On Thursday, Pakistan secured a commanding 99-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third One Day International, clinching the series 2-1 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
Initially, Pakistan, known as the Green Shirts, chose to bat after winning the toss.
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Kamran Ghulam’s first century propelled Pakistan toward a decisive win in the series finale.
Zimbabwe, facing a challenging target of 304, scored 204, bolstered by captain Craig Ervine’s resilient fifty.
The hosts began their innings unsteadily, quickly falling to 10/2 within three overs.
After the early setback, Ervine and Tadiwanashe Marumani established a 39-run partnership before Marumani was dismissed in the ninth over.
Ervine continued to anchor the innings, adding 41 runs with Sean Williams for the fourth wicket before Aamir Jamal dismissed him in the 26th over.
Pakistan set a robust total of 303/6, thanks to significant contributions from Kamran and Abdullah Shafique.
Openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah formed a strong 58-run opening partnership.
After a stable start, Saim departed to Faraz Akram in the 13th over, contributing 31 from 37 balls.
Kamran then steered Pakistan’s innings, participating in vital partnerships, including an 89-run effort with captain Mohammad Rizwan.
Kamran’s innings featured ten fours and four sixes, culminating in a 103 off 99 deliveries. Abdullah supported well with a 50 off 68 balls.
Later, vice-captain Salman Ali Agha and Tayyab Tahir drove Pakistan past 300 with quick innings.
Sikandar Raza and Richard Ngarava were the pick of Zimbabwe’s bowlers, each taking two wickets, while Blessing Muzarabani and Akram claimed one each.
🎥 Handshakes, catch-ups and the trophy moment as Pakistan seal another ODI series win 🤝🏆#ZIMvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/y6cSCYIq1B
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 28, 2024Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), praised the team’s dominant performance in the series finale.
