PAK vs ZIM: Kamran Ghulams Maiden Ton Powers Pakistan To ODI Collection Win In opposition to Zimbabwe

PAK vs ZIM: Kamran Ghulam’s maiden ODI century and a well-rounded bowling show ensured Pakistan orchestrated a profitable comeback to remove the ODI sequence by 2-1 on Thursday in opposition to Zimbabwe. Within the third ODI, it was one more dominant show from Pakistan to seal an emphatic 99-run victory at Queens Sports activities Membership, Bulawayo.

After successful the toss, Pakistan determined to bat and loved a cautious 58-run opening stand between Saim Ayub (31) and Abdullah Shafique (50). After Faraz Akram obtained the essential breakthrough, Shafique stitched up a 54-run partnership with Ghulam. The remainder of the innings noticed Ghulam maintain on to his wicket, play together with his traditional swagger, and forge temporary but influential stands with the remainder of the batters.

Whereas putting at 104.04, Ghulam hammered 103 in 99 deliveries, laced with 10 fours and 4 sixes. His maiden ton propelled Pakistan to a mammoth whole of 303/6, backed by useful contributions from skipper Mohammad Rizwan (37), Salma Agha (30), and Tayyab Tahir (29).

In reply, Zimbabwe misplaced two early wickets to Saim Ayub’s off-spin. Joylord Gumbie (5) and Dion Myers (4) have been again within the dugout within the first three overs. Tadiwanashe Marumani and Craig Ervine tried to maintain Zimbabwe’s chase from falling aside with a 39-run partnership. However Abrar Ahmed swooped in to place a halt earlier than the hosts may begin pondering of creating a comeback.

Marumani obtained pinned in entrance of the stumps by Abrar’s thriller spin at 24(30). Zimbabwe’s most skilled duo, Ervine and Sean Williams, tried to show the scenario round by placing Pakistan below stress.

Their makes an attempt weren’t very fruitful after Williams (24) chopped the ball onto the stumps off Haris Rauf. Ervine (51) adopted within the footsteps of his colleague 4 balls later after he noticed his catch dropped.

Sikandar Raza (16) tried to steer the cost however holed it to Shafique whereas attempting to play a pull shot off Aamer Jamal. A roar of celebration from Jamal indicated how shut Pakistan stood en path to stamping their authority within the sequence.

Regardless of a late-resisting act from Brian Bennett (37), Pakistan bowlers went on to wrap up the sport and seal a 99-run victory to remove the sequence by 2-1.