Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe – 5th ODI: Babar, Imam Score Centuries; Series Sweeped

Pakistan have posted 364/4 from their 50 overs against Zimbabwe.

Take a bow, Imam-ul-Haq (110) and Babar Azam (106*).

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— ICC (@ICC) 22 July 2018

5-0 series whitewash! Zimbabwe finish up on 233/4 as Pakistan win the fifth and final ODI by 131 runs. ?

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— ICC (@ICC) July 22, 2018

• In the final and 5th ODI of this series, green shirts had a chance to clean sweep Zimbabwe by winning 5 matches in a row.
• On the other hand, Zimbabwe needed a consolatory win to end this disappointing series on a high.

• Once again it was a batting pitch and this influenced Sarfraz’s decision to bat first.
• Pakistan’s new found opening combo, Imam and Fakhar walked out to bat. For Zimbabwe the new ball was shared between Mpofu and Chatara.
• The pair added 30 runs in 6 overs and Fakhar Zaman broke the world record by scoring 1000 runs in 18 innings.

Fakhar Zaman has just become the fastest man to reach 1000 runs in ODIs, and those are some pretty illustrious names he’s got ahead of! ?

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— ICC (@ICC) 22 July 2018

• After 3 overs, the fifty run partnership was brought up and Zimbabwe brought Donald Tiripano and Roche into the attack.
• But, this bowling change had little affect on the batsmen as runs continued to flow at a constant rate.

• In the 14th over, Fakhar broke the record of the most runs in five bilateral series; A sensational effort.
• The pair reached their 100 run partnership in 17 overs and Imam-ul-Haq also got to his century.

• In the very next over, Zaman also got to his half century and the drinks break was taken in this innings.
• Post the drinks break, the pair continued to score and brought up another 150 run partnership between them.

• Fakhar was eyeing another century but he lost his wicket to Roche and Zimbabwe got their first breakthrough.

Fakhar Zaman’s fantastic series with the bat has come to an end. He’s dismissed short of a hundred, after making 515 runs in five ODIs! ?

Pakistan have brought up the 200 in the 32nd over. How much more can they get?

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— ICC (@ICC) 22 July 2018

• Babar Azam joined Imam-ul-Haq. The pair added another 60 runs to the total as Imam ul Haq got to his 4th ODI century.
• This partnership went up to 77 runs after which Imam departed off Masakadza’s bowling.
• Shoaib Malik joined Babar Azam. The pair could only add 33 runs as Chatara rattled the stumps of Shoaib Malik.

7000* runs for @realshoaibmalik in 238 innings
Becomes 8th Pakistani and 39th overall in the world to score as many runs in ODIs.
Congratulations! #ZIMvPAK #shoaibmalik #Pakistan @MirzaSania pic.twitter.com/jGiS9LvECR

— SABAH AFRIDI (@afriditisticOne) 22 July 2018

• At this point, Pakistan had scored 281 runs with 7 wickets in hand and 7 overs left in the innings.
• Asif Ali joined Babar Azam who reached his fifty from 55 balls. The pair took the total above 300 runs, however, Asif departed off Mpofu’s bowling as Zimbabwe got their 4th wicket.

• Sarfraz Ahmad joined Babar Azam. The highlight of the death overs was Babar who reached his century off 72 balls.

Fastest to EIGHT ODI Hundreds:

43 Innings – Hashim Amla ??
44 Innings – Babar Azam ??
52 Innings – Quinton de Kock ??
57 Innings – Shikhar Dhawan ??

Babar Azam scored last 50 Runs off just 17 Balls.
Champion Knock from a Champion Batsman #PAKvZIM #ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/CA1dNlcN5L

— Saad ?? (@ImSaadAwais22) 22 July 2018

• Both batsmen remained unbeaten as Pakistan finished on 364 runs in 50 overs.

Fakhar Zaman todays records
1) Fastest (18 ODIs) 1000 ODI runs.
2) Most (515) runs in 5 match ODI series.
3) Most (455) runs without dismissed.
4) Fakhar and Imam first pair to score 600+ runs in ODI series

Aur Kuch reh gaya Fakhar bhai ?
Take a now CHAMPION

— Abdul Ghaffar (@GhaffarDawnNews) 22 July 2018

Fakhar Zaman has broken as many records as he possibly could have in his first 18 ODIs. Fastest to a 1000 runs, most runs without being dismissed, 1st Pakistani to score a double hundred but the one that stands out is; only Pakistani to score a 100 in a major ICC tournament final

— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) 22 July 2018

Fakhar Zaman has become the quickest batsmen in history to 1000 runs in ODIs. He’s reached the milestone in only 18 innings – the previous best was 21 innings by KP, Viv Richards, Jonathan Trott, Quinton de Kock and Babar Azam #Cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) 22 July 2018

What motivated Babar Azam to score his second 50 on just 17 deliveries pic.twitter.com/QVgLDZQGZg

— PSL Memes (@PSLMemesWalay) 22 July 2018

Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe: 2nd Innings

• With 365 runs to win from 50 overs, Zimbabwe openers, Kamunhukamwe and Masakadza came out to bat.
• For Pakistan, Mohammad Amir and Junaid Khan shared the new ball from each end.
• A decent start was made by the openers as they reached 44 runs in 10 overs.

• Hasan Ali and Mohammad Nawaz were introduced into the attack. The pair reached their fifty run partnership but, Kamunhukamwe lost his wicket to Nawaz and Pakistan got their first breakthrough.

• Masvaure joined Hamilton Masakadza. But this partnership was broken in the very next over as Hasan Ali shattered the stumps of Masakadza.
• Murray joined Masvaure. The pair shared a stubborn partnership of 78 runs and it took Hasan Ali to break this 78 run partnership.

• At this point, Zimbabwe had lost 3 wickets with 148 runs on the board.
• Moor joined Murray. The pair added 18 runs to the total after which Murray was denied his half century by Mohammad Nawaz.

#5thODI – WICKET: Ryan Murray b Mohammad Nawaz 47 (70 balls, 2×4, 2×6). @ZimCricketv 166-4 (36.4 overs) require another 199 runs with 6 wickets and 13.2 overs remaining #ZIMvPAK pic.twitter.com/KJIMh2fwvl

— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) July 22, 2018

• Chigumbura joined Moor. Zimbabwe needed 197 runs from 78 balls to win this match and avert a whitewash.
• The two batsmen did not lose their wicket and shared a 68 run partnership as Zimbabwe lost the match by 131 runs.

Some fun moments at the death as Sarfaraz Ahmed bowls a couple of overs with Fakhar Zaman taking over keeping duties… Zimbabwe finish on 233/4 and Pakistan win the match by 131 runs! #ZIMvPAK

— Shahid Afridi (@ThanksAFRIDI) July 22, 2018

Another comfortable win for pakistan babar imam and fakhar were outstanding not to forget asif alis performance in this series a much better performance from zimbabwe but lot of positives to take forward for pakistan for the asia cup #ZIMVPAK

— Aqib Mansoor (@AqibMansoor5) July 22, 2018

Pakistan complete thumping 5-0 whitewash vs Zimbabwe. Congrats @SarfarazA_54 @FakharZamanLive @ImamUlHaq12 @76Shadabkhan @babarazam258 pic.twitter.com/k06nCBIoa6

— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) July 22, 2018

what if I tell u that Zimbabwe team has beaten the hell out of India 14 times (10 Odis, 2 t20s & 2 tests).On the other hand Pakistan has only lost 7 matches including 3 tests & 4 ODIs (never lost a t20 match).

— Fahad Ali Malik (@FahadAliMalik_) July 22, 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

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

This is the end of Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe ODI Series. Keep visiting Allsportspk for more cricketing updates.

Asif Ali

Babar Azam

Fakhar Zaman

Hasan Ali

Imam-ul-Haq

Junaid Khan

Mohammad Amir

Mohammad Nawaz(3)

Sarfraz Ahmed (Capt.) (Wkt.)

Shadab Khan

Shoaib Malik

 CB Mpofu

DT Tiripano

E Chigumbura

TL Chatara

WP Masakadza

H Masakadza (Capt.)

LN Roche

PJ Moor

PS Masvaure

R Murray (WKt.)

TS Kamunhukamwe