe.
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