we are level! This series is alive, and Pakistan have pulled off the most comprehensive of run-chases! Slanted in on a length on the stumps. Shafique drops down to one knee and clubs it behind square. The handshakes and embraces begin in the Pakistan camp, and after the disappointment of Sunday, Pakistan have roared back!
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI at Bulawayo, ZIM vs PAK, Nov 26 2024 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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1:51pm That will be all from us for today. Hope you enjoyed our coverage and we will be back on Thursday, as both teams look to win the series. Until then, this is goodbye from Chandan, Rvel, Vairavan and myself. Take care, everyone!
Saim Ayub, Player of the Match: We already forgot the first game and we will try to forget this game as well, as we are trying to stay in the present and take it one game at a time. In the previous match, the ball was stopping more and the weather was also different. Today, it was slow on one side and better from the other. You had to be careful and I didn't think I could use all my shots. We practice for all kinds of pitches, not just one kind.
Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan captain: (On bouncing back after Sunday) I told them the past is the past. If you are talking with me now, this (game) is in the past. The way the guys started with the ball, they performed very well and gave us the foundation. After that, Saim Ayub's innings was exceptional. He (Abrar) is an exceptional bowler, a very talented bowler. Unfortunately, he got injured and didn't get a chance. What he bowled today, it is only 70% (of his bowling) and hopefully he can come with 100% of what we know Abrar Ahmed can do.
Craig Ervine, Zimbabwe captain: Today's wicket was a lot better than the first game. We did not apply ourselves for long enough and did not build any substantial partnerships. Finding that balance between playing that attacking brand of cricket and spending time out there, batting the 50 overs. When you go back to the dressing room (after getting out), there are still 35 overs left. Guys need to take a hard look at themselves, including myself and be a little hard on each other. They (Pakistan) utilized the conditions better than us. They have some quality bowlers in their armoury. The wicket flattened out nicely in the afternoon. In hindsight, we might have bowled first. We have to regroup and put up a good performance on Thursday. They (Muzarabani and Ngarava) have done extremely well for us in the past. They are a good pair up front and pretty sure they will strike soon.
Mustafa Moudi: "Now both the Pakistan openers' Best Score is 113!!"
1:32pm Clinical, classy and comfortable - three words that sum up this chase. Ayub looked so much in control and he barely broke into a sweat, despite registering the joint third-fastest ODI hundred for Pakistan. The drives he played were gorgeous and the way he kept attacking was a breath of fresh air. Shafique did not flow as freely, but he did his job well, supporting Ayub from the other end and ensuring Pakistan notched up a magnificent ten-wicket win.
Zimbabwe just did not have enough on the board. On a pitch that looked good, they struggled with the bat and that spilled over into the second innings. They will have to pick themselves up now for the series decider, slated to take place on Thursday.
18.2
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Raza to Abdullah Shafique, FOUR runs
18.1
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Raza to Abdullah Shafique, no run
shortish on the pads. Shafique punches it towards square leg. Three dots in a row now
Two needed still. Surely Pakistan will get it done this over? Raza to bowl
end of over 1810 runs
PAK: 144/0CRR: 8.00 • RRR: 0.06 • Need 2 runs from 32 overs
Saim Ayub113 (62b 17x4 3x6)
Abdullah Shafique28 (46b 3x4)
Brandon Mavuta 4-0-47-0
Sikandar Raza 4-0-26-0
17.6
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Mavuta to Saim Ayub, no run
tossed up full outside off. Ayub lunges forward and pokes it back to the bowler. We go into another over...
17.5
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Mavuta to Saim Ayub, no run
full just outside off. Ayub drives it towards the bowler, who sprawls to his right and keeps it to a dot. Ayub has a wry smile on his face
Pakistan two away from a win. This could be the last over of the game
17.4
2
Mavuta to Saim Ayub, 2 runs
much fuller on the pads. Ayub flicks it enough to deep backward square leg's right and canters back for two
17.3
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Mavuta to Saim Ayub, 2 runs
on a length just outside leg. Ayub looks for the sweep again and top-edges it over the keeper for a couple of runs
17.2
4
Mavuta to Saim Ayub, FOUR runs
that is another stunning stroke! Zipped in very full on leg stump. Seems like Ayub does not have room to work with but his wrists power through. Shovels it right between deep square leg and deep mid wicket!
17.1
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Mavuta to Saim Ayub, 2 runs
shortish outside off. Ayub sits deep in his crease and cuts it past point. The fielder gives chase and does just enough to cut it off
Mavuta again. Over the wicket to Ayub
end of over 177 runs
PAK: 134/0CRR: 7.88 • RRR: 0.36 • Need 12 runs from 33 overs
Saim Ayub103 (56b 16x4 3x6)
Abdullah Shafique28 (46b 3x4)
Sikandar Raza 4-0-26-0
Brandon Mavuta 3-0-37-0
Time for a drinks break, with Pakistan needing just 12 more to level this series
16.6
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Raza to Saim Ayub, 1 run
length outside off. Ayub waits on it and slaps it towards sweeper cover
16.5
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Raza to Saim Ayub, no run
angled in very full on leg stump. Ayub pokes it towards short extra cover off the leading edge
16.4
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Raza to Abdullah Shafique, 1 run
fuller outside off. Shafique stretches forward and punches it to long on
16.3
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Raza to Abdullah Shafique, no run
angled into the stumps, played into the on side. That was bowled with a very round-arm action
16.2
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Raza to Saim Ayub, 1 run
back of a length. Ayub punches it past extra cover and picks up a single
16.1
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Raza to Saim Ayub, FOUR runs
there it is - the magic moment and Saim Ayub now has the joint third-fastest ODI hundred for Pakistan in men's ODI cricket! The only Pakistan batter to have scored hundreds at a quicker rate is a certain Shahid Afridi! Dropped short on middle and leg. Ayub hops back and thumps it over mid wicket. Not a huge celebration. Takes off the helmet and beams with a smile as the dressing room stands up and applauds!
Just 19 needed for the win. Ayub needs just three to get to his maiden ODI ton
end of over 1613 runs
PAK: 127/0CRR: 7.93 • RRR: 0.55 • Need 19 runs from 34 overs
Saim Ayub97 (52b 15x4 3x6)
Abdullah Shafique27 (44b 3x4)
Brandon Mavuta 3-0-37-0
Sikandar Raza 3-0-19-0
15.6
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Mavuta to Saim Ayub, 1 run
full just outside off. Ayub gets forward and eases it to long on
If Ayub gets to hundred this ball, it will be the third-quickest century for Pakistan in men's ODI cricket
15.5
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Mavuta to Saim Ayub, no run
length on off. Ayub stays back and plays it towards the bowler
15.4
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Mavuta to Abdullah Shafique, 1 run
thrown up full and wide after seeing Shafique advance. He reaches out for it and chips it over extra cover for a couple of runs
15.3
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Mavuta to Saim Ayub, 1 run
fullish on the pads. Ayub comes forward and helps it behind square for a single
15.2
4
Mavuta to Saim Ayub, FOUR runs
Ayub rattles along to 95! Short, wide and another hit-me ball. Ayub cannot believe his luck and thrashes it through the vacant cover point region!
15.1
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Mavuta to Saim Ayub, SIX runs
catch it is the cry again, but that has been smoked into the trees! Floated up, right into the arc outside off. Ayub gets down on one knee and smears it a mile over the deep mid wicket fence!
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