Islamabad, November 13, 2025 – The Zimbabwe national cricket team touched down in Islamabad early Thursday, injecting fresh excitement into Pakistan’s packed cricketing calendar despite lingering security jitters from the recent capital blast. The Chevrons’ arrival completes the lineup for the much-hyped T20I tri-nation series featuring hosts Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe – a crucial warm-up for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
🛬 Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe squad arrives in Islamabad to take part in the T20I tri-series 🏏#PAKvZIM | #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/qksgkf27Q0
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 12, 2025
Under tight security wraps from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the Zimbabweans – led by stand-ins like captain Craig Ervine and all-rounder Sikandar Raza – were whisked to their hotel for a well-deserved rest day. Training kicks off Friday ahead of their opener against Pakistan on November 18 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
All nine matches, including the November 29 final, have been centralized in Rawalpindi for streamlined logistics and enhanced safety, scrapping initial Lahore plans.PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi hailed the move as a “testament to cricket’s resilience,” especially after Sri Lanka’s squad opted to stay put post the November 11 suicide attack that killed 12 near a district court.
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Zimbabwe’s early arrival shows faith in Pakistan’s security. The series pits Pakistan’s pace battery – think Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah – against Zimbabwe’s spin wizards and Sri Lanka’s explosive hitters like Wanindu Hasaranga.
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Fans are buzzing on X, with #ZimInPak trending alongside calls for a terror-free spectacle. As the teams gel, this tri-series could redefine Pakistan as a T20 hub, blending rivalry with regional harmony.
