The T20I tri-series between Australia, Pakistan and Zimbabwe begins on July 01 at Harare Sports Club.
After getting whitewashed by England in the 5-match ODI series and then losing the only T20I, the Aussies are set to feature in the tournament under new skipper, Aaron Finch. Tim Paine misses out and Alex Carey has been appointed as Finch’s deputy.
On the other hand, World No. 1 in T20I, Pakistan will play the rubber without a few key players like Babar Azam and Imad Wasim. Still the Pakistani batting line-up remains decorated with the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik. In addition, speedster Mohammad Amir’s presence is expected to haunt the opponents.
Lastly, the hosts, Zimbabwe, will take the without its big guns. Star players including Graeme Cremer, Sikandar Raza, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams and Craig Ervine have been dropped after dispute with administrators which gave Hamilton Masakadza a chance to lead the side.
Fixture:
July 1: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan
July 2: Pakistan vs Australia
July 3: Australia vs Zimbabwe
July 4: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan
July 5: Pakistan vs Australia
July 6: Australia vs Zimbabwe
July 8: Final
(NOTE: All matches will be played at Harare Sports Club)
Squads:
Zimbabwe: Hamilton Masakadza (c), Cephas Zhuwao, Chamu Chibhabha, Brian Chari, Tarisai Musakanda, Malcolm Waller, PJ Moor, Tendai Chisoro, Kyle Jarvis, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Chris Mpofu, Ryan Burl, Solomon Mire, Wellington Masakadza, Elton Chigumbura, Ryan Murray
Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Haris Sohail, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Amir, Usman Khan Shinwari, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sahibzada Farhan.
Australia: Aaron Finch (c), Alex Carey (vc), Ashton Agar, Travis Head, Nic Maddinson, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, D’Arcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Andrew Tye, Jack Wildermuth
Where to watch the live coverage of Australia-Pakistan-Zimbabwe Tri-Series?
The live coverage of Australia-Pakistan-Zimbabwe Tri-Series could be watched on SONY SIX and SONY SIX HD.
At what time does live coverage of Australia-Pakistan-Zimbabwe Tri-Series begin?
The live coverage begins at 1:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 1:00 PM.
Where to follow the Live Streaming of Australia-Pakistan-Zimbabwe Tri-Series?
The live streaming of the Australia-Pakistan-Zimbabwe Tri-Series can be followed on SONY LIV app.