Zimbabwe set 146-Run target for Pakistan in second ODI
Cricket
Abrar Ahmed claim 4 wickets, while Salman Ali Agha took 3
BULAWAYO (Dunya News) - In the second ODI of the three-match series, host Zimbabwe set Pakistan a target of 146 runs to win.
Zimbabwe's team was bowled out for 145 runs in 32.3 overs. Debutant Abrar Ahmed took 4 wickets for Pakistan.
Zimbabwe batters displayed a poor batting performance Openers Joylord Gumbie (5) and Tadiwanashe Marumani (4) were dismissed early. The third-wicket partnership added 38 runs, but Devon Myers (33) and captain, Craig Ervine (18) were also dismissed.
After that, no Zimbabwean batter was able to withstand the Pakistani bowlers. Sikandar Raza scored 17, Sean Williams 31, Brian Bennett 14, Blessing Muzarabani 11, Brandon Mavuta 3, and Richard Ngarava 2 runs before being out.
For Pakistan, Abrar Ahmed claimed 4 wickets, while Salman Ali Agha took 3, Saim Ayub and Faisal Akram took 1 wicket each.
Two changes were been made to the team, with Tayyab Tahir replacing Haseebullah Khan, and Abrar Ahmed coming in for Mohammad Hasnain. Both players would make their debuts today (Tuesday) in Bulawayo.
Zimbabwe must win today’s match to secure their first-ever ODI series victory against Pakistan, while Pakistan must win today's match to save itself from losing the firs-ever series from Zimbabwe.
Pakistan lost the first ODI against Zimbabwe by 80 runs under the DLS method. Zimbabwe lead the three-match series 1-0.
Zimbabwe XI:
Joylord Gumbie, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
Pakistan XI:
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Aamer Jamal, Faisal Akram, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf.
