Saim Ayub Century helps Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in Rebel Series

Saim Ayub scored an unbeaten 113 as Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in Bulawayo on Tuesday, leveling the one-day international series with one match remaining. Zimbabwe won the tour opener, which was shortened due to rain, by 80 points and gave their all for 145 points at Queen’s Sports Club seeking their second win against the tourists in three days. Pakistan, like Ayub, served as the opening pitcher and made amends for Sunday’s poor batting performance. Abdullah Shafik (32 not out) Unstoppable as they achieved the target in 18.2 overs. Ayub scored 17 runs off 62 balls and three sixes in his 75-minute stand, while Shafiq hit four fours for the southern city. Ayub reached his century with 53 balls, the second fastest by a Pakistani player in international ODIs after Shahid Afridi.

Zimbabwe, aiming for their first ODI series win against Pakistan, fielded five bowlers but none of them made an impression. brandon troublewas particularly expensive, conceding 47 runs in four overs.

After winning the toss, Zimbabwe immediately took on opener Joylord Gumby (5) and I found Marumani (4) Return to the pavilion with less than 4 overs bowled.

only Dion Myersa veteran who hit six fours at age 33. sean williamsimpressed the home team by scoring 31 before being trapped on the front foot by Ayub.

All-rounder from Pakistan Sikandar RazaOften a batsman’s savior for Zimbabwe, he took just 17 hits before becoming one of Salman Ali Agha’s three victims.

Abrar Ahmed Pakistan, who arrived in southern Africa after losing the ODI series 0-3 in Australia, picked up four wickets, with Ali Agha picking up three.

The Zimbabwe ODI series decider is scheduled for Thursday, followed by the three-man Twenty20 squad from Sunday, also in Bulawayo. Pakistan will then visit South Africa for a tour of all formats.

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