With this, Pakistan have now levelled the three-match ODI series 1-1. This came after Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed led Pakistan to a 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the 2nd ODI 2024. Saim Ayum went on to score a quick maiden ODI century. Abrar Ahmed turned up with a four-wicket haul which helped Pakistan secure the win. This leaves us with PAK vs ZIM 3rd ODI which will be a decider and a high-intensity game. The hosts Zimbabwe will look for a comeback and on the other hand, Pakistan will be looking to carry on with this momentum.
Pakistan has sailed towards a 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe. With this win they have now levelled the three-match ODI series 1-1. Although, Abdullah Shafique did not go with some big hits but was supporting Saim Ayub all the time.
HUNDRED! Saim Ayub has completed his first-ever ODI century. This is the joint third-fastest fifty ever by any Pakistan player in the ODI format. Now it is a matter of time that as the visitors close in on the victory.
A hundred-run partnership comes up between the Pakistan opening pair and Zimbabwe are under pressure. The hosts are yet to take a wicket. On the other hand, Saim Ayub is closing down on his century.
FIFTY! Saim Ayub smashes Trevor Gwandu for a six and completes his half-century. With this, visitors are now in control. Zimbabwe are still hunting for some wickets, but they haven't been successful.
This is a good sign for Pakistan as they have not lost a wicket till now. With this they can look forward to establishing a partnership which will help them going ahead. Zimbabwe does need some wickets if they want to seal the series here.
Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub are on the crease for Pakistan. They will look to avoid giving away early wickets. This will help them chase the target without pressure. Zimbabwe will be keen on looking for wickets.
OUT! Zimbabwe are done and dusted. The final piece of their batting lineup has fell and the hosts will want Pakistan to chase 146 runs in 50 overs. Blessing Muzarabani mistimes his shot and Abdullah Shafique grabs a dolly. Blessing Muzarabani c Abdullah Shafique b Faisal Akram 11 (11)
OUT! Abrar Ahmed has now bagged a four-wicket haul. It was a short-length delivery and Brian Bennett mistimes it and gives it straight into the hands of the fielder. Hosts are now nine down. Brian Bennett c Kamran Ghulam b Abrar Ahmed 14 (27)
OUT! And Abrar Ahmed completes his three-wicket haul and it was nicely bowled. A full-length delivery and the batsman could not handle the pace. Richard Ngarava b Abrar Ahmed 2 (5)
Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: After a rain-truncated first ODI, ensured Zimbabwe took a 1-0 lead over Pakistan and are headed into the PAK vs WI 2nd ODI 2024 with their spirits high. The PAK vs ZIM 2nd ODI will take place at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on November 26, and commence at 01:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Chasing 206, Pakistan were 60 for 6, when rain played spoilsport and helped Zimbabwe clinch the match by 80 runs via the DLS method. Pakistan Name Playing XI For PAK vs ZIM 2nd ODI 2024, Tayyab Tahir and Abrar Ahmed Handed Debuts.
About the first ODI, Richard Ngarava's 48 off 52 helped Zimbabwe put a par total, as other batters like Sean Williams, Sikandar Razan, and Tadiwanashe Marumani failed to capitalise on starts. Meanwhile, Pakistan will need to work on their selection of shots in the second ODI if they want to deny Zimbabwe a series win, which will spell doom for the new-look Pakistan National Cricket Team.
Pakistan and Zimbabwe Squads For ODIs
Pakistan ODI squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Abrar Ahmed, Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Shahnawaz Dahani, Saim Ayub, and Tayyab Tahir
Zimbabwe ODI squad: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Blessing Muzarabani, Brandon Mavuta, Clive Madande, Dion Myers, Faraz Akram, Joylord Gumbie, Richard Ngarava, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tinotenda Maposa and Trevor Gwandu.