Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI at Bulawayo, Jul 16 2018, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe

RESULT
2nd ODI, Bulawayo, July 16, 2018, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe
(36/50 ov, T:195) 195/1

Pakistan won by 9 wickets (with 84 balls remaining)

Player Of The Match
117* (129)
fakhar-zaman
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Scorecard summary
Zimbabwe 194/10(49.2 overs)
50 (86)
3/32 (8.2)
Pakistan 195/1(36 overs)

4.05pm That's all from us at Bulawayo. Another dominating win for Pakistan. Surely they're favourites to go all the way and win 5-0, eh? To see if they actually can complete a washout in Zimbabwe, join us in a few days for the third ODI. Till then, on behalf of Varun Shetty, this is Sreshth Shah, saying khuda hafiz and good bye!

4pm Time for the presentation.

Sarfraz Ahmed, the winning captain: "Thanks to Allah. Shenwari bowled brilliantly, but Fakhar and Babar did the job for us. Usman's bowled really well after his injury. Took five wickets against Sri Lanka on a flat surface earlier. Getting better day by day. We are lacking a bit in the fielding, but otherwise we are doing very good. Chances of a couple of team shuffling, but first we want to win the series."

Fakhar Zaman, the Man of the Match: "If you are in form, and you are giving your 100%, then the runs will come. Trying my level best, and doing well. Should utilise your good form. Today I was trying to go till the end. Tried with Imam, he was unlucky (smiles) but I wanted to stay till the end. Batting was easy in both innings."

Hamilton Masakadza, the losing captain: "Tough day in the office. I got out the wrong time trying to up the game, but the target was never going to be enough. We're losing wickets at crucial times, and also not rotating the strike enough. They've played our spinners really well, and with such a score, it was always going to be difficult for our bowlers. Hopefully we can put up a better performance, and make the series competitive."

Aslam: "Don't read much in these wins. Should worry about M. Amir not getting a wicket. What he will do against teams like India, Aussies or SA. "

Ali Ahad: "Babar will score hundred in 3rd one day"

imran: ""what a pair fakhar and imam is proving to be in zimbabwe series. imam got 100 in first game and fakhar in 2nd .who will score his 2nd series hundred first. Fakhar or imam?""

3.52pm Another century from a Pakistan opener, another win for Pakistan. A drama-free second innings, barring Imam Ul Haq's run out, as the visitors go up 2-0. Fakhar shakes the hand of his opponents, as his highest ODI score ensured Pakistan romped home. The game, however, was set up by their bowlers, led by Usman Khan's four-wicket haul. The fact that Fakhar finished unbeaten would give him a whole lotta confidence. Stick around with us. We'll be back with the presentation party.

Khawaja: "Well technically game ended in 36th over ,coz no legal bowl of 37th over was bowler" -- you, sir, deserve a special prize.

Mian Kashif: "Zimbabwe Cricket board needs to think seriously about thier developed players,Zimbabwe is lot better than these performances. Pay them and get their services. Only way for Zimbawe."

Arsalan Iqtidar: "Fakhar Zaman needs just 273 runs in next 5 innings to become the fastest batsman to score 1000 ODI runs! "

Simon: "Ha ha, Boycott made 14 off 36 balls chasing that target of 46...would love to have seen it"

Muhammad Umair: "Averages of Pakistan top 3 batsman are over 50. very rare sight, might be the first time "

36.1
1w
Tiripano to Babar Azam, 1 wide

short and wide down the leg side, and that's the end! Pakistan win by nine wickets.

One run to win. Those who predicted a 37-over finish, all of you deserve a chocolate.

end of over 3611 runs
PAK: 194/1CRR: 5.38 RRR: 0.07
Fakhar Zaman117 (129b 16x4)
Babar Azam29 (36b 1x4)
Wellington Masakadza 10-0-61-0
Donald Tiripano 7-0-32-0

Hemant: "I can't wait for September to come, Asia Cup 2018 is going to be so exicting."

35.6
Masakadza to Zaman, no run

good length on leg, and fended back to the bowler

That's his highest ODI score now.

35.5
4
Masakadza to Zaman, FOUR runs

good length outside off, and cut away to the point boundary. Makes some extra room, and sends this into the boundary. Scores tied

Pakistan one scoring shot away from the win.

35.4
4
Masakadza to Zaman, FOUR runs
35.3
1
Masakadza to Babar Azam, 1 run

full on middle, and he sweeps this fine down the leg side! Placed to perfection, and deep midwicket just can't cut it off

35.2
1b
Masakadza to Zaman, 1 bye

good length outside leg, and Fakhar misses the cut shot. The ball goes under his bat, and then through the keeper's legs for a bye

Ibrahim: "Rohan almost jinxed fakhar"

Wasim Baig: "We love you too, Rohan - from all of Pakistan"

35.1
1
Masakadza to Babar Azam, 1 run

full on off, and drilled down the ground to long off. A walking single

end of over 352 runs
PAK: 183/1CRR: 5.22 RRR: 0.80
Fakhar Zaman109 (125b 14x4)
Babar Azam27 (34b 1x4)
Donald Tiripano 7-0-32-0
Wellington Masakadza 9-0-51-0

Syed Hasnain Bo: "I don't think Pakistan should test anything with fakhar before world Cup 2019. Because he will try to stay on pitch for test which will effect his natural game. "

34.6
Tiripano to Zaman, no run

full and wide outside off again, and Fakhar can't reach at this ball. It's inside the tramlines and the umpire says that's a legal ball. Over

34.5
Tiripano to Zaman, no run

length ball on middle, and going through to the keeper as Fakhar tries to ramp it over

Abrar: "Shah could you get me me the list of highest win margin in 2nd inning in an ODI." -- The record is a 277 ball win. Here's the record list.

34.4
2
Tiripano to Zaman, 2 runs

back of a length on leg, and nudged off the back foot to the vacant fine-leg region

34.3
Tiripano to Zaman, no run

full and wide outside off. Saw Fakhar coming down the wicket, and delivers this slightly wider than usual. Fakhar properly deceived as the ball goes through to Murray, the keeper

34.2
Tiripano to Zaman, no run

good length on leg, and he taps this away to point. Wants a single, but Babar sends him back. One run-out is enough per game, reckons the Pakistan batsmen

34.1
Tiripano to Zaman, no run

good length on leg, and he flicks it straight to short fine leg. Could've been a catch, but the fielder there drops it! Deceived by the slower ball and Fakhar scoops this by mistake. Tendai Chitara the guilty man

rohan: "Oh Boy ! Zaman is in red hot form (just had a look at his last 5 innings). I love Pakistan - With love from India "

end of over 345 runs
PAK: 181/1CRR: 5.32 RRR: 0.87
Fakhar Zaman107 (119b 14x4)
Babar Azam27 (34b 1x4)
Wellington Masakadza 9-0-51-0
Liam Roche 6-0-38-0

Qasim: "I would disagree to Fakhar being given a chance in test cricket. We are gonna spoil his limited overs games like we did to Sharjeel"

hassan iqbal: "@"Omair Siddiqui, Fakhar surely can do a Jos Butler role for Pak in tests""

33.6
1
Masakadza to Zaman, 1 run

full on leg, and tapped to the vacant leg side region for a quick single

33.5
Masakadza to Zaman, no run

length ball on off, and he tries to cut this behind point. Goes to the fielder there on the bounce though

33.4
1
Masakadza to Babar Azam, 1 run

good length outside off, and cut away

Ali cheema : "Who is your man of the match? Fakhar or Shinwari? For me its Shinwari whose 4 wickets set up this easy chase for the batsmen " -- If I had a choice, I'd say Fakhar. Only reason was that two of Usman's wickets were tailenders

33.3
1
Masakadza to Zaman, 1 run

full on leg stump, and Fakhar taps this down the ground to long of. Dealing in singles now

Pakistan need 17 off 100 balls.

33.2
1
Masakadza to Babar Azam, 1 run

full outside off, and he comes down the ground to drive to long off

33.1
1
Masakadza to Zaman, 1 run

aimed at his legs, and Fakhar - once again - flicks it off his pads to square leg

end of over 333 runs
PAK: 176/1CRR: 5.33 RRR: 1.11
Fakhar Zaman104 (115b 14x4)
Babar Azam25 (32b 1x4)
Liam Roche 6-0-38-0
Wellington Masakadza 8-0-46-0

mir Ali: "I was telling you that it will over until 37th over but my comment has been ignored. I'm saying it based on watching Pakistan cricket for almost 12 years."

32.6
1
Roche to Zaman, 1 run

full outside off, and Fakhar connects with the big shot. Thumps a hard drive down the ground, but straight to wide long off

Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
Fakhar Zaman
117 runs (129)
16 fours0 six
Productive shot
cut shot
35 runs
7 fours0 six
Control
81%
H Masakadza
59 runs (75)
5 fours2 sixes
Productive shot
slog shot
12 runs
0 four2 sixes
Control
83%
Best performances - bowlers
Usman Shinwari
O
10
M
1
R
36
W
4
ECO
3.6
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W
1W
1W
1W
LEGOFF
LHB
Hasan Ali
O
8.2
M
1
R
32
W
3
ECO
3.84
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
2W
1W
LEGOFF
LHB
Match details
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
TossZimbabwe, elected to bat first
Series
Season2018
Player Of The Match
Series resultPakistan led the 5-match series 2-0
Match numberODI no. 4017
Match days16 July 2018 - day (50-over match)
Umpires
TV Umpire
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee