In a thrilling encounter at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe claimed a resounding 80-run victory over Pakistan in a rain-affected one-day international match on Sunday.
Batting first, Zimbabwe posted a total of 205 all out in 40.2 overs, bolstered by a crucial eighth-wicket partnership of 62 runs between Richard Ngarava, who scored 48, and Sikandar Raza, contributing 39. Their efforts were vital in stabilizing the innings after the team faced early setbacks.
Pakistan, coming off a disappointing 3-0 ODI series loss to Australia, found themselves in dire straits at 60 for 6 after 21 overs. A torrential downpour, accompanied by thunder and lightning, forced a lengthy interruption in play. When the rain finally relented, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method was invoked, sealing Zimbabwe’s victory.
With this win, Zimbabwe takes a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The two teams are set to clash again on Tuesday and Thursday, followed by a three-match T20 series. Pakistan will then embark on an all-format tour to South Africa.
Brief Scores
- Zimbabwe: 205 all out in 40.2 overs (R. Ngarava 48, S. Raza 39, T. Marumani 29; F. Akram 3-24, S. Ali Agha 3-42)
- Pakistan: 60-6 in 21 overs (M. Rizwan 19 not out; B. Muzarabani 2-9, S. Williams 2-12)
- Result: Zimbabwe won by 80 runs (DLS method)
- Series: Zimbabwe leads 1-0 in three-match series
- Toss: Pakistan
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