PAK vs ZIM, 2nd ODI: Pakistan Thrash Zimbabwe by 10 Wickets As Saim Ayub Smashes Ton

Pakistan leveled the three-match ODI series 1-1 with a commanding 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second match on Tuesday in Bulawayo. Debutant Abrar Ahmed starred with a four-wicket haul, helping Pakistan bowl Zimbabwe out for just 145 in 32.3 overs. Agha Salman also played big role, taking three wickets. Chasing the modest target, Pakistan's openers, Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, guided the team to victory without losing a wicket. Ayub smashed his maiden ODI century, scoring 113 off 62 balls, including 17 boundaries, while Shafique supported him with 32 off 48 balls. Pakistan chased down the target in just 18.2 overs serving sweet revenge for their side's 80-run DLS loss in the first ODI against Zimbabwe.

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Updated on: 26 November 2024 5:51 pm

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Cricket photo gallery_Abdullah Shafique

ZIM vs PAK 2nd ODI: Pakistan's Saim Ayub, left, and Abdullah Shafique | Photo: AP/Wonder Mashura

Pakistan's Saim Ayub, left, and Abdullah Shafique during the second ODI cricket match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Cricket photo gallery_Mohammad Rizwan

ZIM vs PAK 2nd ODI: Ziumbabwe's Craig Ervine, right, is watched by Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan, left, during the toss | Photo: AP/Wonder Mashura

Ziumbabwe's Craig Ervine, right, is watched by Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan, left, during the toss at the start of the second ODI cricket match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Cricket photo gallery_Aamer Jamal

ZIM vs PAK 2nd ODI: Pakistan's Aamer Jamal bowls | Photo: AP/Wonder Mashura

Pakistan's Aamer Jamal bowls during during the second ODI cricket match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Cricket photo gallery_Tadiwanashe Marumani

ZIM vs PAK 2nd ODI: Zimbabwe's Tadiwanashe Marumani, back, reaches for the crease in front of Pakistan's wicket keeper | Photo: AP/Wonder Mashura

Zimbabwe's Tadiwanashe Marumani, back, reaches for the crease in front of Pakistan's wicket keeper during the second ODI cricket match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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ZIM vs PAK 2nd ODI: Zimbabwe's Tadiwanashe Marumani, left, leaves the field | Photo: AP/Wonder Mashura

Zimbabwe's Tadiwanashe Marumani, left, leaves the field during the second ODI cricket match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Cricket photo gallery_Dion Myers

ZIM vs PAK 2nd ODI: Zimbabwe's Dion Myers, left, in front of Pakistan's wicket keeper Mohammad Rizwan | Photo: AP/Wonder Mashura

Zimbabwe's Dion Myers, left, in front of Pakistan's wicket keeper Mohammad Rizwan, right, during the second ODI cricket match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Cricket photo gallery_Craig Ervine

ZIM vs PAK 2nd ODI: Zimbabwe's Craig Ervine, left, at the wicket as Pakistan's wicket keeper Mohammad Rizwan catches the ball | Photo: AP/Wonder Mashura

Zimbabwe's Craig Ervine, left, at the wicket as Pakistan's wicket keeper Mohammad Rizwan catches the ball, during the second ODI cricket match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan, at Queens Sports Club, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Cricket photo gallery_Saim Ayub

ZIM vs PAK 2nd ODI: Pakistan's Saim Ayub in action | Photo: AP/Wonder Mashura

Pakistan's Saim Ayub in action during the second ODI cricket match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Cricket photo gallery_Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM vs PAK 2nd ODI: Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani bowls | Photo: AP/Wonder Mashura

Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani bowls during the second ODI cricket match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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ZIM vs PAK 2nd ODI: Pakistan's Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique hug each other | Photo: AP/Wonder Mashura

Pakistan's Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique hug each other during the second ODI cricket match between Zimbabwe and Pakistan at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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