Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe – 4th ODI: Fakhar Scores A Double Century; Pakistan Win

Pakistan claim their second biggest ODI win EVER!

Shadab Khan takes 4/28 to help clean up Zimbabwe for 155 after Fakhar Zaman’s 210* had guided them to their highest ODI score of 399/1 in a 244 run victory!#ZIMvPAK scorecard ➡ https://t.co/c1IYdfYEU4 pic.twitter.com/J7mYd3kY5d

— ICC (@ICC) July 20, 2018

• Having already secured the series by 3-0, Pakistan aimed to break records against a depleted Zimbabwe side.

#4thODI – MILESTONE: Hamilton Masakadza has today become @ZimCricketv‘s most-capped international cricketer with 289* matches. Grant Flower, who until this series had played the most internationals at 288, handed a cap to @masakadza to mark the milestone. Congrats Hami! #ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/mGx2gaSCw6

— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) July 20, 2018

• For the first time in this series, Pakistan won the toss and Sarfraz chose to bat first.
• Pakistan’s opening pair, namely Fakhar Zaman and Imam ul Haq came out to bat. For Zimbabwe the new ball was shared between Muzarbani and Ngrava.

• A good start was made by the two batsmen who added 59 runs in the first 10 overs.
• Masakadza introduced spin into the attack in the form of Chisoro.
• The spinner added some pressure on the two batsmen but they played him cautiously and began to score off other bowlers.

• The 100 run stand was up in no time and Fakhar Zaman reached yet another half century.
• Few overs later, Imam also got his half century and at this point, Pakistan were on their way of scoring a 400.

• 25 overs passed and at this point Pakistan had scored 152 runs without the loss of any wickets.
• Post 25 overs, Masakadza introduced himself into the attack and Chisoro was again given the ball from the other end.

• However, Imam and Fakhar looked in no mood to get out as Fakhar reached his century and Pakistan touched 200 runs.
• Both openers took the total to 250 runs as Imam also got to his century and in the very same over, Fakhar reached his 150.

Amid the Fakhar craze, let it not be forgotten that Imam Ul Haq also made a century. #pakvszim

— Farooq Qureshi (@farooq221b) July 20, 2018

This is now Pakistan’s best opening partnership in ODIs. Previous was 228* by Mohammad Hafeez and Imran Farhat in 2011 vs Zimbabwe. #Cricket #ZIMvPAK

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) July 20, 2018

• This opening stand reached 287 runs and became the highest opening stand in ODI history.

• With 9 overs left in the innings, Pakistan had now reached a total of 294 runs. The total reached 300 runs and broke the record for the first ever 300 run total in ODI history.

First ever triple century opening partnership in history of ODI cricket!!

Fakhar Zaman and Imam ul Haq#PAKvZIM

– only 4th triple century partnership for any wicket in ODI

— Farhan Nisar (@farhanwrites) July 20, 2018

• However, Imam could not continue as he fell to Masakadza and Zimbabwe got their 1st wicket.
• Asif Ali joined Fakhar Zaman. Asif supported Fakhar who reached his maiden double hundred, also beating Saeed Anwar’s highest score of 194.

First ever Pakistani batsman to score 200 in Odi Fakhar Zaman
Our Hero ??? pic.twitter.com/7RQSpKLWZc

— ع م ر! ?? (@omeralvii) July 20, 2018

Delighted to know that Fakhar Zaman has gone past Saeed Anwar and has now become the first Pakistani batsman to score a double ton in ODIs. Congratulations to him on achieving this great milestone ? ?

— Jahangir Khan Tareen (@JahangirKTareen) July 20, 2018

• On the other hand, Asif Ali reached his fifty in 21 balls and Pakistan finished on 399 runs from 50 overs.

Congratulations to the brilliant Fakhar Zaman upon scoring the first ever double century and highest ever in limited overs from Pakistan. It takes a talented Fakhar to cross the superb knock of 194 by the legendary Saeed Anwar. #PakistanZindabad

— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) July 20, 2018

Fakhar Zaman has now scored 980 runs in 17 ODI innings, he needs 20 runs more in three innings to become the fastest to 1,000 ODI runs. 5 others have done that in 21 innings.

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) July 20, 2018

Well done Fakhar Zaman. It’s what you call capitalizing on opportunities. You don’t get a free walk in the park with such a pedestrian bowling in international cricket. Absolutely brilliant. Stirring the things up. The double hundred man.

— Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz) July 20, 2018

So another left hander goes past one of the best left handed batsman from Pakistan. Saeed Anwar had his own niche, this guy Fakhar Zaman has a big heart. Just loving his success may it be against Zimbabwe but that’s what one has to do, whack them hard, and he did.

— Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz) July 20, 2018

Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe: 2nd Innings

• With 400 runs to chase down in 50 overs, Zimbabwe openers, Hamilton Masakadza and Kamunhukamwe came out to bat.
• For Pakistan, Junaid Khan and Usman Khan shared the new ball from both ends.
• The openers made a good start to innings.

• But as expected, Usman Khan struck in his 2nd over to remove Kamunhukamwe.
• Musakanda joined Masakadza. This partnership lasted only one over as Usman Khan struck in his 3rd over to remove Musakanda.
• Murray joined Masakadza. Junaid Khan came back for his 4th over and claimed the wicket of Masakadza. This was also his 100th wicket in this format.

#4thODI – DRINKS: @ZimCricketv 63-4 in 16 overs (PJ Moor 19*, Elton Chigumbura 2*; Faheem Ashraf 1/8, Yasir Shah 0/9) require another 337 runs with 6 wickets and 34 overs remaining #ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/OmYSI0qCCv

— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) 20 July 2018

• Moor joined Murray. Pakistan introduced Yasir Shah and Faheem Ashraf into the attack.

• The pair added 22 runs to the total after which Faheem claimed the wicket of Murray. At this point, Zimbabwe were 4 wickets down with only 59 runs on the board.

• Chigumbura joined Moor. The pair could only muster up 8 runs when Shadab Khan claimed the wicket of Moor and Zimbabwe lost their 5th wicket.
• Tiripano joined Chigumbura as Pakistan introduced Shoaib Malik into the attack.
• The pair shared a valuable stand of 69 runs after which Faheem Ashraf finally got the wicket of Chigumbura.
• At this point, Zimbabwe needed 262 runs from 13 overs  with 6 wickets in hand.
• Masakadza joined Tiripano. This partnership lasted only one over as Shadab Khan pinned Masakadza lbw to get his 2nd wicket of the match.
• The next three wickets fell in 4 overs as Pakistan won the match by 244 runs.

Pakistan register its 2nd biggest win in term of runs, they beat Zimbabwe by 244 runs in 4th ODI.#ZIMvPAK

— Najeeb ul Hasnain (@get2najeeb) July 20, 2018

Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 244 runs in 4th ODI#PAKvZIM
Pakistan’s second biggest win in terms of runs margin.
Well played Team Green ??
Specially @FakharZamanLive & @ImamUlHaq12 pic.twitter.com/s8CXDf6RX7

— Mehru??Imad’s FC (@Mehru_ImadsFC) July 20, 2018

244 – Pakistan’s Win Margin (in terms of runs) against Zimbabwe in the 4th ODI, 2nd best for them in ODIs only behind 255 vs Ireland in 2016. #ZIMvPAK

— Israr Ahmed Hashmi (@IamIsrarHashmi) July 20, 2018

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

Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe – 2nd ODI: Fakhar, Usman Deliver; Pakistan Win

Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe – 3rd ODI: Faheem Takes Five; Pakistan Win The Series

This is the end of Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI. Join Allsportspk on 22nd July for the 5th and last 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

DT Tiripano

E Chigumbura

H Masakadza (Capt.)

PJ Moor

R Murray (Wkt.)

R Ngarava

TK Musakanda

TS Chisoro

TS Kamunhukamwe

WP Masakadza