T20 World Cup: Pakistan to bowl first against Zimbabwe

Perth: Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup match at Perth on Thursday.    

Tendai Chatara sits out for Brad Evans. Pakistan, they've made one change. As Tristan Lavalette predicted, Asif Ali sits for Wasim Jnr.

Fine conditions in Perth. Same pitch as the other two games here so should be bouncy and quick. Has seemed a fair bit with the new ball. Richard Ngarava is expected to play, while there are whispers that Mohammad Wasim Jnr might replace Asif Ali. Crowd of only 5-8k is expected.

Pakistan have had five days to stew after the last-ball loss to India at the MCG. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe escaped with a point from their encounter against South Africa in Hobart after rain halted a chase where South Africa were cruising.