Pakistan v Zimbabwe, T20I series: All you need to know

The Cricketer runs down the who, what, where, when, why, how much, which channel and how wet will it be for Pakistan's T20I series against Zimbabwe

What is it?

Pakistan are hosting Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series in the second half of a white-ball tour.

When is it?

The fixtures will take place on November 7, November 8 and November 10.

Where is it?

The T20Is will now take place in Rawalpindi, having initially been slated to be held in Multan, only for “logistical and operational challenges” to force a change.

They were then shifted to Lahore, only for deterioration of air quality in the city, which has been caused by an early onset of air pollution, to force a second change of plans.

PCB chief executive Wasim Khan said: “Following the sudden deterioration in air quality and now further expected air pollution in November, we have made a swift decision to move the matches scheduled in Lahore.

“The early onset of hazardous pollution and subsequent poor air quality meant that the risk to keep matches in Lahore at this stage was too great.  An early decision was made to ensure logistical challenges could be dealt with sooner rather than later. We cannot and will not compromise on the health and wellbeing of the players or officials.

“The decision to move matches from Lahore was not one that was taken lightly. For the sake of everyone involved and to ensure the remaining four matches of the HBL PSL and the three T20Is against Zimbabwe were completed without risk or interruption, it was important to move the matches.

“I am grateful to Zimbabwe Cricket, the franchise owners, broadcast partners and our valued commercial partners for their understanding in supporting our decision.

“We also want to thank the federal and provincial governments, as well as law enforcing agencies for their understanding and continued support.”

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Who’s playing?

Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafiq, Abid Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan, Musa Khan, Rohail Nazir, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Qadir, Wahab Riaz, Zafar Gohar

Zimbabwe squad:  Chamu Chibhabha (c), Faraz Akram, Ryan Burl, Brian Chari, Tendai Chatara, Elton Chigumbura, Tendai Chisoro, Craig Ervine, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Carl Mumba, Richmond Mutumbami, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Brendan Taylor, Donald Tiripano, Sean Williams

How can I watch it?

Viewers in Pakistan will be able to watch the series on PTV Sports, with Alan Wilkins, Bazid Khan, Ramiz Raja, Wasim Akram, Tino Mawoyo and Urooj Mumtaz providing commentary.

The ODI series has been broadcast on Pakistan Cricket’s YouTube channel.

How is the forecast looking?

The long-term forecast for Rawalpindi looks promising, with warm weather very likely through the series.