Pakistan set to face Zimbabwe in the third ODI [Source: @ZimCricketv/X.com]
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Pakistan and Zimbabwe will cross swords against each other in the third and final ODI match of the ongoing three-match series. The match will be played at the Queens Sports Club on November 28.
Pakistan have had a rough start in the series but made a strong comeback in the second ODI. Thanks to Saim Ayub’s unbeaten 113 runs off 62 balls, they won the match by 10 wickets.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe, led by Craig Ervine, started strong with a rare win in the first ODI. However, they couldn’t keep up the momentum in the second match. Zimbabwe was bowled out for just 145 runs in 32.3 overs, and Pakistan chased down the target in just 18.1 overs, leveling the series 1-1.
With the series tied, this final match will decide the winner. Before the big game, let’s look at the head-to-head stats between Pakistan and Zimbabwe in ODIs.
Pakistan and Zimbabwe have faced each other in 64 matches in ODIs so far, with Pakistan dominating this chart with 55 wins, while Zimbabwe have won only on 6 occasions with 2 no results and 1 draw.
Stats
Pakistan
Zimbabwe
Matches Played
64
64
Matches Won
6
55
Matches Lost
55
6
No Result
2
2
Draw
1
1
Win%
9.37%
85.93%
PAK vs ZIM Head-To-Head Test Record In Zimbabwe
Pakistan and Zimbabwe have met 25 times in Zimbabwe, with Pakistan dominating in their home as well with 20 wins, and Zimbabwe won 4 matches with one draw.
Stats
Pakistan
Zimbabwe
Matches Played
25
25
Matches Won
4
20
Matches Lost
20
4
Draw
1
1
PAK vs ZIM Head-To-Head In Queens Sports Club
In their head-to-head encounters in the Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe and Pakistan have played a total of seven matches so far, with Pakistan dominating and winning six times and Zimbabwe managing to win once.
Stats
Pakistan
Zimbabwe
Matches Played
7
7
Matches Won
1
6
Matches Lost
6
1
Draw
-
-
PAK vs ZIM: What Happened When They Last Played An ODI?
The last time Pakistan and Zimbabwe faced other was in the second ODI of the ongoing series. The match was a one-sided affair. Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to bat first but could only score 145 runs in 32.3 overs. Abrar Ahmed shone with the ball, picking up four wickets and keeping the hosts under pressure.
In reply, Pakistan’s openers made it look easy. Saim Ayub smashed an unbeaten 113 off 62 balls, while Abdullah Shafique contributed 32*. Pakistan cruised to a 10-wicket victory, finishing the chase in just 18.1 overs.