PAK 303/6 in 50 Overs | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Live Score Updates of 3rd ODI 2024: Abdullah Shafique and Kamran Ghulam Put Pakistan in Strong Position

Half-century from Abdullah Shafique and a century from Kamran Ghulam put Pakistan in a strong position in the series decider. Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, and Tayyab Tahir also scored 30+ runs at a good pace for the visitors. Zimbabwe has a daunting task ahead to win their first ODI series against Pakistan.  

Out! Wickets are falling at regular intervals now. But Pakistan has put up a commanding total on board. Salman Agha departs after a quick 30 runs. The ball hits the splice of the bat and lobs towards mid-off. Bennett takes the simple catch. Salman Agha c Brian Bennett b Ngarava 30(26) 

OUT! And just when Kamran Ghulam completed his maiden ODI hundred, he was sent back to the dressing room by Richard Ngarava. It was a slower delivery and Kamran Ghulam fell prey. Kamran Ghulam c Clive Madande b Richard Ngarava 103 (99)

HUNDRED! Kamran Ghulam has finally completed his maiden ODI hundred for Pakistan. Kamran Ghulam played a blissful knock which is indeed helping Pakistan. 

OUT! Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan walks back to the dressing room. Pakistan brings up 200 but are now three down. Rizwan failed to get the desired elevation on the ball and hence, handed it straight to the fielder. Mohammad Rizwan c Dion Myres b Sikandar Raza 37 (47)

It's 70 70-run partnership for Pakistan in just 76 balls. Kamran Ghulam, taking control of the proceedings, has smashed four sixes and four boundaries so far in his fiery innings. Mohammad Rizwan enjoying the view at the moment and is happy to give strike to Ghulam who is closing in on his century. 

After Abdulla Shafique, Kamran Ghulam also completes his half-century. Speeding up the run-rate Ghulam smashed some beautiful boundaries to reach his half-century in the match. captain Mohammed Rizwan joined Ghulam after Shafique's dismissal. 

Out!  Sikandar Raza provides the breakthrough. Moments after raising his bat for a half-century, Abdullah Shafique looked to accelerate the score. A loopy full delivery onto the middle stump. Batter planted his front leg forward for a sweep, missing the length completely and was trapped right in front of the stumps. Abdullah Shafique llbw b Sikandar Raza 50(68) 

Though Saim Ayub's departure hampered the Pakistani innings' pace, Abdullah Shafique and Kamran Ghulam are maintaining run-rate for the side. Settled to the condition they will look to go big in the series decider with just 150 being to highest score of the series so far.

After the dismissal of explosive opener Saim Ayub, Pakistan needed a steady partnership to build on. Abdullah Shafique and Kamran Ghulam are keeping the scoreboard moving without taking much risk in the series decider. Abdullah Shafique is closing on his half-century, while  Kamran Ghulamis  settling in well at the crease. 

After the dismissal of explosive opener Saim Ayub, Pakistan needed a steady partnership to build on. Abdullah Shafique and Kamran Ghulam are keeping the scoreboard moving without taking much risk in the series decider. Abdullah Shafique is closing on his half-century while  Kamran Ghulam settling in well at the crease. 

OUT! It is a big wicket for Zimbabwe! Pakistan are now one down, and Faraz Akram has bagged a big wicket. It was a length ball and Saim Ayub didn't timed the ball. Saim Ayub c Clive Madande b Faraz Akram 31 (37)

Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique are up with a positive start for Pakistan. With the current run-rate of almost five, Pakistan are looking good. Zimbabwe are looking to take some early wickets but they will have to work hard.

First runs have come off Saim Ayub bat for Pakistan. Saim Ayub was fantastic in the last match it for Pakistan and it will be interestin too see if he can stay consistent.

Pakistan Playing XI: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Tayyab Tahir, Salman Ali Agha, Irfan Khan, Aamer Jamal, Haris Rauf, Faisal Akram, Abrar Ahmed.

Zimbabwe Playing XI: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Joylord Gumbie, Dion Myres, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brain Bennett, Clive Madande (wk), Faraz Akram, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

TOSS! Pakistan have won the toss and have elected to bat first in the final ODI of the series.