Pakistan delivered an emphatic 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second ODI at Queens Sports Club, taking a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Pakistan bowled Zimbabwe out for a modest 145, with debutant Abrar Ahmed starring with 4 wickets for 33 runs. Salman Ali Agha supported with 3 wickets, as Zimbabwe’s batting collapsed.
In reply, Saim Ayub dazzled with a blistering 113* off 62 balls, securing his maiden ODI century in just 53 balls, making him the third-fastest centurion in Pakistan’s ODI history. Abdullah Shafique contributed an unbeaten 32 as Pakistan reached the target of 146 without losing a wicket in just 26.2 overs.
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The series has been closely contested, with Zimbabwe previously surprising Pakistan with an 80-run win in the first ODI despite a rain delay.
Pakistan XI: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Tayyab Tahir, Salman Ali Agha, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Aamir Jamal, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Faisal Akram
Zimbabwe XI: Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Craig Ervine, Tawandanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams
