Zimbabwe’s ODI squad includes three players who have never played in the Pakistan series – Aitrend

Zimbabwe men's cricket team in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup sub-zonal qualifiers. - Zimbabwe Cricket/File
Zimbabwe men’s cricket team in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup sub-regional qualifiers. – Zimbabwe Cricket/File

Harare: Zimbabwe Cricket on Monday named its One-Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) squads for the upcoming home series against Pakistan.

The white-ball series will begin with three ODI matches on November 24, 26 and 28, followed by the same number of T20I matches scheduled on December 1, 3 and 5.

Craig Irvine will lead Zimbabwe’s ODI squad, which includes experienced players like Sikandar Raza, Shaun Williams, Blessing Muzarabane and Richard Ngarava.

The squad also includes three uncapped players – Trevor Gwandu, Tashinga Mosekiwa and Tinutenda Mabusa.

However, Zimbabwe retained a T20I squad that produced record performances in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup qualifiers in Kenya last month. All-rounder Raza will continue to captain the side in the shortest format.

Zimbabwe national team organiser, David Mutendera, expressed confidence in both the ODI and T20I squads before describing the home white-ball series against Pakistan as a massive opportunity to further their progress in the sport.

“Facing a top caliber team like Pakistan is a tremendous opportunity for us to measure the progress we have made and showcase Zimbabwe’s potential on the international stage.”

He said they are confident that the ODI and T20I teams will be competitive.

Audi squad: Craig Irvine (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbi, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tinotanda Mabusa, Tadiwanashe Marumane, Brandon Mafuta, Tashinga Mosekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Sikander Raza, Sean Williams

T20I squad: Sikandar Raza (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wesley Madhevere, Tinutunda Mabusa, Tadiwanashe Marumane, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mafuta, Tashinga Mosekiwa, Blessing Muzarabane, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava.

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