Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe – 1st ODI: All-Round Pakistan Outclass Zimbabwe

Middle order batsman @AasifAli2018 to make ODI debut today.#ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/QiopqEtexW

— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) 13 July 2018

• The Zimbabwe captain chose to bowl first under overcast conditions.

Teams line-up for the first #ZIMvPAK ODI.
For Live Updates: https://t.co/4cDOIpgn9Q pic.twitter.com/2YLIK52g55

— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) 13 July 2018

• Pakistani openers, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq walked out to bat. Chatara and Muzarbani were given the new ball by their captain.

#1stODI – After 7 overs, @TheRealPCB 20-0 (Fakhar Zaman 10*, Imam-ul-Haq 10*; Muzarabani 0/7, Chatara 0/13) #ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/kj0GmWvJon

— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) 13 July 2018

• The batsmen started out very slowly and only mustered up 36 runs from 10 overs.

• Imam continued with his slow strike rate and Fakhar Zaman was no different as it took Pakistan 14 overs to reach 50 runs.

• After this initial milestone, some improvement in the run rate was seen as in the next 8 overs, Fakhar reached his half century and brought up the 100 run stand with Imam.

• Imam-ul-Haq also reached his half century and at this point, Zimbabwe desperately needed a wicket.
• Roche finally delivered for Zimbabwe as he claimed the wicket of the dangerous Fakhar Zaman.

• Babar Azam joined Imam-ul-Haq. The pair brought up the second fifty run stand as Babar aimed for his half century.

• However, Masakadza took the wicket of Babar Azam to break the 58 run stand.
• The experienced Shoaib Malik was sent up the order.
• Imam continued with his cautious approach and brought up his 2nd ODI hundred from 109 balls.

• The pair took the total above 200 runs and Zimbabwe somehow needed a breakthrough.
• Tiripano came back into the attack and struck straightaway as he took the big wicket of Shoaib Malik.

• Asif Ali joined Imam-ul-Haq who was struggling against pace for quite some time and finally lost his wicket to Muzarbani.
• At this point, Pakistan had scored 268 runs for the loss of 4 wickets and 5 overs were left in the innings.
• No batsman other than Asif Ali made an impact as the young finisher took Pakistan to a total of 308 runs.

#1stODI – INNINGS BREAK: @TheRealPCB 308-7 in 50 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 129, Fakhar Zaman 60, Asif Ali 46; Tendai Chatara 2/50, Donald Tiripano 2/66) #ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/Ex3IN1YD3e

— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) 13 July 2018

Pak vs Zim
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Another Unconvinced Performance by Pakistan
After a Good Start Batting lineup Collapsed Once again, Really need to improve ur team if u retain top 5 ODI teams in the World.
Pak 308/7, 50 Overs
Top Scores
Imam 129(134)
Fakhar 60(70)
Asif 46(25)

— محمد حسن علی (@hassanali5655) 13 July 2018

Excellent knock by the young lad Imam ul haq! he is one for the future! #ZIMvPAK #PakvZim

— Taqi?? (@OeySakhtLonday) 13 July 2018

Imam-ul-Haq’s 128 helps Pakistan set 309 target: Pakistan post challenging total without getting out of third gear; debutant Asif Ali provides late lift

— IPL Club (@IPLCLUB) 13 July 2018

Imam-ul-Haq. There will be concerns and he’ll be criticized here & there for playing too many dot balls & not rotating the strike but that’s just about time.

He builds on his innings. Like today, he scored first 50 runs in 67 balls & … 1/3 #ZIMvPAK

— Haider Zulfiqar (@hey_HAIDER) 13 July 2018

Struggling century??by #imamulhaq Well played ?? @TheRealPCB @ICC #ZIMvPAK

— Irfan Agarkhed?? (@IrfanAgarkhed) 13 July 2018

Asif Ali – 46 off 25 balls on ODI debut with Strike Rate of 184!!

– Highest SR on debut, batting at #5
– Highest SR on debut for any Pakistani batsman
– 3rd highest SR on debut at any batting position

*Minimum 40 Runs#ZIMvPAK@AasifAli2018

— Hasnain Shah (@HasnainShah69) 13 July 2018

Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe: 2nd Innings

• With 309 runs to win this match, Zimbabwe openers, Chibhabha and Chari walked out to bat. Mohammad Amir and Usman Khan were give the first overs by Sarfraz Ahmed.
• Usman Khan struck on his very first ball as Chari miscued a pull and Zimbabwe lost their first wicket.

• Masakadza joined Chibhabha but he lost his wicket in the very next over as Usman Khan claimed his 2nd wicket of the match.

• Musakanda joined Chibhabha. At this point, Zimbabwe were 2 wickets down and needed 297 runs to win this match.

#1stODI – Despite the chilly weather, fans have been on their feet since morning, singing and chanting as they rally behind @ZimCricketv in the series opener versus @TheRealPCB at Queens Sports Club #ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/iC4R1rm755

— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) 13 July 2018

• The pair looked solid as they added 33 more runs to the total.

• However, Sarfraz Ahmed’s persistence with pace paid off as Faheem Ashraf got the wicket of Musakanda.
• Moor joined Chibhabha. Pakistan brought Hasan Ali into the attack from the other end.
• This move worked as the fiery pacer rattled Chibhabha’s stumps as Zimbabwe lost their 4th wicket of the match.

OUT! Chibhabha’s struggle comes to an end as he’s cleaned up by Hasan Ali! The ball was angled into him and kept darting in, smashing the stumps. Out for 20, Zimbabwe 53/4 in 13.5 overs #ZIMvPAK

— #ZIMvPAK #Cricket (@PCBcricinfo) 13 July 2018

• Zimbabwe struggles continued as in the very next over, Faheem Ashraf took the wicket of Moor.
• Tiripano and Murray were present on the crease and Zimbabwe needed 254 runs to win from 35 overs with only 5 wickets in hand.

Just love the reactions of Tiripano , as if he knew k googley was coming . #ZIMvPAK

— Ahmed dada ?? (@_iamAhmedDaDa) 13 July 2018

Shadab Khan joins in the party! The googly wasn’t picked and Tiripano is bowled for 12. Zimbabwe are 79-6 and Pakistan are on course for an easy victory #ZIMvPAK

— PakPassion.net (@PakPassion) 13 July 2018

• At this point, Pakistan were the clear favourites to win this match(Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe).
• Shadab Khan came into the attack and got the wicket of Tiripano. Roche and Masakadza displayed some resistance but the leg spinner got their wickets in consecutive overs.

Liam Roche is out for 4! Shadab Khan picks up his 2nd wicket of the day, Faheem Ashraf taking an easy catch at mid-on. Zimbabwe are 91-7 off 26.4 overs #ZIMvPAK

— PakPassion.net (@PakPassion) 13 July 2018

• Chatara lost his wicket to Mohammad Amir and the last wicket was taken by Shadab Khan as Pakistan won the match(Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe) by 201 runs.

Pakistan beats Zimbabwe by 201 runs in first ODI, this is Pakistan’s first ODI win in the year 2018. They lost five against NZ earlier this year.

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) 13 July 2018

Congrats to #Pakistan on an emphatic win over #Zimbabwe for 1st ODI.

Good performances overall specially #imamulhaq # Fakhar Zaman #Asif Ali # Shadab khan.#PakvsZim

— Saqib Rizwan (@Pakhomestore) 13 July 2018

Pakistan ?? beat Zimbabwe ?? by 201 runs in 1st ODI, this also Pak’s first ODI win in the year 2018 they lost all five ODIs against @BLACKCAPS earlier this year. #ZIMvPAK #cricket

— Ubaid Awan (@UbaidAwan) 13 July 2018

Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 201 runs in the first ODI.
Shadab Khan took 4 wkts.
Earlier Pakistan scored 308-7 with the help of Imam-ul-Haq’s 128 , Fakhar Zaman scored 60 while debutant Asif Ali smashed quick fire 46.#ZIMvPAK

— Rouf Ahmad Dar (@Dar_Rouf) 13 July 2018

Pakistan beats Zimbabwe by 201 runs & lead the five match series by 1-0. Its Pakistan’s first ODI win in the year 2018 in 6 games. #ZIMvPAK

— Ahmad ™?? (@iamAhmadhaseeb) 13 July 2018

#ZIMvPAK Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 201 runs.

– ??’s 5th largest victory in terms of Runs.
– ??’s Lowest Total at Bulawayo.
– Shadab Khan ends with Career best Figure of 4-32.
– Next ODI on 16 July.#PAKvZIM #ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/Ag1gr7JPYg

— Selfish Saqib (@SelfishSaqib) 13 July 2018

Congratulations to my boys for winning the first ODI against Zimbabwe by a huge margin of 201 runs! Pak 308-7 Zim 107 all out! Brilliant in all formats! Keep playing like you play Pakistan! Nazar na Lagay?#PAKvZIM #GreenTeam#PakistanZindabad

— Dynamite Turtle (@noelmalik1) 13 July 2018

This is the end of Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI. Join Allsportspk on 16th July, Monday for the 2nd ODI of Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe.

Asif Ali

Babar Azam

Faheem Ashraf

Fakhar Zaman

Hasan Ali

Imam-ul-Haq

Mohammad Amir

Sarfraz Ahmed (Capt.) (Wkt.)

Shadab Khan

Shoaib Malik

Usman Khan

B Muzarabani

BB Chari

CJ Chibhabha

DT Tiripano

H Masakadza (Capt.)

LN Roche

PJ Moor

R Murray (Wkt.)

TK Musakanda

TL Chatara

WP Masakadza