Pakistan vs. Zimbabwe 1st ODI In a match that left Pakistani cricket fans stunned, Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan by 80 runs in the first One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series. The match, held at Harare Sports Club, was reduced to 40 overs per side due to rain interruptions. Zimbabwe, batting first, posted a competitive total of 205 runs, while Pakistan’s batting lineup crumbled, reaching just 60 runs before the match was abandoned due to further rain.
Zimbabwe’s Batting Performance
Zimbabwe’s innings was characterized by a steady build-up of runs, with contributions from multiple batters. Sikandar Raza, the experienced all-rounder, top-scored with 43 runs, while Sean Williams and Innocent Kaia added valuable runs to the total. The Zimbabwean batsmen displayed patience and discipline, rotating the strike effectively and capitalizing on loose deliveries.
Pakistan’s Bowling Performance
Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to contain the Zimbabwean batsmen, particularly in the middle overs. While Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf were impressive with the new ball, the spinners failed to control the run flow. The lack of discipline and execution in the bowling department allowed Zimbabwe to post a competitive total.
Pakistan’s Batting Collapse
Pakistan’s batting performance was nothing short of disastrous. The top order, including captain Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq, failed to deliver. The middle order, which has been Pakistan’s strength in recent times, also struggled to get going. The rain interruptions further disrupted Pakistan’s batting rhythm, and they were unable to recover from the early setbacks.
Key Factors in Zimbabwe’s Victory
- Disciplined Batting: Zimbabwe’s batsmen showed patience and discipline, building their innings steadily.
- Effective Bowling: The Zimbabwean bowlers were disciplined and accurate, restricting Pakistan’s scoring opportunities.
- Pakistan’s Batting Collapse: The Pakistani batsmen failed to adapt to the conditions and played poor shots.
- Rain Interruptions: The rain interruptions disrupted Pakistan’s momentum and played a significant role in their defeat.
Impact on the Series of Pakistan vs. Zimbabwe 1st ODI
This shocking defeat has put Pakistan under immense pressure to win the remaining two ODIs to clinch the series. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will be buoyed by this victory and will look to build on their momentum. The upcoming matches are likely to be intense and closely contested.
Score card.
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Joylord Gumbie
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run out (Abdullah Shafique) | 15 | 17 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 88.23 | ||
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Tadiwanashe Marumani †
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c †Mohammad Rizwan b Agha Salman | 29 | 41 | 69 | 2 | 1 | 70.73 | ||
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Dion Myers
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c Haseebullah Khan b Agha Salman | 8 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 | ||
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Craig Ervine (c)
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c Saim Ayub b Haris Rauf | 6 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 | ||
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Sean Williams
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c †Mohammad Rizwan b Agha Salman | 23 | 17 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 135.29 | ||
| c Abdullah Shafique b Faisal Akram | 39 | 56 | 91 | 6 | 0 | 69.64 | |||
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Brian Bennett
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c †Mohammad Rizwan b Aamer Jamal | 20 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 100.00 | ||
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Brandon Mavuta
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c Mohammad Hasnain b Faisal Akram | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14.28 | ||
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Richard Ngarava
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b Mohammad Hasnain | 48 | 52 | 64 | 5 | 1 | 92.30 | ||
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Blessing Muzarabani
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b Faisal Akram | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Trevor Gwandu
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not out | 3 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | ||
| Extras | (b 4, lb 2, w 7) | 13 | |||||||
| Total |
40.2 Ov (RR: 5.08)
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205 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-40 (Joylord Gumbie, 5.5 ov), 2-58 (Dion Myers, 9.1 ov), 3-67 (Craig Ervine, 12.4 ov), 4-83 (Tadiwanashe Marumani, 15.1 ov), 5-99 (Sean Williams, 19.1 ov), 6-124 (Brian Bennett, 24.2 ov), 7-125 (Brandon Mavuta, 25.4 ov), 8-187 (Sikandar Raza, 37.1 ov), 9-187 (Blessing Muzarabani, 37.4 ov), 10-205 (Richard Ngarava, 40.2 ov)
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aamer Jamal
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7 | 1 | 42 | 1 | 6.00 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
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Mohammad Hasnain
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7.2 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 5.86 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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Saim Ayub
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2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6.00 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Salman Agha
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9 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 4.66 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Haris Rauf
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7 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 5.14 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Faisal Akram
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8 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 3.00 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saim Ayub
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c †Marumani b Muzarabani | 11 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 64.70 | ||
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Abdullah Shafique
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c †Marumani b Muzarabani | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 | ||
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Kamran Ghulam
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c †Marumani b Williams | 17 | 28 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 60.71 | ||
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Mohammad Rizwan (c)†
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not out | 19 | 43 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 44.18 | ||
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Salman Agha
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lbw b Sikandar Raza | 4 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 36.36 | ||
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Haseebullah Khan
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b Sikandar Raza | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Irfan Khan
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b Williams | 7 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 46.66 | ||
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Aamer Jamal
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not out | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
| Extras | (w 1) | 1 | |||||||
| Total |
21 Ov (RR: 2.85)
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60/6 | |||||||
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Did not bat:
Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Faisal Akram
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Fall of wickets: 1-11 (Abdullah Shafique, 2.5 ov), 2-17 (Saim Ayub, 4.4 ov), 3-40 (Kamran Ghulam, 12.1 ov), 4-49 (Salman Agha, 15.2 ov), 5-49 (Haseebullah Khan, 15.4 ov), 6-58 (Irfan Khan, 18.5 ov)
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
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Blessing Muzarabani
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5 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1.80 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Richard Ngarava
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5 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 3.60 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Sean Williams
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6 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 2.00 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Trevor Gwandu
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2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Sikandar Raza
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3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2.33 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Conclusion
The Pakistan vs. Zimbabwe 1st ODI was a surprising encounter that highlighted the unpredictability of cricket. Zimbabwe’s disciplined performance and Pakistan’s batting collapse were the key factors in the match’s outcome. Pakistan will need to quickly regroup and learn from their mistakes to avoid further setbacks in the series.
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