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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 1st ODI Commentary, Live Updates

ZIM vs PAK, 2024 - ODI Live Commentary

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1st ODI, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo , Nov 24, 2024
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
205 (40.2/50)
Pakistan Pakistan
60/6 (21.0/21)
Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 80 runs (DLS method)
  • Player of the Match
    Sikandar Raza
    39(56)&2/7(3)
And that wraps up the opening game of this series! Zimbabwe have sent shockwaves down the Pakistan camp with an emphatic victory to secure a 1-0 lead in this three-match series. The action stays in Bulawayo, with the second ODI set to light up your screens on Tuesday, November 26th. The first ball is scheduled for 7.30 am GMT, but don’t forget to join us well ahead of time for all the exciting pre-match buildup. Until then, it’s cheers and goodbye!
The skipper of Zimbabwe, Craig Ervine says he feels ecstatic. Adds that they were looking to bowl first but it did not matter in the end. Reckons that it was a good day overall, with the bat the intent was brilliant and they were always up on the run rate but the only thing that didn't go well was they failed to bat the entire quota of 50 overs. Mentions that the pacers did brilliantly at the top to contain them and Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza followed brilliantly to pick up those wickets in the middle phase.
Sikandar Raza is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his outstanding performance both with the bat and the ball. He starts by saying that somebody had to bat out of their skin and it's nice to have gotten over the line. Mentions that the top 4 batters showed intent which was important and says that the two little partnerships were crucial towards the end. Appreciates Richard Ngarava and mentions how he motivated him to find boundaries and keep the scoreboard ticking. Appreciates the bowlers for the way they fought back and concludes that it is tough on his body to keep performing as an allrounder but the motivation and hunger to do well for the country drives him.
Mohammad Rizwan the skipper of Pakistan is in for a chat. He says it wasn't a good day for them. Adds that the bowlers did their job well but the batters failed whereas for the opponents Sikandar Raza played well and got them to a decent total. Mentions that they failed to handle the pressure well. Closes by saying that the side had a perfect combination in the bowling unit but they just failed with the bat. Credits Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava for this clinical performance and says the experience of these players playing in the PSL has helped them.
It's time for the Presentation Ceremony...
Earlier in the game, Zimbabwe burst out of the gates with an aggressive and positive approach, spearheaded by the dynamic opening duo of Joylord Gumbie and Tadiwanashe Marumani. However, a costly mix-up triggered a dramatic collapse, with wickets tumbling in quick succession. Despite a few batters getting promising starts, none could capitalize, leaving Zimbabwe on shaky ground. Then came a gritty 62-run partnership between Sikandar Raza and Richard Ngarava, injecting much-needed momentum and pushing the team to a competitive total of 205 before being bowled out. For Pakistan, Salman Agha and debutant Faisal Akram were the stars with the ball, claiming three wickets apiece to keep their side on top at the halfway stage in the game.
Pakistan will want to quickly forget this dismal batting display and focus on bouncing back stronger in the next game. Their reckless shot selection at the top set the tone for a collapse, compounded by their inability to counter the spin brilliance of Sikandar Raza and Sean Williams, who dismantled the middle order in no time. Apart from skipper Mohammad Rizwan, who showed some resilience, no batter managed to settle in, leading to wickets falling like a house of cards.
Defending a modest total of 205, Zimbabwe needed a dream start with the ball - and they delivered in style. Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava set the tone from the outset, maintaining tight, probing lines that kept the Pakistani batters on the edge. Muzarabani struck gold early, removing both openers in quick succession, paving the way for the spinners to take control. Both Sikandar Raza and Sean Williams capitalized on the momentum, dismantling Pakistan’s middle order with precision and reducing them to a precarious 58/6, leaving the visitors reeling before the covers came on.
Right then, the official confirmation is here - Play has been called off and Zimbabwe pull off a stunning upset, defeating Pakistan by 80 runs via the DLS method! While rain ultimately cut proceedings short, it only expedited the inevitable, sparing Pakistan further misery. Zimbabwe’s disciplined and spirited bowling effort in just 21 overs delivered a clear statement of intent, leaving the visitors shell-shocked. Taking a 1-0 lead in this three-match series, the hosts have drawn first blood in style with a thoroughly deserved victory.
UPDATE - 2.20 pm GMT - Nothing much happening at the ground, and the rain has now settled into a steady drizzle. While we await further updates from Bulawayo, why not switch tabs and catch the thrilling encounter between West Indies and Bangladesh, which has just started on Day 3? Bangladesh have a tough task ahead, trailing by 404 runs. Sit back, enjoy that match for now, and don’t forget to tune back in here for more updates as soon as we have them!
UPDATE - 1.46 pm GMT - Nothing more to add, folks! The rain is still steady, with the covers firmly in place and no activity around the ground. We're holding out hope for the rain to ease soon, allowing the groundstaff to get to work and set things back in motion. However, with the current conditions, things aren’t looking promising.
UPDATE - 1.05 pm GMT - The rain continues to pour, and the covers are securely in place. With the sky still dark and no floodlights available at the venue, conditions are not looking promising for play to restart anytime soon. It’s now a race against time!
UPDATE - 12.39 pm GMT - It has started to rain and the covers are brought on. It is pouring at Bulawayo and since the 20-over mark is crossed, Zimbabwe wouldn't mind a bit. Pakistan are miles behind in terms of par score as per the DLS at this point and if it continues to rain we will have a result in favour of the hosts. For now, we stay hopeful that this is just a passing shower and the action will resume. Stick around for further updates!
End Of The Over 21 : 60/6
1 Runs
  • 020.1
  • 120.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
A. Jamal
0 (5)
M. Rizwan
19 (43)
S. Williams
6-0-12-2
20.6
0
Sean Williams To Aamer Jamal
Slants it in, full and on middle, Aamer Jamal tucks it to mid on.
20.5
0
Sean Williams To Aamer Jamal
Quicker and fuller, onto the stumps, Aamer Jamal clips it to mid-wicket.
20.4
0
Sean Williams To Aamer Jamal
Angling in, on middle. Aamer Jamal tucks it to mid-wicket.
20.3
0
Sean Williams To Aamer Jamal
Well outside off, on a fuller length, Aamer Jamal fends it out to point.
20.2
1
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Slows it up and keeps it on off does Williams, Mohammad Rizwan pushes at it and hits it to deep cover for a single.
20.1
0
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Short and on off, Mohammad Rizwan punches it to mid off.
End Of The Over 20 : 59/6
1 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 019.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 119.6
M. Rizwan
18 (41)
A. Jamal
0 (1)
S. Raza
3-0-7-2
19.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Mohammad Rizwan
Full and wide outside off, Mohammad Rizwan flicks this towards long on for one.
19.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on middle and off, Mohammad Rizwan tucks this away on leg.
19.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller and flatter on off, Mohammad Rizwan defends this off the front foot.
19.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Mohammad Rizwan
Short of a length on off, Mohammad Rizwan keeps it out.
19.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up around off, Mohammad Rizwan gets on top of it and blocks this as well.
19.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller on off, Mohammad Rizwan defends this off the front foot.
End Of The Over 19 : 58/6
1 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • W 18.5
  • 018.6
A. Jamal
0 (1)
M. Rizwan
17 (35)
S. Williams
5-0-11-2
18.6
0
Sean Williams To Aamer Jamal
Almost the 7th wicket as Aamer Jamal edges it from outside off just in front of Raza at first slip.
The debutant, Aamer Jamal walks in next for Pakistan!
18.5
W
Sean Williams To Irfan Khan OUT!
OUT! BOWLED'EM! Another close call in terms of a no-ball but Sean Williams, just like Sikandar Raza does well to have some part of his foot behind the line as he dismisses Irfan Khan. Touch quicker and flatter, on off, turns enough to beat the outside edge of Khan. The ball goes on and thumps into the stumps. Irfan Khan departs as well.
18.4
0
Sean Williams To Irfan Khan
Floated around middle and leg, Irfan Khan tucks this towards square leg for no run.
18.3
0
Sean Williams To Irfan Khan
Fuller on off, Irfan Khan blocks this out.
18.2
0
Sean Williams To Irfan Khan
Quicker and fuller on off, Irfan Khan drives this towards short cover for no run.
18.1
1
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan drills this to long on for one.
End Of The Over 18 : 57/5
4 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 417.6
I. Khan
7 (11)
M. Rizwan
16 (34)
S. Raza
2-0-6-2
17.6
4
Sikandar Raza To Irfan Khan
FOUR! Spoils a tidy over with a boundary. Fuller, down the leg, Irfan Khan plays this late and flicks this to the right of short fine leg and sees the ball race away to the boundary for four.
17.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Irfan Khan
Short and wide outside off, Irfan Khan goes for the cut and gets it off the under edge near the keeper for no run.
17.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Irfan Khan
Much slower and fuller on off, Irfan Khan defends this off the front foot.
17.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Irfan Khan
Full and wide outside off, Irfan Khan cuts this towards backward point for no run.
17.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Irfan Khan
Quicker and fuller around middle and leg, Irfan Khan tucks this towards square leg for no run.
17.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Irfan Khan
Fuller on off, Irfan Khan flicks this towards short mid-wicket for no run.
End Of The Over 17 : 53/5
3 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
I. Khan
3 (5)
M. Rizwan
16 (34)
S. Williams
4-0-10-1
16.6
1
Sean Williams To Irfan Khan
Floated around off, Irfan Khan rocks back and puches this towards long off for one.
16.5
0
Sean Williams To Irfan Khan
Short of a length outside off, Irfan Khan rocks back and cuts this towards backward point for no run.
16.4
1
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Too full, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan drives this towards sweeper cover for one.
16.3
0
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on off, Mohammad Rizwan defends this off the front foot.
16.2
1
Sean Williams To Irfan Khan
Fuller on off, Irfan Khan drives this towards long off for one.
16.1
0
Sean Williams To Irfan Khan
BEAUTY! Fuller, around off, turning a fraction after pitching on off, lucky for Irfan Khan that it misses both the outside edge and the off-stump.
End Of The Over 16 : 50/5
2 Runs
  • 115.1
  • W 15.2
  • 015.3
  • W 15.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
M. Rizwan
15 (32)
I. Khan
1 (1)
S. Raza
1-0-2-2
15.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller on off, Mohammad Rizwan punches this back to the bowler.
15.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Irfan Khan
Fuller on middle and leg, Irfan Khan tucks this away towards deep mid-wicket for one.
Irfan Khan walks out to bat at number 7 for Pakistan!
15.4
W
Sikandar Raza To Haseebullah Khan OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! An absolute peach of a delivery early on to Haseebullah Khan and he had no answer to it. Drifting in and turning away after pitching on middle and off, Haseebullah Khan plays down the wrong line and the ball sneaks past the outside edge and disturbs the timber. A duck for Haseebullah Khan on his debut.
15.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Haseebullah Khan
Fuller, on middle and off, Haseebullah Khan drives this back to the bowler.
Drinks! Zimbabwe desperately needed early breakthroughs to defend their modest total, and they’ve delivered just that with a stellar bowling performance so far. Despite a few dropped chances that could have dampened their spirits, the bowlers have kept their composure and now have their side firmly in control. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be ruing their missed opportunities and reckless approach, finding themselves in a precarious position once again needing 157 more runs off 208 balls with 6 wickets in hand. All hopes now rest on Mohammad Rizwan to anchor the innings and steer his team out of trouble.
15.2
W
Sikandar Raza To Salman Agha OUT!
OUT! TRAPPED PLUMB IN FRONT! Offie, around middle and off, Salman Agha prods in front to block this but gets beaten to the turn on offer. The ball strikes Agha on his front pad and a gentle appeal is all that the on-field umpire needed to raise his finger. The third umpire took multiple replays to confirm that some part of the foot was grounded behind the line from Sikandar Raza as he bowled this one. Deems it fair and Salman Agha has to walk back!
15.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Mohammad Rizwan
Quicker and fuller on the pads, Mohammad Rizwan tucks this towards short fine leg and takes one.
Sikandar Raza comes into the attack now!
End Of The Over 15 : 48/3
3 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
M. Rizwan
14 (30)
S. Agha
4 (10)
S. Williams
3-0-7-1
14.6
1
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on off, Mohammad Rizwan drives this wide to the left of Ervine and towards long off for one.
Uh oh! Dark clouds are gathering ominously over the ground, and the groundstaff are already springing into action beside the ropes, preparing to pull on the covers at the first sign of rain.
14.5
0
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Floated, around the pads, Mohammad Rizwan hops back and looks to tuck this around leg but misses as the ball thumps into his pads.
14.4
1
Sean Williams To Salman Agha
Fuller on off, Salman Agha drives this through cover for a single.
14.3
0
Sean Williams To Salman Agha
Quicker and fuller outside off, Salman Agha looks to cut this but gets beaten.
14.2
1
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up around off, Mohammad Rizwan moves away and drives this to sweeper cover for one.
14.1
0
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller on off, defended well.
End Of The Over 14 : 45/3
4 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
S. Agha
3 (8)
M. Rizwan
12 (26)
T. Gwandu
2-0-14-0
13.6
0
Trevor Gwandu To Salman Agha
On a length wide outside off, Salman Agha looks for dab and run towards third man region but gets beaten.
13.5
1
Trevor Gwandu To Mohammad Rizwan
Good length on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes this away for one.
13.4
1
Trevor Gwandu To Salman Agha
Good length on off, Salman Agha hits the off-drive a bit too well as the ball strikes the stumps on the other end and deflects to long on for a single.
13.3
1
Trevor Gwandu To Mohammad Rizwan
Good length on off, Mohammad Rizwan punches this off the back foot towards extra cover for no run. The fielder throws waivered and away from the keeper and allows a single here.
13.2
1
Trevor Gwandu To Salman Agha
On a length outside off, Salman Agha cuts this towards deep point for one.
13.1
0
Trevor Gwandu To Salman Agha
Good length on off, Salman Agha defends this off the front foot.
End Of The Over 13 : 41/3
1 Runs
  • W 12.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
M. Rizwan
10 (24)
S. Agha
1 (4)
S. Williams
2-0-4-1
12.6
0
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Quicker and fuller around off, Mohammad Rizwan cuts this to backward point for no run.
12.5
1
Sean Williams To Salman Agha
Tossed up on off, Salman Agha drives this towards sweeper cover for one.
12.4
0
Sean Williams To Salman Agha
Tossed up on off, Salman Agha pushes this towards off for no run.
12.3
0
Sean Williams To Salman Agha
Fuller around middle and off, Salman Agha defends this one.
12.2
0
Sean Williams To Salman Agha
Fuller down the leg, Salman Agha looks for the nudge towards leg but misses.
Salman Agha walks in at number 5 for Pakistan!
12.1
W
Sean Williams To Kamran Ghulam OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Short of a length around the fifth stump line, gets a bit of turn and bounce as well. Kamran Ghulam chases this and slashes hard to hit this past backward point. He slashes a bit too early and gets an outside edge into the gloves of the keeper, Tadiwanashe Marumani for a simple catch.
End Of The Over 12 : 40/2
10 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 411.4
  • 111.5
  • 411.6
M. Rizwan
10 (23)
K. Ghulam
17 (27)
T. Gwandu
1-0-10-0
11.6
4
Trevor Gwandu To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Short-pitched again but this time to Rizwan and the Pakistani skipper pulls this fine and wide towards the left of deep square for four more.
11.5
1
Trevor Gwandu To Kamran Ghulam
Good length around off, Kamran Ghulam cuts this hard towards the left of Raza for one. This has four written all over it but a brilliant effort diving to his right saves three runs for Zimbabwe.
11.4
4
Trevor Gwandu To Kamran Ghulam
FOUR! Brilliantly struck away for four. Short-pitched around middle and leg, Kamran Ghulam swivels and pulls this towards the left of deep square leg fielder for four runs.
11.3
0
Trevor Gwandu To Kamran Ghulam
Back of a length on off, Kamran Ghulam rocks back and punches thsi towards cover for no run.
11.2
0
Trevor Gwandu To Kamran Ghulam
Good length around off, Kamran Ghulam pushes this towards off for no run.
11.1
1
Trevor Gwandu To Mohammad Rizwan
Back of a length around off, Mohammad Rizwan pulls this away for one.
End Of The Over 11 : 30/2
3 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
M. Rizwan
5 (21)
K. Ghulam
12 (23)
S. Williams
1-0-3-0
10.6
1
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller on off, Rizwan moves away from the line of it and drives this towards long off for one.
10.5
0
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Floated around middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan tucks this towards shot fine leg for no run. A good, loud and early call of NO from Kamran Ghulam.
10.4
1
Sean Williams To Kamran Ghulam
Tossed up on off, Kamran Ghulam drives this to long off for no run.
10.3
0
Sean Williams To Kamran Ghulam
Arm-ball around off, Kamran Ghulam pushes this towards short cover for no run.
10.2
1
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller outside off, Mohammad Rizwan drives this to sweeper cover for one.
10.1
0
Sean Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Quicker and fuller on off, Mohammad Rizwan defends this one.
End of the Powerplay! Zimbabwe are now allowed upto 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle. Sean Williams comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 10 : 27/2
1 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
K. Ghulam
11 (21)
M. Rizwan
3 (17)
R. Ngarava
5-0-18-0
9.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamran Ghulam
Pace on this time, outside off, on a back of a length, Kamran Ghulam fiddles at it but misses.
9.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamran Ghulam
Takes some pace off and keeps it outside off, on a length, Kamran Ghulam looks to cut but is beaten by the lack of pace.
9.4
1
Richard Ngarava To Mohammad Rizwan
On a good length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan steers it to deep third for a single.
9.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Mohammad Rizwan
Angling across, outside off, on a length, Mohammad Rizwan cuts it to point.
9.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Mohammad Rizwan
Length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan eases it out to cover.
9.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan loses his calm and looks for a big slog and misses. He gets it off the lower half and back onto his pads.
End Of The Over 9 : 26/2
3 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 28.6
K. Ghulam
11 (19)
M. Rizwan
2 (13)
B. Muzarabani
5-1-9-2
8.6
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Kamran Ghulam
Short and outside off, Kamran Ghulam rides the bounce beautifully nad cuts it past point for a couple of runs.
8.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kamran Ghulam
Good length, over off, Kamran Ghulam blocks it down the deck.
8.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Mohammad Rizwan
So close to the fielder! Short and on off, Mohammad Rizwan cuts it hard and beats backward point by not much for a single.
8.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Mohammad Rizwan
Back of a length, over off, Mohammad Rizwan dabs it to point.
8.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Mohammad Rizwan
Short and on off, Mohammad Rizwan cuts it to backward point.
8.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Mohammad Rizwan
Full, on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to mid off.
End Of The Over 8 : 23/2
5 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 47.6
K. Ghulam
9 (17)
M. Rizwan
1 (9)
R. Ngarava
4-0-17-0
7.6
4
Richard Ngarava To Kamran Ghulam
FOUR! Crunched! Short and outside off, Kamran Ghulam frees his arms and caresses it through point for a boundary.
7.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Mohammad Rizwan
Good length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to point.
7.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Mohammad Rizwan
Another huge appeal for a catch but it seems to have gone off the forearm. A shake of the head from the umpire again. Richard Ngarava is bowling fire here! Back of a length, over middle, Mohammad Rizwan is early on the pull and the ball goes off his arm and balloons in front of slip where the fielder charges in and takes a good low catch.
7.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Mohammad Rizwan
Hard length, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan taps it back to the bowler.
7.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Mohammad Rizwan
On a length, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan blocks it stright.
7.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Mohammad Rizwan
A huge appeal for caught behind and the players around the circle are absolutely convinced. The umpire however shakes his head. On a back of a length, down leg, Mohammad Rizwan looks to pull but misses. The keeper collect it to his left and they go up in unison.
End Of The Over 7 : 18/2
0 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
K. Ghulam
5 (16)
M. Rizwan
0 (4)
B. Muzarabani
4-1-6-2
6.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kamran Ghulam
Hits the deck hard, on middle and off, back of a length, Kamran Ghulam dabs it down the deck.
6.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kamran Ghulam
Length, on off, Kamran Ghulam pushes it to cover.
6.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kamran Ghulam
DROPPED! Tadiwanashe Marumani drops a simple one behind the stumps! Blessing Muzarabani angles it down leg, on a fuller length just like he had done for Abdullah Shafique. Kamran Ghulam flicks it and the keeper moves to his left and makes a meal off it.
6.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kamran Ghulam
Length, on off, Kamran Ghulam taps it out.
6.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kamran Ghulam
A big mixup but Kamran Ghulam manages to get back in time. On a length, on middle, Kamran Ghulam clips it to mid on and sets off for the run. He is sent back and makes his ground despite a direct hit at the batting end.
6.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kamran Ghulam
Hurls it nice and full, on off, Kamran Ghulam drives it to cover.
End Of The Over 6 : 18/2
1 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
M. Rizwan
0 (4)
K. Ghulam
5 (10)
R. Ngarava
3-0-12-0
5.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Mohammad Rizwan
Fired in full at the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan does well to jam it out.
5.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Mohammad Rizwan
Into the stumps, on a length, Mohammad Rizwan hops across and clips it to mid on.
5.4
1
Richard Ngarava To Kamran Ghulam
Full and on off, Kamran Ghulam looks to play at it with a straight bat but gets a thick outside edge to deep third for a single.
5.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamran Ghulam
Nice looking shot but no runs off it. This is full and on off, Kamran Ghulam eases his drive but finds cover.
5.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamran Ghulam
Full, on off, Kamran Ghulam firms it to mid off.
5.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamran Ghulam
On a fuller length, outside off, Kamran Ghulam shoulders arms.
End Of The Over 5 : 17/2
1 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 1 WD 4.4
  • W 4.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
M. Rizwan
0 (2)
K. Ghulam
4 (6)
B. Muzarabani
3-0-6-2
4.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Mohammad Rizwan
Short and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.
4.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Mohammad Rizwan
Honing in at the stumps, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan taps it out to mid off.
Who walks out next? Skipper Mohammad Rizwan it will be.
4.4
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Saim Ayub OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Blessing Muzarabani gets the other opener too! A perfect start this for Zimbabwe! Muzarabani angles it across, on a fuller length, just outside that off-stump line. Saim Ayub is tempted to play for it and looks for the drive. The ball shapes away and takes a faint outside edge. Tadiwanashe Marumani does very well to dive ahead and take it neatly in his mitts. Pakistan lose two for just 17 runs.
4.4
wd
Blessing Muzarabani To Saim Ayub
Outside off again, Saim Ayub leaves it alone.
4.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Saim Ayub
Angling across, outside off, Saim Ayub holds his bat high and lets it go.
4.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Saim Ayub
Length, on off, Saim Ayub punches it to cover.
4.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Saim Ayub
Short and over middle, Saim Ayub dabs it out to cover.
End Of The Over 4 : 16/1
5 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 43.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
K. Ghulam
4 (6)
S. Ayub
11 (13)
R. Ngarava
2-0-11-0
3.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamran Ghulam
Length, on off, Kamran Ghulam taps it to point.
3.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamran Ghulam
Into the stumps again, on a length, Kamran Ghulam clips it to mid-wicket and looks for the single but is sent back.
3.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamran Ghulam
Attacks the stumps, on a length, Kamran Ghulam gets his bat ahead and blocks it.
3.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamran Ghulam
Angling away, well outside off, Kamran Ghulam is happy to leave it alone.
3.2
4
Richard Ngarava To Kamran Ghulam
FOUR! Nicely done! A bit too full and a bit too straight, on middle and leg, Kamran Ghulam flicks it square on the leg side and gets off the mark with a boundary.
3.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Saim Ayub
Into the pads, on a length, Saim Ayub skips across and tucks it to square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 3 : 11/1
1 Runs
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • W 2.5
  • 02.6
K. Ghulam
0 (1)
S. Ayub
10 (12)
B. Muzarabani
2-0-5-1
2.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kamran Ghulam
Kamran Ghulam comes in at number 3 and gets the first one on a shorter length, on middle. He does well to keep it out.
2.5
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Abdullah Shafique OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Not the best of balls to claim a wicket but Abdullah Shafique gives it away! Blessing Muzarabani gets the first one that Zimbabwe needed! He angles it in, on a length but down the leg side. Abdullah Shafique looks to flick it on its way but gets a faint edge through tot he keeper. Tadiwanashe Marumani dives to his left and takes a sharp catch.
2.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Abdullah Shafique
Full and on off, Abdullah Shafique pushes it to mid off.
2.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Abdullah Shafique
Hits the deck hard, on a back of a length and gets some extra bounce off the surface, on off, Abdullah Shafique taps it to point.
2.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Abdullah Shafique
Full and on the stumps, Abdullah Shafique drives it to mid on.
2.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Saim Ayub
Short of a length, into the ribs, Saim Ayub tucks it down to square leg.
End Of The Over 2 : 10/0
6 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
S. Ayub
9 (11)
A. Shafique
1 (1)
R. Ngarava
1-0-6-0
1.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Saim Ayub
Angling into the pads, on a back of a length, Saim Ayub clips it behind to deep backward square leg for a  single.
1.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Saim Ayub
Hard length, over off, Saim Ayub punches it to cover.
1.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Saim Ayub
On off, on a length, Saim Ayub dead bats it down the deck.
1.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Saim Ayub
Good length, outside off, Saim Ayub leaves it alone.
1.2
4
Richard Ngarava To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Elegance! A bit too full, on off, Saim Ayub leans on and creams it through covers for a boundary.
1.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Abdullah Shafique
Starts from over the wicket and lands it into the pads, on a length, Abdullah Shafique tickles it to fine leg for a single and gets off the mark straightaway.
Who will bowl from the other end? It is going to be the top run getter in this game for Zimbabwe, Richard Ngarava.
End Of The Over 1 : 4/0
4 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
S. Ayub
4 (6)
A. Shafique
0 (0)
B. Muzarabani
1-0-4-0
0.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Saim Ayub
Angling across on a fuller length, outside off, Saim Ayub leaves it alone.
0.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Saim Ayub
Shorter in length, over off, Saim Ayub rides the bounce and pushes it to point.
0.4
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Saim Ayub and Pakistan are up and running in this chase! Back of a length, angling down leg, Saim Ayub helps it on it's way and finds a boundary at fine leg.
0.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Saim Ayub
Back of a length, on off, Saim Ayub dabs it to point.
0.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Saim Ayub
Hard length, over off, shaping away off the deck. Saim Ayub has a feel for it but misses and gets beaten on the outside edge.
0.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Saim Ayub
Starts from over the wicket and hits the deck hard, on a length, just outside off, Saim Ayub leaves it alone.
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Match Info
  • Venue Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
  • Weather Rainy
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 80 runs (DLS method)
  • Player of the Match Sikandar Raza
  • Umpire Iknow Chabi (ZIM), Michael Gough (ENG) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 205/10 in 40.2 overs
  • Power play 2 (11-40): Zimbabwe 199/9 (137 runs, 7 wickets)
  • 8th wkt Partnership: 50 off 57 balls between R Ngarava (32) and S Raza (17)
  • Zimbabwe 150/7 in 30.3 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 143/7 in 30.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 102/5 in 19.4 overs
  • S William completes 5000 runs in ODI
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 83/3 in 15.0 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Zimbabwe 62/2
  • Zimbabwe 50/1 in 7.4 overs
  • B Bennett, T Gwandu makes their ODI debut for Zimbabwe
  • A Jamal, F Akram, H Khan makes their ODI debut for Pakistan
  • Rain Stoppage: Pakistan 60/6 in 21.0 overs
  • Pakistan 50/5 in 15.5 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 49/4 in 15.2 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Pakistan 27/2
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