Zimbabwe Vs Pakistan Live Cricket Score 3rd ODI: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Bulawayo – News18

4.2 – Four!

4.1 – Drops the ball short at the batter on his body. Abdullah Shafique gets back in the crease and flicks the ball infront of fine leg for a couple of runs.

3.6 – Finally, Abdullah Shafique is off the mark! Length ball outside off and Abdullah Shafique drives it off the front foot to the right of covers and sets off for a single to open his account and end the over.

Batsman_1 : Abdullah Shafique 1(7)

Batsman_2 : Saim Ayub 10(17)

Bowler : Richard Ngarava 0/5(2)

Over : 4

Run : 2

Wicket : 0

Score : 11/0

3.5 – Much fuller on the off stump from over the wicket angle to the right-hander. Abdullah Shafique looks to punch it straight but gets a thick outside edge towards point.

3.4 – No run.

3.3 – 1 run.

3.2 – Left alone outside off from Saim Ayub. Length ball from Richard Ngarava outside off doing the trick for him.

3.1 – Runs in from over the wicket and pitches the ball up outside off. Saim Ayub drives it off the front foot straight to covers.

2.6 – No run.

2.5 – No run.

2.4 – Holds the length back on the stumps. Saim Ayub punches it towards mid off and runs a single.

2.3 – Good length outside off. Saim Ayub sees it through after covering the line of the stumps.

2.2 – FOUR! EFFORTLESS! Blessing Muzarabani drops the length back at the left-hander with the square leg inside the circle and Saim Ayub gets back in the crease and pulls the ball all along the ground, timing it to perfection and beating square leg to his left for the first boundary of the inning.

2.1 – No run.

Just the one over for Raza in his opening spell. He is replaced by Blessing Muzarabani.

1.6 – POn the good length on top of off. Abdullah Shafique takes a small foot out and drops the ball back to the bowler to end the over.

Batsman_1 : Abdullah Shafique 0(2)

Batsman_2 : Saim Ayub 4(10)

Bowler : Richard Ngarava 0/3(1)

Over : 2

Run : 3

Wicket : 0

Score : 4/0

1.5 – Hits the length hard outside off. Saim Ayub punches the ball to the right of mid off and runs a comfortable single.

1.4 – Touch fuller on the off stump. Saim Ayub connects with the drive time but is straight to point.

1.3 – No run.

1.2 – On the length outside off. Saim Ayub sees it through from the crease.

1.1 – Runs in hard from over the wicket angle and pitches the ball fuller on the stumps with a hint of inswing. Saim Ayub flicks it well infront of fine leg and runs a quick couple to start the over.

It will be Richard Ngarava to steam in from the other end. He is starting with two slips in place.

0.6 – Much fuller from over the wicket angle to the right-hander. Abdullah Shafique offers a front foot block to end the over.

Batsman_1 : Abdullah Shafique 0(1)

Batsman_2 : Saim Ayub 1(5)

Bowler : Sikandar Raza 0/1(1)

Over : 1

Run : 1

Wicket : 0

Score : 1/0

0.5 – 1 run.

0.4 – No run.

0.3 – On the stumps, straight with the arm after pitching. Saim Ayub gets an inside edge straight to square leg off the front foot.

0.2 – Tossed up on off. Saim Ayub punches it off the front foot to mid off.

0.1 – Comes from around the wicket and drops it short outside off. Saim Ayub cuts the ball off the back foot but straight to covers to start the game.

All in readiness to get going in the series decider.

PITCH REPORT – Aamir Sohail is near the deck. He says that there is a nice breeze blowing across the ground. Feels that the rain will stay away. Tells that this was the same pitch which was used in the last game. Shares that it has been sunny over the last couple of days and therefore, he reckons that there will not be much moisture in the deck. Feels that finger spinners will get some purchase because the surface is on the drier side. Ends by saying that batters will need to be smart and need to have a method in going about their business.

The captain of Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan says that they are looking to bat first as the same wicket was used in the last game and feels that batting fourth on this wicket will not be easy. He further adds that they have given 5 new faces chances in this series and they are going with the same team, giving the guys another chance to perform for the country.

TOSS – Pakistan have won the flip of the coin and they will BAT first.

After the hosts triumphed in a rain-affected series opener, Pakistan hit back with a dominant performance in the second game and now have momentum on their side. Can they capitalize on that momentum and clinch the series, or will Zimbabwe step up to the challenge and secure a rare series victory against the Asian side? Stay tuned as we bring you the toss and team updates.

Zimbabwe have a relatively inexperienced top order, but players like Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, and their captain, Craig Ervine, are the key figures in the middle order. Each of them has played more than 100 ODIs and will be eager to score big in this finale to bring the trophy home. In the bowling department, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava bring the experience and pace needed to trouble the Pakistani batters. Notably, Ngarava has also proven that he is no mug with the bat, showcasing his skills through a crucial knock of 48 in the first match.

For Pakistan, all eyes will be on Saim Ayub, who smashed a quick century in the last match and has been in the form of his life, carrying momentum from the Australia series. His opening partner, Abdullah Shafique, is equally vital, coming off a steady, unbeaten knock in the second game. In the middle order, captain Mohammad Rizwan will look to anchor the innings and deliver a captain’s knock that he’s long overdue. Haris Rauf, Pakistan’s pace spearhead, will be expected to make a mark and he will be hoping for support from Aamer Jamal and Abrar Ahmed.

Hello, folks, we have arrived at the decider of this exciting series. With the series tied 1-1, the third and final ODI between Pakistan and Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is upon us. The stage is set, though the weather could play spoilsport, as it did in the opening game, but we hope to get a full match for this decider. 

… MATCH DAY …

Sean Williams is up for a chat. He talks about the preparations being on point for the team for this series and the lads have the belief to win the series. He further adds that he makes time for ice baths and cold water therapy which helps him stay focused and is a very good way for him to relax after games. He talks about his batting average being right up there with some of the best players in the world and he feels proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with them.

Pakistan (Unchanged Playing XI) – Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Tayyab Tahir, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Aamer Jamal, Haris Rauf, Faisal Akram, Abrar Ahmed.

Zimbabwe (Playing XI) – Tadiwanashe Marumani, Joylord Gumbie, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine (C), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande (WK) (In for Brandon Mavuta), Faraz Akram (In for Trevor Gwandu), Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.