Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI Live Score: Saim Ayub’s Stunning Century Seals PAK’s 10-Wicket Win Over ZIM

Saim Ayub seals it with a century! His blazing knock of 113 off just 62 balls, supported by Abdullah Shafique’s steady 33 off 48 balls, powers Pakistan to a dominant 10-wicket victory. Chasing 146, they wrap it up in just 18.2 overs, staying alive in the series with style!

ZIM: 145 (32.3)

PAK: 148/0 (18.2)

Saim Ayub (84 off 46 balls, 14 fours, 2 sixes) and Abdullah Shafique (24 off 39 balls, 3 fours) have forged a commanding partnership, bringing Pakistan within just 33 runs of victory in the 2nd ODI. The PAK openers have remained unyielding, leaving Zimbabwe’s bowlers struggling to make any breakthroughs. Pakistan look set to level the three-match series! 

PAK: 114/0 (14.5)

Saim Ayub and Shafique have settled into a solid partnership, with Ayub on 37 and Shafique contributing 11. Ayub has been in fine form, hitting seven fours. After 8 overs, Pakistan have reached 50 without losing a wicket. They need 96 more runs to win, with a required rate of 2.29 and a current run rate of 6.25.

PAK: 50/0 (8.1)

Welcome back! Saim Ayub and Shafique at the crease as Pakistan begin the chase. Muzarabani opens the bowling attack for Zimbabwe under the clear skies in Bulawayo, and Pakistan will be confident after a solid bowling performance.

After the solid bowling performance Salman Agha said: "I wanted to vary my pace. There wasn’t as much spin today as the last game, but there was still enough. I bowled a few quicker deliveries, then slowed it down. The other boys also bowled very well, varying their pace nicely. We’ve got this chase in hand, but we need to bat well as low totals can be tricky."

On the path of vengeance, Pakistan are going strong! They have restricted Zimbabwe to just 145 runs, with debutant Abrar Ahmed taking four wickets and Agha Salman picking up three. Now, Mohammad Rizwan and the Pakistan batting line-up will look to chase down the low target of 146 runs in Bulawayo

ZIM: 145 (32.3) - Innings Break!

Faisal Akram claims the final wicket! Muzarabani Departs for 11 as Zimbabwe bowled out for 145 in only 32.2 overs.

Akram finishes off the innings as Muzarabani attempts a slog sweep but gets more height than distance, sending the ball straight to Shafique at deep mid-wicket. Zimbabwe are all out for 145 runs.

ZIM: 145 (32.3) - Innings Break!

Ngarava Bowled for 2!

Abrar bags another! Ngarava is bowled for 2 (5 balls) after failing to pick the googly. He attempts a big shot down the ground but misses, as the ball spins past him to hit the top of the stumps. It's done for ZIM!

In 8 overs Abrar Ahmed has picked 4 wickets and conceded only 33 runs!

ZIM: 133/9 (31.1)

Abrar Ahmed delivers another wicket in his maiden match! Mavuta is trapped lbw for 3 (12 balls) after failing to read the leg-spinner. The ball skids on with the arm, and Mavuta, on the backfoot, is struck on the knee roll. The umpire doesn’t hesitate, and Zimbabwe lose another wicket.

ZIM 125/7 (28)

Saim Ayub Claims First Wicket! Williams Departs for 31

This time, Saim Ayub strikes for Pakistan! Williams is given out lbw for 31 (39 balls) after attempting a reverse sweep. It's a clear decision from the umpire, though Williams is unhappy, suspecting a faint inside edge. No DRS available.

ZIM: 124/6 (26.5)

Zimbabwe finish their 20 overs at a modest 91/4, with Dion Myers top-scoring on 33 off 30 balls. Credit goes to Agha Salman and debutant Abrar Ahmed for their exceptional bowling so far.

Another Breakthrough for Pakistan!

Meanwhile, Agha Salman strikes again! Raza is dismissed for 17 (17 balls) after mistiming a big shot, sending it straight to Abrar Ahmed at mid-off. Zimbabwe 107/5 in 21.3 overs.

ZIM: 109/5 (22.3)

Agha Salman strikes again! This time, he removes Zimbabwe's skipper, Ervine with a length ball spinning away from off stump that catches the edge as Ervine attempts to cut. Rizwan makes no mistake behind the stumps, and Ervine departs for 18 (35 balls).

ZIM 68/4 (15)

Dion Myers Out! Zimbabwe Lose Third Wicket! LBW

Agha Salman makes the breakthrough! He bowls a sharp turning delivery on a length outside off, and Myers, attempting to tuck it off the backfoot, misses the ball completely. The ball strikes him in front of middle, and the umpire raises the finger. Myers departs for 33 (30 balls) with 6 fours.

ZIM 61/3 (12.2)

What a debut for Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed! He has taken two wickets in the powerplay, including the crucial scalp of Gumbie. In the sixth over, he bowled a brilliant maiden, conceding zero runs. Zimbabwe, who won the first ODI by 80 runs via DLS, finish the first at only 30/2.

ZIM 45/2 (9.1)

Again! Abrar Ahmed strikes again! The PAK gives a fuller, slower ball from spinning away after pitching on the middle, and Gumbie plays for the wrong line. He misses and loses his balance, leaving the stumps shattered. Gumbie goes for 5 (14 balls). Zimbabwe have now lost both the openers.

ZIM: 23/2 (3.5)

And, Pakistan strike early! Marumani is run out for 4 (2 balls) after a mix-up with Gumbie off Abrar Ahmed's delivery. A quick throw from debutant Tahir to Rizwan and Zimbabwe lose their first wicket.

ZIM 23/2 (4)

Under the sunny skies of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's openers Gumbie and Marumani are at the crease, with Gumbie on strike. Aamer Jamal is set to open the bowling attack for Pakistan.

Mohammad Rizwan: We actually wanted to bat first as well. Today the sun is out but there will be some moisture early on which we’d try to benefit. We will face that kind of pressure at times but we are professional cricketers. Even in the Australia series, we lost the first game and then bounced back from there. It is a new day, new beginning for us. Two debutants for us today too - Abrar Ahmed and Tayyub Tahir.

Craig Ervine: We’ll bat first, the conditions were a bit slower to begin it last time. It looks drier today and will be better to bat first. The intensity with which the guys played for really good, and hopefully in the middle period we’ll get more runs. Same team for us.

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Joylord Gumbie, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Dion Myers, Craig Ervine(c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Agha Salman, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Aamer Jamal, Haris Rauf, Faisal Akram, Abrar Ahmed

Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine have won the toss and have opted to bat first against Pakistan.

Total Matches Played - 63

PAK Won - 54

ZIM Won - 6

No Result - 2

Tie - 1

The Zimbabwe vs Pakistan second ODI match will be played on Tuesday, November 26, at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo from 1:00pm IST.

Unfortunately, there will be no official live telecast of the Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 for Indian cricket fans. However, fans in India can stream the ODI matches live on the FanCode app and website.

Zimbabwe Squad: Joylord Gumbie, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Dion Myers, Craig Ervine(c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Faraz Akram, Clive Madande, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tinotenda Maposa

Pakistan Squad: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Agha Salman, Haseebullah Khan, Irfan Khan, Aamer Jamal, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Faisal Akram, Abrar Ahmed, Shahnawaz Dahani, Ahmed Daniyal, Tayyab Tahir