pats it to cover point, yells "yes" and secures the single that wins Pakistan the game and the series
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI at Harare, Oct 05 2015 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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3rd ODI, Harare, October 05, 2015, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe
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end of over 344 runs
PAK: 162/3CRR: 4.76
Asad Shafiq38 (60b 2x4)
Shoaib Malik34 (28b 5x4 1x6)
Malcolm Waller 2-0-11-0
Sikandar Raza 1-0-2-0
That's all we have from Harare for now. Thanks for your company and your comments. Pakistan, who are still in ninth place despite their 2-1 victory here, go back to the UAE to prep for their full series against England, which begins on October 13. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, have Ireland on their plate in three ODIs starting on Friday
Azhar Ali comes up to accept the trophy. [Foot injury okay?] "Had a little bit of an infection so had a rest. The wicket looked very good for batting and at one stage we were looking to keep them within 270, but Bilal Asif bowled exceptionally. Only his second game, but he bowled with great maturity. Before this series we had a plan that we wanted to test some new blood and it is very good sign that they have performed and played with confidence. We have achieved our goals from this series"
Elton Chigumbura says, "Obviously, the two games we didn't have enough with the bat, we lost. Pakistan deserved to win, they played good cricket through the series. For us, it is something to learn and hopefully be more consistent with the bat. [Afghanistan and Ireland series?] Just have to up our game with the bat"
Shoaib Malik is Man of the Series "So far so good [in 2015]. Trying my best and using my experience. First, I would like to thank Waqar and Mustaq Ahmed for bringing me in to the team. They gave me confidence and without my team-mates support, I would not be able to put in these kinds of performances. I would like to wish the Test team all the best for England. I am not part of that team. I have high hopes for these guys, recently they have been playing really well in UAE and I am sure they will do us proud."
Bilal Asif is Man of the Match, for his 5 for 25 and 38 off 39 opening the batting. "It wasn't easy. I just did the basics right. That's why I was able to succeed. Thanks to all my support staff and my team-mates. I am a professional, I have to do well in all kinds of pitches"
Chamu Chibhabha has been adjudged the Zimbabwe Player of the Series
3.30 pm A second trophy on the tour for the visitors, and with about an hour and a half to spare still in this game. Pakistan have bossed the decider. Handshakes and hugs in the dressing room. A target of 162 would not have been too difficult and it wasn't. Individually though there were some issues. Ahmed Shehzad looked visibly out of form. He made a painstaking 32 off 61, but with such a small target he could be afforded a little leeway. Especially with a batsman like Shoaib Malik in the wings. He has another unbeaten innings, after the 96* on Saturday and averages in triple-figures in 2015.
33.6
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Waller to Shafiq, 1 run
33.5
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Waller to Shafiq, no run
whipped away to midwicket, who is up now with only one to get
33.4
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Waller to Shafiq, no run
short and wide outside off, Shafiq slices it to cover
33.3
1
Waller to Malik, 1 run
full toss, which Malik gently taps to deep midwicket
Mirza Muhammad : "Malik averaging 100 in 2015 in ODI's like a boss with a SR of 114.35"
33.2
1
Waller to Shafiq, 1 run
stays back and picks the ball wide of long-on now
33.1
1
Waller to Malik, 1 run
serenely driven to long-on
end of over 332 runs
PAK: 158/3CRR: 4.78 • RRR: 0.23
Asad Shafiq36 (56b 2x4)
Shoaib Malik32 (26b 5x4 1x6)
Sikandar Raza 1-0-2-0
Malcolm Waller 1-0-7-0
32.6
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Raza to Shafiq, no run
keeps out the good length ball turning in at him from off stump
32.5
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Raza to Shafiq, no run
flighted just outside off, defended
32.4
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Raza to Shafiq, no run
good length ball wide outside off, not bothered with
Rakesh: "Just as i guessed.. This game timed just perfectly to end as the one involving India & South Africa begins."
32.3
1
Raza to Malik, 1 run
pushed to long-on and Pakistan are a run closer
32.2
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Raza to Malik, no run
flighted outside off, turned to midwicket
32.1
1
Raza to Shafiq, 1 run
stars with a full toss, that is met, oddly enough, with the outside edge. Shafiq was lunging forward for a cover drive but ends up playing inside the line
Pakistan are one hit away from sealing the series, and with that comes Sikandar Raza
end of over 327 runs
PAK: 156/3CRR: 4.87 • RRR: 0.33
Shoaib Malik31 (24b 5x4 1x6)
Asad Shafiq35 (52b 2x4)
Malcolm Waller 1-0-7-0
Luke Jongwe 7-0-42-0
31.6
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Waller to Malik, no run
looks for the cut again, but ends up with an inside edge
31.5
4
Waller to Malik, FOUR runs
brilliant strike! Backs away from a short ball and slaps it through extra cover. Lovely batting against spin
31.4
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Waller to Malik, no run
pushed through on middle and was full enough too. Malik, though, has kept back and has to adjust with his hands
31.3
1
Waller to Shafiq, 1 run
some turn, but it happens after the ball was pitched short. So Shafiq can ride it and secure a single to deep square leg
31.2
1
Waller to Malik, 1 run
flatter on off stump, tapped to long-on again
31.1
1
Waller to Shafiq, 1 run
loopy full toss outside off, punched to long-on
Malcolm Waller for a little offspin, bowling possibly for the first time after his action was cleared
end of over 3113 runs
PAK: 149/3CRR: 4.80 • RRR: 0.68
Shoaib Malik26 (20b 4x4 1x6)
Asad Shafiq33 (50b 2x4)
Luke Jongwe 7-0-42-0
Tinotenda Mutombodzi 3-0-21-0
30.6
4
Jongwe to Malik, FOUR runs
another short ball, which Malik guides to the fine leg boundary. Swiveled on his back leg, the front lifting off the ground, and pulled it away
30.5
4
Jongwe to Malik, FOUR runs
picks up a short of a length ball and pummels it to the midwicket boundary. Powerful strike. Anybody else getting the feeling Malik feels he has unfinished business?
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