Pakistan secured a convincing 99-run victory over Zimbabwe in the series-decider 3rd ODI of the Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024, played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on November 28, 2024. Kamran Ghulam's sensational maiden century, Abdullah Shafique’s composed half-century, and a combined effort from the bowlers helped Pakistan clinch the three-match series 2-1 in a dominant fashion.
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Match Summary & Key Stats
Pakistan’s Commanding Performance
- Pakistan's 99-run win is their 12th-largest victory in terms of runs against Zimbabwe in ODIs.
- Their total of 303 ranks as the sixth-highest in Zimbabwe and their ninth-highest against Zimbabwe in ODIs.
- Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Rizwan's 89-run third-wicket stand is the 12th-highest partnership for Pakistan against Zimbabwe in ODIs.
Zimbabwe’s Struggles
- Zimbabwe’s total of 204 is their 10th-lowest score at home against Pakistan in ODIs.
Match Highlights
Pakistan’s Batting Innings
Pakistan posted a strong 303/6 in their 50 overs.
- Kamran Ghulam starred with a career-best 103 off 99 balls, including 10 fours and a six, marking his maiden ODI century.
- Abdullah Shafique contributed a steady 50 off 68 balls with 5 fours and a six.
- Mohammad Rizwan added 37 (47 balls), while quick contributions came from Salman Agha (30 off 26), Tayyab Tahir (29* off 16), and Saim Ayub (31 off 37).
Zimbabwe’s Bowling
- Sikandar Raza and Richard Ngarava took 2 wickets each.
- Blessing Muzarabani and Faraz Akram claimed a wicket apiece.
Zimbabwe’s Batting Response
Zimbabwe was bowled out for 204 in 40.1 overs.
- Craig Ervine top-scored with a gritty 51 off 63 balls (5 fours, 1 six).
- Brian Bennett smashed a quickfire 37 off 27 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes.
- Contributions from Sean Williams (24 off 29) and Tadiwanashe Marumani (24 off 30) weren’t enough to rescue Zimbabwe.
Pakistan’s Bowling Attack
- Aamer Jamal, Saim Ayub, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed picked up 2 wickets each.
- Kamran Ghulam and Faisal Akram chipped in with a wicket apiece.
Player Awards
- Player of the Match: Kamran Ghulam for his career-best knock of 103 runs off 99 balls.
- Player of the Series: Saim Ayub for his all-round contributions, scoring 155 runs and taking 3 wickets in the series.
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