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Saim Ayub’s blistering ton powers Pakistan to ten-wicket win against Zimbabwe

BULAWAYO: Saim Ayub stroked a whirlwind century in his fifth appearance as Pakistan thumped Zimbabwe by ten wickets in the second ODI to level the three-match series here at Queens Sports Club on Tuesday.

Saim belted 17 fours and three sixes in a 62-ball 113 not out as Pakistan raced to the 146 runs target in 18.2 overs without losing a wicket.

When Saim reached his century from 53 balls with 16 fours and three sixes, he became Pakistan’s joint-third fastest centurion after Shahid Afridi, who twice achieved the rare distinction against Sri Lanka in Nairobi 1996 and then against India in Kanpur 2005.

Saim had earlier reached his half-century from 32 balls with nine fours and a six and completely dominated the unbroken 148-run stand with Abdullah Shafique, who returned unbeaten on 32 from 48 balls with four fours.

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Earlier, Zimbabwe, who had won the first ODI by 80 runs in the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) Method, were bundled out for 145 in 32.3 overs after electing to bat first.

Debutant Abrar Ahmed, opening the bowling with Aamir Jamal, returned figures of 8-2-33-4, while off-spinner Salman Ali Agha captured three wickets for 26 runs. Saim once again demonstrated his bowling skills, claiming one wicket for 16 runs from four overs.

For Zimbabwe, No.3 batter Dion Myers with 33 and Sean Williams with 31 were the notable run-scorers.

The series decider will be played at the same venue on Thursday.

Pakistan Playing XI: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Tayyab Tahir, Salman Ali Agha, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Aamir Jamal, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed and Faisal Akram.

Zimbabwe Playing XI: Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbie (wk), Trevor Gwandu, Craig Ervine (c), Tawandanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams.

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Pakistan squad reaches Zimbabwe for white-ball series

BULAWAYO: The white-ball squad of Pakistan men’s team has reached here on Wednesday for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Zimbabwe.

The Pakistan cricket squad made its way to Zimbabwe in two separate groups. The first group consisted of ten players who travelled directly from Pakistan.

Meanwhile, the second group included five players who were part of the T20I squad against Australia. They arrived in Zimbabwe after a stopover in Dubai.

It’s worth noting that star players Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah have been rested for the tour of Zimbabwe, meanwhile, captain Mohammad Rizwan will partake in the ODI series only.

The three-match ODI series will begin with the first game on November 24 followed by two games on November 26 and 28, respectively.

The two teams will then face off in the first T20I on December 1, the second game will be played on December 3 and the final game is scheduled for December 5.

Squads for Pakistan-Zimbabwe white-ball series

Pakistan ODI squad: Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani and Tayyab Tahir.

Pakistan T20I squad: Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan.

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Zimbabwe ODI squad: Craig Ervine (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams

Zimbabwe T20I squad: Sikandar Raza (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava.

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Pakistan thump Zimbabwe to book U19 Women’s T20 WC Super Six berth

POTCHEFSTROOM: Pakistan bowlers displayed a combined effort to halt Zimbabwe to 97/6 before openers Eyman Fatima and Shawaal Zulfiqar led the side to a perfect 10-wicket victory to book their spot in the Super Six.

After opting to bat first, Zimbabwe endured a ruthless bowling attack from Pakistan and thus, could only amass 97/6 in their allotted 20 Overs.

Amid a dismal display with the bat, Zimbabwean captain Kelis Ndhlovu put on a brave fight with a 35-ball 42 while the rest of the batters could not contribute significantly to the total.

Anosha Nasir was the pick of the bowlers for the Green Shirts as she picked up 2/21 while Areesha Noor and Laiba Nasir struck out a batter each.

Set to chase a mere 98, Pakistan openers scripted a perfect run chase as they completed the pursuit with a match-winning 100-run partnership.

Eyman remained the core aggressor of the unbeaten partnership as she struck a quickfire half-century before finishing on 62 not out in just 35 balls, hitting a dozen boundaries including two sixes.

Meanwhile, her companion Shawaal played an anchoring 32-run knock and made sure a perfect run chase for Pakistan.

Following this victory, Pakistan stormed into the Super Six of the inaugural mega event.

In the Group C fixture, New Zealand outclassed West Indies by 10 wickets to finish on top of the standings, while West Indies held on to the second spot.

Putting West Indies into bat first, the White Ferns’ bowlers wreaked havoc over the Caribbean batting lineup and bundled them out for a paltry 68 in the final over.

Kate Chandler led the Kiwis’ bowling attack with 3/8, while Abigail Hotton and Olivia Anderson bagged two wickets each.

Set to chase 69, New Zealand eased through a 10-wicket victory; courtesy of a magnificent partnership between their openers.

Georgia Plimmer top scored for the side with 41 off 22 balls while Anna Browning was equally impressive with her 28 off 22 deliveries.

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WATCH: Gutted Shadab Khan cries after Zimbabwe upset Pakistan

PERTH: An emotional video of all-rounder Shadab Khan has been making rounds on social media platforms following Pakistan’s upset defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12s fixture on Thursday.

In the video, the Pakistan all-rounder can be seen down on his knees and crying at the upset defeat against Zimbabwe.

One of the team’s supporting staff can also be seen tapping on Shadab’s shoulder and consoling him.

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Shadab played a crucial role for Pakistan to restrict Zimbabwe to a paltry total as he picked up three wickets and conceded only 23 runs.

The right-handed batter then came out to bat at number five when Pakistan were 36/3 in the eighth over and needed a further 95 runs in 74 balls.

He then stitched an important 52-run partnership with Iftikhar Ahmed before falling to Sikandar Raza in the 14th over, while attempting to hit back-to-back sixes.

His dismissal triggered a frustrating batting collapse and Pakistan, consequently, fell just one run short to endure an upset defeat in the ongoing mega event.

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Bowlers power Zimbabwe to upset Pakistan in T20 World Cup

PERTH: Zimbabwean bowlers produced a remarkable performance and powered their side to defend a paltry total to upset Pakistan in the third match of today’s tripleheader in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

Set to chase a paltry 131, Pakistan fell just one run short of victory as they could amass 129/8 in their quota of 20 overs.

The Green Shirts had a poor start to their run chase as the side lost both their key batters – Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan – cheaply inside the first power-play for four and 14 respectively.

Iftikhar Ahmed then partnered briefly with Shan Masood for the third wicket and added 13 runs for the third wicket before the former fell victim to Luke Jongwe in the eighth over.

Following his dismissal, Shan joined hands with Shadab Khan and stitched a valiant 52-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

The vital partnership between Shan and Shadab seemed to have put Pakistan in command as they cruised to 80/3 in 13 overs before Sikandar Raza struck for his first to provide the all-important breakthrough to his side.

Shadab fell after scoring 17 off 14 with the help of a six.

Coming at number six, Haider Ali bagged a golden duck and caused Pakistan to stutter at 88/5 in the 14th over.

Shan, who was playing the anchoring role, could not carry his bat till the end and fell to Zimbabwe’s key all-rounder Raza in the 16th over. He top-scored for his side with a gritty 44 off 38, laced with three boundaries.

Following the slump, Mohammad Nawaz and Mohammad Wasim Jr put on an important partnership for the seventh wicket and added 34 runs.

Amid their seventh-wicket stand, Pakistan were looking favourites to clinch the victory but Nawaz’s dismissal in the final over brought Zimbabwe back into the game. He could score 22 off 18.

Pakistan then needed three runs on the last delivery and Wasim Jr punched the ball down the ground but sharp work in the deep by the Zimbabwean fielder barred them from taking two runs and force the match to go into the super over.

Pakistan, consequently, could score 129/8 in 20 overs and endured an upset defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe by just one run.

Raza was the pick of the bowlers for Zimbabwe as he bagged three wickets for 25, while Brad Evans claimed two. Blessing Muzarabani and Jongwe struck out a batter each.

Batting first, Zimbabwe could manage to score 130/8 in their quota of 20 overs despite their opener providing a flying start.

Zimbabwean opening pair of Wessley Madhevere and Craig Ervine charged Pakistan bowlers right from the start and added 38 runs in just four overs.

Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf then struck in his first over to break the flourishing partnership and hand Pakistan a much-needed breakthrough as he removed Ervine for 19.

Madhevere’s stay also remained brief at the crease and perished in the next over as Mohammad Wasim Jr trapped him in his legs for 17.

Sean Williams then attempted to anchor the innings with a gritty knock of 31 and stitched two vital partnerships for his side with Milton Shumba and Sikandar Raza respectively.

Shadab Khan, however, put an end to Williams’ inning in the 10th over as he castled the latter for 31. He faced 28 deliveries and smashed three boundaries.

Following Williams’ departure, Zimbabwe ran into a frustrating collapse as the side lost four wickets in a span of just five deliveries and slipped to 95/7 in the 15th over.

Ryan Burl and Brad Evans then stood up for their team and stitched a vital 31-run partnership for the eighth wicket to guide Zimbabwe to a comparatively decent total of 130/8 in 20 overs.

Evans scored 19 before falling to Wasim Jr in the final over, while Burl remained unbeaten on 10.

Mohammad Wasim Jr led the bowling attack for Pakistan as he returned with astounding figures of 4/24, while Shadab bagged three. Haris, on the other hand, made one scalp.

Bowlers shine as Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in T20 WC

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Zimbabwean bowlers produced a remarkable performance and powered their side to defend a paltry total to upset Pakistan in the third match of today’s tripleheader in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

PAK 129/6 (20 Overs)

Evans to bowl the final over

PAK 120/6 (19 Overs)

Ngarava comes to bowl the 19th

PAK 109/6 (18 Overs)

Muzarabani comes into the attack

PAK 102/6 (17 Overs)

Ngarava comes back into the attack

PAK 99/6 (16 Overs)

Raza comes to bowl his last

PAK 93/5 (15 Overs)

Evans replaces Muzarabani

PAK 88/5 (14 Overs)

Raza comes back

PAK 80/3 (13 Overs)

Muzarabani comes back

PAK 71/3 (12 Overs)

Williams continues

PAK 61/3 (11 Overs)

Ryan Burl comes to bowl his first

PAK 54/3 (10 Overs)

Sean Williams comes into the attack

PAK 49/3 (9 Overs)

Raza continues

PAK 41/3 (8 Overs)

Luke Jongwe comes to bowl his first

PAK 31/2 (7 Overs)

Sikandar Raza comes into the attack

PAK 28/2 (6 Overs)

Evans continues

PAK 23/2 (5 Overs)

Muzarabani comes back

PAK 20/1 (4 Overs)

Brad Evans comes to bowl his first

PAK 12/0 (3 Overs)

Ngarava continues

PAK 3/0 (2 Overs)

Blessing Muzarabani to bowl from the other end

PAK 2/0 (1 Over)

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan come out to open the inning for Pakistan. Richard Ngarava to bowl the first over.

PAKISTAN vs ZIMBABWE (2nd INNINGS)

PERTH: Pakistan bowlers displayed a combined bowling effort to power their side to reduce Zimbabwe to a below-par total of 130/8 in 20 overs in the 24th match of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

ZIM 130/8 (20 Overs)

Wasim Jr to bowl the final over

ZIM 120/7 (19 Overs)

Haris comes to bowl the 19th

ZIM 115/7 (18 Overs)

Naseem comes to bowl his last

ZIM 108/7 (17 Overs)

Haris replaces Wasim Jr

ZIM 104/7 (16 Overs)

Shaheen comes to bowl his last

ZIM 98/7 (15 Overs)

Wasim Jr comes back

ZIM 95/5 (14 Overs)

Shadab comes to bowl his last

ZIM 87/3 (13 Overs)

Naseem comes back

ZIM 76/3 (12 Overs)

Shadab comes again

ZIM 71/3 (11 Overs)

Haris replaces Shaheen

ZIM 67/3 (10 Overs)

9.4: Shadab tumbles in his followthrough, swallows a looping chance in both hands and coolly takes the plaudits. Shumba was through his stroke too soon, jabbing with hand hands, and pays the price.

Shadab continues

ZIM 61/2 (9 Overs)

Shaheen continues

ZIM 53/2 (8 Overs)

Shadab Khan comes into the attack

ZIM 49/2 (7 Overs)

Shaheen comes back

ZIM 47/2 (6 Overs)

5.2: Struck Madhevere high on the pad flap, it’s hitting off! Sufficiently flush to trigger three reds!

Wasim Jnr replaces Naseem

ZIM 42/1 (5 Overs)

4.6: Ervine took his eyes off the ball at the moment of impact, beaten for sheer pace and that’s the end of a lively opening stand.

Haris Rauf comes into the attack

ZIM 38/0 (4 Overs)

Naseem continues

ZIM 31/0 (3 Overs)

Mohammad Wasim Jr replaces Shaheen

ZIM 23/0 (2 Overs)

Naseem Shah to bowl from the other end

ZIM 14/0 (1 Over)

Wessley Madhevere and Craig Ervine come out to bat for Zimbabwe. Shaheen Shah Afridi to lead the bowling attack.

PAKISTAN vs ZIMBABWE (1st INNINGS)

PERTH: Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in the last third of today’s tripleheader of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

PLAYING XIs

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Haider Ali, Shadab Khan, Muhammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah.

Zimbabwe: Wessly Madhevere, Craig Ervine (c), Milton Shumba, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (wk), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

HEAD TO HEAD (T20Is)

Matches 17, Pakistan 16, Zimbabwe 1

FORM GUIDE

Pakistan: L, W, W, L, W
Zimbabwe: NR, W, L, W, W

Zimbabwe win toss and opt to bat first against Pakistan in T20 WC

PERTH: Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in the last third of today’s tripleheader of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

PLAYING XIs

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Haider Ali, Shadab Khan, Muhammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah.

Zimbabwe: Wessly Madhevere, Craig Ervine (c), Milton Shumba, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (wk), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

HEAD TO HEAD (T20Is)

Matches 17, Pakistan 16, Zimbabwe 1

FORM GUIDE

Pakistan: L, W, W, L, W
Zimbabwe: NR, W, L, W, W

T20 WC: Pakistan eye to bounce back as they take on Zimbabwe today

PERTH: Pakistan will resume their expedition for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal berth today as they take on Zimbabwe in one of the three Super 12s Group 2 matches today at Optus Stadium here.

Pakistan, fresh from the anguishment of witnessing the vital two points slipping away on Sunday when they collided with arch-rivals India at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, would be concerned about the thrashing they received from South Africa a day later, but also relieved to have come away with a point.

Pakistan’s frustrating defeat at the hands of India raised concerns about whether the team should have gone with four pacers and one spinner, which might result in them bringing Mohammad Wasim Jr into the lineup.

It is, however, more likely that the team would still recruit both their full-time spinners Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz in the Playing XI, whereas, the inclusion of a pacer can allow Babar Azam to have more options in the bowling department.

The bowling would be a major concern for Zimbabwe, consequently, from the thrashing, they endured in their first Super 12s match against South Africa.
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Pakistan would be heavily relying on their openers – Babar and Mohammad Rizwan – to fire in a must-win match, while their failure in the high-octane match against India turned to be a blessing in disguise as their middle-order chipped in on the big stage.

Their pace attack has been the key for them since this year’s Asia Cup, while their ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi’s underwhelming return might be a concern for them.

Zimbabwe, however, has been heavily relying on their all-rounder Sikandar Raza, while Wessley Madhvere’s brilliance in the last game could be a major confidence booster for their batting lineup.

Their pace attack paid them well in the tournament thus far, especially Blessing Muzarabani, whose height and the extra bounce on most Australian surfaces was always going to be a trump card for Zimbabwe.

The weather has been a concern for most of the teams in the ongoing World Cup, however, the weather forecast claims that only a five per cent chance of rain is expected here today.

HEAD TO HEAD (T20Is)

Matches 17, Pakistan 16, Zimbabwe 1

Pakistan hold optional training session in Perth ahead of Zimbabwe clash

PERTH: Pakistan cricket team engaged in the optional training session here on Wednesday ahead of the Green Shirts’ second ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 clash against Zimbabwe, scheduled tomorrow.

According to the details, captain Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Haris, Fakhar Zaman and Usman Qadir participated in the team’s optional training session at Perth Stadium.

The Babar-led side will be eyeing for their first win of the T20 World Cup as they face Zimbabwe, who made their way into Group 2 after defeating Ireland and Netherlands in the first round. The match will start at 4:00 PM(PST).

The team had a productive day as the players went through rigorous batting and bowling net practice during the session.

Earlier on Monday, the team had travelled to Perth from Melbourne, where they played their opening encounter of the tournament against the arch-rivals India at the jam-packed Melbourne Cricket Ground.

After a close defeat at the hands of India in the nerve-wracking contest on Sunday, the Green Shirts have very little to no margin of error in their upcoming group matches in order to qualify for the semifinal.

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Pakistan hold first training session in Perth ahead of Zimbabwe clash

PERTH: Pakistan cricket team engaged in their first training session here on Tuesday ahead of the Green Shirts’ second Super 12 clash against Zimbabwe on Thursday.

The Babar Azam-led side will be eyeing for their first win of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 as they face Zimbabwe, who made their way into Group 2 after defeating Ireland and Netherlands in the first round. The match will start at 4:00 PM(PST).

The team had a productive day as the players went through rigorous batting and bowling net practice during the session which was attended by all the members of the squad.

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