Pakistan concluded their ODI sequence in opposition to Zimbabwe with a commanding 99-run victory within the third match on the Queens Sports activities Membership, claiming the sequence 2-1. A stellar batting efficiency, led by Kamran Ghulam‘s sensible century, and an efficient bowling show ensured Pakistan’s dominance within the decider.
Pakistan units a difficult whole in opposition to Zimbabwe
Profitable the toss, Pakistan elected to bat and posted an imposing whole of 303/6 of their 50 overs. The innings revolved round Kamran’s 103 off 99 balls, that includes 10 fours and 4 sixes. He anchored the innings after regular begins from the openers, Saim Ayub (31) and Abdullah Shafique (50).
Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan contributed a significant 37 runs, whereas middle-order batters Agha Salman (30 off 26) and Tayyab Tahir (29 off 16) added fast runs in direction of the top. Zimbabwe’s bowlers struggled for breakthroughs, with solely Sikandar Raza and Richard Ngarava choosing two wickets every, and so they too conceded 47 and 55 runs respectively.
Zimbabwe batters falters below strain
Chasing 304 for victory, Zimbabwe’s innings by no means gained momentum as they have been bowled out for 204 in 40.1 overs. Captain Craig Ervine led from the entrance with a gritty 51 off 63 balls, however he lacked assist from the highest order.
The center order confirmed transient resistance, with Brian Bennett scoring a brisk 37 off 27 balls and Sean Williams chipping in with 24, however constant wickets derailed their chase. Decrease-order contributions from Richard Ngarava (17) and Clive Madande (20) weren’t sufficient to rescue Zimbabwe.
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Pakistan’s bowlers delivered a disciplined efficiency, with six bowlers sharing the wickets. Aamer Jamal (5-0-19-2) and Haris Rauf (7.1-0-34-2) impressed with their tempo and management, whereas spinners Abrar Ahmed (9-0-45-2) and part-timer Saim Ayub (4-0-29-2) contributed essential breakthroughs. All-rounder Ghulam capped his memorable day with the ball, taking 1 for 7 in two overs.
Participant of the Match
Kamran Ghulam’s all-round heroics earned him the Participant of the Match award, whereas Pakistan’s capacity to recuperate from early setbacks and execute their plans underlined their depth and resilience. Zimbabwe, regardless of exhibiting flashes of brilliance, struggled with consistency, significantly of their batting division.
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— ICC (@ICC) November 28, 2024
Each groups now flip their consideration to the T20I sequence, with the primary match scheduled for Sunday, December 1, on the identical venue.