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ZIM vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pumped up Pakistan target series

Wednesday, 27-Nov-2024
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Zimbabwe and Pakistan will face off in the third and final ODI on Thursday at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. The series is currently tied 1-1 as both sides take on each other in a do-or-die situation. So far, the series has seen intense competition, with both teams delivering strong performances in the opening two matches. Pakistan managed to level the series after a spirited victory in the second ODI, following Zimbabwe’s win in the opener.

Heading into the third ODI, which is a decider, both sides will be eager to claim the series victory. Zimbabwe will aim to return to their impressive form and seal the series on home soil. 

On the other hand, Pakistan will look to extend their dominance in order to seal the series win. Pakistan recorded their 10-wicket win in the second game, with Saim Ayub launching the side past victory figures with his swashbuckling 113-run knock off 62 balls. Zimbabwe, batting first, were bowled out for 145 in 32.3 overs. 

Head to Head 

Matches - 64

PAK Won - 55

ZIM Won - 6

No Result - 2

Tie - 1

ZIM probable XI: Joylord Gumbie, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett , Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

PAK probable XI: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Agha Salman, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Aamer Jamal, Haris Rauf, Faisal Akram, Abrar Ahmed

 

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