Pakistan Playing 11 vs Zimbabwe- 2nd ODI, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024
Published - 25 Nov 2024, 06:44 PM | Updated - 25 Nov 2024, 06:53 PM
Zimbabwe stunned Pakistan with an 80-run victory in the first ODI at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, marking another disappointing result for the visiting side. After restricting Zimbabwe to 205, the visiting team's batting collapsed against a combination of pace and spin on a challenging surface.
The match, shortened by rain, saw Pakistan's batsmen struggle against Blessing Muzarabani's opening spell and Zimbabwe's spinners. Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza proved particularly effective, dismantling Pakistan's middle order with sharp turns and bounces.
The visitors' woes began when opener Abdullah Shafique fell early, continuing his poor form.
Despite favorable bowling conditions after winning the toss, the visiting pacers failed to capitalize, allowing a crucial 62-run partnership between Raza and Richard Ngarava that lifted Zimbabwe from 125-7 to a competitive total.
Pakistan squad
Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani, Tayyab Tahir.
Pakistan Playing 11 vs Zimbabwe- 1st ODI, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024
Openers: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub
Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub will open for men in green in the second ODI against Zimbabwe. They will look to do well after a poor start to the series.
Both Openers will look to replicate their success on the Australia tour and provide a solid foundation for them in the 2nd ODI.
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Middle-order batsmen and allrounders: Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Haseebullah, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal
The middle order for the second ODI against Zimbabwe is likely to include Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Haseebullah, and Muhammad Irfan Khan.
To anchor the lineup and help provide stability, Rizwan is expected to play a role. Ghulam has played his part but will want to do well after not the best of opening games. Haseebullah's recent List-A strike rate of 88.34 brings aggression.
The middle order will be a mixed bag of reliability and firepower with Irfan Khan's versatility and Salman Ali Agha's. Aamir Jamal's all-round ability would also prove crucial for the Visitor's batting.
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Bowlers: Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf
The bowling attack for the 2nd ODI against Zimbabwe will be spearheaded by Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Hasnain, and Haris Rauf.
Dahani who has been out of the side for quite some time likely to make a comeback in place of Akram. Hasnain will continue to be a starter. Haris Rauf who can't help except taking wickets will be raring to go.
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