Zimbabwe Playing 11 vs Pakistan- 2nd ODI, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024
Published - 25 Nov 2024, 06:44 PM | Updated - 25 Nov 2024, 06:49 PM
Zimbabwe secured a commanding 80-run victory over Pakistan in the first ODI at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, marking their first ODI win against the visitors since 2015.
The hosts posted 205 runs, powered by a crucial 62-run partnership between Sikandar Raza and Richard Ngarava, who fell just short of his maiden fifty with 48 runs.
After setting a modest target, Zimbabwe's bowlers dominated the game. Blessing Muzarabani struck early, removing Abdullah Shafique, while spinners Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza wreaked havoc on Pakistan's batting lineup.
The visitors struggled against the turning pitch, managing only 125 runs before rain arrived after 20 overs.
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Zimbabwe 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 Playing 11 vs Pakistan- 2nd ODI, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024
Openers: Joylord Gumbie, Tadiwanashe Marumani
Tadiwanashe Marumani and Joylord Gumbie are set to open for host in the second ODI against Pakistan.
Both did pretty well on the challenging Bulawayo wicket which offered a fair bit to bowlers.
Middle-order batsmen and allrounders: Dion Myers, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza
Hosts' middle order is likely to be the same as their first ODI against Pakistan.
Zimbabwe’s middle order is expected to remain unchanged for the second ODI against Pakistan after a steady, if not spectacular, showing in the first game.
Dion Myers contributed 8 runs before being dismissed by Agha Salman, while captain Craig Ervine managed 6 runs, falling to Haris Rauf.
Sean Williams displayed some aggression with 23 off 17 but was caught by Mohammad Rizwan.
Sikandar Raza is likely to be their mainstay after offering something in the last match.
Brian Bennett added a composed 20 runs while striking at 100-plus, but fell to Aamer Jamal.
With their middle order showing some semblance of resilience, the home team will hope for more consistency to challenge Pakistan
Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Brendon Mavuta, Trevor Gwandu
The host's bowling attack for the second ODI against Pakistan is likely to remain the same.
Blessing Muzarbani remains their main threat and are likely to dismiss the Pakistan Openers.
Left-arm seamer, Ngarava will add variety and has been a reliable option in both powerplay and death overs.
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