Since their first clash in 1992, Pakistan and Zimbabwe have to play each other several times across all formats. On the other hand, Zimbabwe has on occasions pulled of extraordinary upsets despite the fact that Pakistan has overall dominated in their matches. Zimbabwe and Pakistan both have played memorable matches, such as Zimbabwe’s come off match in the 2022 T20 World Cup as well as Pakistan’s dominance in series.
This article will give a detailed of Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Stats head to head analysis of Tests, ODIs and T20Is with important matches, individual performance and latest series results. Both teams’ play has evolved and their future meetings will be exciting to watch given their competitive cricketing rivalry.
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Timeline: Head-to-Head Summary
Here below is an overall summary of the matches in between Zimbabwe and Pakistan in all three formats:
| Format | Matches Played | Pakistan Wins | Zimbabwe Wins | Draws/Ties/No Results |
| Tests | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| ODIs | 65 | 56 | 6 | 3 |
| T20Is | 21 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
Test Matches: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe
Pakistan and Zimbabwe have played 15 Test matches, and Pakistan have won 12, and Zimbabwe won 3. It was in December 1993 that the teams played each other for the first time in Rawalpindi, with the match reaching a draw.
Zimbabwe had their first Test triumph over Pakistan, by an innings and 64 runs, at Harare in 1995. Pakistan has whitewashed them in their most recent series in 2021 by winning 2-0.
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Test Series Results
| Year | Host | Matches | Pakistan Wins | Zimbabwe Wins | Draws |
| 1993 | Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | Zimbabwe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | Zimbabwe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Zimbabwe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Zimbabwe | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | Zimbabwe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
One Day Internationals (ODIs): Pakistan vs Zimbabwe
Pakistan and Zimbabwe have played 65 ODIs against each other, out of which Pakistan have won 56, Zimbabwe 6, and there have been 3 no results and ties.
It is their first ODI meet that took place during the 1992 Cricket World Cup when Pakistan beat them. In November last year, they won a match against Bangladesh that concluded in a tie, one of Zimbabwe’s most famous wins.
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe ODI Series Results
| Year | Matches | Pakistan Wins | Zimbabwe Wins | No Result/Ties |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is): Pakistan vs Zimbabwe
Pakistan and Zimbabwe have met 21 times in this format, with the former winning 18 and the latter winning three.
They went one run up against Pakistan in the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup match, becoming one of Zimbabwe’s biggest ever shocks for Zimbabwean cricket.
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe T20I Series Results
| Year | Matches | Pakistan Wins | Zimbabwe Wins |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Recent Series: Pakistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024
Pakistan toured Zimbabwe in November-December 2024, playing three ODIs and three T20Is.
ODI Series (November 2024)
| Match | Date | Winner | Margin |
| 1st ODI | November 24, 2024 | Zimbabwe | 80 runs (DLS) |
| 2nd ODI | November 26, 2024 | Pakistan | 10 wickets |
| 3rd ODI | November 28, 2024 | Pakistan | 99 runs |
T20I Series (December 2024)
| Match | Date | Winner | Margin |
| 1st T20I | December 1, 2024 | Pakistan | 57 runs |
| 2nd T20I | December 3, 2024 | Pakistan | 10 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | December 5, 2024 | Zimbabwe | 2 wickets |
Notable Individual Performances
Batting Highlights
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Fakhar Zaman | Pakistan | 210* in an ODI (2018) |
| Brendan Taylor | Zimbabwe | Match-winning century (2020 ODI) |
Bowling Highlights
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Waqar Younis | Pakistan | 7/36 in an ODI (1990) |
| Heath Streak | Zimbabwe | Highest wicket-taker vs Pakistan in ODIs |
Conclusion
Despite Pakistan’s historical dominance in the Pakistan-Zimbabwe cricket rivalry, there have been thrilling encounters and unbelievable moments throughout its duration. Nevertheless, Zimbabwe has shown the ability to pull occasional upsets off their sleeves, showing that they do have a competitive spirit as well as resilience. Regular over boring old key individual performances, dramatic fights to the finish, and unexpected victories have kept fans reeling over the years.
The rivalry between both teams will only grow, making future matches heated. There are additional series that will come up in the ICC Future Tours Programme that should be offering more competitive matches between these two nations. While on the whole statistics are one-sided, the rivalry continues to be a crucial part of international cricket for passion, talent, and unpredictability.
FAQs
Ans. Pakistan and Zimbabwe have met in 15 Tests, 65 ODIs, and 21 T20Is so far.
Ans. One of Zimbabwe’s most memorable wins was when they defeated Pakistan by a run in the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup.
Ans. Fakhar Zaman of Pakistan is the man to hold the record with the one individual ODI of 210* in 2018.
Ans. Zimbabwe last triumphed in a Test against Pakistan, then, in 2013, when they won in Harare by 24 runs.
Ans. According to the ICC Future Tours Programme, Zimbabwe is due to tour Pakistan in April 2026 for three ODIs and three T20Is.
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