Pakistan vs Zimbabwe: Cricketing teams set for decisive third ODI

BULAWAYO: As the one-day international (ODI) series between Pakistan and Zimbabwe reaches its climax, both teams are gearing up for an important third match.

The decisive third ODI between Pakistan and Zimbabwe is scheduled for Thursday at Queen’s Park Oval in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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The series is currently tied 1-1, following Pakistan’s surprise ten-wicket victory in the second ODI.

 During the second match, Pakistan chased down a target of 146 runs in just 18.2 overs, with open Saim Ayub delivering a standout performance.

The opener chased an impressive 113 not-out.

The victory came after Zimbabwe had won the rain-affected first ODI by 80 runs using the DLS method.

However, the Men in Green face challenges ahead of the final match. Fast bowlers, Ahmed Daniyal and Shahnaeaz Dahani have been ruled out due to injuries sustained during training.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that both players will return to Lahore for rehabilitation.

Daniyal is dealing with a hamstring injury, while Dahani has hurt his left ankle.

The PCB replaced the injured bowlers with Abbas Afridi and Jahandad Khan, who are expected to join the squad in Zimbabwe ahead of the third clash.

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Aamir Jamal will replace Daniyal in the upcoming T20I series, which immediately follow the ODI series.

The third, final match is going to be the decisive match that determines the series’ outcome. Pakistan is looking to build on their momentum from the second match while Zimbabwe is aiming to reclaim their earlier form.