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Pakistan XI revealed for second ODI against Zimbabwe

Two players replaced in playing XI as Abrar Ahmed to make ODI debut

By Web Desk
November 25, 2024
Captain of Pakistans white ball cricket Mohammad Rizwan bats against Zimbabwe in the first of the three ODIs of the series on November 24, 2024.  — Instagram/@therealpcb
Captain of Pakistan's white ball cricket Mohammad Rizwan bats against Zimbabwe in the first of the three ODIs of the series on November 24, 2024.  — Instagram/@therealpcb

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced the playing XI for the second ODI against Zimbabwe that is scheduled to be played at the Queen Sports Club. 

Two changes have been made to Pakistan's final side for the series decider. Tayyab Tahir will play in place of Haseebullah Khan while Abrar Ahmed will replace Mohammad Hasnain. 

The game tomorrow (Tuesday) will be the first time Abrar represents Pakistan in ODI cricket. 

Moreover, batters Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, and Kamran Ghulam have been retained in the team.

Along with skipper and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, the side includes Salman Ali Agha, Irfan Niazi and Amir Jamal.

Haris Rauf will lead the pace department as Faisal Akram’s spin skills will be in action tomorrow against the hosting side.

Zimbabwe lead the three-match ODI series by 1-0, having won the first match by 80 runs using the DLS method.

They were restricted by Pakistani bowlers on 205 but the visiting team failed to cement themselves and were 60/6 when the rain started to heavily pour in Bulawayo.