PAKISTAN TOUR OF ZIMBABWE, 2018 Live Cricket Score - Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 1st ODI, 2018 by Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated on Live Score Updates Zimbabwe 107-10 (35 Ovs) Ryan Murray 32 (48) Pakistan 308-7 Mohammad Amir 7-1-21-1 Pakistan won by 201 runs Live Scores Full Scorecard Imam ul Haq completed his second ODI ton © AFP Pakistan win by 201; go 1-0 up Shambolic doesn't even begin to describe that Zimbabwe performance. They've been bowled for 107. They've lost by 201. This is a side that's been hit hard by off-field matters. But they can't hang on to those excuses while out on field. They'll have to much better, really fast. Here's hoping they take that first step towards improvement in the next game. Until then. Good bye! Shadab takes three This is a horror show from Zimbabwe. Shadab Khan's variation is too much for Zimbabwe to pick. Donald Tiripano and Wellington Masakadza are bowled by the googly while Liam Roche hits one straight down the throat of long on. Disappointing. Faheem gets another; Zimbabwe five down Turning into a procession now. Peter Moor goes chasing after one on the fourth-stump line, edges and is caught in the slips. Four down now; Zimbabwe in trouble Tarisai Musakanda had looked the best of Zimbabwe's batsman, striking four fours in his 21. But a search for his fifth boundary has brought about his downfall. Looks to flat-bat a Faheem Ashraf delivery that's not all that full and finds mid-on. That dismissal is followed quickly by the fall of Chamu Chibhabha who was looking uncertain all through. Unfortunately for him, he gets a nip-backer from Hasan Ali and sees his leg stump go for a walk. 53/4 Double strike: Usman rocks Zimbabwe early A wicket for Usman off the first ball. Brian Chari looks to pull this pacy delivery. Finds square leg and then takes a look at the bottom of his bat. The damage has been done. Shinwari should have had a second wicket straight away when Masakadza gloved a ball to the keeper but he has his man an over later when the Zimbabwe captain chips one tamely to mid-wicket. Innings break: Pakistan score 308 A big chase awaits the inexperienced Zimbabwe batsmen. They started well but didn't have the strength with their backup bowling to sustain the pressure. Pakistan lost a flurry of wickets in an attempt to push the scoring rate. 308 a bit too much for Zimbabwe to chase, you reckon? A breezy debut innings from Asif Ali Pakistan have been on the lookout for some lower-order muscle and Asif Ali's inclusion has been seen as a move to address that area. If so, he's made a good first impression. His striking straight over the straight boundaries - towards long on and long off - has been particularly good. His 46 off 25 has taken Pakistan closer to that 300-score. Tiripano removes Malik That's one big striker out of the way in the death overs. Tiripano goes wide of the crease and it's a fullish delivery. Malik throws his bat at it and can only edge it for keeper Murray to claim his first catch in ODI cricket. Imam's innings comes to an end at 128 off 133. Muzarabani troubled him early in the innings and gets a belated gift. A mis-hit finds the long-on fielder. A second ODI ton for Imam A conversion rate of 100 for him. He'll value this innings quite a bit. It was a very nervy start. Not to mention slow. But he has only grown in confidence since. After a hundred on debut, this is another. It will go someway in solidifying his position as Fakhar Zaman's opening partner in this 50-over format. Can Pakistan hit 300 now? It's 224/2 from 40 overs. All set for a launch. Masakadza removes Azam Babar Azam's innings on come back from injury is cut short on 30. A deserved wicket for the left-arm spinner, Wellington Masakadza. It's slightly short but Azam doesn't get any elevation on his pull. Finds deep mid-wicket nicely. Roche strikes: End of a century partnership as Liam Roche, the debutant spinner, bags his maiden international wicket. Zaman has to depart for 60, handing a catch back to the bowler in his attempt to force the pace. Pakistan are 113 for 1. Half-centuries: Zaman's excellent form continues as he brings up his third successive fifty plus score in Zimbabwe. The century stand is also raised and a short while later, Imam brings up his second fifty-plus score in ODIs. Growing in control Evidenced by Imam stepping out to Muzarabani and launching him over extra cover for four. Boundaries have come regularly for both the batsmen and the run-rate is nearing the four-run mark. Both Chatara and Muzarabani are done with their first spells. Unfortunately for Zimbabwe, neither has any wickets to show for their efforts. All to do now for Tiripano and Chamu Chibhabha. Third fifty stand for Imam and Zaman! Been a slow start for Imam. But clearly he hasn't won fans over with his slow rate. Blessing's been good Muzarabani is troubling Imam ul Haq quite a bit from over the wicket. The left-hander is getting opened up by the angle across him. Not to mention the bounce generated by the 6.8" bowler. Good discipline from Zimbabwe so far. Must keep the pressure on. Pakistan's opening conundrum Who partners Fakhar Zaman for Pakistan? This is Imam's third game with Zaman at the top. Since July 2017 they've used Ahmed Shehzad, Umar Amin, Azhar Ali, Faheem Ashraf there. Important for these pair to develop an understanding. It's an un-adventurous start here. 10/0 after 3 overs. Little swing on offer Chatara ambles in and find some movement to trouble Imam on the outside edge. Nothing overly alarming in that first over, which finishes with a tuck past square leg for two. Blessing Muzarabani, the lanky 6ft 8in bowler, will begin from the other end. Looked at as a beacon of hope for the future. A good chance to make an early mark here for him.<doc-sep>Zimbabwe vs Pakistan: Pakistan beat Zimbabwe in 1st T20 of the tri-series at Harare. (Source: PCB Twitter) Zimbabwe vs Pakistan: Pakistan beat Zimbabwe in 1st T20 of the tri-series at Harare. (Source: PCB Twitter) Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, Tri-series: Pakistan continued their dominance in the shorter format as they defeated Zimbabwe by 74 runs in the first match of the tri-nation series. Pakistan post 182/4 in 20 overs againts Zimbabwe. Asif Ali and Shoaib Malik’s late surge put Zimbabwe bowling on the backfoot. While Pakistan batsmen showed some brilliant performance, their bowlers too continued to dominate the opponents. Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Hafeez scalped two wickets apiece. Pakistan will now play against Australia on Monday. They have been clincial with both bat and ball but need some improvement in the fielding department. They were sloppy in the field today as well and would look to change this in the next game.<doc-sep>Zimbabwe: Pakistan stormed to a 201-run win over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Friday in the opening game of their five-match one-day series. Career-best efforts from opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq and leg spinner Shadab Khan ensured that Pakistan kept control through both innings. Opener Imam cracked 128 runs as Pakistan made 308 for 7. Khan then made short work of Zimbabwe's lower order to collect 4 for 32 as the hosts were bowled out in the 35th over for 107. Imam was backed up by Fakhar Zaman, who continued his good form with 60, and Asif Ali, who smashed a rapid 46 on debut to boost Pakistan’s total after they had been put in to bat under grey, wintery skies this morning. Pakistan started slowly with the bat. With the new ball nipping around Imam played and missed several deliveries and was lucky to survive an edge off fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, the ball dropping just in front of second slip. But Imam gritted his way through the difficult patch, and, with Fakhar scoring fluently, Pakistan put on an opening stand of 113 in under 25 overs. Fakhar brought up his fourth fifty of Pakistan's tour, but then hit a return catch to debutant offspinner Liam Roche. Imam then shifted through the gears to bring up a 109-ball hundred in the 37th over. Zimbabwe's bowlers struck back at the death with Tendai Chatara and Donald Tiripano picking up two apiece, as Pakistan lost five wickets in the last 10 overs. However, the hosts were unable to sustain the battle with their bats. Pakistan's seamers were disciplined with the new ball, and were rewarded with five top-order wickets inside the first 15 overs. Ryan Murray, on debut, was the only Zimbabwean batsman to come to terms with Pakistan's attack, compiling a tidy unbeaten 32, to help ensure Zimbabwe would at least pass 100, but with Khan running through the lower order and claiming four wickets, the hosts still slumped to the lowest ODI total recorded at the Queens Sports Club. The teams face each other again in the second match of the series at the same ground on Sunday.<doc-sep>PAKISTAN TOUR OF ZIMBABWE, 2018 Injured Mire ruled out of Pakistan ODIs by Cricbuzz Staff • Published on The injury to Mire comes as a further setback for Zimbabwe, who are already without Kyle Jarvis. © Getty Zimbabwe have suffered a major blow ahead of their ODI series against Pakistan with in-form batsman Solomon Mire being ruled out due to injury. The 28-year-old, who came up with superb knocks of 94 and 63 - against Pakistan and Australia - in the recently-concluded T20I tri-series, will be out of action for a period of three weeks due to a gluteal tear. "He will be out for at least three weeks as he concentrates on physiotherapy rehabilitation which aims to speed up healing and make sure the tear heals without tight scar tissue formation," Anesu Mupotaringa, the team physiotherapist said. The injury to Mire comes as a further setback for Zimbabwe, who are already without Kyle Jarvis as the pace bowler was ruled out for at least six weeks after sustaining a fracture to his right thumb while fielding during a tri-series match. With Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza, Graeme Cremer, Sean Williams and Craig Ervine also not being named in the squad, Zimbabwe have included a majority of those who featured in the T20 series in the 16-member squad for the five-match ODI series, which startson Fridayin Bulawayo. Hamilton Masakadza, who had led the team in the T20 matches, will continue to serve as the captain. Zimbabwe Cricket's releaseon Wednesday (July 11) made no mention of the five players, but before the tri-series chairman of selectors Walter Chawaguta made it clear that they would be considered for selection if they made themselves available. Given that none of the five players appeared in the squad, it appears that they continue to make themselves unavailable for selection as they wait to be paid their outstanding salaries and match fees. Zimbabwe ODI squad: Brian Chari, Tendai Chatara, Chamu Chibhabha, Elton Chigumbura, Tendai Chisoro, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Hamilton Masakadza (captain), Wellington Masakadza, Peter Moor, Ryan Murray, Tarisai Musakanda, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Liam Roche, Donald Tiripano, Malcolm Waller © Cricbuzz TAGS RELATED STORIES<doc-sep>
After winning the T20I tri-series, Pakistan will look to extend their dominance in the 50 overs format, when they take on Zimbabwe in the first match of 5-game ODI series on July 13 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Pakistan : After winning nine ODIs in a row, the winning streak came to a shuddering halt with a 0-5 series loss in New Zealand; the only series they have played so far this year. Matches were lost by quite a big margin. But the visitors are coming on the back of a T20I tri-series win, which should give them confidence and momentum heading into the ODIs. Pakistan's batting strength resides mainly in Fakhar Zaman. He was their most consistent batsman in the T20I tri-series with three fifties in five matches. Shoaib has been their consistent run-getter with the most ODI runs for the side from the current squad. With the ball, Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali, Shadab Khan and Yasir Shah form a lethal bowling attack. Amir was the pick of the lot in the tri-series. Shadab will not be easy to score off. Expected Playing XI : Sarfraz Ahmed (C), Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Shoaib Malik, Yasir Shah, Hasan Ali, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Amir, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez and Babar Azam. Zimbabwe : Zimbabwe are going through torrid times, having been struck by injury blows to some of their in-form players. Also, 5 of their first-choice players remain unavailable. So the hosts are basically playing a second-string team and it will be extremely tough for them to stretch a team like Pakistan. The hosts have been dealt a major blow with in-form batsman Solomon Mire being ruled out of the ODI series due to a hip injury. They are already missing the services of their fast bowler, Kyle Jarvis, who is nursing a thumb injury. With the bat, the Zimbabweans will mainly rely on the likes of Hamilton Masakadza and Elton Chigumbura. With the ball, Blessing Muzarabani and Tendai Chatara will be the main threats to this lineup. Muzarabani with five wickets in four games, was the standout bowler for the hosts in the recent T20I tri-series involving Pakistan and Australia. While Chatara has 73 wickets in 54 ODIs has the ability to trouble the Pakistani batsmen with his express pace. Expected Playing XI : Hamilton Masakadza (C), Tarisai Musakanda, Peter Moor, Tendai Chisoro, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Tendai Chatara, Elton Chigumbura, Malcolm Waller, Donald Tiripano and Chalu Chibhabha.