Pakistan secured a commanding ninety nine-run victory over Zimbabwe in the 1/3 and series-identifying One Day International (ODI) at Queens Sports Club on Thursday. After prevailing toss, Pakistan set Zimbabwe a target of 304 runs. Kamran Ghulam scored a maiden ODI ton to assist Pakistan put up aggressive goal against Zimbabwe. Kamran Ghulam (103 off ninety nine balls) smashed 10 fours and four sixes, showcasing his aggression and timing. He became finally brushed off within the forty fifth over by way of Richard Ngarava, stuck with the aid of Madande at deep cover, bringing Pakistan to 232/four. Saim Ayub (31 off 37 balls) become disregarded within the thirteenth over after he tried to clean deep square leg but observed Clive Madande at the boundary. His dismissal left Pakistan at fifty eight/1. Abdullah Shafique (50 off 68 balls) followed quickly, brushed off LBW via Sikandar Raza inside the 24th over, bringing Pakistan to 112/2. Shafique’s departure changed into a key moment as he had built a steady partnership with Kamran Ghulam. Captain Mohammad Rizwan (37 off forty seven balls) accompanied subsequent, edging a seize to Dion Myers off the bowling of Raza in the 40th over, leaving Pakistan at 201/three. Rizwan struggled to get going and his dismissal halted Pakistan’s momentum. Salman Agha (30 off 26 balls) also fell after a quickfire knock, dismissed off a leading edge to Brian Bennett in the 48th over, reducing Pakistan to 273/5. The tail wagged with Tayyab Tahir (29* off 16 balls) gambling an explosive cameo, and Irfan Khan (3 off 5 balls) falling to Blessing Muzarabani in the 49th over. Aamer Jamal (5* off 4 balls) remained unbeaten as Pakistan closed their innings at 303/6. Sikandar Raza changed into the pick of the bowlers, taking wickets for 47 runs in his 10 overs. Richard Ngarava also claimed wickets for fifty five runs, whilst Blessing Muzarabani took one wicket for sixty six runs.
