Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI at Hyderabad, Jan 24 2008 - Ball by Ball Commentary

A comprehensive victory in the end, despite the blimp in the middle overs when Zimbabwe plugged the gaps and restricted the scoring. Zimbabwe will feel they were at least 40-50 runs short. Their lower order couldn't quite maintain the momentum set by Taibu and Masakadza and the game was lost after both were dismissed. However, their efforts in the field cannot be ignored and coach Robin Brown should feel proud that his side managed to give the home side a few anxious moments.

Pakistan may not make too many changes for the forthcoming games. Jamshed's had two impressive outings but the same can't be said for Samiullah Khan. Perhaps it's time to unleash a few tearaway quicks like Sohail Khan, says Faras Ghani, our man at the ground.

The Man of the Match is Sohail Tanvir for his 4 for 34.

That's it from us here. Do join us for the third one-dayer on the 27th of January in Multan. Remember it's a day-night game, starting at 11.00 local time (06.00 GMT). On behalf of my crew, this is Kanishkaa signing off. Cheers!

46.3

Stuart to Afridi, 1 wide

down the leg side, Afridi decides to let it go and waits for the umpire's call. He can't seal it with a six. The crowd won't mind though because they've witnessed yet another victory at this ground. That's seven out of seven

scores are level. Afridi on strike. The bowler suddenly stops short and Afridi practices a forward defensive stroke

46.2

Stuart to Mohammad Yousuf, 1 run

slides towards the pads, Yousuf responds to the calls of the crowd by taking a single, he nudges to the on side

46.1

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Stuart to Mohammad Yousuf, no run

defended quietly on the front foot

end of over 4612 runs

PAK: 237/5CRR: 5.15 • RRR: 0.50

Shahid Afridi43 (27b 4x4 2x6)

Mohammad Yousuf37 (61b 2x4)

Chamu Chibhabha 5-0-41-0

Elton Chigumbura 9-0-56-1

45.6

Chibhabha to Afridi, SIX runs

half volley outside off, Afridi stays at the crease, gets his bat down and scoops through the line and deposits the ball over long-off

45.5

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Chibhabha to Afridi, no run

on the blockhole outside the off stump, he digs it out to mid-off

45.4

Chibhabha to Afridi, FOUR runs

good length on middle and leg, Afridi stays back and pulls with intent over midwicket, there was nobody there to cut it off

45.3

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Chibhabha to Afridi, no run

full toss on middle and leg, Afridi pulls but can't beat midwicket

45.2

Chibhabha to Mohammad Yousuf, 1 run

cut away off the meat of the bat to deep extra cover

45.1

Chibhabha to Afridi, 1 run

Dropped: but a brilliant effort by Sibanda, Afridi slices uppishly on the front foot, Sibanda runs to his left, nearly catches it one-handed, he appears to have it in control but the ball slips out

end of over 451 run

PAK: 225/5CRR: 5.00 • RRR: 2.80

Mohammad Yousuf36 (60b 2x4)

Shahid Afridi32 (22b 3x4 1x6)

Elton Chigumbura 9-0-56-1

Hamilton Masakadza 8-0-42-1

44.6

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