After suffering a shocking defeat in the rain-shortened three-match ODI series opener against the hosts Zimbabwe, Pakistan made a solid comeback with a thrashing 10-wicket victory to level the series before the last game of the series.

After the hosts chose to bat first in the second ODI, they were bundled out for only 145 runs. In reply, Pakistan openers this time batted strongly to reach the target in 18.2 overs without losing a wicket. While the debutant Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed shined with the ball, opener Saim Ayub recorded a smashing ODI century in that low chase. 

In the Zimbabwe batting line-up, only Dion Myers (33) and Sean Williams (31) reached the 20-run mark. Pakistan spinners bagged nine wickets in that innings, where the debutant leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed had the bowling figures of 8-2-33-4, and the off-spinner Salman Agha got three wickets (7-0-26-3). Saim Ayub (1/16) and Faisal Akram (1/19) got one wicket each, while the opener Tadiwanashe Marumani was run out. 

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In reply, the 22-year-old Pakistan opener Saim Ayub hit his first ODI hundred in his fifth ODI by smashing a 53-ball century. After completing his 50 runs in 32 balls, the left-handed opening batter powerfully completed his century. While Ayub scored 113 not out off 62 balls with the help of 17 fours and three sixes, his opening partner Abdullah Shafique scored 32 not out off 48 balls.

Debutant Abrar Ahmed claimed a four-wicket haul

• Abrar Ahmed recorded the fifth-best bowling figures by an ODI debutant spinner outside the home. 
• Abrar recorded the third-best bowling figures by a Pakistan ODI debutant. 

Best bowling figures by a Pakistan ODI debutant

Pakistan spinners took nine wickets

• It was the fourth time when Pakistan spinners picked up at least nine wickets in an ODI innings. Out of these four times, Pakistan spinners recorded three times against Zimbabwe, including recording all ten wickets in an innings. 

Saim Ayub recorded one of the fastest ODI centuries

• With his 53-ball century, the opener Saim Ayub recorded the joint third-fastest ODI century by a Pakistan batter. 

Pakistan batters with fastest ODI centuries

Pakistan won by 10 wickets

• It was the fifth time Pakistan won by 10 wickets in an ODI match. However, Zimbabwe became the first team to lose against Pakistan by 10 wickets twice. 

Pakistan ODI record: Winning by 10 wickets

Zimbabwe are playing some good cricket this series after a gap from the game. They are in strong form. Pakistan too did a good job in the previous series against Australia but are a little short of experience here and will be hoping Haris Rauf does the job.

ZIM vs PAK Match Details

Date: November 28th, 2024

Time:  1:00 PM IST

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

ZIM vs PAK Weather Report

The weather is pretty cool and the ODI could see some significant interruptions due to rain with showers expected throughout the ODI.

ZIM vs PAK Pitch Report

Bulawayo is likely to be dry and will be better to bat first on.

ZIM vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

PAK Playing XI

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shahfique, Tayyab Tahir, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Irfan Khan, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf

ZIM Playing XI

Dion Myers, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Joylord Gumbie, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngavara, Brandon Mavuta

See Also: Today’s Cricket Match Predictions – Cricket Winner

ZIM vs PAK Key Players

Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza spent some time in T20 leagues around the world and is now back out in the middle for Zimbabwe. He has done the job against Pakistan in the past and will be waiting to get out in the field again.

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf seems to have found his peak in the previous season and he will be looking forward to another series with the challenge of playing on dryer lower tracks.

ZIM vs PAK Match Tips

Pakistan start favorites with Zimbabwe playing after a significant gap.

Match Prediction: Pakistan Will Win The Match

Haris Rauf continues his fast paced run and is looking very good for Pakistan. The series is proving to be a good chance for them to try their fringe players with Babar Azam and Shaheeh Shah out.

ZIM vs PAK Match Details

Date: November 24th, 2024

Time:  1:00 PM IST

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

ZIM vs PAK Weather Report

The weather is pretty cool and the ODI could see some significant interruptions due to rain with showers expected throughout the ODI.

ZIM vs PAK Pitch Report

Bulawayo is likely to be dry and will be better to bat first on.

ZIM vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

PAK Playing XI

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shahfique, Tayyab Tahir, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Irfan Khan, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf

ZIM Playing XI

Dion Myers, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Joylord Gumbie, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngavara, Brandon Mavuta

See Also: Today’s Cricket Match Predictions – Cricket Winner

ZIM vs PAK Key Players

Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza spent some time in T20 leagues around the world and is now back out in the middle for Zimbabwe. He has done the job against Pakistan in the past and will be waiting to get out in the field again.

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf seems to have found his peak in the previous season and he will be looking forward to another series with the challenge of playing on dryer lower tracks.

ZIM vs PAK Match Tips

Pakistan start favorites with Zimbabwe playing after a significant gap.

Match Prediction: Pakistan Will Win The Match

Zimbabwe are back on the cricket field after ages. They host Pakistan, a side that has financially helped them in the past and will be hoping to give them a challenge after months out of the game.

ZIM vs PAK Match Details

Date: November 24th, 2024

Time:  1:00 PM IST

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

ZIM vs PAK Weather Report

The weather is pretty cool and the ODI could see some significant interruptions due to rain with showers expected throughout the ODI.

ZIM vs PAK Pitch Report

Bulawayo is likely to be dry and will be better to bat first on.

ZIM vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

PAK Playing XI

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shahfique, Tayyab Tahir, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Irfan Khan, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf

ZIM Playing XI

Dion Myers, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Joylord Gumbie, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngavara, Brandon Mavuta

See Also: Today’s Cricket Match Predictions – Cricket Winner

ZIM vs PAK Key Players

Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza spent some time in T20 leagues around the world and is now back out in the middle for Zimbabwe. He has done the job against Pakistan in the past and will be waiting to get out in the field again.

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf seems to have found his peak in the previous season and he will be looking forward to another series with the challenge of playing on dryer lower tracks.

ZIM vs PAK Match Tips

Pakistan start favorites with Zimbabwe playing after a significant gap.

Match Prediction: Pakistan Will Win The Match